Arrival Time:  You should plan on arriving at the festival at least an hour before your scheduled performance, so you have time to unload your gear and talk to the stage manager about microphones requirements and stage set up.  The lines getting into the park can be long, especially in the early to late-afternoon hours, so you might allow extra time so you won’t be rushed when it is time for your performance.  Gates open at 9:30 am and you can come anytime.  Please note that the main park gate closes at 7:00 pm. 

 

Set Length:  Your set length should be timed to start and end according to the times given in the schedule.  We need to allow about 15 minutes between sets to allow transition between acts.  To make this work, you should preposition your gear at the side of the stage and be prepared to move it on stage as soon as the previous act finishes their set.  We will be trying very hard to stay on time throughout the day.

 

Getting Into the Park: Many of you have played this festival before you should know the drill - but - when you get to the park, enter through the Park main gate (you will have to pay $2 entry fee per person to get into the park – sorry – we have to pay this too.  If you want to be reimbursed, please ask Tommy or Charlie Jameson in the AFMDS Merch Tent).   Follow the signs to the Festival site.  After you enter the main gate, turn left on Sandy Creek Dr., then around the curve and left again at Beechtree Dr.  Check in with the volunteer at the main gate – you and your car load of folks will be given wristbands and let through.  Continue on and turn right were the road takes you and turn into the parking lot on the left - this lot is reserved for musicians and food vendors - the stage and festival grounds are right there in front of you. Find a place to park and move your gear over to the stage.  The Boy Scouts (look for tie dyed t-shirts) are there to help you get to where you need to go.

 

Check in at the Stage:  Please check in with the MCs by the stage, let them know how you'd like to be introduced, etc, and then talk to the stage manager/sound guy about your setup.  The sound folks are excellent and will be able to accommodate pretty much whatever you need.  The main contact for sound is Clay Hinson <clayhinson2@gmail.com>.

 

Merch:  Bring it!  We'll have a section of the AFMDS Headquarters Tent dedicated to selling your merch.  Check in with Dick Daniels at the Merch Tent to inventory and price your stuff. 

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Help: If you need help or have questions between now and the festival day, or on the day of the festival, please do not hesitate to call Tommy Jordan directly at (706) 338-3111 or email to tombob.d41@gmail.com

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See you soon - 

Tommy Jordan

Director, North Georgia Folk Festival

706-338-3111

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