Our friends at New City Brewery and Abandoned Building Brewery will be nestled in the shade pouring handcrafted beer and hard cider, along with red and white wine. There will also be plenty of nonalcoholic beverages as well as fresh, cold, and FREE Montague water to fill up your reusable bottles.

Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, sunscreen or umbrella, reusable cups and an appetite for adventure. We’ll have plenty of great food options but you may wish to bring a picnic. Some people might also like to have bug repellant on hand.

If you are bringing lawn chairs and umbrellas, please be respectful of your neighbors and situate yourself in the upper portion of the lawn. This leaves the lower space clear so that those on blankets can enjoy a clear view of the stage too.

Please DO NOT bring pets (we love your furry friends, but the festival grounds need to feel safe and comfortable for everyone), alcohol (we’ve got you covered with great local breweries), glass containers, coolers, drugs & drug paraphernalia, weapons of any kind, or fireworks.

We love your furry friends, but the festival grounds need to feel safe and comfortable for everyone, so please leave them at home (yes, this includes goats, iguanas, and comfort peacocks too). Only registered service animals will be allowed through the gates.

BARBÉS In The Woods is a rain or shine event, so feel free to bring an umbrella or a poncho if it looks gloomy. We plan to dance regardless of weather. The festival will only be paused if there is lightning or severe, dangerous weather.

Gates open at noon and the music starts at 1PM. The festival wraps up at 11PM and there is an afterparty at Alvah Stone in the Montague Book Mill. 

Come early and join us at 12:30 PM for the parade through Montague Center, which is part of the Old Home Days celebration. We'll be marching alongside the fabulous Berkshire Bateria (Brazilian drumming ensemble).

While we don't provide camping onsite, there are several nearby campgrounds that you might enjoy:

Barton Cove (10 minute drive from the festival) - $22/night per party/site. Campgrounds are a ½ mile walk from car parking. They have bathrooms, shower, and water spigots throughout campground, but no electricity. Reserve by calling 413-863-9300  

Erving State Forest (20 minute drive from the festival) - $17/night for MA residents , $27/night  (up to 4 per site, 2 cars, 2-3 tents). They have bathrooms, showers, and water spigots through campground, but no electricity. For questions call 978-544-3939 or click here to reserve online.

Swimming is not permitted, however, you are welcome to dip your toes or wade in the lovely Saw Mill River, which winds through the property. The Montague Fire Department will also be on hand to spray you down if it's really hot (think of it as a grownup sprinkler).