➡ When is the Pleasantville Music Festival?

Saturday, July 13, 2024. Gates open at 11am. Music starts at 12noon and goes until about 9:30pm.

➡ Where is the Pleasantville Music Festival?

Parkway Field, 48 Marble Ave in Pleasantville, New York. The entrance is on the corner of Marble and Hopper Street. We're in the center of Westchester County, near the Saw Mill and Taconic Parkways. There is free parking and shuttle at nearby Pace University.

➡ Well, how do I get here?

All roads lead to Pleasantville. You can:

See our Directions page for more details.

➡ Can I park at Parkway Field?

Sorry, there's no parking available at the field. But don't worry. The Pace shuttle is fast and easy.

➡ What about my bike?

You can ride it here! We will have a bike rack, available first-come, first-served, thanks to our friends at Ride of Pleasantville. You could also chain it to the outside fence. Note, of course, that we can't be responsible for lost or stolen items. There's also a really nice roofed bike rack at the train station a few blocks north. Sorry, we can't have bikes on the field.

➡ Is the show open to all ages?

Yes, all ages are welcome. In fact, children under 12 are free. There are activities for the kids and ways of cooling off. There is a beer and wine garden, and that's 21 and older.

➡ Is the Festival ADA accessible?

Yes. Come one, come all!

➡ Where can I stay overnight?

While there are no hotels in Pleasantville, there are quite a few within a 15-20 minute drive. We recommend the Sheraton Tarrytown on Route 119 where we have arranged for a discounted block of rooms for both the night before (July 12) and the night of the festival (July 13). To take advantage of this discount, go to this link.

➡ What's your COVID Safety Policy?

In accordance with the NY State Health Department, there are no vaccination, testing, or masking requirements.

That said, you are welcome to mask up—or not—your choice—on Festival grounds.

**Of course, if you are feeling sick, please stay at home. **

➡ What should I bring?

These can make your day more comfortable:

  • Blankets—maybe something with a waterproof barrier in case the grass is wet
  • Low-back folding chairs
  • Water in Earth-friendly bottles—free water is available throughout the grounds to refill your bottle
  • Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, bug repellent
  • Check the weather report on July 8 for any further recommendations

➡ You mentioned "low-back" folding chairs?

Yes. Please be considerate of your fellow festivalgoers, and bring lawn chairs that don't look like a throne from Game of Thrones or have a roof like the Flintstones car. People can't see past you. Don't be "that guy." Or if you have to be that guy, be kind and sit in the back.

➡ What about beach umbrellas?

Sorry, we are not allowing beach umbrellas or half moons or anything that can block sightlines for other festivalgoers.

The only shade shelter allowed are 10x10 tents for Tent City ticketholders. If you do not have a Tent City ticket, sorry, but you cannot bring a tent. Please leave it at home. You can find refuge from the sun in either the Chill Tent or in the large Shade Tent in the back of the main field (if space allows).

➡ What do I do in case of rain?

Rain can sometimes happen at outdoor music festivals. Bring a personal-size umbrella, a rain poncho, and a tarp to keep your gear dry. Also, we have that giant Shade Tent in the back of the main field, as well as the Chill Tent, so make yourself cozy.

➡ What about severe weather?

In the event of severe weather, a festival alert will be issued. Patrons and staff may be directed to evacuate the site, and we'll make very clear announcements how to do that. If the weather risk is expected to be short, we may suspend performances temporarily until the weather passes. We regret there can be no refunds, even in the event of inclement weather. We will do our best to continue the show! See our Weather page for more details.

➡ What's your environmental policy?

So glad you asked. We actually have a Zero-waste Initiative. We're asking all of our food vendors to use compostable serveware, and we're asking all our guests to use reusable drink bottles instead of tons of plastic. Our staff will be at various recycling stations around the grounds to help you separate your refuse into recyclable, compostable, and other trash.

And definitely bring an Earth-friendly water bottle. We have free refilling stations throughout the grounds.

➡ Can I bring my own food?

Yes, but you might not want it once you see our food offerings. Lots of vendors with all kinds of food and soft drinks.

➡ What else is there to buy?

Our Vendor Village is going to be a great destination, with crafts, clothes, and other cool merchandise. Plus, bands will be selling recordings, merch, and T-shirts, and we'll have Pleasantville Music Festival T-shirts for sale, too.

➡ Will there be an ATM on Festival grounds?

We're sorry, no. Please come armed with cash. Some vendors might be able to take credit cards, but be prepared. There is an ATM at the service station up the block, if you want. There might be fees involved.

➡ Can I leave the Festival and come back?

Why yes you can. When you enter the Festival, you'll be fitted with a wristband. Your wristband proves you've already paid, so you're free to come and go. Just don't take it off until you're done for the day, and you'll be good.

➡ Can I bring alcohol into the Festival?

No. We will be checking bags and coolers at the gate and taking your booze, so don't bring it. Beer and wine are available in the Captain Lawrence Beer & Wine Garden for people 21 and older. Alcohol has to stay inside the Beer & Wine Garden. But hey, there will also be food in the Beer & Wine Garden, so you can eat and drink in the same place. Sweet!

➡ How come I can't have alcohol outside the Beer & Wine Garden?

It's a question we get asked a lot, and we hear you.

Here's the thing: As a Village-run event, we're pretty keyed-in to making it family-friendly, which means that there are tons of minors present. It's up to us to make sure that drinking is an adults-only thing, so we need to control access. We just can't do that with an all-access policy.

Also, not that anyone we know loses their ability to—you know—stand up straight when they've had a few. But just in case, with so many kids underfoot, we want to make sure they don't end up literally *under foot.*

We're always looking at the layout of the Festival and trying to make sightlines as good as possible for all who prefer to listen with cup in hand and all who don't.

➡ How about cigarettes?

While this is an outdoor event, it's still an all-ages event in a crowded, public place. Anything you're smoking or vaping is being shared by a child near you. So please leave the inhalables at home.

➡ Gosh, what else should I not bring?

  • Drugs you wouldn't want to get caught with
  • Firearms or other weapons
  • Fireworks of any kind
  • Selfie sticks (seriously, they're annoying and not safe around thousands of people)
  • Absolutely no drones. Too many people around

➡ What about my dog?

No dogs are allowed except for documented service animals.

➡ What are the rules with tents this year?

Over the years, Tent City has become a big thing. It becomes a block party of sorts, and that's really cool. There are some rules you should know, though, so everybody knows what to expect:

  • Tent City is organized with reserved tent spaces. Tent spaces went on sale earlier in the year and there are a few spaces left.
  • A Tent City ticket guarantees you a space, but it does not pay for a tent. You must bring your own tent.
  • All tents must be 10x10 or smaller. That's how we're drawing the plots.
  • With your purchase, your space is reserved, so no one else can take that spot.
  • It's been the practice of many Tent City dwellers to put up a sheet or baffle behind their tents to block the setting sun. These sheets block everyone else's view of the stage as well as parents' view of the kids' play area behind the tents. Sheets and test backers are only allowed in Rows G and H; in the other rows, if you have a sheet or tent backer up, you will be asked to remove it. Thank you for your understanding.
  • Because of the sprinkler system on Parkway Field, spikes are not permitted. We do require that you weigh down your tent legs with a weighting system. There are water weighting systems available at sporting goods stores, and if you bring them, the Village will happily help you fill them.
  • For public safety reasons, we can not allow tents without proper weighting systems. See your Tent City agreement for details.

➡ What if I don't have a Tent City ticket but I have a tent?

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A TENT CITY TICKET, YOU CANNOT BRING YOUR TENT ONTO THE FIELD. PLEASE AVOID A HASSLE AND LEAVE IT AT HOME.

➡ Really?

Yes, really. But hey, there's plenty of room on the field for stretching out your blanket and low-back lawn chairs. Bring lots of friends and enjoy. Plus there's that giant Shade Tent in the back of the main field. That's first-come, first-serve and free with admission. Come early and get your spot. There's also the Chill Tent.

➡ What's the bathroom situation at the Festival?

We have a whole bunch of port-a-potties in the backfield and a wheelchair-accessible one near Tent City.

➡ Hey, is it cool if I sell stuff at the Festival?

No, it’s not cool. We have official vendors who are allowed to sell food, crafts, and services. They go through a whole official application process. They even have official places where they’re allowed to sell. So, it’s not fair to just go around the field and sell stuff or to get your kids to sell stuff. Plus, it bothers people. Just. Don’t.

➡ But…but…

No. No buts.

➡ I’m running for office. Or I support somebody running for office. Can I campaign or electioneer or tell people about myself on Festival grounds?

No. Cool it. People come here to have a good time, not to be campaigned at. No glad-handing. No name collecting. No baby kissing. No leaflet passing. Stop.

➡ What about me? I support a cause. Or I’m looking for donations to a cause. Okay if I get the word out or pass the hat?

No, please no. Look, we get it. There are thousands of people here. But it’s the same with our vendors. We have approved non-profits and an approved place for them to be. If people want to visit them, they do. Don’t come around and hit people up.

➡ Okay, but all these things—selling, campaigning, soliciting—I can do that on the street near the entrance, right?

No, Village ordinance sets the boundary of the Festival as Parkway Field, everywhere on Hopper Street, everywhere on Village Lane, and our side of Marble Ave. No solicitation, peddling, or campaigning. Cut it out.

➡ What about scalping?

Get lost.