FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Festival Attendees: Text “ESMF25” to 38316 to get the Scruggs Scoop for official festival updates. These texts will be the best way to keep up to date on the festival schedule, stay informed on festival happenings & surprise performances throughout the weekend.
Daily GA Parking will be available with Earl Express shuttle service provided throughout the day. PLEASE NOTE: Reserved Weekend VIP Parking in the main lot IS NOT included with any ticket type. You must purchase this separately here.
Empty water bottles are allowed into the festival. There are several places to refill your water bottle around the festival grounds, including all restaurants on-site, the General Store, and public water fountains. If you aren’t sure please ask a volunteer or look at our welcome guides.
Point-and-Shoot cameras are permitted, but only for personal use. Commercial photographers must request a media credential by clicking here Please note that we reserve the right to not issue media credentials for every request.
No bags or purses will be allowed in the festival venue gates unless they are made of a clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC. Please note, all guests will be subject to search upon arrival via our security check-point. To expedite the entry process, our overall suggestion – less is more!
✅ YES -Clear bags made of clear plastic, clear vinyl, or clear pvc which do not exceed 14" x 17" x 6"
✅ YES Instruments in cases will be allowed in to be used in the Jamming Area at the Silo Bar, but will be subject to a thorough search.
🚫 NO backpacks or bags that are not clear
🚫 Single pocket drawstring bags that are not clear
We will have clear bags available for purchase on-site at the festival merch booth.
Coolers and outside food and drink are not permitted inside the Earl Scruggs Music Festival performance venues, except for medical reasons (dietary restrictions, glucose intolerance, etc.). One pint-sized zip-lock bag per person can be brought into the performance venues for medical reasons.
Dogs are not permitted on the festival site where the Earl Scruggs Music Festival is being held; however, dogs on leash are welcome onsite at Tryon Resort and in the camping areas.
The Festival is an outdoor event, however, there are covered stage areas available at the Flint Hill Stage in Grandstand Seating, the Legends Workshop Stage and The Silver Spoon Saloon Stage.
Yes, but the festival will have safe practices in place for severe weather situations. In case of a weather emergency, please follow instructions from our staff.
Yes! We encourage all patrons to bring their instruments and join us at the IBMA Jammin’ Area: Earl’s Pickin’ Pavilion. BYO Instrument! All instrument cases will be subject to search at the festival gate. Lets celebrate Scruggs the best way we know how!
The Kid Zone, for kids 12 and under is organized and staffed by dedicated teachers, parents, and educators from KidSenses Museum, is located in the grassy area next to the Flint Hill Stage. It features activities such as STEAM experiments and demonstrations, live music sing-a-longs, relays and obstacle courses, a Hobby Horse jump, creative opportunities such as finger knitting and candle making, outdoor games like Corn Hole and Connect 4, and a kid community art board.
The Earl Scruggs Music Festival lineup is carefully curated by our festival committee and does not accept unsolicited materials from bands/artists.
Friday and Saturday 8am-2am
Sunday 8am-1am
Thursday, free & open to the public:
Music starts at 6p, ends at 9p. Tickets must be purchased for Friday through Sunday events.
Friday, music starts at 10:00am, ends at 12:00a
Saturday, music starts at 10:15a, ends at 12:00a
Sunday, music starts at 10:30a, ends at 12:00a
Volunteer applications open on Saturday, May 17
Portable, collapsible chairs (nothing taller than a standard camping chair) are permitted inside the GA area.
Chairs are not allowed to remain at Flint Hill or Foggy Mountain Stages overnight. If chairs are left overnight, the festival does not guarantee that they will be there the following day.
Sunshades and tents are not permitted. Blankets must not exceed 10’ x 10’.
Weapons of any kind
Any glass containers
Golf Carts
Large backpacks, purses, or any bag over 14"x17"x6" in size
Bags that are not clear
Food and drink
Alcohol
Illegal substances of any kind
Umbrellas
Coolers or picnic baskets
Lasers
Glow Sticks
Stickers
Silly string
Confetti
Glitter
Spray paint
Pets (Service dogs will be permitted)
Glass containers and metal aerosol cans, including sunscreen in aerosol cans
Detachable lens cameras
Recording devices of any kind including professional recording equipment, GoPros, audio recording equipment, and video recording equipment
No unauthorized vendors will be permitted
No solicitations, handbills, sampling, giveaways, etc.
Remote-controlled vehicles or aircraft, including drones
Sunshades and tents
Blankets over 10’ x 10’.
Tickets to the Earl Scruggs Music Festival are non-refundable. Should the event be postponed or cancelled, your tickets will automatically be transferred to the rescheduled date or the following year’s festival.
The Music Venue at TIEC is ADA accessible. Designated sections are available for handicap seating in the general admission seating, the stands, or in the floor seating. Ramps are available for access to all handicap seating sections. ADA parking will also be available. Attendees requiring ADA parking will need to hang their ADA-approved parking tag in their car for access to this area.
Yes- you are allowed to bring a collapsable hand-pulled wagon into the festival grounds. Please note that all wagons are subject to search at the gate. When the wagon is not in use it must be collapsed down so as not to obstruct walkways / take up space.