Camp Punksylvania FAQs

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Camp Punksylvania Information

June 20 - 22, 2025

West End

570 Fairground Rd

Gilbert, PA

GATE HOURS

12pm - 9pm (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)

MARKET HOURS:

Friday: 5pm - 11pm

Saturday & Sunday: 11am - 11pm (coffee & breakfast served in the AM, select food open til 1am)

There will be over 50 bands playing on 4 stages across 3 days. Set times do not overlap. Passes will be on sale December 2023 with the lineup dropping in early 2024. Camp Punx music and camping festival is ALL AGES. Kids under 10 get in FREE and do not require a ticket. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by someone over 18.

Re-entry is permitted as long as you have your credentials. You will be subject to search upon each re-entry.

Entry to the Shadow Stage is NOT included with GA ticket price. You must purchase an After Hours Pass or have a VIP ticket. After Hours passes are only $1.

HOW CAN I GET MY BAND ON THE LINEUP FOR NEXT YEAR?

Band submissions for 2025 are CLOSED. This is THE ONLY WAY TO SUBMIT YOUR BAND TO CAMP PUNX. DO NOT submit your band to us after September 16 or via any other method, it will not be accepted. Please keep in mind we get TONS of band submissions and it is impossible for us to respond to each and every one. Riot Squad Media is committed to listening to EVERY single submission that comes in, and we will reach out to you if we have a spot.

WHERE CAN I BUY FESTIVAL TICKETS?

Be patient! Blind passes will go on sale in December.

HOW CAN I GET A REFUND?

All sales are final. There are no refunds, however you can transfer your ticket to whoever you’d like. Simply go to your Tixr account and follow the steps.

IF I WANT TO GIVE MY TICKET TO SOMEONE ELSE, WHAT DO I DO?

All you need to do is log into open your ticket email or log in to your Tixr account and hit transfer tickets for the event.

I CAN’T FIND MY TICKET / HOW DO I DOWNLOAD MY TICKET?

To retrieve your ticket, all you need to do is login to your Tixr account. If you are still having issues, please email us at hello@camppunksylvania.com

WHERE DO I PICK UP MY MERCH BUNDLE?

All merch bundles can be picked up at the Official Camp Punx Merch Market. Have your barcode ready to be scanned.

HOW DO I GET UPDATES ABOUT CAMP STUFF?

Join our mailing list here!

WHAT IS THE DEAL WITH CHECK IN? HOW DOES THAT GO?

It’s easy, but be patient with us! You’ll pull up to the box office (check your ticket info for which box office!) and be greeted by a couple Camp Counselors. They’ll scan your tickets, check your ID and issue your credentials. You will then be guided by a Camp Counselor to your destination.

DO I HAVE TO CARRY MY CAMPING STUFF FROM MY CAR IF I DON’T HAVE CAR CAMPING?

There are unloading stations at the entrance of Camper’s Cove. You will be able to park at the unloading station and bring your stuff to your site in the Cove. Once you are done unloading, you’ll be guided by a parking Camp Counselor to the stationary lot to keep your car for the duration of the fest. This will also allow you to use your vehicle, should you need to run to the store or anything!

ARE THERE ANY OTHER OFFICIAL EVENTS HAPPENING THAT ARE OFF-SITE?

There are no official Camp Punx events off-site during the festival. Everything is located on-site.

IF I RENT AN RV OR CAMPER THROUGH KIM'S COZY CAMPERS, ARE PASSES TO CAMP INCLUDED?

Yes! Check your RV package details for how many passes are included.

WHAT TIME DOES ___ BAND PLAY?

For festival artist set times, visit the lineups page closer to the event, or check our social media.

IS CAMP PUNX ALL AGES?

Camp Punx is ALL AGES! Kids under 10 get in FREE with a guardian ticket holder and do require a ticket. Even though Camp Punx is a family friendly event, YOU are responsible for your child and their well being. This is still a punk fest and we are not babysitters. EVERYONE must have a valid Driver’s License or Passport if you plan to drink, NO EXCEPTIONS!

CAN I BRING ____ TO THE FESTIVAL?

Prohibited items and rules for Camp Punx are below:

- No illegal substances
- No pets. Service dogs must be pre-registered
- No weapons of any kind
- No professional recording equipment without permit (photo, video or audio)
- No gang activity
- No racism, sexism. You will be removed.
- All prohibited items will be confiscated with no promise of return.

CAN I WEAR MY BATTLE VEST WITH SPIKES?

You sure can!

ARE THERE SHUTTLES?

We have a round trip shuttle bus from Philly the departs on Friday afternoon and returns Monday. You'll have a good amount of time to set up your campsite before music starts on Friday.

ARE THERE LOCKERS AT THE FESTIVAL?

No. You may store your goodies at your campsite or use your re-entry to access your vehicle.

DO YOU HAVE A BAG POLICY?

All bags entering the Fest grounds are subject to search. No oversized bags. Purses, fanny packs, & small backpacks are accepted.

IS THERE AN ADA SECTION AT THE FESTIVAL?

Yes! There is ADA camping with restrooms & ADA areas & restrooms throughout Fest grounds.

WHEN WILL VIP TICKETS BE ON SALE?

VIP tickets will go on sale in December.

WHAT IF I HAVE TO LEAVE EARLY? HOW CAN I GET MY CAR BACK INTO THE CAMPGROUND TO LOAD UP AND GET OUT?

If you need to leave early, please find a Camp Counselor and let them know. We will make sure a path is cleared for you and you have access to your things.

I WILL NOT BE A HAPPY CAMPER. WHERE CAN I STAY?

No worries! There are tons of accommodations in the area. Please consider one of our RV packages! You'll arrive to a set up camper (AC on for you!) so you don't have to do any setting up. Check our our other hotel and lodging recommendations (not onsite) here.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CAMP GROUNDS AND FEST GROUNDS?

Once you enter the gates, you are within the festival grounds and the campgrounds. There are set “camping zones,” which are not the main fest grounds where the music takes place.

ARE THERE ASSIGNED CAMPING SPOTS?

Yes! You can choose your zone when purchasing your camping pass.

CAN I CAMP NEXT TO MY FRIENDS IF I ARRIVE LATE?

Yes, as long as you arrive together plot OR as long as you are at the same plot. Tent sites hold 2 campers max and car/rv sites hold 4-8 campers.

WHAT IS THE SHOWER SITUATION?

Shower as much (or as little) as you'd like with our weekend shower passes available for $10!

WHAT IF I DON’T FEEL SAFE?

PLEASE TELL US. If any any moment, you feel unsafe, uncomfortable, or anything negative, please find a Camp Counselor and express what is happening. We will do whatever we can to assist you. Camp is a safe space for all, and this is very important to us. Please let us know.

WHERE ARE THE BATHROOM FACILITIES?

Bathroom facilities are spread out throughout the grounds. Restrooms are near the Main Stage & in Misfits Market. Port-a-potties are throughout the campgrounds.

WHAT TIME DO BATHROOMS/SHOWERS CLOSE?

Bathrooms and porta potties never close, however we will be locking some very briefly throughout the day to ensure cleanliness. Don’t worry, we’ve got plenty on-site and you won’t have to wait too long.

Showers open at 9am and close at 7pm.

IS THERE ALCOHOL FOR PURCHASE?

Yeah! We've got a few bars on-site. Check out the map closer to the event.

WHAT KIND OF FOOD IS AVAILABLE?

Food trucks and concessions at the festival offer everything from egg rolls to homestyle BBQ.

IS THERE ICE FOR SALE?

Yes.

CAN I CAMP NEXT TO MY VEHICLE?

If you have a Car Camping pass, yes. This will allow you and 4-8 other attendees to camp at your vehicle, depending on which lot you purchase. Small car lots are 10x25 and host 4 campers and 1 vehicle. Large car lots are 10x50 and host 8 campers and 1 vehicle. All other vehicles must be placed in the GA lot and require a parking pass.

*please note all camping MUST have a weekend festival pass. Any vehicle in car camping MUST REMAIN PARKED for the duration of the event.*

ARE GENERATORS ALLOWED?

Campers may bring a small generator, however it must be personal sized and have a proper exhaust.

CAN I BRING MY PET?

No pets of any kind are allowed on the festival grounds with the exception of certified service animals. All service animals must be on a leash and have their service identification tags/vests on at all times. All service animals must be pre-registered. To register your animal, please email hello@camppunksylvania.com.

WILL I BE SEARCHED?

All bags will be subject to search upon entry to fest grounds.

WHAT TIME CAN I SHOW UP?

Friday, gates open at 1pm.

CAN I UPGRADE TO VIP?

If VIP is not sold out, yes.

HOW MANY STAGES AND BANDS ARE THERE?

There are a total of 4 stages and 53 bands. No music overlaps!

WHAT ELSE IS THERE TO DO BESIDES MUSIC?

Tons! We have interactive games, scavenger hunts, workshops, market shopping, jam sessions and more.

HOW CAN I APPLY TO VOLUNTEER?

Thanks for your interest! Head over to our opportunities page and fill out the form.