Where is Gagetown? Isn’t that an army base?
The Village of Gagetown is a quiet quaint little town on the Saint John River. It is centrally located between Fredericton, Moncton & Saint John. It is NOT part of CFB Gagetown, which is located in Oromocto.
Will there be day passes available?
Yes, there will be day passes available at the Gate. Thursday Day Pass – $25, Friday Day Pass – $50, Saturday Day Pass – $50.
Is there a cost for camping?
No. Camping is included in your ticket.
Can I Bring My Own Alcohol into the Festival?
Canned and/or Plastic bottled Alcohol is allowed to be consumed inside the camping field. No outside booze will be allowed into the licensed festival area. There will be a bar set up selling Picaroons Traditional Ales, Sailor Jerry’s Spiced Rum & Vodka for a fair price.
Will there be activities besides music at the Festival?
My heavens yes! There will be live painting by feelsgood artists, yoga sessions from Nirvana Wellness, workshops from the Saint John Free School and outdoor games set up all in the festival grounds.There will be nightly Fire Spinning Shows from Incendia Motus Fire Crew
Can I bring my dog to Folly Fest?
No. We love pooches as much as the next festival, but we have to respect that some festival goers may not be as comfy around dogs, and what they leave behind to be found with barefeet.
Can I bring fireworks?
No. Insurance and safety issues limit fireworks displays to the professionals.
Should I bring rain gear?
Yes. Its been known to rain at Folly Fest.
Will there be an ATM machine on site?
Yes. You may want to bring some awesome art home.
Will there be flush toilets and showers on site?
Yes! The Queen’s County Fair Grounds Association installed bathrooms and showers on the Fair Grounds site since last Folly Fest! We would like to take the time to ask everyone to respect the huge expense this was to the fair committee and ask for upmost respect in keeping these facilities in tip top shape.
Will there be a quiet camping area?
Yes. We have set aside a quiet part of the festival grounds for those folks who may want to get a little more sleep than others. Vendors,families & volunteers will be given plenty of chance to catch some zzzzzz’s.
What time do the Festival gates open?
Gates open at 6 pm on Thursday June 30th, music starts at 630. You may come and set up your camp site prior to that time, but will not be entered into the festival site.
Is Folly Fest Really Really Fun?
You know it!
