FAQs

Yes — campers can add Wednesday Access ($100) to get on the grounds a day early, on Wednesday, July 7, and set up before the gates open Thursday. If your group is arriving at different times, each arrival needs its own Wednesday Access.

Wednesday Access details

General parking is in Winnebago County Park — use 330 E Snell Rd, Oshkosh for the entrance. In2026, parking was $20 for the Full Event and $10 for One Day.

• From US Hwy 41, exit on Hwy 76 / Jackson Street and head south toward Oshkosh.
• Pass through the first major intersection (County Road Y).
• At the next stoplight, turn left (east) onto Snell Road.
• After about ½ mile, turn left (north) into Winnebago County Park.

Camp right on the grounds — see camping options for tent, pop-up and electric sites — or find hotels near Sunnyview Expo Center.

For the Grandstand, yes — unless you buy Reserved or On Stage seating. Chairs may be set out from about 9:00 am each morning but can't be left overnight (they'll be removed). Please skip chairs with umbrellas or anything that blocks your neighbor's view, keep chairs inside the painted lines so aisles stay clear, and don't use tarps or blankets to save space. If you need a canopy for medical reasons, place it behind all the chairs.

The Café, KidZone, Quake and Oasis venues have folding chairs. The Edge is made for dancing and jumping, so there are no chairs — just bleachers along the edge.

Not allowed

Alcohol, illegal drugs, firearms, weapons or anything that resembles one (including paintball guns), and fireworks. Violators may be removed without a refund, and illegal activity will be reported to authorities.

Food & drink

Carry-ins are for campers only and must be eaten at campsites or parking areas. Food and drinks are sold on the grounds at family-friendly prices, including healthy options. If you have medical dietary needs, small containers are fine.

Cameras & recording

Unauthorized video cameras, recorders, drones and professional camera gear are prohibited at stages and seminars, as are laser pointers.

Pets

Pets aren't allowed; service animals are welcome.

Golf carts, scooters & ATVs

Only personal golf carts registered with and approved by Lifest are allowed — email us for approval. Motorized scooters and mopeds aren't allowed unless needed for medical assistance. ATVs are prohibited. Lifest may hold unapproved vehicles until the festival ends, and the streets of Sunnyview follow Oshkosh traffic laws.

Parking

With a valid state-issued disabled parking permit, follow the general parking signs to Snell Road and enter Winnebago County Park; an attendant will direct you to the accessible lot (subject to availability).

Seating

The Grandstand platform has space for wheelchair users and one guest — stop by the platform to request a one-day pass (limited, first-come, first-served), or guarantee a spot with Reserved Platform seating. The Café Stage has a wheelchair area by the stage.

Deaf & hard of hearing

Lifest provides American Sign Language interpreters. Please contact us in advance: info@lifest.org.

Camping

A limited number of tent and electric sites close to bathrooms and the road are reserved for families with special needs. They're available only by calling our office at 920-422-1299.

Mobility scooters

Motorized scooters needed for medical assistance are permitted and don't need to be registered.

Not without prior written approval from Lifest — that includes selling products, services or Lifest tickets and distributing information. See our vendor information.

Lifest continues rain or shine. In severe weather we may delay or cancel shows, and campers may be asked to move depending on ground conditions. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for the latest.

Lost and Found is at Guest Services in the Box Office, where you can fill out a missing-item form. After the event, items go to the Lifest office and are kept for 30 days — contact info@lifest.com or920-422-1299. Lifest assumes no responsibility for lost items.

If you bought through iTickets, email us before the event and we'll resend your tickets, or we can reprint them at the Box Office. Physical tickets, promotional tickets, wristbands and coupons are treated as cash and can't be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed.

Yes: 50% off a One Day ticket any day of the event with a valid military ID (active or retired). The discount is for military personnel only and is available at the gate.

Ticket donations are available to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations: up to four Adult One Day tickets per organization per year, awarded first-come, first-served. Please send your request at least four weeks in advance.

Anyone entering the Lifest grounds assumes all risk of personal injury and loss or damage to property. Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone and isn't responsible for lost or stolen property or vehicles. Lifest reserves the right to search individuals, personal property and vehicles.

Commercial photography and filming take place on the grounds, and attendees or their property may appear in the resulting photos or video, which may be used for advertising, news, reporting, entertainment or other purposes. Entering the grounds or buying a ticket gives Lifest and its licensees permission to use those images for any purpose without payment. Lifest reserves the right to reassign campsites without warning.