UTOPiAfest FAQ

What is UTOPiAfest?

• UTOPiAfest is a 14 year, and counting, festival community. The fest returns to Four Sisters Ranch in Utopia, Texas for Eclipse UTOPiA on April 5-9, 2024.

Where is Eclipse UTOPiA? Four Sisters Ranch in UTopia, Texas  

How Do Tickets Work?

Each person attending needs a Sun-Tues, Sat-Tues, Fri-Tues or Sterling Pass. Sterling Pass includes entry from Friday-Tues.

All Passes include Free Parking and Tent Camping, with available park and unload by campgrounds. If you want to drive in and car camp, a Car Camping Zone Pass is Required (available soon). If you want to bring an RV, you need a Dry camping (boon docking) RV Pass.

Are Eclipse Glasses available?

Yes! Included with your Pass

Kids and Teen Passes are available for younger UTOPiAns, and include Sterling entry with an adult Sterling Pass Holder.

When does the gate open/close and music begin?

• EARLY ARRIVAL Fri - Gate Opens at Noon -
  NO ENTRY AFTER 8PM

  Allows for guests to designate their camping area before anyone else, (Friday-Tuesday Pass required) Vendors Will be open and there will be music starting in the afternoon.

• Saturday pre-party: Gate Opens at 10am and music begins in the early afternoon NO ENTRY AFTER 9PM

• Sunday: gate opens at 10AM and music begins in the afternoon. NO ENTRY AFTER 9PM

• Monday: gate opens at 10AM and music begins in the morning. NO ENTRY AFTER 6PM

• Tuesday: Campers may enjoy the day and leave at their leisure.

CAMPING

Tent camping is free. You may unload on the road next to camp McMahon, and park in Free Day Parking. Car/RV Camping upgrades are available.

DRIVING

With more car camping this year than ever, we ask that once you are parked, please keep driving and in/outs to a minimum, especially after dark. Park as close to roads as possible, and be aware of surroundings at all times.

Will food will be available?  

• Menus

• Camp cooking is allowed and encouraged!

  Is the festival BYOB?

• YES! You may bring your own beverage, from the campgrounds to the stage.

Are Golf Carts/ATVs/Other personal motor vehicles allowed?   

• No. Unauthorized motorized vehicles are not permitted at UTOPiAfest.

Do you have to camp?

• You can also bring out the RV (RV pass required). Dry Camping/Boondocking Only

• Rent an RV to be delivered on site.

• Find lodging at https://www.visituvaldecounty.com/

Are there power/electricity/water hookups for RVs?

• No hookups. Power now sold out

Is there a quiet time in the campgrounds?

• Extra Quiet time will be enforced between 2am - 9am each morning. No amplified music or drums allowed in campsites, unless explicitly permitted by the fest. Please respect your neighboring UTOPiAFest family by keeping the noise down.
  

  Leave No Trace

• Please help festival sustainability and impact by taking out everything you bring, including waste. Leave excess packaging at home.

• Are there showers?

• Yes. Rustic outdoor showers
  
  What’s the water situation?

• There will be free drinking water and bottled water for sale. Bring plenty for camping.

Is there a Lost and Found?

• Yes, Lost and Found will operate during festival hours at the Welcome Tent.. After Sunday at noon, all lost and found items will be moved off-site, where they will be held for 30 days.

Will fires/stoves be allowed?

as of now, yes!

• Are pets allowed?

  A limited amount of dog passes will be released. We reserve the right to revoke dog passes in the event of misconduct, at which point the dog would need to leave. Registered service animals are permitted without a pass. Please note, dogs (or other animals) whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support are not considered service animals by the ADA and and will not be allowed free entry. For more info, visit www.ada.gov.

Is UTOPiAFest ADA accessible?

• We want to make sure that all music lovers have access to the festival experience! The festival grounds are wheelchair accessible and ADA bathrooms are provided. Should you have any questions, or to request reasonable accommodation, please contact info@utopiafest.com

  .Can I Bring My Medication?

• Yes, medications are allowed into the festival and campgrounds as long as they comply with the following:
  No over-the-counter medication is permitted unless in unopened, factory-sealed packaging.
  Prescription Medication can only be brought into the festival ground with the following:
  A valid photo ID (See list of acceptable forms of identification);
  Medication must be in original prescription bottle, in-date, legible, with name corresponding to photo ID;
  Only one type of medication per bottle (matching the description printed on bottle);
  Any prescription controlled substances may only be brought in quantities reasonable for your time at the festival.
  Unsure if your medication is a controlled substance? Check out a list here: http://bit.ly/DEAcontrolledsubstances

  ATMs? * Looking Likely, but bring cash

Will there be EMS on site?

• Basic First Aid will be administered at the First Aid tent. In event of emergency, alert staff, who will coordinate with 9-11.
  

What about security?

• Your health, safety and security are always our top priority. UTOPiAFest’s Safety Management team will continue to work closely with our public safety partners to raise our preparedness and ensure a safe, secure, and positive environment is provided for all attendees, artists, and staff.
  

What about weather?

• UTOPiAFest is a rain, shine, or cloud event with no refunds. That said, your safety comes first. Should inclimate weather which may pose a risk to your health and safety force the cancellation of programing or evacuation of the festival grounds, credit will be issued to future utopia events. Texas weather can be unpredictable. Please keep an eye on the forecast, plan accordingly, and always listen to any updates from festival staff regarding your safety.
  

Will I be searched?

• To ensure the safety of our UTOPiAFest family, all vehicles, persons and property are subject to search at all times. Failure to consent to a search will result in denial of entry or ejection from the event.