Are folding chairs allowed? Yes, standard folding chairs will be allowed in the General Admission designated areas only. There will be fencing with signs to inform you "No Chairs Beyond This Point"
What do I need to bring with me? Your ticket, ID, and yourself!
Is the box office open 24 hrs? No, operation hours are 2pm - 10:00pm
Will there be music all day? Music will start shortly after the gates open
Will there be food vendors on site? Yes, there will be plenty of different vendors available. There will not be Food Vendors throughout the campsites.
Will vendors be cash only? No, they will accept cash or card.
Will there be bars? Yes, bars will be located throughout the venue.
Will there be other events going on during the day? Yes, please follow our social media and website for the day of events.
Are we able to leave and come back? Yes, you will be searched upon reentry and are required to keep festival wristbands on.
Will there be ADA accessible areas? Yes
What happens if it rains? The show is rain or shine, so dress accordingly.
Can I bring my kids? Yes! Kids under the age of 6 get admission with a parent or legal guardian who has a valid ticket.
Where is the Festival Located? 1106 Interstate Dr, Bloomington, IL
By purchasing a ticket to attend any Tailgate N’ Tallboys music festivals you are acknowledging that any of your personal property or belongings you bring on the premises is your responsibility. It will not be Tailgate N’ Tallboys responsibility for any of your personal belongings or property nor will Tailgate N’ Tallboys provide security for any personal property or belongings that you bring on the premise
Are campfires allowed? Yes, but must be in a raised fire pit at your campsite and attended to at all times. Tailgate N' Tallboys does not provide raised fire pits, feel free to bring your own.
What time can I drop off my Rv? If you have Early Check-in, you may check in starting at 10 am on Wednesday, June 12th. If you do not have early check-in, you can check in on Thursday, June 13th, at 6 am.
How are the campsites separated? Each campsite will be marked or staked out.
Is there a limit on how many people can stay at my campsite overnight? Yes, 6 max per campsite everyone must have a valid ticket and one of the tickets must be a full weekend pass.
Will there be grey/black and fresh water services? Yes we will have grey and black water pumping available daily and a fresh water delivery truck daily for a small fee. We recommend arriving with empty grey/black tanks and a full fresh water tank.
How does car/tent camping work? Each campsite has a designated space for camping and parking next to each other.
I have a 30 amp camper, will you have adapters? Yes, they will be available for purchase. Also, be sure to bring appropriate extensions as power may be up to 100 feet of your camp location in rare circumstances.
Can we grill? Yes, but campsites are responsible for managing their grills/fires safely.
Can we ride ATV/UTV vehicles? No
Do you have single day tent camping available? No, since this is a festival we are only offering 4 days.
Can I bring a hammock, bags boards, beer pong, canopies, etc? Yes, as long as they fit within your designated camping space.
Will there be showers? Yes, showers are available for a small fee?
Can I leave in my vehicle to go get supplies? Yes, but your vehicle must be back at the venue by 2pm daily as we close the road for pedestrian use during the festival or you will be forced into buying a parking pass.
I want to upgrade my ticket, can I do that beforehand? If you would like to change your GA Passes to VIP please reach out to Etix customer service at 855-704-8976. If you would like to upgrade just one or two nights, they will be available for purchase at the box office day of.
Do we have to pay to park? All onsite festival parking will be paid to park.
How far is the parking lot from the venue? All parking is within walking distance.
Do you have ADA Parking? Yes, ADA Parking is available, although it is first come, first serve.
Interested in becoming a volunteer? Please Email info@usa-concerts.com
- BACKPACKS OR FANNY PACKS SMALLER THAN 8” X 11” X 5” – MUST BE CLEAR OR MESH AND CONTAIN NO MORE THAN A SINGLE POCKET – ALL BAGS WILL BE SEARCHED UPON ENTRY AND REENTRY
- CELLPHONES & SMALL PORTABLE CHARGERS
- SUNSCREEN (NON-AEROSOL)
- LOW BACK STANDARD FOLDING CHAIRS – ONLY IN CHAIR ZONE
- BINOCULARS
- TOWELS AND LIGHT BLANKETS
- SMALL, POINT-AND-SHOOT DIGITAL CAMERA
- HATS AND SUNGLASSES
- EARPLUGS
- SEALED PACKS OF CIGARETTES & CIGARS
- VAPE PENS & E-CIGARETTES (If either of these cause a problem or discomfort to another festival goer we might ask you to move if the smoke is disrupting somebody else's festival experience)
- NO NON CLEAR BAGS, BACKPACKS, OR DUFFLE BAGS LARGER THAN 8” X 11” X 5”
- NO COOLERS OR PICNIC BASKETS
- NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES
- NO YETIS OR HYDROFLASKS
- NO GLASS CONTAINERS
- NO STROLLERS
- NO VIDEO CAMERAS OR GOPROS
- NO AUDIO RECORDING DEVICES
- NO LAPTOPS OR TABLETS
- NO PROFESSIONAL RECORDING EQUIPMENT—PHOTO, VIDEO OR AUDIO (DETACHABLE LENSES, TRIPODS, BIG ZOOMS, GOPROS OR COMMERCIAL-USE RIGS) – WITHOUT PROPER CREDENTIALS
- NO SELFIE STICKS
- NO LASERS OR LASER POINTERS
- NO DRONES
- NO UMBRELLAS
- NO HULA HOOPS OR TOTEMS
- NO BALLOONS OR BEACH BALLS
- NO CONFETTI OR GLOW STICKS
- NO AEROSOL CANS
- NO WHISTLES OR AIR HORNS
- NO FIREWORKS OR EXPLOSIVES
- NO MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF ANY KIND
- NO CAMELBAKS OR OTHER REFILLABLE HYDRATION PACKS
- NO WEAPONS OF ANY KIND
- NO DRUGS OR DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
- NO PETS (WITH EXCEPTION OF SERVICE ANIMALS)
- NO COLORS OR PATCHES
- NO CHAINS, CHAIN WALLETS, OR SPIKES
- NO UNAUTHORIZED VENDING OR ADVERTISING
- NO WALKIE TALKIES/TWO WAY RADIOS
*Your safety is our number one concern, so these items are also subject to change at any time and at the discretion of the security staff.
**TAILGATE N’ TALLBOYS MUSIC FESTIVAL reserves the right, at all times and in sole and absolute discretion of Event Organizers, to either deny any person entry into or to eject any person from the Festival Grounds venue and/or the event site for violation of any Festival Event Rules, including, but not limited to, seeking to bring, into and/or possessing or using any prohibited items while on the Festival Venue and/or Festival Campgrounds. All such Festival Event Rules may be updated or modified at any time without notice.
- TENT / RV / ONE VEHICLE PER CAMPSITE WITH PARKING PASS (MUST FIT INTO RESERVED CAMPSITE AREA)
- E-Z UP / SHADE STRUCTURE (MUST FIT INTO RESERVED CAMPSITE AREA)
- SLEEPING BAGS, BLANKETS, PILLOWS
- ICE CHESTS/COOLERS
- FOOD AND BEVERAGES/WATER
- PRESCRIPTIONS IN THEIR ORIGINAL BOTTLES WITH BOTTLE ATTACHED. ID MUST MATCH NAME ON LABEL.
- CHAIRS
- TRASH BAGS
- SMALL, POINT-AND-SHOOT DIGITAL CAMERA
- CELL PHONES
- LIGHTERS AND SEALED PACKS OF CIGARETTES/CIGARS
- EARPLUGS
- SUNSCREEN
- NON-AMPLIFIED (ACOUSTIC) MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
- SMALL GENERATOR (PRIMITIVE CAMPSITES ONLY)
- PORTABLE GRILLS
- PETS – MUST STAY WITHIN RESERVED CAMPSITE AREA – ON LEASH ONLY OUTSIDE OF CAMPSITE
- RAISED METAL FIRE PIT
- NO ALCOHOL FOR MINORS. YOU MUST BE 21+ TO DRINK WITHIN THE CAMPGROUNDS. IF ENTERING WITH ALCOHOL, YOU MUST PRESENT GOVERNMENT – ISSUED IDENTIFICATION. 21+ CAMPERS ARE ADVISED TO CARRY THEIR GOVERNMENT-ISSUED IDENTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES.
- NO GLASS CONTAINERS OF ANY KIND – ALUMINIUM CANS OR PLASTIC BOTTLES ONLY
- NO DRONES OR REMOTE-CONTROL VEHICLE
- NO DRUGS OR DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
- NO VENDING OF ANY KIND (FOOD, DRINKS, MERCHANDISE, ETC.)
- NO LOOSE PILLS, PILLS WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION, OR EXPIRED MEDICATIONS OF ANY KIND (ALL MEDICATIONS, PRESCRIPTION OR OTHERWISE, MUST BE IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER)
- NO HOOKAHS
- NO SPRAY PAINT
- NO PROMOTIONAL FLYERS, PROMOTIONAL/CORPORATE BRANDED BANNERS, OR VEHICLES DISPLAYING SPONSORSHIPS OR ADS
- NO WEAPONS OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DINNER KNIFES, POCKET KNIVES, PEPPER SPRAY, ETC.) OR ITEMS THAT COULD BE USED AS WEAPONS (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO HAMMERS, GOLF CLUBS, ETC.)
- NO PROFESSIONAL RECORDING EQUIPMENT—PHOTO, VIDEO OR AUDIO (DETACHABLE LENSES, TRIPODS, BIG ZOOMS, GOPROS OR COMMERCIAL-USE RIGS) – WITHOUT PROPER CREDENTIALS
- NO FIREWORKS
- NO GOLF CARTS, BIKES, DUNE BUGGIES, OFF-ROAD MOTORCYCLES, SEGWAYS, OR HOVER BOARDS
- NO SPEAKER SYSTEMS
- NO AIR HORNS
- NO BOX TRUCKS, CUBE TRUCKS, 4-WHEELERS, UTILITY TRAILERS OR OVERSIZED FLATBEDS
- NO HELIUM TANKS
- NO WALKIE TALKIES/TWO WAY RADIOS
For further questions about camping, please email …………..
*Your safety is our number one concern, so these items are also subject to change at any time and at the discretion of the security staff.
**TAILGATE N’ TALLBOYS MUSIC FESTIVAL reserves the right, at all times and in sole and absolute discretion of Event Organizers, to either deny any person entry into or to eject any person from the Festival Grounds venue and/or the event site for violation of any Festival Event Rules, including, but not limited to, seeking to bring, into and/or possessing or using any prohibited items while on the Festival Venue and/or Festival Campgrounds. All such Festival Event Rules may be updated or modified at any time without notice.
ADDITIONAL CAMPGROUND RULES ……
- RE- ENTRY/EXIT HOURS ARE BETWEEN 8 AM – 2 PM ON JUNE 13, 14, 15, and 16. IF MISSED, PURCHASING PARKING PASS IS ENFORCED.
- RE-ENTRY/EXIT OUT NORTH INTERSTATE DRIVE ONLY
- CHARCOAL DISPOSAL CONTAINER IS LOCATED NEAR THE GRANDSTANDS
Please reach out to austin@usa-concerts.com for more assistance!
TAILGATE N’ TALLBOYS is an outdoor event and is held rain or shine, except in the case that the festival may be delayed and/or canceled and the festival grounds may be evacuated if inclement or severe weather poses a threat to patron and staff safety. We encourage patrons to check the weather forecast and dress accordingly (e.g., in the event of rain, we advise ponchos and rain boots). No refunds or exchanges will be given because of weather conditions; and no refunds or exchanges will be given for inclement or severe weather that necessitates an evacuation, delay or cancellation in part or whole of the event. Umbrellas are not allowed in the festival grounds.
TAILGATE N’ TALLBOYS is an outdoor event and is held rain or shine, except in the case that the festival may be delayed and/or canceled and the festival grounds may be evacuated if inclement or severe weather poses a threat to patron and staff safety. We encourage patrons to check the weather forecast and dress accordingly (e.g., in the event of rain, we advise ponchos and rain boots). No refunds or exchanges will be given because of weather conditions; and no refunds or exchanges will be given for inclement or severe weather that necessitates an evacuation, delay or cancellation in part or whole of the event. Umbrellas are not allowed in the festival grounds.
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