What you will find at the festival:
- Lots of things to do!
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Indoor Showers
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Portable Toilets and Indoor Toilets
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Food, coffee, craft and eco-vendors
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FREE spring water for refilling containers
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Beer on tap (must be 21+ with ID)
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Medical personnel and security
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General Store w/ supplies
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Playground and Kids' Zone (Tree House Club)
Cell phones will probably work in parking areas, but not at Mountain Creek River Resort
In the Ozark valleys in September, the weather is usually pleasant with very little rain and there are few bugs to bother you! But being prepared will ensure a great festival experience!
What to Bring:
Swimming suit, sneakers, a blanket to sit on, sunscreen, hat for shade, reusable water bottle, trash bags, day pack, flag to identify your site, a small camera, pen and paper, camp chair, cooler, Raingear, warm clothes for night, and good energy!
Camping:
Tent, sleeping bag, tarp, chairs, snacks, flashlight, small propane campstove, plastic dishes, acoustic instruments, extra trash bags.
For everyone's safety, there are a few things that will NOT be allowed at the Green Mountain Eco Festival.
Please respect the following guidelines:
- No personal fires. For cooking, please use gas stoves at your campsite or community fires.
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No pets allowed on any festival grounds. (except service animals)
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No alcohol brought in. You must be 21+ with a valid ID to purchase or consume alcohol.
- Absolutely NO GLASS allowed. Too many bare feet!
- NO illegal drugs or nitrous tanks allowed. Violators will be ejected from the festival and subject to prosecution under local, state and federal laws.
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No littering. Please help our waste management crew by recycling and composting. We're trying to send as little waste to the landfills as possible! You can also help by bringing food and drinks with less packaging, refilling water bottles, purchasing food from our vendors, and not passing out flyers.
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No amplified music or stereos. Acoustic music is welcomed at your campsite and at the late night drum circle!
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NO firearms or fireworks.
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NO weapons of any kind. Only small camping knives will be allowed.
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Park only in designated parking areas or your vehicle will have to be towed! Daytrippers must park in the day pass lot and must leave by 8:00.p.m.
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No unauthorized vending. Please apply for a vendors' permit if you wish to vend.
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Do not cut or damage trees or gardens.
Respect the earth. Respect the river. Respect your neighbors please!
Event security will be stationed throughout the festival grounds including in parking areas. A medical building is located in the middle of the resort near the showerhouse and general store. If you have any kind of emergency, let the nearest staff member know and they would be happy to assist you.
Getting There
Unless you own an electric car or know where to buy biodiesel, traveling puts off greenhouse gasses. Please ride with as many people as you can! Those who would like to share a ride with a new friend should sign up for a PickupPal account and become members of a growing and dynamic community. It is free to join and to use. On the site members can post routes as passengers and/or drivers, they can complete a profile, and upload a photo. Within their account, PickupPals can track the number of rides they have given or taken, the number of miles they have traveled via ride sharing, and the Festival can keep track of the amount of emissions we have worked together to reduce! Click to learn more.
Directions:
From Kansas City: Highway 71 South to Highway 7 South to Highway 65 South to Highway 64 East. Left onto AA North to end of pavement. Left onto gravel road.
From St. Louis: Hwy 44 West to Lebanon. Take the Jefferson Ave/Hwy 64 exit. Highway 64 West to AA. North on AA to end of pavement. West on gravel road.
From Springfield: Hwy 44 East to Lebanon. Take the Jefferson Ave/Hwy 64 exit. Highway 64 West to AA. North on AA to end of pavement. West on gravel road.
From Jefferson City: Hwy 54 West to Camdenton. Turn left onto Hwy 5 South to Lebanon. Turn right onto Hwy 64 West to AA. North on AA to end of pavement. Left onto gravel road.
