South Star Festival is rain or shine! Please check the weather forecast and come prepared with proper footwear and rain gear!
Welcome to South Star Festival! We're so excited to open the gates to John Hunt Park for an amazing weekend of live music and fun! Your VIP perks will help you make the most of your weekend with comfortable seating, a private lounge and more!
We’ve compiled this guide to help you take full advantage of everything VIP has to offer. We’ve also included essential info on our health and safety policies and general festival details. Be sure to share this with everyone in your group so all are in-the-know. And if there is anything we left off, email info@southstarfestival.com with questions. We can’t wait to see you in the park!
2024 South Star Entry Policy
Bring your festival wristband
Please also remember our updated bag policy– CLEAR BAGS ONLY – and No liquids are allowed to be brought into South Star Festival
How to Dress and What to Bring
Dress for comfort and be sure to check the weather forecast before you head out the door. The festival grounds are a combination of paved surfaces, grass and gravel, so choose your footwear accordingly. We recommend a hat and sunglasses, but if you forget anything, the Festival Store has lots of great merchandise offerings!
Review this link to be sure you are in compliance with our bag policy and to see what items are allowed and prohibited.
VIP Wristbands
Wristband activation
Wristband activation ensures a smooth process when entering the festival each day and allows you to add emergency contact information to your wristband. All you need to do is enter your wristband ID number (located on the inside of your wristband) and contact info to activate.
Hours
- Saturday: 1pm - 11pm
- Sunday: 1pm - 11pm
Your VIP Lounge is a private space located to the left side of the Main Stage. Look for your VIP entry portal on the fenceline to the left of the main stage (if looking at the stage) just past the Tito's sponsorship activation. This space is your festival HQ with a range of amenities for relaxing and recharging between sets. The VIP Lounge includes:
- Relaxed seating in a variety of shaded and open-air spaces
- Premium air-conditioned restrooms
- Private bar with drinks for purchase
- *Surprise!* Enjoy complimentary beer, wine, and selzter in VIP all weekend long!
- Dedicated food for purchase within VIP
- Complimentary water refill station
- Dedicated VIP Concierge to assist with your festival needs
- Lockers and mobile charging units for rent (available first-come, first-served)
VIP DINING
VIP Viewing
Your VIP ticket gives you access to some sweet viewing. Please note that while the viewing areas are ample,they are subject to capacity and available on a first-come, first-served basis. With the exception of ADA zone in the viewing areas, no chairs are allowed.
Main Stage: Front-of-stage- a designated area near the front of the stage located house-left (on the left side if looking at stage). Just behind Platinum viewing.
Stage 2: Front-of-stage- a designated area near the front of the stage located house-left (on the left side if looking at stage). Just behind Platinum viewing.
Don't forget these fun perks included in your VIP ticket:
Dedicated entry lane into the festival
Express lane at the festival store