Fesitval Information

RULES

Welcome to Centerfest, we're working hard to provide a great festival experience and
we ask that you help us by following these few simple rules:

  • Please, no outside alcohol on the festival grounds, and please smoke in the designated smoking area only.
  • Pets are not permitted on festival grounds. Certified service animal? Certified service animals are allowed.
  • No glass. There are barefoot kids running around these parts.
  • No firearms. Centerfest operates as a private entity and has rented the location as a private event space. Firearms are not allowed.
  • No drones.
  • No weapons of any kind.
  • No fireworks.
  • Tents, canopies, & large umbrellas: must be safely secured. Please review the Festival map in advance, adhere to the signs, and be respectful of patrons behind you
  • No camping on the festival grounds.
  • BE NICE! If not, you will be removed.
  • Immediately contact a festival volunteer, if nearby, or call 911 for medical and fire emergencies.
  • Contact a festival volunteer or on-site Lewistown PD Officer for non-emergency conflicts.
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Information

and Frequently Asked Questions
  • General Information

  • Kids at Centerfest

    Children aged 12 and under are FREE with an accompanying adult. Bringing kids to the festival is not only free but FUN.

    And yes! We did factor in a high average kid attendance into our overall cap, so your child will be able to receive a kid's wristband no matter when you arrive with your adult festival ticket!

    Hey parents! Stop by the playground for some fun because that's where our vendors that have focus on kids and interactive demonstrations/learning will be.

    Please note: the kids area and vendors are not a babysitting service. This is not a place to drop off your kiddos, but a place to enjoy activities with them.

  • Wristband Distribution

    When you arrive at the Front Gate you will have a wristband placed on your wrist which will be your ticket. Wristbands cannot be removed or shared. If you lose your wristband, you forfeit entrance to the festival, you will not be given a new wristband.

  • Artist Merchandise Tent

    Stop by the artist merchandise tent to purchase merchandise from our artists at Centerfest this year! Don't forget all of these artists are super cool and they might even be hanging out in that tent with us for some selfies and autographs. Review festival map in programs for location.

  • Festival Merchandise Tent

    Exclusive Centerfest Music Festival merch will be available at our Stone City merch tent! Review festival map in programs for location.

  • Beer

    To partake in delicious beverages provided by both Big Spring Brewing and Gally's Brewing at the beer tents YOU MUST BRING A VALID IDto consume alcohol. (Having grey hair and grandkids are not acceptable forms of ID.)

  • Chair Canopy and Picnic Setup

    To allow for better viewing for all, please refer to the festival maps online and/or program, or ask a volunteer for help finding the designated spaces specifically for canopies and tents. No walls or tilted pop ups will be permitted. Festival Map Coming soon

    Lawn chairs — Your low profile lawn chairs are only allowed in the designated area as show on the map.

    Designated standing/dancing zones — Have fun and be respectful of everyone around you

  • Dance Area

    Don't worry you'll be able to show off your moves to your favorite tunes all day long. We ask that you as a reminder to be respectful of everyone's festival enjoyment, whether you like to sit, stand, or swing your partner!

  • Persons with Disabilities

    Centerfest welcomes patrons with a disability and aims to improve the site and the Centerfest experience each year. The event is held at Creekside Pavilion and Marketplace where the terrain is flat grass, asphalt and concrete. Please be aware that during busy periods and when it rains, pathways can become tricky to negotiate for people who use wheelchairs or other mobility aids. We suggest bringing a wheelchair with large wheels.

    Certified service animals are allowed with prior permission; please contact centerfestmt@centerfestmt.com in advance to submit your request.

    If you need anything else, do not hesitate to ask festival staff or a volunteer.

  • Weather Emergencies

    Montana Weather: We absolutely love Montana for its natural diversity, but with that can come destructive weather at times, mostly in the form of high winds, hail, and lightning. Help us stay safe by securing all of your belongings against these forces.

    As hard as we've tried, we can't seem to control the weather. We do however have onsite personnel helping us read the skies. In case of a weather emergency, please follow instructions from our staff.

    Vehicles are the safest place during an electrical storm with the doors closed and windows rolled up. In the event of an evacuation please return to your vehicles as quickly and calmly as possible. Leave your chairs/canopies for later. For those who came on foot and don't have a vehicle, please take cover at Central Feed Grilling Company or the nearest building. Stay there and hunker down. Please do not bring your chairs/tents, etc. during an evacuation! The evacuation may only be temporary, but ultimately it's the weather that decides that.

    We won't evacuate to be fun killers, we will evacuate to make sure nobody gets hurt, especially your kiddosfavorite artists on the big partially metal stage! You can throw rotten tomatoes at Stone City after the evacuation, but only if you cooperate. After an evacuation, you'll know it is safe to return when the Event Coordinator has announced over the loudspeaker that it is safe to do so. Our staff will also patrol the perimeter of the festival grounds to announce when the festival grounds will reopen. Please remember that we are a partially metal stage surrounded by vendors with metal tents, etc, so be smart! We appreciate your cooperation and understanding. We will all appreciate the reward of a gorgeous sunset once any weather clears!

  • Medical or Fire Emergencies

    Immediately contact a festival volunteer, if nearby, or call 911 for medical and fire emergencies.

    Contact a festival volunteer or on-site Lewistown PD Officer for non-emergency conflicts.

  • Covid-19

    COVID 19: We promise to put together a safe event and will need to rely on all of you to help make this possible through our golden rule: BE NICE. Please be respectful of others, remember, we don't know each other's perspective, experience, or medical conditions, but what we do know is that we are all choosing to be here to celebrate together

  • Centerfest Info

  • Where is the festival?
    300 E Main St, Lewistown, MT 59457
  • What are the festival hours?

    Gates open at 11am (MST) and the festival ends at 10pm (MST)

  • Where To Stay

    Follow the link below to see the list of hotels in Lewistown.

    We recommend booking early as they fill up fast.

    Click Here for Places to Stay
  • What about kids?

    Children aged 12 and under are FREE with an accompanying adult. Bringing kids to the festival is not only free but FUN.

    And yes! We did factor in a high average kid attendance into our overall cap, so your child will be able to receive a kid's wristband no matter when you arrive with your adult festival ticket!

    Hey parents! Stop by the playground for some fun because that's where our vendors that have focus on kids and interactive demonstrations/learning will be.

    Please note: the kids area and vendors are not a babysitting service. This is not a place to drop off your kiddos, but a place to enjoy activities with them.

  • Can I purchase tickets at the gate?

    Best answer we can give you is, "Maybe". Tickets are capped this year for Centerfest for a variety of different reasons so we cannot promise there will be tickets at the gate since they are all first come first serve. So in order to make sure you get yours before we sell our capped amount, we encourage that you purchase your festival ticket ahead of time

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  • While At The Festival

  • What's the weather like in Lewistown?

    Centerfest is scheduled during the "dog days of summer" so we anticipate it is going to be hot….still, this is Montana so be prepared for changing conditions (ie. Rain, wind, etc). Centerfest is scheduled to run rain or shine!

  • Is there parking?

    The venue site has very limited parking however since Lewistown is only 3 miles long in its entirety parking nearby should not be a problem with ample public parking throughout, even so, check out our map if this makes you nervous.

    Handicap parking: Absolutely, right in the parking lot of Central Feed Grilling Co. next-door to Centerfest at Creekside Pavilion. These are first come first serve.

  • Is there handicap parking available?

    Absolutely, right in the parking lot of Central Feed Grilling co. next-door to Centerfest at Creekside Pavilion. These are first come first serve.

  • What can I bring into the festival grounds?
    • No outside drinks aside from water
    • Sale of food by anyone other than an authorized vendor prohibited
    • Only small, soft sided coolers allowed
    • Bring your own chair-chairs will have designated areas-a certain radius around the stage will be prohibited.
    • Bring a blanket if you wish-check out our map on where to set up
    • Purses, diaper bags, coolers, etc. are allowed but may be subject to a brief search at the gate prior to entry
    • Large backpacks and bags are prohibited
    • NO WEAPONS of any kind
    • SERVICE ANIMALS ONLY - We do not allow any pets in the festival grounds, unless they are service animals with prior approval. It's hot, dry, and loud out and no place for our four legged friends or other furry family members. There are pet boarding options in Lewistown Again, certified service animals are allowed with prior permission, please contact us in advance to submit your request.

      Red Rover Boarding

  • Is there seating?

    The stage is located in Lewistown's beautiful Creekside Marketplace and Pavilion. While the grassland offers amazing views, it is just that, a small grassland. You are encouraged to bring your own blankets, chairs, coolers, etc. Please reference our chair, canopy, and picnic set-up.

  • Is there shade at the festival?

    You are welcome to bring your own canopy to set up in the back area behind the grassland and leave for the entire day (please refer to either the map or the chair, canopy, tent set-up policy) We do recommend bringing a hat and plenty of sunscreen as shade is very limited at this venue.

  • Are high-back chairs, umbrellas, or shade tents allowed in the festival grounds?

    Yes we do allow these items back behind the grasslands. Please refer to the festival map and chair, canopy, rent set-up policy

  • Accessibility

  • Are vehicles allowed on the festival grounds?

    No vehicles are allowed on the festival grounds

  • Is this an accessible event?

    Centerfest welcomes patrons with a disability and aims to improve the site and the Centerfest experience each year. The event is held at Creekside Pavilion and Marketplace where the terrain is flat grass, asphalt and concrete. Please be aware that during busy periods and when it rains, pathways can become tricky to negotiate for people who use wheelchairs or other mobility aids. We suggest bringing a wheelchair with large wheels.

    Certified service animals are allowed with prior permission; please contact centerfestmt@centerfestmt.com in advance to submit your request.

    If you need anything else, do not hesitate to ask festival staff or a volunteer.

  • Can I bring my pet?

    SERVICE ANIMALS ONLY - We do not allow any pets in the festival grounds, unless they are service animals with prior approval. It's hot, dry, and loud out and no place for our four legged friends or other furry family members.

    There are pet boarding options in Lewistown Again, certified service animals are allowed with prior permission, please contact us in advance to submit your request.

    Red Rover Boarding

    Red Rover Boarding is a great option for your furry friends while you enjoy the festival. They are located 5 minutes outside of Lewistown and offer boarding, daycare, and behavior services. Please contact them directly for more information.