What to Pack when headed to Wheatland

# 1. Your ticket. The only day tickets are sold on site is on Sunday.

Note: Wheatland only offers primitive camping. There are no hookups. Areas used as campgrounds are hay fields and woods. No flush toilets. Porta-johns and handicapped accessible porta-johns are provided. Every campground has a campground station staffed by 'red shirt' volunteers. As soon as you camp, be sure to locate your station so you know where to go if you need any kind of help during the weekend. Each station is equipped with radios to call for First Aid, Security, handicapped transporters, etc.

No fires, dogs, weapons, firecrackers, or laser pointers. Leave boom boxes, recording devices and items to sell at home (no unauthorized vendors.)

Camping in a tent

  • Tent, stakes, hammer, rope
  • ground cover for under tent
  • throw rug at tent door
  • small broom/dustpan to sweep tent
  • sleeping bags
  • air mattress, pump
  • sheets, blankets, pillows
  • pillow cases
  • personal port-a-potty
  • plastic liners, toilet paper
  • flashlights, lantern, fuel for lantern, matches, batteries
  • chairs, loungers etc.
  • fold up table
  • garbage bags

    Toiletries

  • paper towels, washcloths, hand soap, deodorant
  • toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
  • washcloths, towels
  • razor, shaving cream, comb/hairbrush
  • shampoo
  • sun screen lotion
  • alarm
  • hand soap and anti-bacterial lotion
  • water container -- Note, there are wells for getting drinking water scattered throughout the site

    Cooking (Note: There are tables on festival grounds for using cook stoves)

  • water jug, pots
  • pans, plates, cups
  • silverware, napkins,
  • paper towels, paper plates,
  • plastic wrap,
  • ZipLock bags
  • dishcloths
  • dishpan
  • towels
  • foil
  • bottle opener, can opener
  • plastic wrap
  • soap
  • pot holders
  • salt & pepper
  • knives, silverware (plastic)

    Food Note: Food and beverages can be purchased at various concessions at Wheatland

  • beverages
  • ice and cooler
  • various food and snacks according to likes
  • aluminum foil
  • bowls with tight fitting lids

    First Aid Kit Note: Wheatland has a volunteer staffed First Aid Area and transporters for persons who have difficulty walking. Check map or notify your campground station 'red shirt' volunteers if you need assistance.

  • Any prescriptions being taken
  • aspirin
  • Band-Aids
  • antiseptic cream
  • scissors
  • gauze/tape
  • eye wash
  • rubbing alcohol
  • gauze pads
  • nail clippers
  • hydrogen peroxide

    Clothing

  • dress in layers
  • jackets, sweatshirts
  • shorts, tops, tennis shoes,
  • sandals, boots
  • Summer clothing/fall clothing
  • sun glasses, hat and/or visor
  • rain gear, socks, boots

    Misc.

  • needle & thread
  • fire extinguisher
  • clothes line rope
  • clothes pins
  • umbrellas
  • rain poncho
  • old shower curtain or tarp for ground
  • bungee cords
  • insect repellant
  • sun screen lotion
  • table cloth and clips
  • I.D.s for children
  • wristwatch
  • duct tape
  • Kleenex
  • nail clipper
  • back pack
  • lightweight chair and/or blanket
  • musical instruments
  • watch
  • wagon for hauling water jugs.
  • phone card for using pay phones.
  • money for buying Wheatland T-shirts and other souvenirs, performer recordings, arts and crafts items, and food from Wheatland vendors.

    Note: Be sure to pick up a Festival Program at Information as soon as you get to the site. This will contain the map showing where you can get drinking water, ice, use the pay phones, cook stove tables, First Aid, etc.

  • Early Entry Rules:

    Pre-Festival Main Gate Guidelines

    The main gate will be open beginning Monday, September 6th at 9:00 a.m. and will be open each day from 9a.m. until 9pm Monday – Thursday.

    No early entry prior to or after the above stated times.

    If you are an early entry worker or vendor, your name must have been submitted by your area leader to be included on the early entry list.

    You must be on the early entry list.
    You must have a ticket to get in early.
    If you are not on the early entry list for Wednesday or Thursday, do not attempt to come in early..

    Spouse or significant other must be on the early entry list as well and arrive in the same vehicle.
    Spouse or significant other must have a ticket.
    Children that live in your household may arrive with you.
    All tickets will be exchanged for wristbands at the gate.
    Children’s tickets can be purchased Wednesday and Thursday at the main gate.

    No roping off sites or setting up camp for friends.

    Early entry will be refused to anyone not on the early entry list.

    ©2005 Wheatland Music Organization
    Created by Information Matters