Our festivals are small (100~250 bro’s and sisters) and have a kind vibe. We do our best to fill the entire day with music including bands, open mic, and homegrown jams. One thing is for sure, night time comes alive and music can last until dawn! Our family is growing and we hope you decide to come join us.

Festival Rules

We are not concert promoters. We are a band. The fewer hassles we have to deal with at these events, the better it is for everyone. We love having the opportunity to put these grassroots festivals together for you, the guest bands, the vendors and for us as well.

These rules are so people can have a safe and kind time at our festivals.

Strictly enforced at all Mysterytrain Events:
IF YOU ARE UNDER 18 YEARS OLD, DO NOT COME TO OUR EVENTS WITHOUT A LEGAL PARENT OR GUARDIAN!!!

IF YOU ARE UNDER 21 AND CAUGHT DRINKING ALCOHOL, YOU WILL BE THROWN OUT AND BANNED FROM ANY FUTURE EVENTS!

Rule 1 – Be kind to each other.
Rule 2 – Have fun.
Rule 3 – Don’t drink and drive… please spent the night.
Rule 4 – If you are under 18 years old you need to be with a parent or guardian… seriously. We check ID at the gate.
Rule 5 – For your safety and your pets’, please consider leaving them at home. (View our full pet policy at the bottom of this page)

Oh yeah…

YOU MAY… camp in, on, beside, beneath or against your vehicle.
YOU MAY… set up a vending booth, blanket or table for free.
YOU MAY… camp next to your vending booth.
YOU MAY… leave and come back but please notify the front gate.
YOU MAY… BYOB (Bring your own buzz)
YOU MAY… Cook breakfast for everyone in the morning.
YOU MAY… help keep the scene clean… and green.
YOU MAY… show tolerance to your neighbor and their way of celebrating the event
YOU MAY… want to bring a friend.
YOU MAY… bring children under 12 years old for free.
YOU MAY… cover up those who have passed out by the fire.
YOU MAY… empty a trash can when it’s getting full and then re-line it.
YOU MAY… make yourself at home and perhaps come back!

HOPEFULLY YOU MAY… have that strange transition feeling when you leave the festival and have to enter back into the world of reality.

Bands Wanted

We are always looking for bands to play at our winter and summer events.

Please send name of band and a link to your music to mysterytrainlive@hotmail.com

We are looking for bands in all styles of music. Blues, classic rock, southern rock, funk, bluegrass, 50′s rock, acoustic duo, solo, Grateful Dead cover bands and more. Open mic spots are available during these events as well.

Our festivals are band friendly meaning we give ample time to play and this year a well managed stage. Most time slots are 2 hours not including set up and tear down for electric and 1 hour spots for acoustic.

VERY IMPORTANT DETAIL: We are sorry but we CANNOT pay any band. We can, however, offer good exposure, a sound system, promoting on fliers, posters and website, and of course a great and memorable time.

Please understand that our biggest challenge is breaking even. Cost of venue, garbage removal, porta-pots, event insurance, general expenses, and promotion materials add up quickly.

Volunteers Wanted

We really need you for our Summer Festival Season. We are offering free VIP tickets and other benefits for anyone interested in being involved in pre-planning, day of event and/or post event tasks. Obviously, you don’t need to pay for anything such as printed materials, gas, etc. We just simply need your help.

Tasks include:
Posting fliers and direction signs
Night Lighting/Fire keeper
Gate (Headquarters)
Kids activity area
Trash/Clean up
and more.

Free Vending

Anyone can set up… SHAKEDOWN STYLE!

There is no fee for any vendor. Why? You are part of the show like everyone else. We feel that without you the show/scene isn’t complete. Simple as that! The only cost is the admission price.

Feel free to create and sell homemade Mysterytrain merchandise for profit. Stickers, shirts, jewelry, artwork… whatever! We are grateful that you would even consider it.

Tapers Welcome

Not only are you welcome to tape but we will let you in free provided you post the show on our page at Archive.org. Please contact us at 814-330-6681 for more details.

Pet Policy

We would prefer that you leave your pets at home. However, if you decide to bring your friendly pet then here are the guidelines:

EXCESSIVE BARKING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE YOU LEAVE THE EVENT IF YOU CANNOT CONTROL YOUR PETS BARKING, WINING, REPEATEDLY ESCAPING LEASH ETC. 

1. You will need to register your pet at the main gate. Your full name, pet’s name, cell and home phone number and rabies tag number.

2. You MAY NOT bring your pet into the main event area. Pets are only allowed around your camp area. They must always be leashed and under your control.

3. You must clean up immediately after your pet.

4. If your pet repeatedly lashes out at people, please leave them at home.

5. We love animals but we love our friends more. So, please consider leaving them at home.