Music Festival

Experience the Revolution

Rothverry MICHIGAN

general information

1) WHEN CAN WE ARRIVE? WHEN DO WE HAVE TO LEAVE?

ROTHBURY will begin allowing Cars and RVs into the venue on Thursday, July 3 at 8:00 am. Please do not arrive to the site before then, you will be turned away.

All vehicles and persons must exit the venue by Monday, July 7 at 1:00 PM

2) WHAT IS YOUR RE-ENTRY POLICY?

We ask that you come prepared to keep your car parked at your campsite throughout the festival. However, for those who need to exit the festival grounds, please know that your car will be subject to search upon re-entering the camping area.

3) CAN I LEAVE ON FOOT AND RETURN?

The nearest shopping is miles away and walking is discouraged.

4) IF I AM STAYING OFF SITE, CAN I LEAVE AND COME BACK?

If you are staying off site, you will be able to come and go throughout the weekend. You must park in Day Parking. Each time you return, your vehicle will be subject to search.

5) WILL YOU BE POSTING SET TIMES IN ADVANCE? WHERE CAN I FIND EXACT SET TIMES?

Set times will be posted on this website as the festival date approaches.

The event schedule will also be posted throughout the festival grounds. Please take the time to explore ROTHBURY, as there are some things happening that will not be posted, and will be exciting to find on your own.

6) HOW HOT WILL IT GET IN THE DAY AND HOW COLD WILL IT GET AT NIGHT?

Historically, the town of Rothbury receives very little rain during the month of July, and temperatures hover around 65 - 80 degrees F during the day, 55 - 65 degrees F during the night. But please come prepared for all kinds of weather.

7) I'M A PHOTOGRAPHER. WHO DO I ARRANGE A PHOTO PASS THROUGH?

All photo and press credentials will be issued by Madison House Publicity. If you are a member of the press on assignment and are looking to request a photo pass, please email publicity at rothburyfestival dot com.

8) ARE YOU HIRING PEOPLE TO WORK OR VOLUNTEER AT THE EVENT?

We have Work Exchange opportunities, for our Green Team, Site Operations, and more. Visit the Tap In section on this website for Work Exchange Program details. We are also hiring locally to fill various on-site positions. Visit the Local Community section of this website for for-hiring opportunities.

9) CAN I PASS OUT FLYERS INSIDE THE VENUE OR OUTSIDE THE VENUE ON FESTIVAL GROUNDS?

No, there is no unauthorized solicitation on the grounds or in any of the parking lots/camping areas.

10) WHAT TYPES OF VENDORS WILL BE ON HAND?

There will be a variety of food/beverage and crafts vendors throughout the festival site. Food vendors, which will include organic and vegetarian options, will use only compostable serving materials.

11) CAN YOU SEND ME INFO ON BECOMING AN ARTS/CRAFTS OR FOOD VENDOR AT ROTHBURY?

You can get a vending application by e-mailing vending at rothburyfestival dot com.

12) I LOCKED MY KEYS IN MY CAR, MY CAR WON'T START. WILL THERE BE A TOW TRUCK OR AAA ON SITE?

You can find help for your car at the ROTHBURY information booths located at various points within the campground. Check your festival map for exact locations.

13) IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW?

We ask of you: follow the instructions that are given out, follow the signs to the parking areas, be kind to your neighbor, and come prepared for a weekend of fun.
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14) CAN I BRING MY KIDS? DO THEY HAVE TO PAY?

Children ages 3-12 are admitted for $122.50 – this applies to both Weekend Tickets and VIP Weekend Tickets. As long as they are with a parent, the Children’s Wristband will get them anywhere their parent goes.

For The Good Life Packages, Children ages 3-12 get a $352.50 discount off the package price..

Children 2 years and under are admitted free.) WHEN WILL THE TICKETS BE MAILED OUT?

Tickets will be mailed approximately 1 month prior to the event. Visit back for more specific details as they become available.

We are all directly and indirectly responsible for pollution. We live in our homes, drive our cars…and these activities put carbon into the atmosphere. In a nutshell, whatever pollution you add to the atmosphere, you can subtract by purchasing offsets. When you purchase these offsets, the money goes to programs that will reduce carbon in the future. You can choose to offset in a number of ways. ROTHBURY has chosen 2 ways to reduce our carbon, first by donating to the development of new wind farms, and second, by planting trees. The best way to deal with carbon is to create less of it in the first place (carpool, ride a bike, use solar, biodiesel, etc). But for those items which you can not change, offsetting is, in effect, a way of balancing out that which you create.

ROTHBURY estimated our attendee travel as follows:
• 30% of attendees driving 200 RT miles / 2.5 attendees per car
• 50% of attendees driving 500 RT miles / 2.5 attendees per car
• 20% of attendees flying 2,500 RT miles / via commercial airline

Our collective carbon created will depend on how many attendees we have. However, based on this model above, our individual carbon output will remain the same regardless of how many people attend. Individually, we are estimating under .3 short tons of carbon per person, which $3 per person will safely cover. If any funds remain from this estimate, they will go to our Solar Schools Program.

In a word, plenty. At a minimum, ROTHBURY has committed $50,000 to the Solar Schools fund. Because we have partnered with non-profit Black Rock Solar, we are able to keep installation costs low, meaning we'll be able to provide at least six kilowatts of solar power--more than enough to run the typical house! And the great thing about solar power is that it lasts for decades. Over the expected 30 year life of the system, the solar array will provide at a minimum, approximately $40,000 in free, green energy--which can be better used for books, computers, and field trips--while keeping tons of carbon out of the atmosphere, and providing a rural school with an unmatched educational opportunity about renewable energy. And if ROTHBURY raises more money from your donations, we'll build even more solar power, potentially enough to save $7,000 per year off their energy bills ($210,000 over the next 30 years)!

1) WHERE ARE THE CLOSEST AIRPORTS TO THE VENUE?

The closest airports are Muskegon, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Lansing, and Chicago. Check out the Getting Here section for airport details.

2) WILL YOU BE PROVIDING ANY SHUTTLES TO/FROM THE AIRPORTS?

ROTHBURY will be providing Eco Shuttles from select airports. Stay tuned for details as they are confirmed.

3) HOW IS THE TRAFFIC GOING TO BE HANDLED?

THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT, we ask that you follow the route posted on the website and sent with your tickets. If you try to make your own way there, it will only make it miserable for you and everyone else. A lot of planning has gone into getting EVERYBODY in and out safely and in a timely fashion.

4) WHAT ARE MY BEST PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS?

There are AMTRAK train stations in Holland, MI and Grand Rapids, MI. There are also Ferry’s to Michigan, leaving from Milwaukee and Mantiwoc, WI. Visit ROTHBURY’s GETTING HERE Section for more details.

5) WILL THERE BE SHUTTLES TO/FROM FERRY AND/OR TRAIN STATIONS?

There will be eco shuttles available from select public transportation depots. Visit the GETTING HERE section for more details.
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1) IF I PARTICIPATE IN THE WORK EXCHANGE PROGRAM, DO I GET FREE ADMISSION TO THE FESTIVAL?

Yes, if you register in advance, and work your shift requirements, you will get free admission to the festival (which includes camping). However, you will be required to pay a ticket deposit so that you can get into the festival. Once all your shifts are completed, your deposit will be returned to you in full. Click here for more information on ROTHBURY’s Work Exchange Program.
2) WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO BEING A VOLUNTEER?

• You are 18 or older.
• You are willing to work a 5 hour shift each day.
• You make friends easily and enjoy socializing with the public.
• You don’t mind getting your hands a little dirty.
• You are organized, responsible, trustworthy, and on time.
• You work smart and safe (ie: you work well rested, sober, prepared, etc).
• You have a genuine interest in being a part of a Green event, and healthier world.
3) WHAT KINDS OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE? WHAT KINDS OF JOBS DO THOSE POSITIONS ENTAIL?

We have volunteer opportunities around the clock during the event, as well as during set-up & tear-down days. There are a number of tasks involved in Greening. A few examples of the kind of work we have:
• Pre-event set up: implementing systems, creating waste recovery stations, hanging signage, etc.
• Manning waste stations, helping the public understand which items go in which cans & why (compost, recycling, trash)
• Manning the Green education areas, running contests, working with the public.
• Collecting and transporting waste to our behind the scenes areas (with trucks, golf carts and the like)
• Collecting trash on the grounds
• Resorting recycling at our behind the scenes areas
• Post-event tear down: removing systems, taking down signage, working with charities to divert waste into donations, etc.

4) CAN I VOLUNTEER WITH A FRIEND?

Volunteers must apply individually, but once you are both accepted to the team, you may request to work the same shift. We can not make any guarantees, but we are nice people and will try.

5) IS THERE A SPECIAL VOLUNTEER CAMPING AREA?

No

6) WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WORK EXCHANGE PROGRAM?

For the Green Team, please fill out this application. For Site Operations, please visit our WEP Section.
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1) WHAT DOES ROTHBURY MEAN BY SAYING WE ARE A SUSTAINABLE EVENT?

ROTHBURY is a festival that aims to have minimum impact on our planet, while having a major impact on its people. ROTHBURY is dedicated to running as close to a zero-waste event as possible. You can check out all details in our Sustainability Mission, by clicking HERE.
2) HOW WILL ROTHBURY REDUCE WASTE?

ROTHBURY is committed to reducing waste in every choice that we make. We will reduce carbon by reducing energy, and by supporting clean bio-energy. We will reduce trash by only using compostables, composting on site, and making this compost available to the local farmers for free. ROTHBURY is looking for the most ecologically & socially beneficial choices available to us in all that we do…from the stage construction, on down to the TP in the porta-potties. Want to make a suggestion? greening at rothburyfestival dot com.

1) WILL THE ENTRANCE TO THE CAMPGROUNDS BE OPEN 24 HOURS?

Yes

2) WHEN CAN I ARRIVE TO THE SITE? WHEN DO I HAVE TO LEAVE?

We ask that you do not arrive before Thursday, July 3 at 8:00 am. You’ll need to vacate your campsite by Monday, July 7 at noon.

3) CAN WE LEAVE AND RE-ENTER THE CAMPGROUND?

Yes, but during the process of loading everyone is advised to stay at their campsite. Each time you re-enter your vehicle will be searched. There will be a general store on site for anything you may need.
4) WHAT WILL YOU BE PROVIDING AT THE CAMPGROUNDS?

There will be 24hr security, medical services, port-a-lets, showers (for a small fee), and a general store. There will be water and ice for sale, as well as well as ATMs and a variety of vendors within the campgrounds. There will also be free water throughout the campground provided by either water trucks or wells.

5) WHAT EMERGENCY SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE ON SITE? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I NEED EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE (MEDICAL, POLICE, TOWING, LOCKSMITH, ETC.)?

There will be 24hr medical available throughout the campgrounds and festival site. Please locate medical stations on the map when you arrive. You can stop any mounted officer you see, or any staff member you see, for assistance.

6) WHERE SHOULD I GO IF I LOSE MY KEYS, MY WALLET OR MY FRIENDS?

To the information booth. Please check the map when you arrive for exact location of the information booth.

7) WHAT WILL WE BE ALLOWED TO BRING INTO THE CAMPGROUNDS?

You can bring food/drink, coolers, small propane cooking stoves. (NO KEROSENE or extra gas in containers) And ALL the drinking water your heart desires.

The following Items are prohibited from ROTHBURY Campgrounds:

No pets
No weapons or firearms of any kind
No fireworks
No illegal substances
No vending of any kind will be allowed. This will be strictly enforced by the mounted patrol. The sale of alcohol is strictly prohibited in the campgrounds.
No box trucks
No amplified instruments
No bicycles or scooters or personal motorized vehicles will be permitted (This includes, but is not limited to: golf carts, ATV's motor scooters, and powered skateboards)
NO GLASS CONTAINERS OF ANY KIND! (This includes, but is not limited to: glass bottles, glass food jars, and anything made of glass). All glass containers will be confiscated upon entry to the festival and no exceptions will be made.
NO MORE than 3 cases of beer per person (in cans). Large amounts of alcohol will be confiscated.
No Professional Photography Equipment (small hand held cameras without additional lenses are fine)
NO PETS! Pets will be picked up and placed with the local humane society. Please use the local kennels if you are traveling with your pet. If a pet is found in the car you will be turned away - regardless how long you have waited in line or if you have ticket or not. Service animals, trained to assist an individual with a disability, are allowed
8) AM I ALLOWED TO SELL FOOD/DRINK IN THE CAMPING AREA?

You are not allowed to sell food or drink on the property. ROTHBURY is on private property, and there is an anti-vending law in effect.
9) WILL THERE BE A QUIET CAMPING AREA FOR FAMILIES AND SUCH?

There will be family camping and other quite camping available.

10) WILL BANDS BE ALLOWED TO PLAY IN THE CAMPING AREA IF NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE FESTIVAL? DO WE NEED A PERMIT IF SO?

Be kind to your neighbors. If you have to plug it in (i.e. an amp), leave it home.
11) WILL SMALL CAMPFIRES BE ALLOWED IN THE CAMPING AREAS? WILL YOU ALLOW FIRE BINS?

There will be no open ground based fires allowed. No ground based camp fires, we ask that all fires MUST be limited to your grill or small hibachi.
12) ARE WE ALLOWED TO BRING GAS POWERED GENERATORS?

No generators allowed, unless it’s solar powered.
13) WILL THERE BE ANY ELECTRICITY IN THE CAMPING AREA?

No. But there will be a re-charge kiosk (for camera batteries, phone batteries, etc.) accessible for a small fee.
14) ARE SERVICE ANIMALS ALLOWED IN THE CAMPSITE?

You can bring as much opened/unopened water as you please to ROTHBURY for camping, washing, refilling, etc. There will be free refilling stations throughout the campgrounds. Inside the main festival area, you are allowed one sealed water bottle per person (up to 1 gallon) OR one empty bottle per person (up to 1 gallon) to use at refilling stations. We are making best efforts to reduce the amount of bottles in our environment by providing free refilling stations. While we will have refilling stations in the festival (concert) areas, please understand that the lines could be long, and the water might be a bit warm (water trucks do not come on ice). Bring a big bottle so you don’t have to fill up as often – up to 1 gallon allowed. We have done our best to provide a way to reduce the number of bottles used. Unfortunately our solution will not be as convenient as buying bottled water. However, the GREAT news is that if you choose to buy water, you have the opportunity to participate in an incredible project by purchasing Earth Water. Earth Water is a project that benefits the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees). Every dollar of profit that Earth Water makes goes directly into building wells in refugee camps. Just $500 builds a well! So if you do choose to buy their water, you can feel good about the fact that you are supporting an incredible program that helps those less fortunate than ourselves. ALSO - Please recycle actively – we have recycle stations all over the grounds. But please be sure the throw away the lid first – they do not accept lids in this area. Yearly, Americans drink over 150 bottles of water each, but recycle less then 40 of them, which equals about 50 billion plastic bottles consumed, with just over 20% recycled. That leaves 38 billion water bottles in landfills every year in the USA - Yikes! Let’s make sure that not one single one of them comes from us.
4) WILL WE BE ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE SHOW AND COME BACK?

Yes. Please note that you will be subject to search each time you enter the festival grounds.
5) WHAT IS THE TAPING POLICY GOING TO BE? WILL WE NEED TO GET TAPERS TICKETS?

Taper tickets are not available. Taping is allowed provided the artist allows it. ROTHBURY reserves the right to prohibit taping where applicable.
6) WILL CAMERAS BE ALLOWED IN THE CONCERT VENUE AREA?

Yes, but no professional equipment.
7) WILL CHAIRS BE ALLOWED IN THE CONCERT VENUE?

Yes, but low backed chairs only.
8) WILL THERE BE ATM MACHINES INSIDE THE VENUE?

Yes. Please check the map upon arrival for exact locations.
9) WILL THERE BE LOCKERS ON SITE?

No, we ask that you lock all your valuables in the car (hidden and out of site) or keep them on your person.
10) WILL THERE BE A LOST & FOUND? (LOST KEYS, CELL PHONES, ETC.)

Yes, at the Information Booth. Please check the map upon arrival for exact location of the Information Booth.
11) WILL THERE BE AN INFORMATION BOOTH/AREA?

Yes, please check the map upon arrival for exact location of the Information Booth.
12) WILL THERE BE FIRST AID ON SITE?

Yes, please check the map upon arrival for exact locations of First Aid/Medical Stations.
13) WILL THERE BE DRINKING FOUNTAINS? AND/OR HOW MUCH IS WATER?

Water will be available at very reasonable prices. ROTHBURY is pleased that our water vendor will fill reusable bottles at a discounted price.
14) WILL THERE BE SUNGLASSES / VISORS OR HATS / SUNSCREEN SOLD?

These items will be available at the general store located in the campground. Please check the map upon arrival for exact location of the General Store.
15) WILL THERE BE VEGETARIAN/VEGAN FOOD OFFERED?

ROTHBURY will host a large variety of food vendors, including vegetarian, vegan and organic options.
16) WILL THERE BE FLUSHABLE TOILETS AND SINKS AVAILABLE?

Yes, in VIP Camping only. There will be hand washing stations in select areas in the campground.
17) WILL THERE BE ACCESSIBLE PARKING/BATHROOMS FOR GUESTS WITH DISABILITIES? WHERE?

Yes, please visit our Access Information page for details about our Access Program for guests with disabilities.
18) WILL THERE BE PAYPHONES?

No
19) WILL THERE BE A FESTIVAL MAP AVAILABLE AHEAD OF TIME SO WE CAN SEE WHICH BANDS WILL BE AT WHICH STAGES/TENT AREAS? AND SEE LOCATIONS OF FOOD COURTS, BATHROOM AREAS?

Yes. Please visit back as the event date approaches.
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1) WHAT CONSTITUTES AN "RV"?

An RV is defined as any vehicle larger either in length, width or height than a normal sixteen (16) passenger van. All oversized vehicles, trailers, and campers that are towed and busses are considered RVs.
2) CAN MY FRIENDS PARK THEIR CARS NEXT TO MY RV?

Yes, provided that your friends COME WITH the RV. Companion vehicles will not be allowed into the RV Park unless they are in fact accompanying an RV upon entering.
3) CAN WE PARK RVS IN THE SAME GROUP NEXT TO ONE ANOTHER?

Yes, if everyone in your group arrives together.
4) WILL THERE BE HOOKUPS OR DUMPING AREAS IN THE MAIN ROTHBURY RV CAMPING AREAS?

There will be no hookups or dumping stations in the main ROTHBURY RV camping areas.
5) CAN I PARK AN RV IN THE ACCESSIBLE CAMPGROUND AREA FOR GUEST WITH DISABILITIES?

Yes, please visit our Access Information page for details about our Access Program for guests with disabilities.
6) WILL WE BE ALLOWED TO MOVE OUR RV ONCE IT IS PARKED?

You will be directed where to park upon entering the RV Park. If you want to park with friends, please arrive at the same time. We ask that once parked, you do not move your RV.
7) WILL THERE BE ANY GAS FOR SALE ONSITE IN CASE WE RUN OUT?

There WILL NOT be gas available on site. Please fill up before you arrive on site. Not only will this save you the worry, but it will also support the local economy.