Festival 411
LOCATION & DIRECTIONS
Shakori Hills, 1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd, Pittsboro, NC. Here are DIRECTIONS to the venue. The street address is 1439 Henderson Tanyard Road, Pittsboro, NC 27312
CAMPING
Tent camping (or hammock camping) is encouraged and included in the ticket price. General admission camping will require a short walk from the parking area. Please camp in designated areas only. Personal campfires are strictly prohibited. Wooded campsites are claimed on a first-come first-serve basis. Please come fully prepared for an outdoor summer environment with hot days and cool nights. Check below for a list of what to bring.
PARKING
General Parking is free and included in the ticket price. Please carpool with as many people as possible to help us make room for everyone and limit our carbon footprint.
CAR CAMPING PASSES – $65
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This is a pass for your vehicle only and does not include a ticket to the event. This pass grants access for 1 vehicle to a reserved car camping area where you will be allotted a standard 10×18 camping space to set up camp next to your car. Small campers/popups that fit within these general measurements will be permitted with a car camping pass.
RV CAMPING – $150
All RVs on site will require an RV CAMPING PASS. This applies to all ticket holders including VIPs. This is a pass for your RV only and does not include a ticket to the event. Only 1 pass needed per RV (the cost can be shared by all passengers in the RV). This pass grants access to the RV camping area where you will be permitted to use a small generator and set up a campsite next to your RV. Please note: we do not provide any septic, water or power hook ups. Any questions please contact: thebigwhatnc@gmail.com
KIDS POLICY
Kids 12 and under are $30 each at the gate. Please Note: a Parent or Legal Guardian must accompany anyone under 18 at all times. While we do welcome families with children, please keep in mind we do not provide a daycare service and The Big What? is generally a party meant for adults. An outdoor summer festival is not always a great environment for young children and babies. Please use your best judgment when deciding to bring the kids or not. If you do, please look after them at all times and use extra caution with them in the heat and after dark. We also suggest ear plugs for your kids’ ears (and yours!)
ARRIVAL
The Big What? does not open until NOON on Thursday 8/22. Please do not arrive early. You will not be able to park and wait in line. Also please do not attempt to arrive on any day prior to the festival.
GATE HOURS:
Thursday: Noon – 10 pm
Friday: 9 am – 10 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 10 pm
Sunday: Please depart festival grounds by Noon.
VOLUNTEERS
If you would like to volunteer please email fill out this form:
ABSOLUTELY NO FIREWORKS!
PLEASE NO FIREWORKS. Anyone found using fireworks – big or small – of any kind will be asked to leave the festival without a refund. This is something we must strictly enforce for a number of different reasons. We can’t stress this enough! Thanks for your understanding.
ABSOLUTELY NO PETS!
We love our animal friends, but we ask that you please leave them at home for this event. Please do not bring your dog or cat or squirrel on a leash or any other pet. We cannot make any exceptions. Any vehicle that arrives with a pet will not be allowed to enter the festival. Please make other arrangements for your animals while you are gone for the weekend. Thank you!
ATM AVAILABLE ON SITE
There will be an ATM available on site. Please Note: Standard Fees apply. We also recommend bringing extra cash with you in case you need it!
CELL PHONE SERVICE
PLEASE NOTE: Cell Phone Service is not great at the venue but can be accessed in certain areas.
FOOD/BEVERAGE INFO:
We will have a great variety of food available on site. Feel free to prepare your own meals at your campsite as well. We’ll have free bottle filling stations for water in the festival viewing areas. Bring a reusable bottle! Outside alcohol is not allowed at The Big What Festival. Beer, wine, and cocktails are available at multiple bars throughout the property for those aged 21 years or older with valid identification. Public intoxication and drug abuse are not acceptable, and we reserve the right to intervene if we believe anyone is acting inappropriate and/or disrespectful.
FOOD VENDORS:
COMING SOON
CLOTHING/CRAFTS VENDORS:
COMING SOON
ALSO AVAILABLE ON SITE:
Water Stations - bring refillable containers for free drinking water available on-site
Bags of ICE for sale
Festival & Band Merchandise
Art Gallery, Live Painters, Flow Performance & Workshops
THEME NIGHTS
Help us bring The Big What? to life by participating in our audience "Theme Nights." Get creative and show us what you got! Decorations, Costumes, all things that GLOW, and self-expression are highly encouraged!
THEMES ANNOUNCING SOON