By connecting with us on FACEBOOK or signing up for our EMAIL LIST (signup at the bottom of this page).
By joining THIS FACEBOOK GROUP.
Read all about the HISTORY OF BEARDFEST.
Beardfest 2025 music schedule TBA. View past lineups HERE.
Beardfest 2025 workshop schedule TBA. View last year's workshop offerings HERE.
GENERAL INFORMATION
GETTING INVOLVED
TICKETING & BOX OFFICE
Save money by buying your ticket in advance.
Yes. The box office is closed every night between 12:30am and 9am. During that time, the gate is staffed by security. For ticket holders who have already been checked in, you will be permitted to reenter. However, if you have a ticket, but have not yet checked in at the box office, or if you have not yet purchased your ticket, you will be unable to enter while the box office is closed. Security is not equipped to check you in, even if you already have your ticket.
Yes. One day passes are good until 10:00am the NEXT day.
2025 blind faith tickets are now sold out. Stay tuned for the next round of tickets going live for 2025! Once tickets are made available, they can be purchased HERE.
Yes.
Yes. Parking in the lot is $15. Carpooling is recommended. All tickets include GA camping.
By connecting with us on FACEBOOK or signing up for our EMAIL LIST.
By joining THIS FACEBOOK GROUP.
Beardfest 2025 music schedule TBA. View past lineups HERE.
2025 workshop schedule TBA. Once released, it will be found HERE.
Short answer, no! Check out our video HERE explaining where Bearfest got its name.
Save money by buying your ticket in advance.
Yes. The box office is closed every night between 12:30am and 9am. During that time, the gate is staffed by security. For ticket holders who have already been checked in, you will be permitted to reenter. However, if you have a ticket, but have not yet checked in at the box office, or if you have not yet purchased your ticket, you will be unable to enter while the box office is closed. Security is not equipped to check you in, even if you already have your ticket.
Yes. One day passes are good until 10:00am the NEXT day.
2025 early bird tickets are live! They can be purchased HERE.
Yes.
Yes. Parking in the lot is $15. Carpooling is recommended. All tickets include GA camping.
Vending applications for 2025 can be found HERE.
Yes, we would love for you to be a part of our team! Click HERE to learn more about volunteering at Beardfest. 2025 volunteer applications are now live.
Please send any band submissions to beardfestbooking@gmail.com.
Gates open at 10:00am THURSDAY morning for the general public. They open at 8am for VIP ticket holders.
Do not come on Wednesday.
Yes. The box office is closed every night between 12:30am and 9am. During that time, the gate is staffed by security. For ticket holders who have already been checked in, you will be permitted to reenter. However, if you have a ticket, but have not yet checked in at the box office, or if you have not yet purchased your ticket, you will be unable to enter while the box office is closed. Security is not equipped to check you in, even if you already have your ticket.
No. Gates will be CLOSED until 10:00am THURSDAY.
Yes. One day passes are good until 10:00am the NEXT day.
Campfires are allowed as long as weather conditions allow. Fires MUST BE IN A RAISED FIRE PIT (none are available at the campground, you have to bring your own). No ground fires. Our staff and volunteers will have to spend hours cleaning up half burnt wood after the festival if you have ground fires. Please do not do this. Beardfest reserves the right to mandate that no fires whatsoever are allowed if deemed neccesary.
All attendees must be out by 1:00pm on MONDAY (We are adding an EXTRA DAY this year!)
Please note: GPS SERVICES LOVE TO TAKE YOU TO THE WRONG PLACE WHEN YOU TYPE IN THE ADDRESS TO PARADISE LAKES!!! FOR ACCURATE DIRECTIONS AND AN EXACT GPS PIN DROP PLEASE GO HERE. The real dirt road into Beardfest will be clearly labeled with a Beardfest sign. DO NOT DRIVE DOWN AN UNLABELED DIRT ROAD - YOU WILL GET LOST AND/OR STUCK!!!
There is LIMITED access to electricity onsite. Camp lights and phone charging only. NO HOT PLATES, HAIRDRYERS, BLENDERS, or REFRIGERATORS. If you trip the circuit, it will not be able to be fixed for the rest of the event.
We have a camping check list for you.
Click here for some recommended items.
Yes, but dogs must be on leashes, and must be registered at the box office. All pet info and waiver can be found here.
Yes! Beardfest is a family friendly environment, and even has a children’s area, some child specific workshops, and a family camping area. Children 12 and under are free. For their safety in case they get separated from you, children 12 and under must be registered at the box office upon check in. The children's area and family camping are viewable HERE on our map.
We have a large selection of food vendors of every type, from healthy to greasy, from meaty to vegan. You are also welcome to bring and prepare your own food. There are plenty of water spigots with high quality potable water, and this year we have even labeled specific water filling stations on our map. These will also be clearly labeled onsite. We encourage you to bring your own water bottle, plates, and cutlery to reduce plastic waste!
Yes.
Yes, but your wristband must be intact and on your wrist. Parking tag must be visible.
Lost wristbands will not be replaced. If you feel it’s too loose or looks like it will rip let us know before it comes off your wrist.
Really sorry, but no.
No, sorry. This is when our headliners are on.
Yes, there is. It's a good idea to also bring cash, just in case the ATMs are out of order for any reason.
Yes. One day passes are good until 10:00am the NEXT day.
Yes. Parking in the lot is $15. Carpooling is recommended. All tickets include GA camping.
Campfires are allowed as long as weather conditions allow. Fires MUST BE IN A RAISED FIRE PIT (none are available at the campground, you have to bring your own). No ground fires. Our staff and volunteers will have to spend hours cleaning up half burnt wood after the festival if you have ground fires. Please do not do this. Beardfest reserves the right to mandate that no fires whatsoever are allowed if deemed neccesary.
You can camp next to your car IF you have a Car Camping pass OR a Rustic Car Camping pass.
IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY, If your disability is of the nature that you can’t attend Beardfest comfortably without camping next to your car, please contact us via the CONTACT PAGE or through facebook messenger and we will be happy to accommodate you.
Beardfest offers a complimentary shuttle service that runs during box office hours back and forth from the GA parking lot to 3 designated drop off points within the campground.
You will still need to carry your gear from these drop off points to your campsite. So we recommend carts and big bags.
Now in its third year! Camp by your car around the backside of the lake with a rustic car camping pass. For more info click HERE.
Yes. Click HERE For more information on RV parking. 2025 RV Passes are SOLD OUT.
If you have a disability and need to sleep next to your car, we will be happy to accommodate you despite the fact that car camping is sold out. Please contact us via the Beardfest pages facebook messenger or send a message through this website and we will get you set up.
There is LIMITED access to electricity onsite. Camp lights and phone charging only. NO HOT PLATES, HAIRDRYERS, BLENDERS, or REFRIGERATORS. If you trip the circuit, it will not be able to be fixed for the rest of the event.
We have a camping check list for you.
Click here for some recommended items.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Gates open at 10:00am THURSDAY morning for the general public. They open at 8am for VIP ticket holders.
Do not come on Wednesday.
Yes. The box office is closed every night between 12:30am and 9am. During that time, the gate is staffed by security. For ticket holders who have already been checked in, you will be permitted to reenter. However, if you have a ticket, but have not yet checked in at the box office, or if you have not yet purchased your ticket, you will be unable to enter while the box office is closed. Security is not equipped to check you in, even if you already have your ticket.
No. Gates will be CLOSED until 10:00am THURSDAY.
Yes. One day passes are good until 10:00am the NEXT day.
Campfires are allowed as long as weather conditions allow. Fires MUST BE IN A RAISED FIRE PIT (none are available at the campground, you have to bring your own). No ground fires. Our staff and volunteers will have to spend hours cleaning up half burnt wood after the festival if you have ground fires. Please do not do this. Beardfest reserves the right to mandate that no fires whatsoever are allowed if deemed neccesary.
All attendees must be out by 1:00pm on MONDAY (We are adding an EXTRA DAY this year!)
Please note: GPS SERVICES LOVE TO TAKE YOU TO THE WRONG PLACE WHEN YOU TYPE IN THE ADDRESS TO PARADISE LAKES!!! FOR ACCURATE DIRECTIONS AND AN EXACT GPS PIN DROP PLEASE GO HERE. The real dirt road into Beardfest will be clearly labeled with a Beardfest sign. DO NOT DRIVE DOWN AN UNLABELED DIRT ROAD - YOU WILL GET LOST AND/OR STUCK!!!
There is LIMITED access to electricity onsite. Camp lights and phone charging only. NO HOT PLATES, HAIRDRYERS, BLENDERS, or REFRIGERATORS. If you trip the circuit, it will not be able to be fixed for the rest of the event.
We have a camping check list for you.
Click here for some recommended items.
Yes, but dogs must be on leashes, and must be registered at the box office. All pet info and waiver can be found here.
Yes! Beardfest is a family friendly environment, and even has a children’s area, some child specific workshops, and a family camping area. Children 12 and under are free. For their safety in case they get separated from you, children 12 and under must be registered at the box office upon check in. The children's area and family camping are viewable HERE on our map.
We have a large selection of food vendors of every type, from healthy to greasy, from meaty to vegan. You are also welcome to bring and prepare your own food. There are plenty of water spigots with high quality potable water, and this year we have even labeled specific water filling stations on our map. These will also be clearly labeled onsite. We encourage you to bring your own water bottle, plates, and cutlery to reduce plastic waste!
Yes.
Yes, but your wristband must be intact and on your wrist. Parking tag must be visible.
Lost wristbands will not be replaced. If you feel it’s too loose or looks like it will rip let us know before it comes off your wrist.
Really sorry, but no.
No, sorry. This is when our headliners are on.
Yes, there is. It's a good idea to also bring cash, just in case the ATMs are out of order for any reason.