FESTIVAL FAQs

How do I purchase tickets to Blissfest?

Festival tickets are available online - Click Here to Buy Wristbands

Can I buy a ticket for just one day?

Saturday and Sunday single-day tickets are available (until sold out). Overnight camping is not permitted. You must leave festival grounds by midnight. Please plan ahead and designate a driver.

Can I buy a ticket at the gate?

Blissfest is strictly limited to selling 4,500 weekend, 500 Saturday and 500 Sunday wristbands. It is possible for tickets to sell out completely. Saturday Day Tickets are typically the first to go. Please do not wait to buy a ticket at the gate, we can not promise that you will be able to get in.

What time do the gates open?

Gates open at 9:00 AM on Friday, July 11th. You may NOT camp along the road in your car Thursday night; the lineup begins at dawn. Choose First Class Mail when purchasing your parking pass and wristbands (for everyone in your vehicle) to use the Express Lane.

Why do I need a parking pass?

Parking Passes are required for all Parking Areas at Blissfest. You may not enter the festival grounds without a Parking Pass. Parking Passes are area-specific and are valid ONLY in the area specified. Cars parked in an area that do not match their Parking Pass will be towed at the owner's expense.

Do you offer refunds?

No, all purchases are non-refundable. That said, you may change the name on your ticket(s) at any time before the event begins.

Can I reserve a specific campsite?

Blissfest members have the option to renew the same campsite annually. Click here for more information.

Can I camp just one night?

Camping and overnight parking at Blissfest is exclusively available to folks with weekend wristbands. Saturday and Sunday day tickets expire at midnight.

What are the benefits of a Blissfest membership?

Membership Perks:
Individual  |  1 Adult Weekend Wristband at Member Pricing
Family  |  2 Adult Weekend Wristbands at Member Pricing

Other Benefits Include: 

  • Invitation to the Member Reception / Special Meeting at the annual festival
  • Option to renew the same festival campsite annually
  • First dibs on new campsite reservations and volunteer shifts
  • 1 vote per member at the Annual Membership Meeting in October
  • Blissfest member email newsletter

If I am under 18, can I come to the Festival without my parents?

Children and teens may NOT attend Blissfest without appropriate adult supervision. You are welcome to attend with your parent, adult family member, or other legal guardian. Minors MUST camp with their guardian. Please refer to this chart for more information:

Minor Attendance Chart
Minor Release Form

Can I bring my bike to Blissfest? Can I bring my golf cart?

Bicycles are permitted in the campground areas but cannot be ridden in concert areas. Only standard pedal bikes and Class 1 pedal-assist E bikes are allowed. Personal golf carts must be pre-approved by the Blissfest staff prior to the event.

Can I bring my own food and drink? And are alcoholic beverages allowed?

Yes and yes! No kegs. Please bring reusable or compostable tableware and utensils and be sure to make good use of recycling and compost stations throughout the festival site.

Are there vendors that sell food and/or arts and crafts?

Yes, we have many wonderful vendors. There are food trucks and food vendors, a juried arts and crafts fair, healing arts services, concessions, and non-profit information booths.

Can I buy ice at the festival? 

Yes, Blissfest sells 7lb and 20lb bags of ice (while supplies last) at Concessions and at the Ice Truck to the left of the Main Stage along Division Road. We typically do not run out until Sunday afternoon. Do not wait until Sunday afternoon to buy ice!

What is your pet policy?

Pets are strictly forbidden at the festival site. Please plan accordingly. In some instances, approved Service Animals may accompany you.

May I pleeeease bring my doggo?

Absolutely no pets are permitted at the Blissfest festival site.

Site & Area Maps

The Blissfest Festival Farm is located 16 miles north of Harbor Springs, just 5 minutes from Cross Village and Lake Michigan.