The 2023 Festival will be held at the Virginia International Raceway.
Thursday – Sunday: 11 AM for VIP & Rockstar Ticketholders. 11:30 AM for General Admission Ticketholders.
Moshing and Crowd Surfing may take place. Be aware of your surroundings. These activities may become dangerous and are done so at your own risk. Blue Ridge Rock Festival is not responsible for any injuries that may result from participating in these actions.
The festival is all ages. Children 8 and under can enter for free with an adult. We recommend proper ear protection and sunscreen for the little ones!
There is no re-entry provided for those without a Camping Pass. If you have a Camping Pass, you may come and go from campgrounds to the concert site as often as you wish.
Yes, we have put additional measures in place to boost cell service for event attendees, however, we cannot guarantee cell coverage.
Yes, we have lockers available for rent in GA and VIP. You will have unlimited access to your locker during festival hours & can come and go from your locker as you please!
Click here to purchase a locker!
Water refill stations will be available on the festival grounds and near the camp stores to ensure you stay hydrated while rocking out! Empty plastic water bottles are allowed!
Blue Ridge Rock Festival is not responsible, or liable, for any lost or stolen items while on-site at the Festival, Festival’s Campgrounds or Parking Lots. We encourage you to leave your valuable items at home or locked in your vehicles.
If you have lost or misplaced an item, please check with the information booth.
Click here to search and file a claim for missing items.
All will-call and print at home passes will need to be redeemed at the box office for a festival wristband. Please bring a valid photo ID matching the name on the order to confirm your identity at pickup.
If you purchased your passes on or before 7/25, your passes will be sent via USPS and will arrive no later than 14 days prior to the festival. Payment Plans must be paid in full by 7/25 in order for your wristbands to be shipped.
If you have an address that is outside of the United States, your passes will be available at will-call.
The ONLY Verified Outlet to Purchase Tickets for the Festival is through our EXCLUSIVE 2023 Ticketing Partner, ETix. Any tickets purchased outside of America’s #1 independent ticketing outlet, Etix.com, may be deemed invalid.
Click here to purchase tickets
Our official Exchange & Waitlist is Live here!
When available, you may choose to pay in full or select a Payment Plan option. You must use your own valid debit or credit card to pay. Payments will be charged automatically.
The Payment Plan option will split your total order into smaller payment amounts and will be charged automatically every 28 days until paid in full.
Full payment of your Payment Plan is required before any items in your order will be delivered to you, including all tickets. Any items for which you are paying by Payment Plan will be held until final payment is successfully made.
By establishing a Payment Plan, you agree to the Etix Terms of Service and Purchase Policy and agree to complete all payments due. Funds are non-refundable and failure to complete all payments will result in default status. In the event of default, the collected funds will not be returned, and you will not receive any items in your order, including tickets.
Depending on your payment method, your financial institution may charge you interest or fees under your agreement with them. If you have any questions about those charges, contact your financial institution.
Please visit the Etix Payment Plan Overview and Agreement for additional information.
Payments are charged to your debit or credit card automatically.
Single Day passes are on sale now. Click here to purchase tickets.
While refunds/downgrades are not permitted, if you would like to enhance your experience with an upgrade, click here to fill out the Etix Customer Support Form and they will assist you as soon as possible.
NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES
All purchases are non-refundable and not able to be exchanged. Concert lineup and set times are subject to change.
RAIN OR SHINE
All events are considered RAIN or SHINE. No refunds will be given due to inclement weather.
CANCELLED/POSTPONED EVENTS
In the unlikely event of a COVID-19 forced cancellation, all fans will have the opportunity to receive a full refund or transfer their tickets to the 2024 festival.
If the event is cancelled or postponed for any reason other than COVID-19, we will contact you to inform you of the refund or exchange procedures.
You can look up your order here and etix will resend your order confirmation.
YES, and there are plenty of perks for doing so! You can learn more and purchase Camping Passes here!
Any questions? Check out our Camping FAQs!
Check out this interactive map of hotels surrounding the Virginia International Raceway!
Click on each point for more information or you can see a complete list here.
*All vehicles will be searched upon entering campgrounds. Patrons are subject to search upon entering the Show Field. BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL is not responsible for confiscated items. Prohibited items subject to change.
**BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL reserves the right, at all times and in the sole and absolute discretion of Event Organizers, to either to deny any person entry into or to eject any person from the Festival Grounds venue and/or the event site for violation of any Festival Event Rules, including, but not limited to, seeking to bring, into and/or possessing or using any prohibited items while on at the Festival Venue and/or Festival Campgrounds. All such Festival Event Rules may be updated or modified at any time, without notice.
Empty hydration packs that are less than 5” deep are permitted. No “cargo-carrying” hydration packs.
Blankets and low-back chairs are allowed, but only behind the “no chair zone”, which is behind the Front of House/Sound Mixing Tent. Chairs must be no greater than 12” off the ground.
One clear, sealed water bottle per person is allowed.
Empty plastic water bottles are also allowed and can be refilled at our free water stations!
You are allowed to have your medications (we want you to stay healthy!). Over the counter medications are allowed at Blue Ridge Rock Festival in reasonable personal quantities. If you are bringing prescription medication, please bring it in its original packaging and be sure to bring a valid photo ID that matches the name printed on your prescription.
If you need to refrigerate any medication (including insulin), please stop by the medical tent and someone will assist you.
Please review the following website for what’s legal under the new law https://www.cannabis.virginia.gov/
There is a designated location for rideshare and passenger pick-up/drop-off at each parking lot.
You must purchase a shuttle pass and ride the shuttle bus to the venue. You can purchase a shuttle pass here.
Blue Parking Lot
Orange Parking Lot
15618 NC-119, Semora, NC 27343
Thursday 8am – 2am
Friday 8am – 2am
Saturday 8am – 2am
Sunday 8am – 2am
Vehicles left overnight without a proper pass are subject to towing.
Yes, below is a list of taxi providers in the area below.
There is a designated location for passenger pick-up/drop-off at each parking lot.
You must purchase a shuttle pass and ride the shuttle bus to the venue. You can purchase a shuttle pass here.
The shuttles start at 9am each day (Thursday-Sunday).
The last shuttle bringing fans to the venue leaves from the parking lot at 11pm Thursday – Saturday and 10:30pm on Sunday.
That’s it! Perform your first transaction at the event and the link between your wristband and account will be made!
No, this will work just like your debit or credit card.
Yes, you can still use your credit or debit card at any point of sale terminal. This is just an added convenience for those attendees who would like to participate.
Yes! It works in conjunction with your debit or credit card, so it carries all the same security features and protection. You will also set a PIN during the registration process, so no one else will be able to use your wristband without your PIN.
Works at BARS: YES
Works at MERCH: YES
Works at FOOD BOOTHS: YES
Works at CRAFT VENDORS: Only at select vendors
Works at CAMP STORES: YES
Don’t panic, that is why you have a PIN. Your PIN will guarantee no one else can use your account. If a wristband is lost or stolen at the event please go to the BOX OFFICE for assistance.
Yes, you can still use your credit or debit card at any point of sale terminal.
We are closely monitoring the state of the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the intel we have been provided by state officials, we are extremely optimistic that the 2023 festival will proceed as planned, and at full capacity without any restrictions. If the festival must be cancelled or postponed, ticket holders will have the option to roll over their tickets or request a full refund. The timeline for refunds will be sent via email, and posted on all official Blue Ridge Rock Festival social media pages.
All Ticketing Support & Order Questions: Fill out Etix Customer Support Form or 1-800-514-3849
Additional Questions: Info@BlueRidgeRockFest.com
FAQs are subject to change without notice based on local and state laws, and Covid-19 restrictions
