Campground & Festival Rules

Camping Rules

• Wrist bands must be worn at all times.
• Festival camping opens on Tuesday,  January 27th at 9 AM. All campers must be out by noon on Monday, February 2nd, 2026.
• Campground speed limit is 5 mph, be courteous and safe with your fellow bluegrassers.
• There are no reserved campsites.
• Campers using a lot of open space may be asked to change their use or we may ask other campers to ‘fill in’ as needed.
• No parking in fire lanes.
• Secure your campsite and valuables. The ABA Roundup Festival is not responsible for lost items.
• Generator hours. Be courteous, do not run your generator before 8:00 AM or after 10:00 PM.
• No open fires – propane only.
• Dogs must be on a leash under owners control at all times.
• No overnight vehicles in the day parking area.
• Fireworks are prohibited.
• There are no quiet hours for acoustic music. Jamming is allowed during the entire festival.
• No RV tank dumping allowed.
• Campers are responsible for picking up after their pet’s call of nature.
• Campers are responsible for taking their own trash to the dumpster themselves.
• If you find a lost item, turn the item into the ABA Booth.

 Festival Rules

• Wrist bands must be worn at all times.
• Avoid conversations in the seating area so everyone can enjoy the show.
• Festival chair rules. You can sit in any empty chair until the owner returns.
• Chairs can be left in the seating area at the owner’s risk.
• ABA is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Take care of your valuables.
• Found items may be turned in at the Volunteer Booth.
• Easy ups and umbrellas are allowed in designated areas.
• Well behaved dogs on leashes are welcome to sit in the pet seating area.
• Walk your pets for nature's call away from the seating and vendor area. Owners must clean up after their dogs
• Carry in small coolers, six pack size or less is allowed, and are subject to inspection.
• No Glass containers.
• No outside food allowed in the concert area.
• No weapons allowed in the concert area, purses and bags are subject to inspection.
• No Fireworks allowed anywhere on the festival and camping areas.
• In case of an emergency call 911, then contact the nearest volunteer or security person.

• RVers grilling tasty steaks or succulent shrimp may need to have members of the ABA board partake to ensure quality cooking.
• Dogs should be discouraged from excessive cat or bluegrass fan chasing.
• Any Pizza deliveries should include an extra slice for your nearest ABA Board member.
• Out of tune jammers will be required to report to the Rodeo arena grounds to tune their instrument and repeat 50 times “Elephants And Donkeys Grow Big Ears”.