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WHAT TO BRING FOR THE DAY:
To have a great Shangri-La experience, we recommend you bring:
Warm clothes that can be layered
Rain gear
Comfy shoes (bring an extra pair!)
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Hat for shade
Bandana
Blanket and/or chair for seating
Plastic container for water
Earplugs
Disposable camera
Extra set of keys to keep with you at all times (Avoid keeping keys in your car!)
Vehicle key code (this will cut down on the time it takes for the
locksmith to duplicate your key if you lose it)
WHAT TO BRING IF YOU ARE CAMPING:
Here is what we recommend you bring if you will be camping:
Camping Gear (tent, tarp, sleeping bags, etc.)
Bug Spray
Blankets
Plastic container (or two!) for water
Extra toilet paper (just in case)
Lantern/Flashlight with extra batteries
Portable Radio
Small luggage lock for your tent (please don’t bring any valuables – if you must, keep them locked in your vehicle out of view!)
Earplugs
Extra trash bags
WHAT NOT TO BRING:
- No Weapons of any kind
- No Fireworks
- No Illegal Substances
- No Alcohol
- No Vending will be allowed without our authorization
- NO PETS! Pets will be picked up and placed with the local humane society. Please use the local kennels if you are traveling with your pet. If a pet is found in the car you will be turned away - regardless how long you have waited in line or if you have ticket or not. Shangri-La staff and volunteers will be checking the parking lot and grounds periodically – our primary concern is for the safety of the animals!
Please contact an area kennel (such as this one below) for assistance in giving your pet a good weekend too:
Surry Kennels – (207) 667-7400
http://www.petgroominginfo.com/Maine/Surry-Kennels-20776.html
Service animals, trained to assist an individual with a disability, are allowed.
No bicycles or scooters or personal motorized vehicles will be permitted into the festival grounds (This includes, but is not limited to: golf carts, ATV's motor scooters, and powered skateboards). NOTE: You will, however, be able to park your bicycle or scooter at any festival entrance via bicycle racks. Please note that the festival is not responsible for your bike/scooter and that you will not be able to move your bike/scooter unless you are leaving the festival grounds. For safety reasons, any form of transportation that would carry you faster than a walking pace will not be allowed. This applies to all areas: camping, parking and the infield area.
WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED?
- Drinking Water
- Medical Assistance
- Wash Stations
- Showers (at select locations throughout the campgrounds)
- Portable toilets with toilet paper (although we suggest that you bring at least one roll of TP, just in case. Also, you may prefer not to go into a portable toilet in the dark so we suggest bringing a flashlight with fresh batteries)
- A general store will be selling sundries (personal hygiene products, batteries, film, disposable cameras, ice, beer, etc.)
- Vendors will be selling a variety of reasonable priced foods, beverages, and snacks
- Pay telephones – Collect and Credit Card Calls Only
- ATMs - we still recommend that you bring enough cash for your stay to avoid potentially long lines or waiting for the machine to be serviced. Please bring enough money for any additional expenses you may have.
The Festival Grounds
THE INFIELD / MAIN STAGE AREA
The infield will be open from 9am – 12am every day, after which it will be closed for cleaning.
Mist tents, water, and shaded areas will be provided.
WHAT IS NOT ALLOWED INTO THE PERFORMANCE FIELD?
- No glass containers, please.
- No folding chairs other than low seated concert chairs (chairs must sit less than 1 ft off the ground)
RE-ENTRY POLICY & PARKING
All festival goers are welcome to come and go from the grounds as they please, provided they are holding valid wristbands or tickets. Cars, on the other hand are another matter:
Cars in the camping area
Campers, if they choose to, are able to park and camp next to their tent in the main camping area. Access into this area will be available throughout the festival, but access out cannot be guaranteed, if your vehicle has become surrounded by tents for instance, until Monday, August 4th, when we will clear the grounds by 2pm. If your vehicle is unhindered you may leave through the camping entrance. The camping entrance will not be manned between 11pm -6am. If you will need to come and go often, or during off hours, please park in the day-parking lot through the Main Gate.
The Day-Parking area
The Day-Parking lot will open at 4pm, Thursday, July 31st and close at 3pm, Monday August 4th. All cars parked in the day-parking lot over night must display a camping-but-parking-here pass or they may be towed.
No Camping will be allowed in the day-parking area.
ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLES WILL BE TOWED!
QUIET CAMPING AREAS
We will be providing a ‘quiet’ camping area on-site. While Shangri-La is a place for people of all ages, we feel that providing a special area for parents, children, and quiet people will help provide a better festival experience for all. Please arrive early and request a spot in this area at the Camping Entrance, we cannot guarantee space in this area.
This area will be identified on the maps you will receive in your program at the gates. Let’s do our best to respect this area. Those camping in this area can enter through either the Camping Gate or the RV entrance.
RV PARKING AREA / RV PARKING PASSES
There will be designated RV parking areas in the campgrounds this year. Parking all of the RVs together allows us to provide adequate camping space for traditional campers and better maintain the camping grounds while improving traffic flow. The RV camping area will make it easier for RVs to exit the grounds after the event, and to be serviced throughout the weekend. RV parking tickets must be purchased in advance to reserve an RV space.
RV tickets are specifically aimed at vehicles needing power and water access, large vans, buses or other over-size vehicles may or may not be required to park in this area and purchase an RV ticket (please call us if you if you have ANY question about your vehicles dimensions and eligibility).
WORDS OF WISDOM
With your cooperation we can leave a positive impression with the town of Blue Hill, and in doing so, preserve the vitality of the community. Please respect the rules of the venue and local community so that we may be welcomed back in the future.
The use of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited at Shangri-La.
The sale of alcohol is strictly prohibited.
All laws pertaining to drug and alcohol use should be respected. We encourage you to participate in the festival in a lawful and healthy manner.
We work hard to insure the safety and quality of all official food and beverage vendors. For health and quality reasons, we urge you to refrain from buying from unlicensed vendors. We appreciate your support of the official Shangri-La vendors as they have made a commitment to the festival to provide quality and safe food options for you. There are many authorized vendors in the festival area and campgrounds.
The service roads must remain open at all times. Please walk on the shoulders provided, not on the roadways! This is the only way that we can provide emergency medical and fire protection as well as service the toilets and pick up the trash. ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLES WILL BE TOWED!
Fencing, gates, and checkpoints will be positioned throughout the grounds to ensure that people are valid ticket holders, campers, or RV campers. Please buy the appropriate tickets.
Frequently asked questions
When can we arrive? When do we have to leave?
The parking lot and campground will open at:
4pm Thursday, for weekend campers & RVs only
9am-12am each day for day-pass holders
The festival grounds must be completely empty by 3pm Monday, August 4th.
Please do not come early -- you will be turned away!
Where are the closest airports to the venue?
The closest airport is Bangor International Airport, www.flybangor.com
Will you be providing any shuttles to/from the airports?
No, bus and taxi service to the fairgrounds is available for around $40-60, please check our community message boards (linked to on our website) for carpooling opportunities.
Can I leave on foot and return?
The re-entry policy only applies to vehicles and not to patrons themselves. Patrons will be allowed to leave and re-enter the event grounds on foot at their leisure.
What will you be providing at the campgrounds?
There will be bathrooms, hand wash stations, and potable water. Vendors will be selling a variety of reasonably priced foods, beverages and snacks. There will be pay telephones, and a wi-fi hotspot. We recommend that you bring enough cash for your stay, as we’re unsure at this point whether there will be an ATM on site.
What will we be allowed to bring into the campgrounds?
(Coolers, food, beverages, stoves, etc.)
You can bring coolers with a consumable amount of provisions into the camping area. SMALL grills and camping stoves will be allowed. No kegs, No pig roasts, no 55-gallon drums!
NO OPEN FIRES WILL BE PERMITTED.
Will bands be allowed to play in the camping area if not affiliated with the festival? Do we need a permit if so?
No, bands will not be permitted to play in the campgrounds. Drum circle type areas will be defined in the program. Playing-the-guitar-next-to-your-tent type stuff is fine, with respect to other campers, the time of day, etc. No amplifiers will be allowed into the campgrounds.
Will small campfires be allowed in the camping areas? Will you allow fire bins?
No open fires or campfires will be permitted. This will be strictly enforced.
Will there be any electricity in the camping area?
No.
Are service animals allowed in the campsite?
Yes, trained service animals such as guide dogs are allowed. Pets are not allowed.
Is there cell phone service available throughout the farm?
Cell phone service may not be consistent, but is generally available.
Where will we be camping / parking? Are we going to be able to
camp next to our cars?
Camping space will be provided in front of or behind each vehicle. If you plan on parking/camping with your party you must arrive together.
What is the taping policy going to be? Will we need to get tapers tickets?
The festival reserves the right to prevent and forbid taping of certain performances depending on the artist, no special tickets are required.
What is the security going to be like at Shangri-La?
Event security will be located throughout the site for the entire duration of the event. If you have an EMERGENCY, find a staff person with a radio; go to an information tent or medical tent.
