Tickets

 

• This is a general admission, all-ages event. Ticket's grant entry to the event from Friday, May 9th at 2:00 pm to Monday, May 12th at 10 am. All campers must be off the property by that time. 

• NO REFUNDS after March 9th, 2025. All ticket sales are final. Folk & Forage happens regardless of weather. In the unlikely event that the Folk & Forage festival is canceled, full refunds will be given to all ticket holders.

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Weekend Passes

This includes 6 musical performances, 5 workshops, and access to everything that Folk & Forage has to offer! 

 Re-entry is allowed all weekend long for weekend pass holders. Folk & Forage takes place rain or shine.

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KIDS: Kids 15 and under are free. We ask that you "buy" a free kids ticket on our ticketing page so we have an idea of how many children will be attending. 

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Venue

Folk & Forage takes place at the Picaflores Old Growth Sanctuary, a beautiful property located on the McKenzie River in McKenzie Bridge, OR. The exact address will come via email after you purchase a ticket. 

 

• Music Meadow: This is where all musical performances and workshops will take place. 

• Festy Kitchen: A beautiful open-air kitchen. Meet here for the Communal Potluck and Stone Soup night. Please note: this kitchen is for festival use only. No personal cooking or food storage is allowed here. 

• The Temple Yurt: A magical yurt indoor space where all yoga, body, and movement classes will take place.

• Bathrooms: There are two bathrooms located next to the main music meadow. Portopotties will be scattered around the camping area. 

• Showers: Showers are located by the music meadow. Don’t forget your towel and bath products!

• Trash & Recycling: Pack it in, pack it out. There are NO trash & recycling services at this event, so please try to carry out what you bring in. 

• Drinking Water: There are spigots with potable water located by the bathrooms at the music meadow. We recommend bringing a large vessel to fill up and take back to camp with you. Wagons are always helpful for carting water.

 

Arrival/Parking/Camping

 

Welcome to Folk & Forage! Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our check-in team to receive your wristband and directions on where to camp. 

 

All camping is first come first serve. There are multiple camping areas on the property, and we will help direct you to your perfect spot.

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• ​There is lots of room to camp next to your car and next to friends. Some camping areas are walk-in only and require you to park your car elsewhere.

• Camping is located in a wooded or grassy meadow with some shade, so consider sun or rain exposure when you pack for the festival.  

• If you are driving a larger camper vehicle like a Sprinter, ProMaster, Transit, or Truck Camper you will need a Large Vehicle Camping Permit. 

• RVs and Travel Trailers need RV Parking Permits (only 5!) available on a first-come-first-served basis. RVs are located in a different camping area than tents or cars. 

 

Meals & Beverages 

 

Food:

Bring any food and meals you will need for a weekend of remote camping in the woods!

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Friday Communal Potluck Dinner

On Friday night, we host a communal potluck! Bring a dish to share that would feed 8-15 people. This is always such a fun way for our community to showcase their culinary talents and what they've recently foraged! The potluck starts at 6 sharp, so please bring your dishes earlier than that.

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Sunday Stone Soup Night

For those of you unfamiliar with the story of stone soup, it essentially means coming together to create a meal out of nothing. Everyone contributes one small thing which leads to an incredible bounty. This represents the power of cooperation and community, two values near and dear to Folk and Forage. We like to finish our festival with one last communal experience to wrap up the weekend. 

Here is how it works:

• We provide alliums and spices. 

• If you plan to join, bring a carton of vegetable broth and a vegetable of your choice and drop these items off at the Stone Soup area at 2. The earlier you drop off the longer the soup gets to cook and the better it will taste!

• Feel free to contribute any sides (meat, bread, cheese, salad, etc) to contribute to the feast, but we will keep the soup vegan to accommodate everyone.

• This meal will be served buffet style, and please bring your bowl and spoon.

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Beverages

This festival is BYO! Please don't carry open containers around, and please just pour your beverage into a party cup. 

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Rules/Guidelines

• Camp Rules:

  • No weapons or fireworks.

  • No littering: Pack it in, Pack it out!

  • No Dogs. Please find a sitter for your doggo and leave them at home. If you arrive with a dog, you will be turned away. Service animals only.

  • No hard drugs.

  • Please keep loud conversations away from the stage area during the musical performances.​

• TAKE CARE OF THE COMMUNITY:  This is a community event. Please behave responsibly, keep an eye on your friends, and speak out if you see anything amiss. We want everyone to feel good, comfortable, and safe.

 

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What to Bring

• Dishes: Please bring your dishes, utensils, and cups. There will be no disposable dishes available at the communal meals.

• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Suggested Packing List:​

  • Tent

  • Sleeping Bag and Pad

  • Pillow

  • Extra tarp or EZ Up in case of weather, or for sun exposure.

  • Camp chair for in camp or to bring to the music meadow for music and meals

  • Headlamp

  • Warm Layers! Coats, jackets, scarves, socks, gloves, hats, etc. Stay cozy

  • Raincoat and pants

  • Hiking boots and camp shoes

  • Baskets for foraging

  • Bicycle for getting around the property

  • Yoga mat

  • Mushroom ID book

  • Pocket knife

  • Plate, bowl, and utensils

  • Party cup

  • Coffee mug

  • Water Bottle

  • Breakfasts, Lunches, Saturday Dinner, Friday Potluck Item, Sunday Stone Soup Item & Snacks

  • Camp stoves, pots, pans, and whatever you need to prepare your food. 

  • Drinks, cooler, etc…

  • Booze, buds, bottles, doobies, and other Happy Hour supplies

  • Costume for the Costume Contest! Spring Theme: Mushroom Masquerade Ball Fall Theme: Freaky Fungi and Forest Friends

  • Cash: Food Vendors, Tips for the bands, buying merchandise, shopping at the maker's market, bribing locals for the best foraging spots, etc.

  • Whatever you need to be safe: Sunscreen, First Aid, Medications, Vitamins, etc.

  • Camp Fun: Frisbee, Hammock, Instruments, etc.

 

Accessibility

Folk & Forage takes place at grassy open property in Philomath, Oregon. All paths and trails are dirt and can be muddy when wet. Come prepared with proper footwear for walking. You're welcome to bring a bike to get around the property. 

 

If you find that you require additional assistance getting to and from your campsite, please let the Folk & Forage staff know. 

 

Porta potties pods are located at all campsite areas and each pod has one ADA restroom.

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Only legitimate service animals that are properly trained and under the proper care and supervision of their owners are permitted. Owners should be able to describe the service that the animal performs and the training that the animal has received (no one will be asked about the nature of their disability or medical condition).

The animal must remain by the handler’s side at all times and must be harnessed, leashed or tethered unless these devices interfere with the animal's work or the individual’s disability. In this case, the individual must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other effective controls.

Anyone bringing an animal is responsible for and liable for any damage or injury caused by the animal.

Owners or someone accompanying the service animal are responsible to bag and remove solid waste.

 

Health / Safety

We are fortunate to have a team of medical professionals as volunteers at Folk & Forage to provide medical aid. Need a bandaid. or condom or help with a bee sting? Our nurse volunteers are here to provide respectful, non-judgemental, and caring support.

 

Folk & Forage is a community event and a safe place for everyone. If at any time you don’t feel safe or comfortable, please tell someone at the info booth and our staff will work to remedy the situation.