How do I get to ZHARA?

ZHARA Festival is located at Stoco Lake Lodge 15 Trudeau Ln, Tweed ON MDriving or Carpooling is the best way to get there.

Rideshares/Carpooling

• Every year, members of our community offer rides to help other people get to the fest. We have had successful carpools from many locations: New York City, Montreal, and Toronto.
• If you are coming to Zhara and have room in your car for additional passengers, please consider offering a ride! You may offer and look for rides on our Facebook Event for this year and/or Facebook Group. Zhara is NOT responsible for Carpool and Ride Sharing arrangements.

Arrival and Entry

• Have your ticket printed, or e-ticket saved and ready to display on your mobile device, ready before you leave for the festival.
• At the gate, your tickets and IDs will be checked, security bands fastened on your wrist. You'll be given a brochure with a schedule of planned activities and Stage Lineups and directed to your preferred camping area.
• All attendees are subject to search upon entry.
• Festival wristbands must be worn at all times.
• Performers/Volunteers/Vendors: Be prepared with the name of the stage/area you are stationed at, the name of your liaison or contact representative, and have your tickets ready.

Early Arrival Policy (Thursday)

Zhara Festival will only be open to designated volunteers and Theme Camp crew on Thursday. General attendees may arrive on site starting at 1:00PM Friday. Any General Attendees arriving before this time will not be allowed to enter the festival. We take this really seriously, so please do not come early unless you’ve been issued an early arrival pass or you will be turned away at the gate. Early arrival passes are not sharable or transferable - They are tied to the name on your ID and can be used once.

Leaving Late Policy (Sunday)

The campground closes at 4:00 PM on Sunday. Anyone at the campground after 4:00 PM will be asked to pay the campground's normal camping rate for an additional day upon exit.

What can't I bring?

• No drugs or drug paraphernalia.
• No amplified music or loud PA speakers.
• No fireworks of any kind.
• No guns or firearms, whether real or toy.
• No glass bottles.

Exit and Re-entry

• You may leave the campground and come back, but make sure that everyone in the car has their original ticket, ID, and Zhara Music Festival wristband. If not, you will not be allowed re-entry. NOTE: Your car may be searched upon entry and re-entry to the site.
• If you choose to leave your parking spot, you understand that you are forfeiting that spot and may not be allowed to park in the same spot you left. Traffic attendants may direct you to park in a different area.
• There is absolutely NO driving around the festival. Once you are parked, you cannot move your car or drive to another place in the festival. If you are found driving around, you will need to leave the grounds without a refund.