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

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.

The nearest shopping is miles away and walking is discouraged.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

We recommend purchasing tickets in advance to guarantee access into the event., as tickets will not be available at the gate should the event sell out.

Day Passes to ROTHBURY are not available at this time.

ROTHBURY is guided by a bold sustainability mission. In addition to offsetting our own production, we wanted to offer fans the opportunity to offset their own travel impact. Healthy communities are built through responsible citizenship. It is our hope that the citizens of ROTHBURY will embrace this easy ‘one click’ opportunity to offset their travel to ROTHBURY.

Some people are able to give more than others. It is our hope that everyone will be excited to at least offset themselves. For those who can do more, we offer the chance to be a part of something even bigger - building solar power on a local school.

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.

ROTHBURY has proposals in from a number of offsetting organizations. Over the coming months we will select a reputable organization dedicated to building new wind farms. We will also select a proven tree-planting organization to complete our offsetting program.

ROTHBURY has selected Shelby High School as the first benefactor of our Solar Schools program. However, it is our intention to build as much solar power on local schools as we possibly can. The more we all give, the more we will be able to build. If not in year one, we do plan to build solar panels on additional schools over the years.

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)!

Our contract with the school system requires that the energy-bill savings are applied back to Shelby High School’s operating budget. In other words, Shelby High School will get to keep all of the saved money, to better their school in other ways.

There are a number of easy to use Carbon Calculators on the web. Here are a few links to help you get started:

For individuals: http://www.safeclimate.net/calculator/

Long version for organizations: http://www.ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools/service-sector

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

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

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.

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.

There will be eco shuttles available from select public transportation depots. Visit the GETTING HERE section for more details.

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.

•    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.

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.

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.

No

For the Green Team, please fill out this application. For Site Operations, please visit our WEP Section.

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.

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.

If you drive a biodiesel vehicle, no doubt you will be looking to fuel up in the area. Our friends at the Nation Biodiesel Board have put together this comprehensive list of fueling stations throughout the state of Michigan, for your convenience. On their site, you can look for stations in any other states you will be driving through as well. Just be sure to call the locations before showing up, as things do change and we wouldn’t want you to get stuck!
http://www.biodiesel.org/buyingbiodiesel/retailfuelingsites/showstate.asp?st=MI

Yes

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.  

There will not be designated family/quiet camping at ROTHBURY this year.

Be kind to your neighbors. If you have to plug it in (i.e. an amp), leave it home.

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.

 No generators allowed, unless it’s solar powered.

No.  But there will be a re-charge kiosk (for camera batteries, phone batteries, etc.) accessible for a small fee.

Yes, absolutely.

Yes.

Because space is limited, there will be no pavilion tents allowed. If you require extra space, then consider staying on-site in one of ROTHBURY’s cool Log Homes or Log Cabins.

No Pets are allowed. Please leave your pets at home. Pets will be picked up and placed with the local humane society. Please use the local kennels [link to 6.3.0] if you are traveling with your pet. If a pet is found in the car you will be turned away.

There will be an Accessible Campground. Please visit our Access Information page for details about our Access Program for guests with disabilities.

Upon arrival, you will be directed into the campsite to park.  You will set up camp next to your car. Once parked, we ask that you leave your car at your campsite. If your friends arrive after you, it may be difficult to reach your particular site. Please plan on parking where indicated, then meeting your friends at the information booth.

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.

No, some areas will go later then others but the main area will close shortly after the last show of the evening.

One empty water bottle per person (up to 1 gallon) to use at refilling stations (see next question for more on this) Or - one sealed water bottle per person (up to 1 gallon) should you prefer to bring your own water in

Small personal/disposable cameras
Low backed beach chairs
Towels & blankets

Camelpaks and other reservoir backpack must be empty upon entry to the festival grounds

* please note all bags are subject to search every time you enter the grounds

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.

Yes. Please note that you will be subject to search each time you enter the festival grounds.

Taper tickets are not available. Taping is allowed provided the artist allows it. ROTHBURY reserves the right to prohibit taping where applicable.

Yes, but no professional equipment.

Yes, but low backed chairs only.

Yes.  Please check the map upon arrival for exact locations.

No, we ask that you lock all your valuables in the car (hidden and out of site) or keep them on your person.

Yes, at the Information Booth. Please check the map upon arrival for exact location of the Information Booth.

Yes, please check the map upon arrival for exact location of the Information Booth.

Yes, please check the map upon arrival for exact locations of First Aid/Medical Stations.

Water will be available at very reasonable prices.  ROTHBURY is pleased that our water vendor will fill reusable bottles at a discounted price.

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.

ROTHBURY will host a large variety of food vendors, including vegetarian, vegan and organic options.

Yes, in VIP Camping only. There will be hand washing stations in select areas in the campground.

Yes, please visit our Access Information page for details about our Access Program for guests with disabilities.

No

Yes.  Please visit back as the event date approaches.

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.

 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.

Yes, if everyone in your group arrives together.

There will be no hookups or dumping stations in the main ROTHBURY RV camping areas.  

Yes, please visit our Access Information page for details about our Access Program for guests with disabilities.

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.

 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.

This year, there is no designated quiet RV/camping area at ROTHBURY.

There will be no open, ground-based fires allowed. All fires MUST be limited to your grill or small hibachi.

The ROTHBURY VIP Weekend Ticket includes VIP parking/camping Thursday through Sunday and additional VIP amenities such as:

• Access to bang-up VIP Viewing Areas at the two ROTHBURY main stages, offering premium sight-lines, specialty bars and food vendors, and much more
• VIP campgrounds with prime location to the festival venue
• Private, air-conditioned bathroom/shower facilities in the campgrounds

There will not be a separate entrance for VIP Weekend Ticket holders.  But there will be a special VIP Camping/Parking area.

A VIP Weekend Ticket holder can park/camp in the main campgrounds with their friends. But you must have purchased a VIP Weekend Ticket to park/camp in VIP camping.

There will be specialty bars and food vendors in the VIP Viewing Areas.  But there will not be “free food.”

All GOOD LIFE packages include: Selected accommodations, VIP Weekend Ticket and amenities - including access to fantastic VIP Viewing Areas at ROTHBURY’s two main stages, exclusive and secure access to The GOOD LIFE areas, Breakfast/Brunch Buffet each morning, GOOD LIFE parties, exclusive GOOD LIFE bars, and more. THE GOOD LIFE Back Forty also includes a private entrance and check-in, and shuttle transportation to and from festival points. Visit THE GOOD LIFE web section for the full scoop.

There are two levels of GOOD LIFE packages. The GOOD LIFE Back Forty is the top of the line – when you purchase accommodations in the BACK FORTY you have ultimate access to all GOOD LIFE areas (including The Ranch) and all GOOD LIFE parties and events. When you purchase accommodations in The Ranch you will have access to all GOOD LIFE areas and events within The Ranch. All GOOD LIFE Packages include VIP Ticket amenities. Visit THE GOOD LIFE web section for the full scoop.

Think of it as two different towns within ROTHBURY: The Back Forty is in a secluded part of the festival site. The accommodations include vast log homes, cozy log cabins or VIP RV parking, and features it’s own pools, food, entertainment etc. The Ranch is located near the main venues and in the middle of the action. The accommodations in The Ranch are rustic, camp-like Bunk Houses. The Ranch features it’s own pool, food, entertainment. Visit THE GOOD LIFE web section for the full scoop.

No.  Back Forty RV Pass per person prices include a VIP Weekend Ticket.

If you need additional passes after the original transaction contact: theGoodLife@RothburyFestival.com to secure additional tickets (within maximum occupancy for your particular unit). Individually purchased VIP tickets will not provide access to the GOOD LIFE RV Park. 

Your GOOD LIFE package includes a daily Brunch Buffet, which will be served into the early afternoon on show days.   

We have 3 different levels of RV hookups within THE GOOD LIFE Back Forty RV Park, ranging from full hook ups (with water, sewer and electricity) to primitive spaces.

There are indoor climate controlled bathhouses with showers and toilets.  

No.  Only RV’s can park in THE GOOD LIFE Back Forty RV Park.  Every RV entering the RV Park must have a GOOD LIFE RV Pass

Yes, for those staying in the Back Forty area, shuttles will run throughout the day - in conjunction with scheduled music.  Don’t want to take a shuttle?  Not to worry THE GOOD LIFE Back Forty is conveniently located - you can get just about anywhere in under 10 minutes on foot.

GOOD LIFE Back Forty shuttles will operate at regular intervals in conjunction with Main Stage music and other events. The specific shuttle schedule will be available upon arrival at ROTHBURY.

Please check back for details coming soon.

Yes, there is a separate entrance/check in for those with GOOD LIFE Back Forty Packages.

Everything you need will be at your fingertips. But should the occasion arise that you need to leave,  you can leave the property and return anytime throughout the festival.

ROTHBURY will offer a limited number of "Get Lucky" passes for each unit in the Back Forty. More details to come. These passes will allow entrance into the lodging spaces, however the guest will not gain access to other VIP areas, parties, meals etc.

Yes, you can reserve your lodging for the days prior to the event, but you will be REQUIRED to check out and depart the property at 10am on Thursday, July 3rd and will not be able to check back in until 3pm that same day.  We will not be able to ensure the same accommodations.  (subject to availability)

The entire property needs to be vacated by 12 noon on Monday, July 7th.

The Back Forty accommodations will get daily housekeeping and linen service
The Ranch will get daily linen service as requested.  We ask that all GOOD LIFE participants consider reusing towels and linens...it saves energy!

Damage deposits will be returned following the event, upon full inspection of the unit. Charges will be assessed for broken/missing items within the unit, excessive cleaning, etc.

GOOD LIFE packages are non-refundable.  

Name changes will be permitted for a $50 fee until June 26th - name changes executed after that date will be at the rate of $150.

Final payments are due by May 16th, 2008. Late payments will be subject to cancellation.

Yes. You must be atleast 18 years to book a GOOD LIFE Package. Persons under 18 years of age will not be able to be properly check-in at the Double JJ Ranch.

The age requirement is purely for booking and check-in purposes.