RULES & REGULATIONS

ONENESS FEST: RULES & REGULATIONS

ONENESS FEST is a festival which functions because all participants/community members commit to a common set of behavioral guidelines and work toward a safe and harmonious atmosphere.

2026 Campers Arrival & Check-in Procedure

The campground will be open for check-in/arrivals: VIP and Vendor Ticket holders from 4:44pm - 10pm on Thursday, June 4th. And, General Admission Ticket holders from 2:22pm-10pm on opening night Friday, June 5th. Please be mindful of your fellow campers, and arrive with enough time to set up your tent before the activities begin.

NOTE: You may arrive Saturday if you are camping or rented a rustic cabin bed BUT you must have purchased a VIP or 'Full Weekend' ticket. Camping or cabin rentals are not offered as part of the 'Saturday/Sunday Only' tickets or the 'Evening Entertainment' tickets.

You will need to present your ticket/gate pass(es) included in your registration confirmation email to the gatekeeper on duty when you arrive in order to gain admittance to the festival. Everyone in your vehicle must be listed on a ticket/gate pass. For increased security for our festival attendees, we also require that each adult SHOW A PHOTO ID at the gate along with their ticket/gate pass.

WRISTBANDS: You will be issued a wristband to indicate which ticket you have purchased. If you lose this wristband, you will need to pay the cost for an additional ticket. NO EXCEPTIONS! If your wristband breaks or falls off, bring it to the Check-In station and they can provide you with a replacement.

For campers and cabin rentals; after checking in, proceed to the camping area and set up your camp or select a bed in your assigned cabin. Campsites and cabins are occupied on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are a vendor, you will be directed to your assigned booth location when you arrive. NOTE: Attendees will NOT be able to drive your camping items to the camping area. Your car will be parked about one football field away from the camping area. Please make arrangements for transporting your camping equipment into the festival, i.e. cart/wagon.

Next, go to the ONENESS FEST Information Booth to register. Registration involves marking your camping site on the Town Map. When this has been completed, you will receive your Festival Guide. Be sure to read through the Guide, which contains the ONENESS FEST schedule and other useful information about the venue, site facilities, and ONENESS FEST etiquette.

Rustic Cabin Rentals

There are beds available for rent inside the rustic cabins on the event grounds. These are very simple RUSTIC cabins with 8-10 metal frame cots topped with a 4in foam mattress. There is no heat, A/C, fans, or water in the cabins. No sheets or pillows are provided. You will need to bring your own pillows, mattress topper (bed roll), sheets/blankets or sleeping bag.

Parking

Vehicle traffic through camp is not permitted except for Campground and ONENESS FEST staff service vehicles. Vehicles need to be parked for the duration of your stay in the festival parking area. ONENESS FEST and Camp Tuckabatchee are not responsible for items stolen from vehicles. Please keep your valuable items with you or leave them at home before departing for the festival.

Recreational Vehicles

Recreational vehicles and campers are NOT permitted by city ordinance. Tent camping only.

Departures

Once you have arrived at the Festival, it is highly suggested you remain on-site until the end of your Festival participation. Please plan your food and other supply needs accordingly. Any exceptions to this rule must be discussed with the gate coordinators before you plan to be off-site. For security reasons, the venue gates are locked at night and do not re-open until morning.

All ONENESS FEST participants must leave the venue site by 8:30pm on Sunday with the exception of VIP ticket holders and volunteers, who will need to depart the venue by 12pm on Monday.

Food & Food Vendors

Communal Kitchen:

Oneness Fest volunteers will staff a communal kitchen. Delicious meals will be served for breakfast, lunch and dinner utilizing the food provided by attendees.

Each adult attendee is required to bring 7lbs of fresh produce or meat (3.5lbs if attending on a day pass). Have more to bring? We welcome extra. A $33 fee will be charged at the gate for those that were not able to bring food to contribute. This money will be used to purchase food.

Access to the communal kitchen is FREE and open to all attendees. Meat is prepared/cooked in a separate area from vegetarian items.

More Communal Kitchen Info - HERE

Allergy Notice:

All food is prepared in a communal kitchen. All food allergens will likely be present in all food items. The festival will not be responsible for food related allergic reactions. If you have allergies; 1) alert the kitchen staff and, 2) consider bringing your own food to avoid any possible reactions.

Notes:

Due to the safety hazard posed by broken glass to children, yourself or other festival attendees; please do not bring glass containers.

The festival kitchen will be open during festival hours and serves up delicious home cooked meals; with meat, vegetarian and vegan options.

Ice is available for purchase at the festival kitchen to top up your coolers and keep your items cold. Consider splitting the cost of ice with your neighbor if you do not need an entire bag.

Ice cold water will be provided at 16 different orange Gatorade coolers located throughout the festival grounds. Make sure you bring a water bottle and make an effort to stay hydrated.

If You Plan On Bringing Your Own Food:

Plan to bring sufficient food for yourself and your family/camp. You will not be able to depart to restock on food or supplies during the festival.

The festival will be providing propane grills for cooking your food near the dining hall. There will be at least one grill for meat and a grill for non-meat items. If you do not want to spend time cooking during ONENESS FEST, plan to eat some or all meals in the community kitchen or purchase from the limited food vendors.

Please bring your own means to cook food if you desire to have the cooking apparatus at your personal campsite. Plan on bringing your own grill/stove for use; you may not dig fire pits or have open fires at your site. Bring your own camp table if desired; picnic tables are available in the picnic pavilion. Take care in storing your food that you have sufficient supplies and space to prevent spoilage and discourage animals from accessing your food. Absolutely no hunting, plant foraging, or wood cutting is allowed.

Food Vendors:

There will be limited options available from vendors on site.

On-Site Supplies and Facilities

The site has (1) male, (1) female and (1) unisex bathroom facilities with flush toilets and sinks + HOT showers. Cold water spigots are located near the kitchen building. All water must be carried back to your site for drinking and cleaning: consider bringing a small wagon or luggage carrier for transporting your items.

Bathroom/shower buildings are located inside the camping area.

SHOWERS: The festival provides HOT SHOWERS. There are separate showers in all three bathroom buildings. There is minimal privacy in the shower area. Plan to bring a swimsuit for showering if you desire more modesty.

Cell phone service is spotty throughout the campground and surrounding area.

Trash cans are located around the site for you to deposit your bagged trash. There is no recycling in this area; please consider taking your recycling back home with you!

In the evening, certain areas of the venue can be VERY dark. Please bring a flashlight/headlamp (with extra batteries) to light your way around the campground.

Minors

Minors (those under 18 years of age) must attend with a parent/legal guardian or other adult caretaker designated by their parent/legal guardian. The Parent/Legal Guardian/Caretaker is responsible for supervision of minor(s) and for ensuring the minor(s) complies with all provisions of the ONENESS FEST Guidelines. Click to access the Minor Liability Release that was agreed upon when purchasing tickets to ONENESS FEST.

The parent/legal guardian/caretaker is responsible for retaining control over and supervision of the minor(s). Use of the Kids Korner for any minor(s) in your care is at your own risk and discretion. Neither ONENESS FEST nor Camp Tuckabatchee staff will be responsible for your children at the festival.

Firearms, Weapons & Fireworks

All firearms, weapons, and fireworks are absolutely prohibited, including those in locked cars. Do not bring any form of firearm, weapon, or firework to ONENESS FEST.

Alcohol & Illegal Drugs

ONENESS FEST is an alcohol and illegal drug free event. No sale, barter, or use of alcohol or illegal drugs is permitted. The use or possession of illegal drugs is prohibited at ONENESS FEST. All local laws must be obeyed at all times regarding any controlled substance use or medications.

Animals

Pets and companion animals are not allowed at ONENESS FEST. Some service animals may be permitted, in accordance with ONENESS FEST guidelines below. All service animals must be pre-arranged with ONENESS FEST coordinators. If you bring an animal that is not pre-registered according to the guidelines below, you will be turned away to find lodging for that animal.

Guidelines for Service Animals:

Definition: The term "service animal" is defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as an animal "individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability." Service animals are working animals. Many wear a harness, cape, vest, or back-pack when working. Service animals are normally dogs and fall into three categories: guide dogs for the visually impaired, hearing dogs for the hearing impaired, and support or service dogs to help those with physical disabilities or mobility impairments to accomplish daily tasks.

In order to consider you and your service animal for attendance at ONENESS FEST you must provide the following information:

The reason for your need for a service animal. Please provide medical documentation of such.
Tell us about your dog: breed, training, length of time with you, etc. If your dog was not provided and trained by a non-profit organization, such as Canine Partners for Life or Service Dogs for America, please provide proof that the dog has achieved the American Kennel Club's Urban Canine Good Citizen certification by passing an Urban CGC test conducted by an AKC-certified evaluator.
How will your service animal’s needs be met during ONENESS FEST (food, care, housing, cleaning up after, vet care, etc.)?
Proof that your service animal is up-to-date on rabies vaccination.
Do you have insurance to cover any incidents? If so, please provide the name of the company and policy number. ONENESS FEST assumes no responsibility for your service animal.
Participants requiring use of a service dog also are required to bring along a support person who can assist them. This person must be willing to leave the Festival should you and/or your service animal find it necessary to leave the Festival. Please provide the name and contact information of your Support Person.

Email the above information to: YouBelongHere@AwakeOnenessTribe.org

Cancellations & Refunds

Email cancellation requests received by May 1, 2026 will be refunded in late July minus half of the purchase price for processing. After May 1, 2026 there will be no refund requests granted.

Email: YouBelongHere@AwakeOnenessTribe.org

Not Responsible for Lost, Stolen or Damaged Items

The staff at ONENESS FEST will do their best to put on a fun and safe event. Despite their best efforts, loss and theft can occur. Do not leave items of value unattended. ONENESS FEST, its staff, the venue, sponsors, vendors and volunteers are not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged items.

Anyone found violating the community guidelines, harassing or endangering the safety of other participants, or otherwise disrupting the festival may be asked to leave at any time without a refund.