Solstice

Birch Bluff Farm, Traverse City, MI 49684

Plan your visit

The site map, how to get here, access information and answers to the questions we get asked most.

Site map

Find your way around

It’s about a ten-minute stroll from the main gate to the furthest stage. Switch layers on and off to see what’s where.

Solstice site map Birch Bluff Farm with four stages, the food village, campsite, family field, restrooms, first aid points, water refills and entrances. A text version follows the map. Swimming pond OAK FIELD CAMPSITE LITTLE SUNS family field MAKERS’ LAWN workshops & yoga FARMHOUSE Sunhouse StageSUNHOUSE STAGE Meadow StageMEADOW STAGE The OrchardTHE ORCHARD Firefly TentFIREFLY TENT The Long Table food villageLONG TABLEfood village BarB BarB Coffee and breakfastC Restrooms, including accessible restroomsR RestroomsR Restrooms and showersR Restrooms, including accessible restroomsR RestroomsR Restrooms near the main gateR First aid and care tent First aid point by the campsite Water refill Water refill Water refill Water refill Water refill Water refill Main gate, box office and shuttle drop-offMAIN GATE Campsite gate and parking lotCAMP GATE Accessible viewing platform, Sunhouse StageP Accessible viewing platform, Meadow StageP Accessible campsite and accessible parkingA
Hover over a symbol to see what it is. On a phone, scroll the map sideways. P = accessible viewing platform · A = accessible campsite · B = bar · C = coffee · R = restrooms
Read the map as a list
  • Main gate at the south end, with the box office and shuttle drop-off.
  • Sunhouse Stage on the Farmhouse lawn, northwest of the food village.
  • Meadow Stage in the southwest, beside the Little Suns family field.
  • The Orchard and Firefly Tent on the east side.
  • The Long Table food village in the center of the site.
  • Oak Field campsite in the northeast, with its own gate and parking lot.
  • First aid next to the Long Table and by the campsite.
  • Six restroom areas with accessible restrooms and six water refill points.

Getting there

Leave the car at home

By plane

Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) is a short shuttle ride from the gate, with nonstop flights from Chicago and Detroit and more routes in summer.

Festival shuttle

Every 15 minutes from Cherry Capital Airport and downtown to the main gate, 10 AM until after the last act. $15 round trip, book with your tickets.

By bike or on foot

About 20 minutes by bike or an hour on foot from downtown, along the TART and Leelanau trails. Free, staffed bike parking by the main gate.

By car

Parking must be booked in advance ($30 a vehicle, whole weekend). Accessible parking is free and right next to the camp gate.

Accessibility

  • Free companion ticket for every disabled ticket holder.
  • Raised viewing platforms at the Sunhouse and Meadow stages.
  • Ground matting on all main routes, and accessible restrooms in every restroom area.
  • ASL-interpreted headline sets and a quiet tent with phone charging.
  • An accessible campsite with power for medical equipment and a fridge.
Ask the access team

Families

  • Kids under 5 go free. Ages 5–15 on a child ticket or a Family weekend.
  • Little Suns field: fort building, puppets, storytelling and a nap tent.
  • Kids’ earmuffs on loan at the care tent ($15 deposit).
  • Kids’ wristbands with your phone number, from the main gate.
  • Baby changing and nursing space next to the Little Suns restrooms.
Family tickets

Packing list

What to bring

Do bring

  • Your e-ticket and photo ID
  • A refillable water bottle
  • Sunscreen and a hat
  • A rain jacket (just in case)
  • Rain boots or comfy boots
  • A picnic blanket
  • Portable phone charger
  • Earplugs for the front row

Leave at home

  • Glass of any kind
  • Hard liquor and large amounts of alcohol
  • Pop-up canopies in the arena
  • Drones and professional cameras
  • Disposable grills
  • Sky lanterns and fireworks
  • Single-use tents (take it home!)
  • Pets, except service animals

Leave no trace: campers pay a $20 refundable deposit with their ticket, returned when you take your tent home.

FAQ

Ask us anything

14 questions

Tickets & entry

Can I get a refund?

Tickets aren’t refundable unless the festival is canceled, but you can transfer them to someone else for free until June 1, 2027.

Do I need to print my ticket?

No. Show the e-ticket on your phone at the gate and we’ll swap it for a wristband. Screenshots work too, in case signal is patchy.

Can I leave and come back in?

Yes, re-entry is allowed until 8 PM each day. After that, the arena is exit only (the campsite stays open all night).

Is there an age limit?

Solstice is for all ages. Anyone under 16 must be with an adult aged 18 or over, and kids under 5 go free.

On site

Is the festival cashless?

Every vendor takes cards and phone payments. The box office and care tent also accept cash, and can swap cash for a prepaid card.

Where can I charge my phone?

At the solar charging bar next to the Long Table, and in the quiet tent. Bring your own cable.

What happens if it rains?

The festival goes ahead. The Orchard, Firefly Tent and big-top dining tent are covered. We only stop music if the wind is unsafe for the stages.

I’ve lost something (or someone)

Lost items and lost children are both handled at the care tent next to first aid. Any staff member can radio them for you.

Camping

When does the campsite open?

Oak Field opens at 10 AM on Friday and closes at noon on Monday. There are no early-arrival passes this year.

Are there showers?

Yes, hot showers in the campsite are free for campers, plus a morning swim in the pond from 7:30 to 9:30 AM with lifeguards.

Can I bring an RV?

Yes, with an RV site add-on ($85) for each RV, on top of a Weekend + camping or Family weekend ticket per person.

Food & drink

Can I bring my own food and drink?

A picnic is welcome. You can bring up to half a gallon of nonalcoholic drinks per person in plastic or cans. No glass, and no alcohol in the arena.

Is there food for allergies and special diets?

Every vendor has a vegan dish and a full allergen list. Use the filters on the food page to find vegan, gluten-free, halal and dairy-free options.

Is drinking water free?

Always. There are six refill points (see the water layer on the map) and every bar will fill your bottle for free.