TAILGATING AT NC MUSCADINE FESTIVAL
Tailgate space for the 2021 NC Muscadine Festival is assigned on a first come, first served basis.
Be sure see the Tailgate Contest Page! While not required, all tailgate parties are invited and encouraged to participate.
Be sure see the Tailgate Contest Page! While not required, all tailgate parties are invited and encouraged to participate.
TAILGATE FEES:
UPON PRESENTING YOUR ID, HERE IS WHAT YOU GET (UPON ARRIVAL AT CHECK IN):
WHAT YOU CAN BRING:
The Duplin Events Center staff sprays for fire ants and mosquitos prior to the festival, this is not a guarantee that the area will be free of these pests. You are encouraged to bring a ground cover and spray for your own protection. For health and safety precautions to all, no spraying will take place once the festival begins.
SET UP TIMES:
Friday, September 24: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, September 25: 7 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
- $200 before August 31, 2021
- $250 after August 31, 2021
- RV Parking Spaces are and additional $25
UPON PRESENTING YOUR ID, HERE IS WHAT YOU GET (UPON ARRIVAL AT CHECK IN):
- 10’ X 10’ area – marked with your name
- Four festival tickets (to receive commemorative glass please use tickets to enter festival at front gate)
- One bottle of wine
- Extra tickets can be purchased through the link at the top of the website page.
WHAT YOU CAN BRING:
- Tent / Chairs / Table / Grill
- Coolers for food (to be kept within the confines of your area.)
- Please do not give food away freely to those outside your group as this decreases sales for our food vendors.
- No outside beer, wine or liquor is allowed. Bags and coolers will be checked at entry.
The Duplin Events Center staff sprays for fire ants and mosquitos prior to the festival, this is not a guarantee that the area will be free of these pests. You are encouraged to bring a ground cover and spray for your own protection. For health and safety precautions to all, no spraying will take place once the festival begins.
SET UP TIMES:
Friday, September 24: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, September 25: 7 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
- You will be allowed to drive your vehicle (ONLY during the times listed above) to your spot to unload your belongings. Please follow the one way driving pattern. You will be allowed 15 minutes to unload your vehicle before being required to move it to allow for space for other vehicles. ALL vehicles must be out of the festival area 30 minutes before the festival opens each day.
- Failure to follow the guidelines set forth by the NCMF will result in expulsion from the festival. (NO refund given.)
- A $50 fee will be assessed to any emergency refund requests.