First off, we want you to have an epic time when visiting.  But, we want to keep everyone safe and the property healthy.

Here are a few things to keep in mind.

BE KIND - Respect your fellow festival goers, yourself and the land.  Support each other.  Do good things  Shine your light.  Be present.  Bring something to share.  Be your authentic self and allow others to be theirs.  See if you can "out kind" your neighbor.

DRUGS AND ALCOHOL - If you want to throw down at the Toe Down; don’t act like a rookie.  Don’t be that person. Know your limits.  Treat your body, mind and sprit with respect.  Some might say that altering your consciousness is a lot like putting on makeup — a little can enhance things, but too much and you lose the beauty of what was already there.

TRASH - Please respect this magical land we get to celebrate life on.  All trash should be taken back to your campsite and taken back home with you or placed in the dumpsters when leaving.  This includes cigarette butts.

DOGS - Unfortunately, Toe Down is no longer able to have dogs be a part of the gathering.

CAMPING - As long as the grounds are not completely saturated, you will be able to camp next to your vehicle.  The only exception to this is the pine patch.  We ask that you park on the outside of the pines and walk your gear in.  This allows more space for camping and protects the trees.

FAMILY CAMPING - If you are familiar with the property, the area between the second barn and the small pond is lower and more removed from most of the late night reverie which should help with noise. If interested and not familiar with the property, just ask at the gate and someone can direct you there.

YOUTH - Seeing the next generation cutting loose at Toe Down is amazing.  But; some of the biggest issues in years past have been with unsupervised youth.  Keeping a watchful eye on your offspring and sticking together as a family would solve these challenges, and just might allow for some solid bonding in a world that seems lacking of that at times.

RE-ENTRY - We definitely discourage this but can't keep you hostage.  Even though we'd like to because we love you and don't want you to get in an accident or get pulled over.   Once you are on site, please just stay until you're ready to leave us for good.

DRIVING - The roads around this river valley are crazy enough to navigate sober during the day.  Please don’t drive under the influence.

TRESPASSING - Don’t be a lame.  Please purchase a ticket.  They are fairly inexpensive and probably won’t even cover the cost of putting on this event.  If you are caught on the property without a ticket you will be publicly shamed and asked to leave.

GLASS - It’s just a bad idea.  Find your favorite beverages in plastic bottles so we can spare people who enjoy roaming about with no shoes on.

DAY TICKETS - There are no day tickets available for this event.  We like you and want you to stay for the weekend.

DAY OF EVENT TICKETS - There will be no ticket sales at the gate.  Grab them here before they are gone.

SWIMMING - No swimming in the ponds.  The banks are very soft and there is submerged debris that can be dangerous.  The Toe River is public property.  You enter the river at your own risk.  There are strong currents and dangerous rock outcroppings. Do not jump off rocks or trees into the river.  NEVER swim under the influence, alone or at night.  Move slowly along river trails.

FISHING - No fishing in the ponds, we are trying to re-establish the fish population and keep them healthy.  Fishing in the river is fine just watch out for others.

FIRES - First off and most importantly; NO FIRES OF ANY KIND IN OR NEAR THE PINE PATCH, it is very flammable.  Secondly; there will be a communal bonfire near the main stage.  We would love to have you there.  If that’s not your thing and you want a fire at your campsite please use a raised fire pit.

NO - Fireworks, motorized vehicles, weapons or bad attitudes.

CELL SERVICE - There is a strong signal on the top half of the property but very weak near the river valley.

TICKS - Have someone help you take a look.  Who knows, it could be fun.

EMERGENCY ROOM - The nearest emergency room is located nearly 30 minutes away at 125 HOSPITAL DR SPRUCE PINE, NC, 28777