RULES AND REGULATIONS

Due to the cooperation of our guests in the past, we have not had to impose an overabundance of rules, but with the large crowds, some things have come up for which the following list has been made. This list of rules and regulations has been put into effect to keep order throughout the week and for the safety of everyone attending, so please adhere to them.

• The Festival grounds will be open at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 5th, 2025. No one will be allowed on HCF property without a 9-day admission ticket.
• Daily tickets are good after 7:00 a.m. on day of use only.
• The Hodag Country Festival assumes no liability for personal loss, injury, death, property damage, or other related harm suffered by participants, spectators, and/or others.
• There will be no drugs, underage drinking or indecent exposure allowed anywhere on Hodag Country Festival grounds or in the overflow; anyone caught will be subject to any fines pertaining to their case and will be removed from HCF property with no refund.
• All persons involved in physical confrontation with another party will be immediately ejected – wristbands will be removed with no refund.
• Soliciting or selling products on HCF property without a permit is prohibited. Anyone selling without HCF permission will have their wristband cut and camping privileges will be revoked.
• Alcohol/food bars in the campgrounds soliciting donations are strictly prohibited. Violators will have their wristband cut and camping privileges will be revoked.
• Motorized golf carts, 3 or 4 wheelers, scooters, mo-peds, gators, etc. may NOT be used for transportation to or from the seating area or in the camping areas; therefore they will not be allowed on Hodag Country Festival property. For your safety the use of pedal bikes is limited to certain areas and times. For the bike rules, inquire at Gates 1, 3 & 5 or the Camping Office.
• Loud music, unruliness, foul language, vulgar and/or offensive behavior, etc. will not be tolerated. Confederate flags are not allowed. Violators will be subject to removal from HCF property with no refund.
• No tents over 20′ x 30′, raised stages or loud sound systems allowed. This will be strictly enforced.
• Garbage will be picked up every morning. Recyclable garbage must be recycled. Separate bins will be provided for plastic and aluminum.
• Glass containers of any kind will not be allowed anywhere on the main grounds or in the overflow.
• Pets must be leashed and under control at all times.
• No pets or beer kegs allowed in the seating area or around vendor stands.
• No squirt guns, balloon slings, pools or whistles allowed.
• Positively no fireworks (including sky lanterns), firearms/weapons permitted.
• Rain or shine (no refunds).