Elsewhence Gate Policy 2026

1. Vehicle Entry and Parking

• Designated Entry: All vehicles must enter through the main gate only. Follow the directions of event volunteers and signage at all times.

  • Gate Hours for 2026: 

    • Thursday: (Only with approval by Pre-Event Entry and Placement. Contact elsewhence2@gmail.com)

    • Friday: 12-9PM (those seeking early hour entry for theme camps, volunteer shifts, etc. need to contact Pre-Event Entry and Placement via email to Elsewhence2@gmail.com and Stacktruly@gmail.com respectively)

    • Saturday: 9-9PM

    • Sunday: 9AM-12PM

  • If You Arrive Outside of Gate Hours: There is a D Lot area where you can park your car and wait until the Gate reopens the following morning. Location TBD. Contact the Event Lead or Gate Lead for more info. 

    • NOTE: Parking on the road outside of the physical gate on Wellington Lake Road/County Road 68 is PROHIBITED. Rangers will be patrolling the perimeter and checking for vehicles. The Sheriff will be contacted and you WILL be TOWED and responsible for the high fees accrued.   

• Speed Limit: A strict speed limit of 2.5 mph must be observed within all event and parking areas.

• Parking Attendants: In partnership with the Parking Lead and team, volunteers will direct you to an available parking space. Please park only in the designated areas and follow the instructions of Event Leads and volunteers to ensure efficient traffic flow. Once you have completed the Gate entry process, you will be able to repark your car where you intend to camp. 

• No Re-entry: Vehicles are not permitted to exit and re-enter the event grounds once parked, with very few exceptions made. This is to maintain security and manage traffic. In the case of an emergency, where a participant must leave the event early, please contact the Gate Lead and Event Leads to discuss your options. 

• Accessibility: Accessible parking is available near the main Gate carport. A valid, government-issued handicap placard or license plate is required to use these spaces.

2. Participant Entry and Ticketing

• Gate Carport Area: After being instructed by Gate and Parking volunteers on where to park your vehicle nearby, proceed on foot to the designated Gate Carport Area for ticketing, wristband, and parking pass distribution.

• Ticketing: You must have your valid government issued ID (i.e. Identification card, Driver’s License, Visa, Green Card, Foreign ID, and/or Passport) and Multipass ticket printout. Gate volunteers will verify your ticket and provide you with a wristband.

• Waivers: All participants must read and fill out an Elsewhence event waiver prior to entering the event and receiving their wristband. Waivers can be obtained in the designated Gate Carport Area.

• Wristbands: A wristband is considered your official pass to the event. It must be worn on the wrist of your non-dominant hand at all times. If you absolutely cannot have the wristband on your wrist, please make it as visible as possible on your person for our Event Leads and Rangers. Do not remove, tamper with, or transfer your wristband. Lost or damaged wristbands will not be replaced, and you may be required to purchase a new ticket to re-enter.

  • Tiny Human Wristbands: All minors (0-17.99 years) of age must be accompanied by an adult to attend Elsewhence. Anyone under 21 must also be accompanied by someone 21 years old or older who will sponsor them and that sponsor must have a ticket to gain access to the Event. As a sponsor you accept personal responsibility for this individual and will act as an “adult guardian” of sorts to the younger individual wishing to attend Elsewhence. 

• Temporary Parking Passes: Only temporary 2 hour parking passes will be given at the Gate carport. Any specialized theme camp parking passes will be allocated by Truly and Placement. 

  • Any vehicles who fail to follow these guidelines will result in your car being towed to an unknown location, resulting in costly fees. Vehicles parked down on County Road 68 will be towed by the Sheriff's office.

• Vehicle Check: All vehicles are subject to search before entering the event area. Please review the prohibited items list below before arrival to avoid delays.

• Prohibited Items: The following items are not allowed past the ticketing area:

  • Weapons, firearms, or explosives of any kind

  • Fireworks of any kind

  • Wood/ Solid Fuel Fire pits

  • Illegal substances

  • Laser pointers

  • Unregistered drones

  • Glass bottles

  • Animals 

  • Anything that will result in MOOP (Matter Out of Place) 

    • This includes: trash you make or bring with you, water you use for bathing, cooking, and more. Take whatever you pack in, back out with you. There are no trash cans or recycling on site and for the love of all that is holy, can we stop putting compost in the portos??? That's not how it works. 

    • Feathers, glitter, and sequins get their own special section of NOPE. If you don’t want to clean it up when it blows away in the wind, why would we? Leave it at home.   

• Entry and Exit: Once you have a wristband and temporary parking pass you can either:

  • Being greeted by Greeters (highly encouraged for newbies and starting off with extra good vibes and info) 

  • Repark your car where you intend to camp (making sure to repark your car in the appropriate parking area after you finish unpacking) and begin Whencing! 

  • Exit: All participants must be off site by noon Sunday unless an exception has been made by an Event Lead. You can degreeted and depart the event via the same road that was entered. Please maintain 2.5mph speed limit until you reach the paved road. 

3. General Policies

• Vehicle Security: Please ensure your vehicle is locked, and all valuables are stored out of sight. Elsewhence, it’s leadership, and volunteers are not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged property.

• Respect Event Leads, Volunteers, and Attendees: Treat all event volunteers and fellow attendees with respect. Disruptive or aggressive behavior will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the event without a refund.

• Emergency Procedures: In the event of an emergency and you are on site, please proceed to the Main Stage for further instructions from our Event Lead. Emergency exits are clearly marked with signage. Please refer to the Gate Lead and Event Leads for information regarding inclement weather. Important updates will be communicated on the Elsewhence Family Facebook page.