Festival Info: https://www.electricforest.com/festival-info/

PROHIBITED ITEMS AT ELECTRIC FOREST
These items will be confiscated and may not be returned.

GENERAL PROHIBITED ITEMS
No fireworks, flying prayer lanterns, or explosives
No grills, open flame, candles, or charcoal (small Coleman-style campstoves will be the one exemption from this rule)
No generators. RV’s with built-in generators that run off the RV’s gas are permitted. External fuel generators IE gas, diesel, or kerosene, and gas cans are not permitted. Solar generators are exempt.
No gas/fuel cans of any kind (except for small propane containers up to 1lb for camp stoves listed above)
No box trucks
No Large sound systems (and if neighbors ask to turn it down please respect their wishes)
No glass (mirrors are allowed)
No kegs or hard liquor
No drones
No laser pointers
No illegal substances
No nitrous oxide
No weapons of any kind
No tiki torches
No golf clubs
No hammers
No unauthorized merchandise
No helium tanks
No bicycles, skateboards, or scooters
No boats or hard sided floatation devices
No One Wheelers
No Native American headdresses*
No Confederate flags*
No threatening signs or apparel*
NOTE: Narcan policy: Factory sealed, single dose Naloxone nasal spray devices (4mg per dose) are permitted.

IN VENUE PROHIBITED ITEMS
No outside alcohol, food, or beverage (exception: see Water Policy below)
No laser pointers
No chairs, beach chairs, or lawn furniture
No inflatable furniture (WindPouches, or similar that do not require an air pump will be allowed)
No audio recording equipment/professional cameras/video equipment
No glass or glass containers of any kind
No knives of any kind
No framed or large backpacks
No picnic baskets
No tents
No bicycles, skateboards, or scooters
No wagons, strollers, or carts
No One Wheelers
No frisbees
No large markers, paint pens, or spray paint
No unauthorized soliciting, advertising, handbills, posters, product sampling, giveaways, etc.
No Native American headdresses*
No Confederate flags
No threatening signs or apparel*
POLICIESArt Insallation
WATER POLICY
In the venue area…

One factory sealed bottle of water allowed, no more than one gallon
Hydration packs and reusable water bottles must be empty
Water filling stations are available for free throughout the venue
In the campgrounds…

Bring as much water as you like
Water filling stations are available for free throughout the campgrounds
ALCOHOL POLICY
You must be 21+ to consume alcohol. A reasonable amount of unopened beer and wine (limited to one case of beer and one box of wine per person), will be permitted to be brought onto your camping area.

If, however, in the security’s judgment anyone in the vehicle is intoxicated, or the alcohol is open, then the organizers reserve the right to confiscate the alcohol.

Kegs, glass, liquor, or vending of alcohol is not permitted in the campgrounds, and alcohol may not be brought from the campsites into the festival venue.

POWERED MOBILITY DEVICES
Guests with mobility disabilities are welcome to use motorized wheelchairs and three- or four-wheeled scooters at Electric Forest. For safety reasons, guests may NOT use personal golf carts, all-terrain vehicles, two-wheeled scooters, motorbikes, or one-wheels either in the venue itself or in the parking and camping areas.

Three- or four-wheeled powered mobility devices must have safety features such as: anti-tip wheels, automatic braking systems, and stability-enhancing mechanisms.

TOTEM GUIDELINES
Totems must be no taller than 7 ft
Totem sticks should be made of something light (makes it easier to carry anyway!) – use PVC pipe or similar, no wood or metal, please!
Don’t put anything that could gash a head or poke out an eye on the end of that totem. If it looks like it could be used for a medieval joust, security may take it away!
No threatening messages on totems
MEDICAL PRESCRIPTIONS
Medical prescriptions must be in their original bottle with a label attached. Your ID must match the name on the label. All federal and state laws apply at Electric Forest.

Those bringing medicines to the event should declare them to security during any search and may have them stored in the medical center if required.

CHILDREN IN THE FOREST
All children ages 3 and up must have a wristband. Children age 2 and under are admitted free of charge.

Should you get separated from your child, lost parents are asked to check in at the nearest Medical Center or Information Booth. Children who are looking for their parent(s) will be brought there to be reunited.

SOUND SYSTEMS
No speakers larger than 11x5x5, or externally amplified sound. If a neighbor asks to turn down music, please respect their wishes. HQ reserves the right to confiscate or remove sounds systems that do not follow guidelines.
Small handheld Bluetooth speakers and USB powered personal / portable speakers will be allowed. As a general rule of thumb, if your speaker has a carry handle it is too big.
VENDING
Electric Forest will offer a wide assortment of food/drink, crafts, and other vendors throughout the festival site. No unauthorized vending is allowed, you must complete an application and be accepted in order to vend. Unauthorized food and craft merchandise may be confiscated.

MEDIA
To apply for media credentials for Electric Forest 2026, please visit the Media Resources Page. For immediate media needs, please contact [email protected]

LOCAL KENNEL INFORMATION
Electric Forest welcomes and supports the rights and attendance of all persons with disabilities that rely on the special skills of a trained service animal. Read more about our Service Animal policies on the ADA Page.

All other pets and animals must be housed in a nearby kennel if you cannot leave them at home. For your convenience, local area kennel information is below.

Modaka Kennels & Supply
5023 S. 48th Avenue
New Era, MI 49446
231-861-7365

Cedar Coast Boarding Kennels
6475 S 50th Ave
Montague, MI
231-894-6617

Dog Star Ranch
4200 Whitehall Rd
Muskegon, MI
231-766-0444

Kaley Park Kennels
4725 Harvey St
Muskegon, MI
231-799-8003

Please note that this list is intended to provide helpful information; these kennels are not endorsed by Electric Forest.

PROMOTIONS AND SPONSORSHIP
No sponsorship, on-site marketing, sampling, vending, coupon/product distribution, or other promotional/advertising activity may be conducted at the Event (inclusive of parking lots), absent the Event producer’s prior written approval in each instance.

A NOTE ON HEADRESSES AND THREATENING MESSAGES
*A note on headdresses and threatening messages: at Electric Forest, all should feel safe, comfortable, and welcome.

In this spirit, HQ requests that those who would bring Native American headdresses to the festival leave them at home. Out of respect for this community, it is inappropriate to wear headdresses outside of traditional ceremonies.

Additionally, while HQ supports diversity in signs, totems, and articles of clothing, words or images that are divisive or explicitly threaten to harm others such as Confederate flags are not welcome.

Electric Forest reserves the right to confiscate items deemed to be in violation of these policies at its discretion.

In such a creative community, HQ is confident that these requests will open up new, more inclusive creative opportunities for all who attend. Thank you for making choices that support and inspire all members of the Forest Family.