These large, graceful trees are being killed by a non-native, invasive, parasitic insect, the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. Proceeds from the festival are used to combat this insect problem to save the hemlocks so they may live. Read more about this and our non profit organization, the Lumpkin Coalition, at: https://lumpkincoalition.org.
Cherokee Farms is located just outside of Lafayette, Georgia. The address is 2035 Old Mineral Springs Rd
Lafayette Georgia 30728.
Yes, if they are people-friendly and kept on leash. We require you to purchase a $5 “Pooch Pass” for each individual pet you want to bring. You can add-on the pooch passes while purchasing tickets on EventBrite, or pay for the pooch passes at the gate upon arrival. All owners must sign a Pet Policy at the welcome gate prior to entry to the festival grounds. VIEW or PRINT the PET POLICY HERE You can print the policy now and present it at the welcome gate, or if you forget to bring it we will have extras for you to sign at the welcome gate.
Campfires are allowed at Cherokee Farms, but we ask that you do not build any new fire rings. Rocks left behind will damage our mowers. If you plan to have a campfire consider bringing a portable campfire ring. Firewood can be collected in the wooded areas of the venue, or you may bring your own firewood. At this time, we do not expect to have firewood available for sale at the venue.
Yes. HemlockFest will have food and beverages available for you to purchase. We encourage you to patronize our vendors.
Beer & wine will be available for purchase with proper ID. We recommend purchasing festival koozies and beverage containers at the festival. They reduce breakage and over-all look better.
Port-a-Potties and hand washing stations are provided. Additionally, the venue has a bath house with propane-powered hot showers.
Fishing is allowed in accordance with Georgia fishing regulations. Swimming is allowed – but, seriously folks, it’s November!
No. While fireworks are legal in the state of Georgia, they are not allowed at HemlockFest. People in possession of fireworks will be removed from the venue with no refunds given. We intend to keep this a safe, family-friendly event.
Children 15 and under are admitted free with a supervising adult ticket holder. HemlockFest does not offer childcare services. Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
Yes! For 2022, we have a large field above the main event field, where you can park and set up camp. Car camping is included in the three-day ticket price. Car travel in and out of the site once the festival is underway will be limited to strict necessity, so please plan ahead. Camp sites are first-come, first-served.
Yes! For 2022, we have a dedicated RV and camper parking area! There is a $50 fee per RV, camper, or pull-behind in addition to your festival admission ticket. There are no power, water, or sewer hookups, and no dump station on site. We ask that you respect the environment and community spirit, and keep noise levels to a minimum. Loud generators are discouraged – some people need their sleep! The RV lot is first come-first served.
I want to come early and grab my favorite camping spot or RV spot. When does the venue open?
Public access to the venue begins on Friday at 9AM. Please don’t plan to arrive before then. Gates close to inbound traffic at midnight on Friday and Saturday nights. The festival ends at 3PM on Sunday, we request that all campers and RVs depart by Sunday evening.
There are two hotels in Lafayette. There are numerous hotels along I-75 in Dalton and Resaca, less than an hour from the venue.
Our merchandise tent will have the ability to act as an ATM.
Yes! Hemlockfest is seriously kid-friendly. Kid village will feature craft activities, education about Hemlocks and the environment, and other activities. The kids highlight of the event will be a lantern parade at dusk on Saturday – kids will make their paper lanterns during the day, and parade them through the venue.
There is no extra charge for car camping or car parking. There is a $50 charge for RVs.
HemlockFest is a family-friendly event. Please don’t bring these items:
– Fireworks
– Laser pointers
– Canned amplified music
– Firearms or weapons
– Motorized dirt bikes or four-wheelers
HemlockFest features a juried selection of local arts and crafts vendors. If you are interested in being an official vendor, please visit our vendors page for more information. We do not allow unauthorized vending at the festival. For more information, go to https://hemlockfest.org/vendors/
