•PRE-SALE General Admission tickets are $10 (18 and over)
•ON-SITE General Admission tickets are $15 (18 & over)
•HEADLINER PREFERRED SEATING tickets are $20 (and include General Admission)
•Under 18 are free. General admission tickets are good for both days
What if I want to see the Saturday night headliner concert?
•You can either purchase a HEADLINER PREFERRED SEATING ticket for closest-up seating for the Saturday night headliner OR you can enjoy the concert further afield on the surrounding lawn as part of your General Admission ticket. If you choose to sit further afield, you must bring your own blanket/chairs.
•The Kirby Main Stage where the headliner show occurs is a large OUTDOOR stage
•The Saturday evening headliner preferred seating area is cordoned off just for that event. Seating is closest up, self-served, and has two options: either under the stars or under a canopy. Under canopy seats are padded. You must have a Preferred Seating ticket to enter that area Saturday evening.
•Headliner Preferred Seating is limited to 175 seats and customarily sells out well before the event
Is there a benefit to pre-purchasing tickets?
•Yes, there are multiple benefits to pre-purchasing tickets and we encourage you to do so! You'll save $5 a ticket. The first ticketed entrants will get a free fun “flexible frisbee flyer” and a “festival” sticker until supplies run out. And if you wish to get preferred seating for the Saturday evening show, pre-purchase is the way to go as that seating is limited. Tickets will be sent via TicketLeap. You can either print them or have them handy on your phone. You will need to present tickets at one of the entrance gates and you will be issued a festival wristband. You will also need your HEADLINER PREFERRED SEATING ticket in order to gain access to the close up seating area for Saturday night's concert.
Is the event family friendly?
•The event is most certainly family friendly! We have many activities that family members of all ages can enjoy. And the event is very accessible to families; with 17 and under admitted free. Note that children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
VENUE / PARKING
Where is Bank Run Metro Park?
•Bank Run Metro Park is on the southern outskirts of Columbus in Lockbourne, Ohio. It is easily accessible via freeways.
•Bank Run Metro Park is a NEW Metro Park dedicated to events. Watch this space for the address and directions. The park is currently in its final construction phase.
Do I have to pay to park?
•Parking is free at the Metro Park. There is ONE main entrance to the park off of Rohr Rd. Follow the signs once you enter the main entrance.
How far do I have to walk?
•The grounds are easily walkable from one end to the other in 10 minutes.
•The paved parking area is no more than a 5 minute walk to the entrance.
•The overflow parking area walk is dependent upon how far away you are parked, but shouldn't exceed a 10 minute walk. We also have a roving passenger golf cart in the overflow area should folks need further assistance.
Does Bank Run have handicap accessible parking and facilities?
•Yes, there is plenty of handicap accessible parking close to the entrance of the festival. Follow the signs. You must have a handicap placard to gain access to that area.
•There are accessible restroom facilities and paved paths lead to most locations on the grounds.
MAPS / SCHEDULES
How do I find my way around on the grounds?
•In an effort to be eco-friendly, we have a limited number of printed maps available at the Welcome/Info area. There is also a large map of the grounds posted there and you can take a picture of it with your phone.
•All bulletin boards positioned by performing tents have a grounds map posted on them.
•You can ALSO download the map from our website on your phone and/or print it at home prior to your arrival. Refer to the MAPS / PRINTABLES section of our website closer to the event.
Where is the schedule of events?
•Our festival schedule is normally posted on our website approximately one month before the event. Refer to the 2026 SCHEDULE tab on our website. TImes of performances are also listed under the performer listings. NOTE: Performance time slots can be subject to change. Check our festival page for up to date information.
•In an effort to be eco-friendly, we have a limited number of printed schedules available at the Welcome/Info area and at the entrance tents.
•All bulletin boards have the daily schedule posted on them.
•We also make the website schedule viewable via a QR code posted on the bulletin boards.
•You can ALSO download the schedule from our website on your phone and/or print it at home prior to your arrival. Refer to the MAPS / PRINTABLES section of our website closer to the event.
WHAT TO BRING
Are dogs permitted on the festival grounds?
•Yes, leashed dogs are permitted. Of course, you are expected to clean up after your pet.
What should I bring?
•Of course, dress appropriately for the weather! If it looks like a small rain shower, be prepared with an umbrella.
•All performing tents/spaces have chairs. You are also welcome to bring your own lawn chairs or a blanket for additional seating. Lawn chairs are not permitted inside tents.
•If you plan to stay for the Saturday evening concert and are not purchasing preferred seating, please bring lawn chairs or a blanket.
•In the spirit of being eco-friendly, we no longer sell bottled water. There are filtered water refill stations at two locations on the grounds. So bring your own water bottle! The festival does sell reusable water bottles with the festival logo at the festival store for a very reasonable price should you forget yours. Some food trucks also sell bottled water.
•There are food trucks on the grounds or you are welcome to bring in your own food. There is a large outdoor pavilion with picnic tables and ample seating!
•Alcohol may not be brought into or leave the festival grounds. We do offer Nocterra craft beer for sale on the grounds.
•To purchase any alcohol, you will need to have your ID and have an alcohol wristband placed on your wrist. Carding generally occurs at the entrance points, but can also occur at each of the two beer sales stations.
OTHER AMENITIES
Is there first-aid?
•For minor problems, first aid kits are available inside the Festival Marketplace building (festival store sales area), at the Welcome/Info table under the large pavilion, and at one of the East Entrance Tents. For more serious problems, park personnel are available to help as well as summon emergency services.
Is there a place to store musical instruments?
•There is a fully staffed instrument storage tent located to the left of the Kirby Main Stage area. It is clearly marked. Storage tent hours are: 10:30am - 4:30pm (SAT) and 10:30-4:30pm (SUN). ALL instruments must be picked up by closing each day.
Is there a message board and a Lost & Found?
•The message board and Lost and Found box is located just inside the Festival Marketplace building (by the info table in the foyer). For valuables, see our Festival Store personnel.
Can I stay overnight on the grounds?
•Unfortunately festival goers are not permitted to stay overnight on the grounds.
•There are several hotels approximately 2 miles from the festival grounds: Budget Inn Columbus, Hampton Inn and Suites Columbus Scioto Downs, and Baymont by Wyndham Columbus / Rickenbacker.
•Camping options are at various distances away: Alum Creek State Park, Alton RV Park, Jackson Lake Campground & Park in Canal Winchester or search campgrounds near Lockbourne, Ohio.
