Frequently Asked Questions

When do the gates open?
Cars can come into Hookahville at 8AM on Saturday. (Actually cars can come in after 4PM on Friday but that's early bird and so will cost $35 per RV and $25 per person).

Can we leave the festival grounds and re-enter?
Yes, but you will need to go through the main entrance and vehicle checkpoint each time you leave and return. To re-enter you will need your ticket stub AND your wristband. You may not be able to leave by car on Friday afternoon/evening when everyone is trying to get in.

What will you be providing?
There will be portapotty-bathrooms and potable water. Vendors will be selling a variety of reasonably priced foods and nonalcoholic beverages. There will be an ATM, but we recommend that you bring enough cash for your stay to avoid long lines or waiting for the machine to be serviced. For guests over 21 years of age, we will be selling beer inside the stage area. Outside alcohol will not be allowed in the stage area. Ice will also be available for sale.

What emergency services will be available on site? What should I do if I need emergency assistance (medical, police, towing, locksmith, etc.)?
There will be 24 hour security and EMT's. If you need emergency medical or police attention, contact the nearest security official, go to the medical tent (the medical tent is next to the sheriff's department across from the management office. It will be a big red and white tent), ask a Hookahville staff member or volunteer or check at the merchandise booth for assistance.

Where should I go if I lose track of my child, or if I find a child who is lost?
If you find a lost child or cannot locate your own, please go to the Licking County Sheriff tent, located next to the medical tent and office trailer. (See map for location)

Where should I go if I lose my keys, my wallet or my friends? What should I do if I find someone's stuff?
The Lost and Found will be located at the Hookahville merchandise tent until after the show Saturday night - then it will be at the office trailer by the medical and security tents. We suggest you bring an extra key to your car and/or your key code - this makes getting a replacement should yours be lost a lot easier.

Will pets be allowed in the venue / camp grounds?
NO PETS!!! PLEASE LEAVE YOUR PETS AT HOME. If a pet is found in your car you will be turned away - regardless how long you have waited in line or if you have tickets or not. Click here for kennel information. (dogs assisting the blind or other therapy dogs are acceptable with a license)

What kind of handicap facilities will you be providing?
There will be a designated parking/camping area for people with special accessibility needs behind the medical tent. Anyone with a legal handicap sign or license plate is welcome to camp in the handicap camp area with their car. We also honor any visible disability such as a broken leg or a wheelchair. There will be accessible restroom facilities and a wheelchair accessible space inside the concert area.

Where will we be camping/parking? Are we going to be able to camp next to our cars?
You'll be parking near the entrance and camping elsewhere. This is for your safety, to keep cars from running over tents and people. Be ready to carry your gear to your site or better yet, bring a wagon.

What will we be allowed to bring into the campgrounds? What can't we bring?
You can bring your own food, beverages, firewood and gear into the camp ground areas. Acoustic music is welcome. Campfires are fine as long as they are knee-high (no larger) and a safe distance from your tents. No electrified music gear, no pets, no nitrous, no laser pointers, no hassles and no bad attitudes!

Will bands be allowed to play in the camping area if not affiliated with the festival?
Some of the best jams at Hookahville happen around campfires! Acoustic music is great but no amplifiers are allowed. Please be respectful of your neighbors.

Will there be any electricity in the camping area?
No.

Is there cell phone service available at Hookahville?
There are numerous cell phone towers in the area so service should be consistent. Walkie talkies work well for finding friends too.

How far is the concert venue from the camping areas?
All camping areas are within easy walking distance of the concert field, some are within view of the stage.

What can I bring into the stage area? What can't I bring?
Backpacks, lawn chairs, blankets are all OK. You may need to go through physical search for unsafe items or items not allowed (nitrous, weapons, etc). We suggest bringing water and something to sit on. Your wristband will be required to enter the concert field. No glass bottles, cans or outside alcohol will be allowed in the stage area, leave those at your campsite.

What is the taping policy going to be?
This depends on the band's taping policy so it's best to check in person to be sure before you put up your rig. Ask at the taping section in front of the soundboard for each performer's policy on audiotaping, videotaping and photography. ekoostik hookah allows audiotaping, videotaping and non-flash photography for personal, non-professional use only.

Will cameras be allowed in the concert (venue) area?
Generally yes, but see above. Avoid using your flash - most bands find it distracting and the flash won't help you in concert photography conditions anyway.

Will chairs be allowed in the concert area?
Yes, blankets and wagons too.

Can I bring my kids? Do they have to pay?
Children are welcome! Those 10 and under are free.

What types of vendors will be there?
A variety of vendors will be cooking up breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night snacks. Several types of beer will be sold in the stage area. There will also be crafts, clothing and all sorts of festival-type stuff. Don't forget the Hookahville merchandise tent for t-shirts, sweatshirts, CDs, DVDs, posters and all kinds of cool gear!

I'd like to work at Hookahville. Who do I contact?
Send an e-mail to crewchief@hookahville.com for information.

Any rules at Hookahville?
Hookahville doesn't have many rules, most are covered under the simple phrase "NO HASSLES OR BAD ATTITUDES". However there are a few specifics:

No pets (local kennel information)
No weapons of any kind
No ATV's or motorized vehicles outside the parking area
No laser pointers
No nitrous
No fireworks
No glass, cans or outside alcohol in stage area

Acoustic Productions, Inc reserves the right to remove and revoke the ticket of any person found in violation of these rules or who is acting in a way that is a danger to others.