Important Festival Info

Tickets

A single or 2-day general admission ticket is required for entry. 

If you’d like to camp, a tent camping or car camping pass is required. The pass is per tent/car, not per person.

Churning Man takes place rain or shine.

No refunds. All sales are final! If you’d like to sell your ticket, it is on the ticket buyer to do so. Churning Man will take place regardless of weather. In the unlikely situation the festival is cancelled, a refund will be issued to all ticket buyers.

Venue

Churning Man is located at Deerfields 101 Watagnee Trail, Horse Shoe, NC 28742. Google maps link here. 

  • Main Stage and DJ Stage: this is where all the music will take place

  • Field of Creams: additional activities and workshops will take place on the field in front of Main Stage

  • Bathrooms: there will be porta potties available on site

  • Swimming: there are 2 lakes to swim in. One of them is clothing optional.

  • Trash & Recycling: this is a Leave No Trace (LNT) festival. It’s your responsibility to pack out any trash you make

  • Drinking Water: there are 2 water refill stations on site

Arrival/Parking/Camping/Departure

Upon arriving to Deerfields, you will be greeted by our check-in team where you will receive your wristband and be directed where to park / camp.

On Friday, gates will open at 2pm and close at 10pm. On Saturday, gates will open at 9am and close at 9pm. You can still exit after gates are closed; you just can’t get in after they close.

All camping spots are on a first come, first served basis. The car-camping area and tent-only camping area are on different sides of the venue. You will be directed where upon arrival.

The campsites are primarily in an open clearing. Consider shade structures for your camp!

We kindly ask all camping attendees to leave Deerfields by 3pm on Sunday, June 21. 

Food & Beverages

We will have local food vendors on site serving meals for: Friday dinner; Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner; and Sunday breakfast. There will be vegetarian options.

Please bring any food you’d like to cook while at the festival, as well as snacks. You will need to provide your own camp stove or means of cooking your food. 

There will be no drinks served at the festival. Please bring your own.

Rules/Guidelines

  • Please read our community guidelines here!

  • Camp Rules:

    • No weapons or fireworks.

    • No littering: pack it in, pack it out!

    • No dogs. Please find a sitter for your dog and leave them at home. If you arrive with a dog, you will be turned away. Service animals only.

    • Please keep loud conversations away from the stage area during the musical performances.​

  • TAKE CARE OF THE COMMUNITY: This is a community event. Please behave responsibly, keep an eye on your friends, and speak out if you see anything amiss. We want everyone to feel good, comfortable, and safe.

What To Bring

Suggested Packing List:​ (*indicates important item for those not camping)

  • Tent

  • Sleeping bag and pad

  • Pillow

  • Extra tarp or EZ Up in case of weather, or for sun exposure.

  • Camp chair for in camp or to bring to the field / lake

  • Headlamp*

  • Earplugs*

  • Warmer layers for nighttime*

  • Rain gear and/or umbrella*

  • Comfy dancin’ shoes and camp shoes

  • Bathing suit*

  • Towel*

  • Yoga mat* (if you plan on doing Saturday morning yoga)

  • Plate, bowl, and utensils

  • Party cup

  • Coffee mug

  • Water bottle*

  • Food

  • Camp stoves, pots, pans, and whatever you need to prepare your food

  • Drinks, cooler, etc*

  • Outfits for our theme days!* Friday’s outfit theme is BUTTER. Saturday’s outfit theme is OLD-FASHIONED BUTTER CHURNING ATTIRE! Check our Instagram for Saturday outfit inspiration.

  • Cash*. In the event you don’t have cell service or vendors can’t process digital payments, cash is always king!

  • Whatever you need to be safe: sunscreen, first aid, medications, vitamins, etc*

  • Camp fun: frisbee, hammock, instruments, etc*

  • If you’re car camping, it’s always nice to have a folding table

Cell Service

Cell service is limited. If you have Verizon, you will have cell service. If you have AT&T or another carrier, you will not have cell service.

Accessibility

Deerfields primarily consists of level, dirt roads that take you to both stages, the field, one of the lakes, and the car camping area. There is a ramp that leads to Main Stage. The DJ Stage is level with the ground.

If you require additional assistance getting around or have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us: churningman828@gmail.com.

Health/Safety

We are fortunate to have a team of medical professionals as volunteers at Churning Man to provide medical aid. Our nurse volunteers are here to provide respectful, nonjudgemental, and caring support.

Churning Man is a community event and a safe place for everyone. If at any time you don’t feel safe or comfortable, please tell our staff and we will work to remedy the situation.