Ticketing
While Craigslist, eBay, StubHub, VividSeats or any broker site may appear to save you cash and allow access to the festival, many of these are either already used or are counterfeits. If you want 100% confidence in your ticket purchase, you should only purchase your tickets on Ticketmaster. Also, in the event of a festival cancellation, your tickets will only be refunded when purchased through Ticketmaster.
Oftentimes, people will try to sell their wristbands to others if they cannot attend a certain day. Unfortunately, the removal of a wristband automatically voids it. Security will check every wristband to assure it has not been removed and replaced. In doing so, you will be escorted directly off the festival grounds.
What items should I bring?
Your usual festival gear: sunglasses, hat, blanket, empty water bottle, sunscreen, cellphone, disposable film camera, your friends, your TICKETS, and a smile! Thinking of bringing something not on the list? Make sure it’s not one of our prohibited items. See those items below.
What should I not bring?
Guests and their belongings are subject to search upon entry or re-entry. You can help keep the lines moving quickly by leaving large bags at home.
Weapons, food & drink, illegal substances of any kind, pets (service dogs will be permitted), coolers, tents, lasers, glow sticks, silly string, confetti, glitter, spray-paint, glass containers & metal aerosol cans, including sunscreen in aerosol cans, scooters or personal motorized vehicles, professional recording equipment, detachable lens camera, audio recording equipment, video recording equipment, gopros, selfie sticks, fireworks or other explosives, large chains or spiked jewelry, skateboards, no unauthorized vendors will be permitted, no solicitations, handbills, sampling, giveaways, etc.
Photo Policy
Little point & shoot cameras (non-professional) are fine/allowed in, SLR cameras (professional w/removable lens) need to be accompanied by a photo pass. NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCE. We do NOT allow iPads inside the venue. Please leave them at home or in your car. Same goes for selfie sticks! Do not bring them in!
What is the photo policy for video cameras? Absolutely no video cameras without a photo pass & further restrictions do apply even with a photo pass. Please contact the artist if you are interested in videotaping them or their show.
I’m a photographer. How do I get a photo/press pass? Can you give me publicist/label info? Please contact the artist you would like to photograph about getting a photo pass for their show. We (Cathead Jam) cannot grant photo passes–as it is the artist’s decision as to who they want to photograph them. Same for press passes, please contact the artist’s label or publicist for this. Unfortunately, we cannot give you this contact information.
Security & Entry
Every attendee (including media) will be subject to search prior to entry. All bags will be checked. Police officers work both inside and outside our events. All narcotics laws are strictly enforced. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone.
What is the Cathead Jam bag policy?
Small clutch purses and fanny packs that are 6″ x 9″ or smaller do not need to be clear, but can have no more than one pocket.
All other bags larger than 6″ x 9″ must be smaller than 12″ x 6″ x 12″ and clear. We will have clear bags available for FREE at every gate (while supplies last).
Hydration packs are allowed and do not need to be clear, but must be emptied of all liquid and have no more than two pockets in addition to the one holding the water reservoir.
Is this a family friendly event?
This is definitely a family friendly event and welcomes guests of all ages. Children ages 10 and under will be admitted free when accompanied by an adult admission.
Is there festival re-entry?
Yes, re-entry is allowed.
Can I get medical attention?
We make every effort to create a safe and secure environment on the festival grounds. On-site security and emergency medical staff will be available on site. If you need any assistance, go to the medical tent, or look for a police officer or festival staff member.
Contact The Festival
General information and questions: tj@ardenland.net
Become a Cathead Jam Sponsor: Lauren Engle flaxlm@gmail.com
Press & Editorials Inquiries: TJ Barnett tj@ardenland.net
Marketing & Media Partnerships: TJ Barnett tj@ardenland.net
Legal Information
Cathead Jam is a rain or shine event.
Ticket is for Cathead Jam, not for a specific artist. Artists and schedules are subject to change without notice. Artist cancellation is not grounds for refund. The ticket is a revocable license for the time/date listed on the ticket.
“Management” means Ardenland, LLC, and its affiliates. Management reserves the right without the refund of any portion of the ticket purchase price, to refuse admission or to eject any person who fails to comply with the rules of the venue, local, state or federal law or whose conduct is deemed illegal, disorderly, or offensive by Management. Persons entering the facility are subject to search for contraband. Ticket user bears all risks of personal injury incidental to the event, whether occurring before, during or after the event. Ticket user bears all risks, including cancellation of the event and of inclement weather. The resale or attempted resale of the ticket for a price higher than that appearing on the ticket is prohibited and if discovered will result in the ticket being voided without refund. The ticket may not be used for advertising promotion (including contests and sweepstakes), or other trade purposes without the express written consent of Management. Ticket user consents to Management’s use of their image or likeness incidental to any video display, transmission, or recording of the event.