CaveFest 2026 is October 10–11 at The Caverns in Tennessee. Plan included car camping, Friday early entry, water/showers, schedule/map, cave programming and offline prep.
CaveFest 2026 quick answers - When? Saturday–Sunday, October 10–11, 2026, with a separately ticketed Friday kick-off. - Where? The Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee. - Does admission include camping? The standard two-day festival admission includes a shared car-camping site. - Water and showers? Potable water and heated shower/restroom trailers are available to campers. - Kids? Children 12 and under are free with festival admission. Camping Standard festival camping is primitive: no water or electric hookups at the campsite. One roughly 20x20 car-camping site is shared per vehicle for up to four people arriving together. Friends who want adjacent campsites should arrive together because spaces cannot be saved. Upgraded options include VIP camping, pre-pitched tents, glamping/yurts and RV/oversize add-ons. Quiet camping can be requested at check-in, subject to current availability. Friday early entry Friday, October 9 is not simply an extra free camping day. Early campground entry requires the separately ticketed Kick-Off Party or an eligible VIP package. Standard campground check-in is during published Saturday/Sunday hours. Schedule, caves and programming CaveFest combines amphitheater music, underground cave programming, cave tours, workshops, kids activities, yoga, sound baths, food trucks and craft vendors. Use the official schedule rather than screenshots circulating from earlier years. Weather and offline prep The festival is rain or shine. The organizer may direct guests to shelter at vehicles during severe weather. Cell service can be limited in the rural area, so save or print tickets before arrival and keep the schedule and map available offline. Departure Campers are expected to exit by noon Monday, October 12. Build teardown time into Sunday night or Monday morning rather than treating the final set as the end of your logistics. Official resources: CaveFest · FAQ · camping · schedule · map