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Q&A
Q: Can I bring my dog?
A: Sorry, no dogs or pets are allowed.
Q:Will there be a special family camping area?
A: As far as family camping goes, there’s a spot on the overflow property about 1500 feet away from the main stage. It should be pretty peaceful back there. Also, you will find that there are several campgrounds within a few miles.
Q: I have already ordered my tickets. When should I expect to get them in the mail?
A: All you need is your paypal confirmation # and your ID when you come to the gate.
Q: How much do tickets cost for kids?
A: In an effort to make Dunegrass more affordable for families, we are offering free admission to ACCOMPANIED minors, 16 years and under.
Q: How much will the camping fee be?
A: Camping will be an additional $25 per car at the gate.
Q: Are there fires allowed on-site?
A: We have one fire pit near the campground for late night acoustic music. There are no open fires permitted besides the designated fire pit.
Q: Is there a deposit for volunteers?
A: Volunteers buy tickets and are refunded after they put their hours in.
Q: How do i sign up to become a volunteer?
A: Contact via volunteer contact form and they will contact you with the information.
Q: When does the event actually start?
A: The gates open Friday at 8 am, music starts around 2pm on Friday and goes through Sunday at midnight.
Q: Will there be shuttles to take us to the beach as before?
A: Yes! We are arranging for shuttles to take people to and from the beach!
Q: Will there be a parking fee?
A: There will be a $10 fee for day passes only.
Q: How can I get a vending booth for the festival?
A: Contact us via the vending contact form and we will send you information.
We were a first time festival goers and really enjoyed ourselves. Excellent place to hold this event. Place was kept clean! Lots of kids, which was cool!
Great family event. Could listen/dance to the music and still carry on a conversation.
A BIG thanks to all the Volunteers and Bands. We have plans to come back again next year.
Can we pitch two tents per camp site?
can you buy day passes online? Or are those only offered at the door?
day passes available at the gate only
I was wondering if we will be able to come and go? I have weekend passes, but have a wedding to attend on Saturday. Thank you
Also, I have the two weekend passes, can I bring one person on Saturday and a different person on Sunday? Thanks!
they would need a second wristbands, once they go on you can’t take them off.
you can come and go as you please
Will there be a charging station for cell phones, etc…?
Thanks…
no electricity
Haven’t been to the festival since 2008… I remember that you would park and then carry your camping gear to the camping area. Is this the same at the new site? or can you set up camp next to your car?
Thanks!
Car camping and walk-in caqmping both available
Is there an address I can put into my GPS to get there? Or is it simple to find?
3805 W. Empire Hwy.
Empire, MI.
49630
If we are coming Friday morning and planning on getting a one day pass, can we stay overnight with that and leave in the morning by 9am? If we do this, do we have to pay the $10 parking fee plus the $25 camping fee plus the $40 day pass?
Thanks, looking so forward to this.
You would just pay for camping…you could sleep in your car for $10 and park in day parking or just get a camping spot.
The ticket price says it includes “food and beverage.” What kind of and how much “food and beverage” is this? If I bought a ticket, would I not have to worry about purchasing additional “food and beverage” while I’m there?
There is no food included in the price of the ticket. We have a wonderful menu to choose from at reasonable prices.
Hi.
Is the $25 camping fee for the whole weekend or per night? Or is camping included in the weekend pass price? Thanks!
Hi Carrie,
Camping is $25 per for the weekend. No day camping passes are sold, just weekend.
If we buy Saturday-only camping tickets can we still pay to camp Friday and Saturday nights?
Hi Lorna,
We don’t have day camping passes, the price is $25 per car for the weekend. If you want to stay for the weekend, you will need a weekend pass and camping. If you only buy a day pass, you can stay the night but have to be gone by the following morning at 9am.
Many Thanks!
So if we want a day pass for Saturday we would be able to camp Saturday night? If so, what is the price for that and when could we set up camp on Saturday morning? (Also, would this be in the same area as other campers?)
You could get a camping spot for $25 for the night and leave by 9am. Set up anytime on Saturday :)
This is my first time going to the festival. Will there be food for purchase, if so, what kind? (fried things and ice cream vs real meals?)
Hi!
We have a BBQ pit, veggie wraps, salads, genuine Thai food, Gyro booth, cajun food, ice cream, kettle corn and more…free water on site :)
Hi,
We’re first time Dunegrass goers. I wondered if we are going to the family camp area, if we can drive directly to the spot, or do we park in the parking area, and have to carry it all in?
Thanks!
-corie
Hi Corie!
You can drive right in to family camp and set up next to your car. It’s in a great spot tucked away so you can get some sleep :)
Hi, Ryan. We’ve gotten alot of info by reading the posts & your replies. Here’s a question we have…Are bicycles allowed on festival site? We’ve been at other music festivals where they are not, but wanted to check before hooking them onto the camper.
HI Tina, Bicycles are fine!
Hi,
I’m planning on attending Dune Grass and I’d love if my 17 year old sister could come. I am 21 and I was wondering if can I be her guardian for the festival?
Thank you!
How many people usually come to this event?
anywhere from 1500 to 3000
Hey Ryan,
Just curious, we bought our tickets during a free t-shirt promotion, do the t-shirts get mailed or do we get them at the gate? (good marketing opportunity to wear them around this summer before the festival!) thnx
Hi John,
You should have gotten an email from me last week requesting your address. I’m just waiting to hear back from a few more folks before I send them out.
If you didn’t get an email please let me know at ryanlakemusic@gmail.com
Best,
Ryan
we went in o8 and the camping was at the nature area by the stage, i heard that the camping location has moved is that acurate? where is it now? how far is it from the stage? is it walking distance of is there a shuttle? can you now car camp as apossed to the pack it in? We have 3 kids will this campiing area have family area?? thanks kb
Hi Kevin,
We have on-site camping with a designated family camping area. We’re still in Empire but inland a few miles on Hwy. 72. We’ll have a shuttle to take folks to the beach.
we went in 08 i heard that the camping location has changed, from the naute area id that acurate? where is it? how far from the stage area? We have 3 kids will this new area have any family camping? thanks kb
Can you bring coolers, bbq’s, alcohol for your camping area?
Thanks!
Absolutely! Just no open fires in the campground.
Will there be kid activities like in years past? I have a two year old and I know she would dig the crafts I have seen at the festival in the past, but I have not been in a few years. Thanks!
Absolutely! Kids tent in full effect! Plenty of arts, crafts and activities all weekend!
if someone is at dunegrass as a vendor do they still have to buy the weekend pass?
No, when you pay your vending fee of $200, it covers 2 people for the weekend + camping.
hey, what are the price of daily passes say i just want to come out on saturday how much would that be? I have come the last three years and just love it. I also hear that you have a new location where will that be at?
Hi Jeri,
check out the map here on the site for location. Day pass prices are yet to be determined but will probably be about $40 for Saturday, $90 for weekend at the gate. Only $60 for early bird wekend pass…
I have never been to Dunegrass but am considering coming this year. Is there space for motorhomes or is camping strictly for tents?
Hi Sue,
There is a place for motorhomes!!!
No worries.
Hey Ryan~ Has taken me forever to get this done!
Dunegrass 09 was just WONDERFUL!!! Brought my son, daughter & granddaughter for their first times!! They will all be back!! As I know I will be there every year as long as there is a Dunegrass & I live!!!
I would be VERY interested in helping/volunteering BEFORE the festival. I have my motorhome and can campout & do most anything before hand. I am also lucky enough to not have to work outside my home. So I have plenty of spare time and would be more than willing to help out at DUNEGRASS 2010!! But I would need advance notice if my help is wanted so I can make arrangements for my animals at home.
Thanks so much for your hard work!! It really showed!!!
I even loved the Saturday morning rain storm!! I was out in it helping hold up the Tees-dyes tent!!!
hey just wondering how you did as far as profits i know that not many people showed up this year and it would be a shame to see dunegrass fade out like that even though this year was still amazing
Hi Joe,
Dunegrass 2010 is on!
No worries,
Ryan Lake
Hi,
Just ordered tickets through Paypal and it is “July 31″. I just read somewhere (after I ordered the tickets ), that they would only be available online through “July 30″. Are my tickets going to be valid ? Thanks for your time. :) Laureen
What address can I put in my gps to get to dunegrass? I’ve never been!
if we are volunteering can we set up our camp sight on thursday night?
if we are volunteering can we set up thursday night?
Attention Campers…. the Empire Eagles will be serving coffee, tea, juices, fresh fruit, cereals, muffins and some other goodies from 7 am to noon on Saturday and Sunday morning. If you bring your own non disposable cup you will get a discount on your beverages at our booth under the pavilion. See you there!!!!!!
i heard that Dark star is secretly coming to dunegrass is that true?
any hints on the stage setup? isee by the schedule that it doesn’t look like the past set ups with the main stage, then a small side stage next to it. i really enjoyed that set up.
also is there gonna be a tent like the dance tent last year? that was another bonus.
WHEN DO WE HAVE TO LEAVE?
SUNDAY OR MONDAY???
Will the tent camping be “walk in” as it has in the past or can we camp next to our car? We’re hoping to camp near our friends with a VW van. Do we have to arrive at the sametime or can we save them a spot?
WHATS THE SATUS ON HAVING FIRES??
One campfire in the infield, and one in the campground. No other fires on site permitted.
The Festival Schedule has been posted at the Dunegrass Festival Myspace; blog
http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=479849554&blogId=499579032
A few questions :)
1.) How does leaving and re-entering the camp ground work? I believe that we are going to check out a view wineries Sat early afternoon for an hour or so… just curious about the parking/camping situation.
2.) How many people usually attend this event?
3.) Does anyone know if the early bird special is still being offered (or have 500 tickets already been sold?)
Peace ~ Love ~ Music
Once you enter the festival, you will recieve a parking pass. You will then be permitted to come and go as you please. The parking is very close to the main stage. We expect around 2,500 people.
When will you be publishing the schedule for the line up?
Will there be a festival grounds map?
Looking forward to the new festival site.
Are we going to be able to camp by our cars?