About — Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival

In the southeastern frontier of Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountain Range lies the small town of Wind Gap. The mountains are famous for outdoor activities and other wonderful pursuits for those seeking the space and solitude that is unique to a playground such as nature has provided here! The town of Wind Gap is relatively quiet but each June, just up a winding tree-lined road from the town proper, magic fills the air! It’s the magic of the annual Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival. During this time, Wind Gap means music, the fellowship of campfire stories, and that favorite back-country recipe, skillfully prepared by one or more “Deep Woods Chefs”!

OVERVIEW - Mountain View Park is located in a scenic section of eastern Pennsylvania. Camping is free with a weekend ticket and includes camping on Sunday night. Sorry, no camping with one-day tickets. A limited number of electric passes are available at $40 for the entire festival, Tue., June 4th through Mon., June 10th. Last year, 2023, they sold out weeks before the festival. It is likely this will happen this year. The camping electricity has been greatly upgraded over the years, but still won't support air conditioning or electric cooking. In some areas, coffee pots may be a problem. It is for minimal use only, such as a shower pump, keeping your battery charged, breathing machines, minimal lighting, etc. Every vehicle using electricity must have a pass, even if one camper is plugged into another. Generators are allowed only if they are reasonably quiet. If necessary, the festival staff will decide if they are acceptably quiet.

PARKING - Free and completely on-site.

CELL SERVICE - All carriers are available throughout the park.

WiFi - Free, upgraded WiFi is available throughout most of the park. It appears as, 'WindGap-1', 'WindGap-2', 'WindGap-3' and 'WindGap-4'. No password is needed.

CONCERT SEATING - Please bring lawn chairs/blankets for seating.

SHOWERS - Hot water showers, with electricity, are on-site and are free.

WATER - Water is available on site, You can drive dry and tank up upon arrival.

GENERATORS - These are allowed, but must be quiet, with no ‘contractor grade’ units. If you park near an outlet, you must purchase an electrical pass, even if you use your generator.

CAMPFIRES - Permitted, unless there is a severe drought and the state, county, or local fire department bans open burning. Campfire rings are free at the gate.

MOTORCYCLES - These are allowed, but must be left near the gate or walked, not running, to your campsite.

BICYCLES - No riding on-site during the entire festival.

OFF-ROAD VEHICLES - We reserve the right to limit or stop the use of off-road vehicles.

FOOD - Hot food, pizza, snacks, ice cream & ice are available on-site, as well as a large variety of vendors. Food is also available at many local places off-site or bring your own.

FESTIVAL TICKETS - 2024 - Weekend: Now-$90, at the gate-$110; One-day tickets: Wednesday-$10; Thursday-$20; Friday-$40 ($45 at the gate); Saturday-$45 ($50 at the gate)…; Sunday-$15 ($20 at the gate); Youth: Thru 15 yrs-FREE; 16 yrs thru 20 yrs-$20 ($20 at the gate). The youth ticket is the same price for one day or the entire festival. Adult prices apply for 21 years or over. Please - No visitors, everyone on site 16 years or older needs the appropriate ticket. Sorry, no camping with a day ticket. See our Tickets Page for more information.

FESTIVAL FLYER - 2024 - Flyers will be available soon. To order tickets, see the tickets page.

EARLY SETUP - The park will be open on Saturday, June 1st, and again on Sunday, June 2nd from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 pm each day to allow campers to be dropped off. No camping until the park re-opens on Tuesday, June 4th at 5:00 pm. There is a charge of $5 per day per person for Tuesday & Wednesday. This fee should be paid at the gate, on arrival, not in advance, If you park near an electrical outlet, you will need an electrical pass on the setup weekend. Buy it in advance or at the gate when you arrive to set up. You will not need your admission tickets on the setup weekend, just the electric pass.

WORKSHOPS - The Festival's Professional Workshops will be on Friday & Saturday. The location is just inside the main gate. Artists and times will be posted near the gate and announced on stage for your participation with the “pros” while they demonstrate and discuss what they do best. The schedule will be printed on the handout you will receive at the gate.

JAM TENT - The jam tent has become a featured event at the festival and continues this year. If you want to jam at the Wind Gap Jam Tent, just bring your instrument and go there. Everyone is welcome.

MARTIN GUITAR - The C.F. Martin Guitar Company: The Martin Factory tour is a guided, one-hour tour through our world-renowned factory in Nazareth, PA. Experience first-hand the handmade craftsmanship that goes into every instrument we make and learn about our history and culture. Tour groups depart 6 times per day, Monday – Friday between 10 am – 2 pm, and are limited to 6 people per tour. Tickets must be ordered at least 24 hours in advance at $5 each for adults & children. The ticket price funds the Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation. Buy Tour Tickets

BLUEGRASS ACADEMY RETURNS- With special thanks to the C.F. Martin Guitar Company, the Bluegrass Academy returns for the eleventh year. This year, it will be held on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with an on-stage performance on Sun afternoon. It remains free. For more info and registration details, go to the Bluegrass Academy Page. The Academy is under the direction of Mark Panfil. Visit his website at 'markpanfil.com'.

OPEN STAGE - An open stage is scheduled for Wednesday evening. The start time will depend on the number of bands that sign up. If you are interested, please email or call me (see contact page). All available spots will likely be taken before Wednesday. Bands and times will be listed on the schedule page. The scheduled bands will finish at 9:00 PM. NOTE: This open stage is intended for festival attendees and the appropriate tickets will be required. The minimum ticket required would be $10 per person and would be for Wednesday only.

DOGS - There is a charge of $10 per dog. Dogs will not be permitted at any time in the entire concert or concession area. Dogs must always be leashed when walking or when away from your campsite. Dogs must be tied up while at your campsite. No loose (unleashed) dogs at any time. Since no camping is permitted without a weekend ticket, no dogs will be allowed with a single-day ticket. Dogs can be walked in 24 of the 27 acres of the park, but not in the entire concert area or vendor area. The $10 per dog charge should be paid at the gate, on arrival, not in advance.

VENDORS -
For vendor space at the Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival, please call Harry Grant at (973) 306-9752.