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      Festival One 2021
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      Festival One 2021

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      Mystery Creek Events Centre

      Access is via Gate 1 on Mystery Creek Rd

      Hamilton, New Zealand

      When

      29 Jan - 1 Feb 2021

      Running Time

      29 Jan - 1 Feb 2021

      Delivery Options

      eTicket

      Payment Options

      Credit Card

      Laybuy

      Bank Transfer

      Online Eftpos

      Kia ora e te whanau to the 7th year of Festival One! After such a wild year we are looking forward to Festival One 2021 more than ever! Standby for a time of ultimate summer whakangahau (festivities)! as we celebrating the creative arts, Christian faith, music, community and creating spaces for friends to make more friends.

      Festival One is a camping and caravanning festival. Showers and toilet facilities, including facilities for the disabled are provided onsite. No alcohol or drugs are permitted. For more information check out our website festival.one.
      This year it is really important that all contact details are filled in so that we can help our country stay ahead of the COVID-19 situation. Thanks for helping with this. 

      ARTISTS:
      Amongst what has been a very interesting year we are more than happy to introduce the following 2021 artist lineup! Get to know the bands here.
      Phil Joel
      Levi The Poet
      Jon Guerra
      The Sations
      Paper Cranes 折り鶴
      Blsd One
      Marianne Wren

      GATES & TIMES:
      The Festival One 2021 gates will open at 10:00am on the morning of the 29th of Jan and will end at 12pm on the 1st of Feb. 

      LOCATION:
      Mystery Creek Events Centre, Waikato, Aotearoa

      PROGRAMME:
      We will release the programme for 2021 later this year. We can’t wait to share it with you!

      FOOD & RETAIL VENDORS:
      Over the years we’ve had some amazing food and retail vendors colour festival. For 2021 we’re stepping things up a level by offering more variety and flavour! The full vendor list will be announced soon….

      PHOTO, FILM & CAMPSITE COMPS:
      Themes for Festival One’s 2021 Competitions will be announced later in the year – keep an eye on our website for more details.

      CAN I GET A DISCOUNT?
      We’ve got a few different discounts available on Full Weekend Passes – see below! We know families come in a few different shapes and sizes, so here are our family discount pricing structures. And remember to grab your tickets at the early bird prices if you can! These discounts are not applicable on presale prices.

      • Family – One Adult +
        Select one adult and at least 3 children/student tickets and we will give you (12% OFF the total ticket price (excl booking and transaction fees). Family tickets are only applicable to immediate family members.
      • Family – Two Adult +
        Select two adults and at least 2 children/student tickets and we will give you (12% OFF the total ticket price (excl booking and transaction fees). Family tickets are only applicable to immediate family members.

      INFANT TICKET 
      To keep up with covid-19 policy and practise, for track and tracing purposes we have made it compulsory for all festival guests to wear a wristband. This includes under 5year olds (who technically come to festival for free). 

      When purchasing tickets, please select the ‘INFANT’ ticket option to ensure they receive a wristband at the festival gates. If your child is still a wee bean and can’t wear a wristband, we ask that the parent/guardian wear their band or keep it attached to your stroller.

      GROUP DISCOUNTS/HOW DO I GET A GROUP TO FESTIVAL ONE?
      Become a Festival One Group by getting your unique code from
      groups@festival.one and sharing it with your friends. Get 25+ of them to enter your code when they purchase their Full Weekend passes and voila, you have a complimentary Festival One ticket.

      CAN WE RESERVE A SPACE FOR OUR GROUP?
      Absolutely! Email our groups team at groups@festival.one before the 4th of December 2020 and they will sort that out for you. Your group must be a minimum of 20 people to have space reserved.

      ACCESSIBILITY AT FESTIVAL
      Do you have a disability, impairment or access need that we can accommodate to enable you to fully engage in festival? Please fill in THIS FORM to let us know. Alternatively email soullounge@festival.one.

      DAY PASSES - NOW AVAILABLE
      Day Passes are perfect for those that can only come for the day because of work/family/life commitments, but still want to be part of the magic of festival. These passes offer site access from: 

      Saturday: 7:00am - Midnight
      Sunday: 7:00am - Midnight

      FYI, we don't offer Friday, Monday or half day passes.

      Each day has a different coloured wristband so there’s no being cheeky and trying to stick around the whole weekend. Onsite security will be keeping an eye out.

      So go ahead and purchase which day pass tickles your fancy. And to help, check out the festival schedule on the app to know what’s going on. If you have any questions please email, info@festival.one

      These passes are capped at 200 per day - get yours before they run out! If you are part of a church group and can only come for the day, you won’t be able to add your church discount code. The code is only valid for full weekend passes.

      CONTACT INFO:
      For specific inquiries, please email the relevant contact in each section. For all other questions and comments, email us at info@festival.one, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.


      BOOKATENT
      Pre-pitched camping options to Festival One! Save the hassle of setting up camp in the heat, get us to do it for you.

      IMPORTANT NOTE: You must purchase a Full Weekend Pass to attend Festival One. But, you're not required as an attendee to purchase a pre-pitched tent to stay on site. If you own your own camping gear - great! Set up wherever camping is allowed on site.

      The following nylon tent options are available:

      2-Man Tent:
      High quality 2 person nylon tent.
      Size: 205W x 205D x 125H (cm)
      Features:
      - 68D, 190T polyester fly and breathable inner with PE floor
      - 1 room, sleeps 2 people
      - 1 main entrance
      - 2000mm aqua rating with fire retardant and SPF50 UV coating
      - Storage pocket and hanging hook for lantern

      3-Man Tent:
      High quality 3 person nylon tent.
      Size: 320 x 225 (cm).
      Floor area: 4.7m2
      Features:
      - 5000mm aqua rated
      - 75 denier fabric
      - Seam sealed
      - Twin stitched seams
      - UV protection
      - Fire retardant
      - Power mesh pole sleeves
      - No-see-um mesh
      - Accessory pockets
      - Storage pockets
      - Lantern hanging points

      4-Man Bellbird Tent
      High quality 4 person nylon tent.
      Size: 400 x 400 (cm).
      Floor Area: 16m2
      Features:
      - 1 room, multipurpose space
      - 1 entrance, gable shaped for easy access
      - 5 air ventilation ports - airflow systems
      - Bug screened doors
      - The ’Shad Coat’ fly absorbs the heat from the sun during the day and keeps the warmth in at night


      CARAVAN & MOTORHOME SITES
      Caravan sites are for those wanting their own slice of festival reserved over the weekend. We cater for a wide range of sizes, standard to super size plus powered sites!

      Be sure to select the right one for you. If you have a small caravan that doesn’t take up much space you’re welcome to pitch your tent within your allocated site. Going over any fire egress lines is a no no. Be sure to measure your space before hand so you’re not disappointed.

      Powered Sites:
      Standard $150 (5.5m x 7.5m)
      Super Size $160 (5.5m x 16m)

      Non-Powered Sites:
      Standard $45 (5.5m x 7.5)
      XL $55 (5.5 x 12m)
      Super Size $65 (5.5 x 16m)