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Frequently Asked Questions

The Bunbury FAQ

You’ve got frequently asked questions. We’ve got answers. We may have just violated a trademark, but isn’t there some kind of exception if it’s a joke? We’re definitely joking.

ATMs

You can count on plenty of ATMs in the event site. Trust us…we want you to spend money. Accepting credit cards will be up to individual vendors. We encourage it, but can’t guarantee it.

Accessibility

Working within the parameters of Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove, we will make a best effort to make Bunbury as accessible as possible. Guests with special needs please email our partners at The Center for Independent Living Options (CILO) as soon as possible.

Advice

We have a lot of advice. Kind of like your mom. Now we know how kids don’t listen to their mothers, but we strongly recommend you make an exeption this time. We want you to enjoy your festival experience so much, we dedicated an entire page to advice.

Camping

Sawyer Point and Yeatman's Cove were never designed for camping. You'll need to pitch your tent and start your campfire a bit farther away from downtown, but there are some great options in the region:

Ohio: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/parks/locatormap/tabid/726/Default.aspx

Kentucky (closest options):

  1. Oak Creek
  2. Big Bone Lick
  3. General Butler
  4. Kincaid Lake
  5. Blue Licks 

Dates

Bunbury Music festival takes place the second FULL weekend in July:

July 11-13, 2014
July 10-12, 2015
July 8-10, 2016
July 14-16, 2017
July 13-15, 2018
July 12-14, 2019
July 10-12, 2020
July 9-11, 2021 (10 Years) 

Hotels

For hotels nearest to the event, click here.

For all hotels in Cincinnati USA, click here.

Kid's Ticket Prices

Kids 10 and under will be admitted for free if accompanied by an adult ticket holder. There is not a limit on the number of kids per adult; however, it is at the discretion of the gate staff. So if your son is sporting one of those peach fuzz mustaches, we know he's older than 10. Please note that only VIP ticket holders can be in the VIP area.

Name on Ticket

The name on the tickets simply reflects the name under which the ticket was reserved. Bunbury reserves the right to ask for identification in relation to the tickets, but this should only be necessary if there is a discrepancy with the tickets (i.e. fraudulent activity).

Service Animals

Individuals with disabilities shall be permitted to be accompanied by their service animals in all accessible areas of Sawyer Point and Yeatman's Cove. The work or tasks performed by a service animal must be directly related to the individual’s disability.

What’s Up with the Bee?

Honestly, no idea. He asked if he could be the mascot so we figured why not.

What’s Bunbury?

To Bunbury, or to go bunburying, is to have a made up excuse to get out of doing something boring. For the weekend of July 13-15, 2012, we have a great excuse to get out of whatever you don’t want to do.

Info Center

At both entrances, volunteers will be ready and willing to answer questions you may have in regards to Bunbury and the Greater Cincinnati area. We really hope you enjoy your time at the park and Cincinnati; a beautiful place that we want to share with you.

Re-Entry Policy

We will allow re-entry. As long as you have your wristband, you can exit and re-enter the event site. You are not a prisoner. You can go out to your car and grab a sandwich if that fits your budget. Wristbands that have been damaged or tampered with will not be accepted.

Security

Safety is our number one priority. We’ll be sure to have plenty of security and a medical staff on hand. We will only allow a certain amount of tomfoolery. If there is a chance that someone might get their eye poked out, then we’re going to put an end to it…and may even call your mom.

Ticket Fees

Yes, there are ticket fees. We purposely kept our ticket prices low so it would still be a great deal even with ticket fees. You have the option of buying your ticket at the gate, but there will still be ticketing fees...and a line. So save yourself some time and buy online!

Ticket Policy

Refunds or exchanges are not allowed after a ticket is purchased. 

Wristbands

Once you enter the event, your ticket will be taken and you will be issued a wristband. Although tickets are transferable, wristbands are not. In other words, you cannot buy a three-day wristband and give it to another person to wear on a different day.