FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GENERAL FAQ
PARKING
TENT CAMPING
RV CAMPING
ALCOHOL
FESTIVAL RULES
PASSES
HOW DO I GET THERE?
North Of Nowhere is situated in Lindsay, Ontario.
Full Address: 354 Angeline St S, Lindsay, ON K9V 4R2, Canada.
DO YOU HAVE A FESTIVAL MAP?
The North Of Nowhere festival map will be available prior to the event.
IS THE FESTIVAL ALL AGES?
Yes! We encourage fans and music lovers of all ages to attend.
Children under 5 can enter for free.
ARE THERE SHUTTLE SERVICES?
Shuttle services are TBD.
ARE THERE PHONE CHARGERS ON SITE?
No. There are currently not phone chargers on-site.
ARE THERE LOCKERS ON SITE?
No. There are currently no lockers on site.
ARE THERE ATMs ON-SITE?
No, there are no ATMs on-site.
However, we do accept both cash and cards as payment at all vendors inside the event grounds.
IS THERE A NORTH OF NOWHERE APP?
Not at the moment… COMING SOON!
CAN I PARK OVERNIGHT WITH MY PARKING PASS?
Weekend Parking Passes are permitted to leave their vehicle overnight for the weekend. All campers are permitted to stay over Saturday night, but must depart by 11AM Sunday morning.
HOW FAR IS PARKING FROM THE ENTERTAINMENT AREA?
The walk is approximately 150 -200 metres to the entertainment gates.
WHAT DO I GET WITH A WEEKEND PARKING PASS?
A weekend parking pass provides you with parking and in/out privileges for the full event. You’re welcome to leave your vehicle overnight for the weekend. All vehicles are to exit the grounds by Sunday at 11AM.
ARE THERE SINGLE DAY PARKING PASSES?
No. There are just weekend parking passes.
CAN SOMEONE DROP OFF MY RV FOR ME?
If you need assistance parking your RV you will be permitted to have someone drive it in and drop it off for you during normal operating hours. The person dropping off the RV must have the RV camping pass with them and be accompanied by at least one full event ticket holder. The drop-off person will not be permitted to stay on the grounds.
Affix the pass to the unit which will be staying on the site, not the delivery vehicle. Ensure the drop off vehicle also adheres to the prohibited items as it will be involved in the same security checks.
When the pick-up person arrives on to remove the RV, they will need to meet you at the gate to escort them in. Please let security at the gate know they are there to pick up a trailer, and they will be able to return to your site, with you, to assist.
When the pick-up person arrives on Sunday, they will need to meet you at the gate to escort them in. Please let security at the gate know they are there to pick up a trailer, and they will be able to return to your site, with you, to assist.
WHAT TIME DOES CAMPING OPEN?
2025: TBD
2024: Tent camping will open at 11AM EST on Friday, July 19th. If needed, campers can request early access, allowing entry at 10AM EST. Campers are permitted to stay over Saturday night but must depart by 11AM EST Sunday morning.
HOW ARE CAMPSITES ASSIGNED? CAN I CAMP NEXT TO MY FRIENDS?
All campsites are assigned upon arrival on a first come first camped basis. You may not save spots for your friends. If you wish to camp beside another group, you MUST arrive together. There is one campsite per group/vehicle with a valid camping pass.
The festival reserves the right to relocate campers to a substituted site, or area, if necessary. Please note that camping maps only provide an approximate location of campsites.
IS PARKING INCLUDED WITH MY CAMPSITE?
Yes, for one vehicle only. Each Tent campsite offers parking for one (1) regular sized vehicle (smaller than a 12-passenger van).
If you require additional parking spaces OR need to exit and re-enter throughout the weekend, please purchase a Parking Pass here.
CAN I HAVE MORE THAN 1 TENT ON MY TENT CAMPSITE?
Yes, you will be allowed to have more than 1 tent on your site. Everything, including all tents and the one vehicle, must fit within your designated camping area.
HOW MANY PEOPLE DOES A CAMPSITE HOLD?
Campsite prices are per campsite for the entire event and NOT per person. One tent site can have up to 6 people, although we recommend 4-6 per site for maximum comfort. All persons staying on the site MUST have a full event or single day pass.
All individuals staying within the campgrounds must be a single day or full weekend pass (GA or VIP) holder.
IS THERE HYDRO AVAILABLE FOR TENT CAMPSITES?
No, hydro is not available for tent campsites. No generators of any kind. Battery packs are ok in tent camping.
*Selwyn fire reserves the right to alter any of these guidelines based on local bans and weather conditions
ARE THERE SHOWERS?
There are no showers available at this time.
IS THERE POTABLE WATER FOR CAMPERS?
Potable water is provided in the camping grounds for drinking purposes and water bottle refills only.
CAN I ENTER THE CAMPGROUNDS IF I AM GETTING DROPPED OFF?
Yes, if you have an event pass you can enter the campgrounds for the day(s) your pass is valid. If you are visiting friends on their campsite, you are welcome to walk in, subject to alcohol limits and other restrictions on your first entrance into the grounds.
TRASH TRADING POST
Keeping the North Of Nowhere grounds beautiful is important to us, so we encourage campers to use the Trash Trading Post in the campgrounds. Trash Trading Posts are located throughout the campgrounds. Each time you bring in a full bag of garbage you’ll receive a free gift or incentive from us!
DO YOU HAVE HOTEL PACKAGES?
At this moment, we do not offer any hotel packages. Please check back for any updates!
WHAT TIME DOES CAMPING OPEN?
2025: TBD
2024: Tent & RV camping will open at 11AM EST on Friday, July 19th. If needed, campers can request early access, allowing entry at 10AM EST. Campers are permitted to stay over Saturday night but must depart by 11AM EST Sunday morning.
ARE GENERATORS ALLOWED IN RV CAMPING?
Generators are permitted with RVs. There is a 5 KW limit with 5 gallons of fuel permitted.
Propane tanks are permitted as long as attached to RV and do not exceed 20 pounds.
DO I NEED AN RV TO CLAIM AN RV CAMPSITE?
Yes. RV campsites MUST have an RV located on the site. RV’s are defined as travel trailers, 5th wheels, tent trailers, pop-up trailers, truck bed campers and Class A, B or C Motorhomes.
IS PARKING INCLUDED WITH MY RV CAMPSITE?
Yes, each RV site offers parking one (1) steering wheel* on site.
Example:
One (1) “A, B or C” class motorhome, truck bed camper, etc.
OR
One (1) vehicle plus One (1) towed unit (tent trailer, pop-up trailer, travel trailer or 5th wheel trailer)
CAN YOU HAVE A TENT SET UP ON YOUR RV CAMPSITE?
Yes, RV sites are permitted to setup a tent on their site so long as everything, RV, tent and vehicle fits within the designated camping area.
GENERAL ALCOHOL RULES
- Alcohol is only permitted on your first scan into the campgrounds.
- NO GLASS OF ANY KIND. Alcohol or items of any kind contained in glass containers are not allowed.
- The allotted amount of alcohol will be allowed in on your first scan only.
- Persons will not be allowed to enter the entertainment space if they are excessively intoxicated or pose a threat to themselves or others. Persons found to be intoxicated in the entertainment space will be escorted outside of the security gates.
- Don’t drink and drive. Please use shuttles, taxis or other methods if you plan to drink.
CAN I BRING ALCOHOL INTO THE MAIN ENTERTAINMENT AREA?
There is NO outside alcohol allowed into the main entertainment area.
HOW MUCH ALCOHOL CAN I BRING IN?
Outside alcoholic beverages are permitted in the campgrounds but must be consumed within the camping area and must follow the allowable amounts:
No more than TWO (2) bulk alcohol items per person in aluminum or plastic containers only. No glass containers of any kind.
One “Bulk alcohol” item is defined as:
One (1) case (24 cans) of beer, cooler or malt-based beverage.
One (1) 26 oz. container of liquor
One (1) 4L box of wine
Tall cans are permitted in place of regular-sized cans.
You may mix two different types of bulk items.
Glass bottles are strictly prohibited.
*No Underage Drinking Permitted*
CAN I BRING IN MORE ALCOHOL EACH RE-ENTRY OR DAY?
Not at the moment… COMING SOON!
CAN I BRING MY FRIENDS ALCOHOL IN FOR THEM?
No, you are only allowed to bring in two bulk items for yourself. They will have to bring in their own alcohol when they arrive. No guest shall be permitted to exceed the set limits.
MAIN ENTERTAINMENT AREA
ALLOWED:
- Point-and-shoot disposable cameras.
- Small, collapsible umbrellas.
- Small towels, blankets.
- Service animals with current rabies vaccination.
- Small bags, purses, and fanny packs, subject to inspection.
- Cell phones.
- Small liquid sunscreen and cosmetic products. NO AEROSOL CONTAINERS WILL BE PERMITTED IN THE ENTERTAINMENT AREA.
- Prescription medication, provided the medications are in an identifiable prescription container and the individual has identification to associate them to the prescription.
- Refillable drink containers – no larger than 1 litre – must be empty.
PROHIBITED:
- No outside food or beverages.
- No drugs and/or drug paraphernalia of any kind.
- No weapons of any kind and/or items that can be used as weapons, including wallet chains or spikes.
- No glass of any kind.
- No coolers.
- No floating lanterns.
- No megaphones or air-horns.
- No large bags or backpacks.
- No marker pens and spray paint.
- No focus light beam devices, including laser pointers.
- No balloons, balls, Frisbees, and/or any other projectiles.
- No skateboards, rollerblades, scooters, motorized vehicles etc.
- No fireworks, sparklers, and/or firecrackers.
- No animals – only service animals allowed with current rabies vaccination.
- No gang clothing and/or gang support shirts.
- No aerosol cans of any kind.
- No large umbrellas.
- No flyers/stickers/posters.
- No drones.
- No professional quality camera equipment (no detachable lenses, tripods, video cameras, etc).
- No professional video or audio recording equipment of any kind.
- No water guns, water balloons, and/or any other kind of water projectile.
CAMPING AREA
- No exit/re-entry for vehicles parked on camping spaces. If you leave with your vehicle, it will not be allowed to re-enter.
- All campers are expected to be courteous to those around them.
- All campers are required to purchase event tickets.
- A maximum of 6 persons allowed per standard tent site.
- All vehicles and persons will be subject to search upon entering the grounds and prohibited items must be removed or surrendered.
- Motorcycles and golf carts are not permitted in the camping area. If you arrive with a motorcycle you must purchase a parking pass.
- All campground occupants must wear their event wristband at all times.
- Campers over the age of 19 are allowed TWO bulk alcohol items per person (see alcohol limits below). Alcohol quantities above the allowable limits must be removed or surrendered.
- No glass containers of any kind.
- No pets are allowed in the camping grounds or into the main entertainment area, with the exception of service animals with current rabies vaccinations.
- No drugs or drug paraphernalia.
- Any item that can be used as a weapon is strictly prohibited.
- No non-rounded knives — steak knives, butcher blocks, etc should be left at home.
- No open flame, with the exception being small cooking appliances – propane only.
- No fireworks, paper (floating) lanterns, incendiary devices or any type of explosive.
- No generators of any kind, except in the RV campgrounds, maximum 5 gallons of fuel. Battery packs are ok in tent camping. (SELWYN fire reserves the right to alter any of these guidelines based on local bans and weather conditions)
- No amplified sound systems.
- Any person operating or riding in a motorized vehicle in the campgrounds or any roadway, which is not leaving is subject to immediate eviction from the event without refund.
- No drones or remote-operated, and/or autonomous vehicles of any kind.
- No tiki torches or excessive amounts of fuel.
- Any items that can be used as a means to disturb the peace, endanger the safety of the crowd, and/or inflict damage to people and goods.
- Cooking appliances are to be used under the following conditions:
- Must use propane as the primary fuel. Propane container must not exceed 1 pound. Max of three (3) 1 pound containers per campsite.
- Only one (1) cooking appliance per campsite.
- One meter (1m) of clearance must be kept around the appliance at all times.
- Appliances may only be used from 7AM-2AM.
PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
- Any person operating or riding in a motorized vehicle in the campgrounds or any roadway, (except for use when leaving or entering for the day) is subject to immediate ejection from the event without a refund.
- Any person found to be in possession of a weapon will be subject to a criminal investigation and immediately evicted from the event without a refund.
- Any person(s) found fighting or threatening other festival attendees or festival staff will immediately be evicted from the event without a refund.
- Persons will not be allowed to enter the main entertainment space if they are intoxicated.
- Individuals found to have in their possession more than the allowable amount of alcohol will not be permitted in the campgrounds.
- Any persons under the age of 19 found in possession or under the influence of alcohol will be evicted from the event without a refund.
- Any persons found promoting, selling or vending items of any kind will be evicted from the event without refund.
- No operating anything remote controlled, including drones.
- No open fires or flames.
ADDITIONAL RULES & REGULATIONS
- All sales are final.
- No refunds or exchanges.
- North Of Nowhere is rain or shine.
- Performers and lineup are subject to change without notice.
- Happy Epoch Entertainment, North Of Nowhere and Event Grounds are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged material. It is recommended that you do not bring valuable items.
- Sponsorship-branded or wrapped vehicles are prohibited and will not be allowed entry through the toll booths. (Rental Company, small business logos excluded)
- No public indecency or defecation anywhere on the event grounds.
- No confederate flags.
- Programming is subject to change without notice.
RE-ENTRY POLICY
Main Entertainment Area/Campgrounds:
You are welcome to exit and re-enter the main entertainment area and/or campgrounds as much as you’d like. You will need to scan in and out each time using your ticket.
Camping (Vehicles):
For safety reasons, once a vehicle is parked in the campgrounds, it is not allowed to move within the campgrounds.
Vehicles that wish to exit or who need to leave for an emergency must be escorted by security.
Vehicles that choose to exit the campgrounds will not be allowed to re-enter.
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY TICKET/PASS?
Once the payment is complete, you will receive a digital copy of your ticket at the contact information you provided.
You can either show this digital ticket at the entrance or print it out if you prefer. Once proof is shown you will receive your wristband along with parking and tenting passes, if purchased.
I DIDN'T RECEIVE MY PASS.
If you did not receive an email with your pass after purchase, please contact us through our website form or at our email.
Email: info@northofnowheremusicfestival.com
THIRD PARTY SALES
DO NOT purchase passes from 3rd parties – only purchase through the official North Of Nowhere ticketing website. Counterfeit passes will not be honoured and North Of Nowhere will not be responsible for the promotion or sale of counterfeit wristbands.
DO YOU OFFER PAYMENT PLANS?
No. We do not offer any payment plans at this time.
HOW OLD DO I NEED TO BE TO BUY PASSES?
If you are currently under the age of 18, you would need your parents or someone over the age of 18 to purchase the tickets and/or campsite, as it requires a credit card. That person does not have to be present upon arrival at the festival.
You and your friends will be able to stay on the site as long as everyone has a full event ticket and you will need the camping pass when you come to the gate.
WHAT IS THE NORTH OF NOWHERE REFUND POLICY?
All North Of Nowhere ticket purchases are final sales, no refunds or exchanges. The festival takes place rain or shine.
GENERAL WRISTBAND RULES
- DO NOT tamper, stretch, cut or alter your wristband in any way.
- Altered wristbands will be invalid and the bearer will be subject to ejection.
- Full event bracelets cannot be shared (i.e. different people cannot use them on different days)
- Wristbands and parking/camping passes tickets will be provided at the entrance with proof of purchase.
- Everyone is required to wear a wristband for the duration of the festival. No persons will be allowed to enter any portion of the grounds (parking, camping, entertainment etc.) without a wristband. This policy will be strictly enforced – trespassers will be evicted and/or prosecuted.
- Replacement wristbands are available at the box office onsite. Please note a nominal fee will be charged.
DAMAGED WRISTBAND
If you attach your wristband too tight or if the wristband is damaged, replacement wristbands will be available on-site at the box office. Have photo ID with you.
Please note you will be charged a nominal fee for the replacement.
If your ID does not match the name on the purchase order please have the original purchaser pick up the replacement for you.
I HAVE QUESTION ABOUT PASSES AND REGISTRATION.
Please reach out to us via our Contact Forum
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