General Info
Where is the festival located?
Our festival site is a beautiful 100 acre campground Stoco Lake Lodge, located in Tweed, ON about 2 hours driving from Toronto, 3.5 hours driving from Montreal and 1.5 hours from Ottawa. Our Festival grounds are blooming fields, rich forest and awesome sandy beach of the warm and beautiful Stoco Lake perfect for canoeing, swimming, kayaking, fishing or tubing (if you can find the time in between all of the festivities).
What are the festival hours?
The Festival will take place rain or shine. General Admission (GA) begins at 1:00 PM on Friday. Regular ticket holders WILL NOT be allowed to enter the campground on Thursday. Please plan your travel accordingly. The campground closes at 4:00 PM on Sunday. Anyone on the campgrounds after 4:00 PM will be asked to pay for an additional day upon exit by the campground staff.
Where can I see the lineup and schedule?
The full lineup is on our Lineup Page. The full interactive schedule of performances and workshops is usually posted 1-3 weeks before the festival. Remember: line-up and set times are subject to change.
Festival Map and Mobile App
Link to page with the fest map
Is there a minimum age?
Zhara Music Festival is open for everyone. There is no minimum age restriction, and children under the age of 5 do not need to purchase tickets. Children aged 5-11 require a ticket, which may be purchased on our ticketing page. All Children must be accompanied by an adult. Youths up to 18 years of age may purchase Youth Tickets. Please refer to the Ticket Section of this FAQ Page for more information.
Are dogs allowed?
In short: it’s complicated. We recommend you leave your pets at home. However, if you must bring your pet, they must be on a leash and under control at all times - no exceptions. Leaving pets unattended is prohibited. If your pet is found to be running loose in the campground, or tied up unattended, you will be asked to leave the Festival without a refund. You are responsible for cleaning up your pet's waste. Please respect the environment and your fellow campers by cleaning up after your pet. Festival attendees with pets may be asked by campground or festival staff to provide vaccination records at any time. Failure to comply with these rules may result in removal from the campground.