Pack N Prep

Rock easier!

The most forgotten Rocker-recommended essentials

  • Rainboots
  • Earplugs
  • SPF Lip Balm
  • Refillable Water Bottle
  • Battery Pack
  • Tylenol
  • Sunglasses
  • Marker for Campsite
  • Draw String Backpack
  • Aloe Vera
  • Toilet Paper (just in case)
  • Deodorant
  • Rock Fest Tickets!
  • Extra Pair of Contacts
  • Dry Shampoo
  • Shower Sandals
  • Pickle Juice
  • Sunscreen
  • Febreeze/Poo-Pourri
  • Jumper Cables

Allowed/Not Allowed

Concert Grounds

All attendees are subject to search upon entry

Allowed

  • Clear Bags ONLY!
    • Any bag larger than 5” x 7” MUST be clear to enter the concert grounds. Any size, any style of the clear bag is welcome.
    • Camelbacks are welcome – please be sure they are empty to get through the concert gates (fill ‘em up at the free water stations!) Not only will this policy help us keep you safe, but we also anticipate fans getting through the concert gates quicker. 
    • Note: Please leave lawn chair bags at your campsite or vehicle.
  • Strollers
  • Blankets
  • Umbrellas* have to be down during performances
  • EMPTY water bottles/Yetis/mugs, 
  • Rolling carts/wagons (NOT motorized)
  • Necessities such as sunscreen, lip balm, sweatshirts, etc. 

Not Allowed

  • Food, beverages, ice
  • Coolers
  • Pets – with exception to service animals only
  • professional recording devices, professional cameras, camera zoom lenses, stands, monopods, tripods, selfie sticks, or camera attachments.
  • Live streaming is prohibited.
  • Weapons, firearms, knives 
  • Illegal substances
  • Fireworks

Campgrounds

All attendees are subject to search upon entry

Allowed

  • Outside beverages/food
  • Firewood & fire rings
  • Leashed pets
  • Generators* turned off during quiet hours: 2:30 AM – 7 AM

Not Allowed

  • Weapons, firearms, knives
  • Illegal substances
  • Tiki torches
  • Glass
  • Fireworks

Need to KNow

Early Camping

You are welcome to camp early with us (for no extra charge)! Sunday-Tuesday prior to the festival, start the party early OR drop off your rig during posted hours for an effortless check-in. NOTE: Campers/RVs MUST have the appropriate sticker on the rig to enter at any point prior to or during the festival. As of Wednesday, anyone entering or exiting the campgrounds MUST be wearing a concert wristband AND a Campground Access Pass. Electric campsites’ power is turned on around noon Wednesday, while water in the campgrounds is also turned on at that time. Water delivery IS available to fill campers and pools during Early Camping via our TEXT line: 715-200-3515 

Early Camping Hours

SUNDAY: 10 AM - 6 PM
MON & Tues: 12 PM - 8 PM

Download the app

Every you need to know is right here. 

Create your custom schedule and share it with friends. Receive push notifications for band set times, show announcements, schedule changes, weather updates, and special offers. Quickly located your favorite festival grub. Have a special diet or allergy? All on the Food Finder! Plus, festival maps + FAQs. 

Join the Rock Fest Community

Our fans are awesome! Long-timers fest go-ers run Facebook groups where you can ask questions, get insight, and find friends to elevate your Rock Fest experience.

The Pit Stop

By the last day of Rock Fest, you’ve run out of something important. A burger just isn’t the same without a bun. A hotdog without ketchup is disappointing. And a warm beer is a damn shame. Restock at The Pit Stop. You’ll find ice, snacks, beer, condiments, phone chargers, hot coffee, feminine hygiene products, etc. Fire rings are also available to rent. Located in the North and South campgrounds.

SOUTH Pit Stop

TUESDAY: 4 pM - 9 pM
Wednesday: 10 AM - 10 PM
Thursday-Saturday: 6 AM - 2 AM
Sunday: 6 am - 9 am

North Pit Stop

Wednesday: 12 pm - 8 pm
Thursday-Saturday: 6 AM - 8 PM
Sunday: Closed

Campground Kitchen

Celebrating 30 years of Rock Fest, "Campground Kitchen" features a collection of badass, fan-submitted recipes. These aren't just dishes; they're edible anthems of decades of epic festival memories. We're throwing this cookbook your way to keep the Rock Fest rebellion alive in your kitchen. Big shoutout to you, our rockin' family, for amping up Rock Fest beyond just a gig - it's our annual family riot. Here's to cranking up the volume on great music, killer eats and the wildest crew out there. Here's to the next 30. 🤘🔥🎸

Area Attractions

Brunet Island State Park - 19 mins away

23125 255th St, Cornell, WI 54732

A 169-acre island in the Chippewa River. Playgrounds, an athletic field, a swimming beach, and hiking trails. Connects to the Old Abe State Trail and the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Pets are welcome but must be on a leash and under control at all times. Certain areas may be off-limits to pets. 

The Ice Age Trail - 16 mins

Trailhead address: from the City of Cornell, head west across the Chippewa River Bridge on Highway 64, turn right on County Highway CC, just across the bridge, and proceed north for 2.3 miles to the Trailhead parking area.

A 6-mile segment of The Ice Age Trail. It is winding and scenic, passing through the forested, hilly glacial moraine. Twenty-one lakes and ponds are visible along this 6-mile stretch of trail, alone.

Lake Wissota State Park - 15 mins away

18127 County Road O
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

1,062 acres of park on a 6,300-acre man-made lake. It attracts hikers, campers, recreational boaters, and anglers after Walleyes, Muskies, and Bass. Pets are welcome but must be on a leash and under control at all times. Certain areas may be off-limits to pets.