Camping at the Bluegrass Festival
The Northern Indiana Bluegrass Association leases the Noble County 4-H Fairgrounds for both spring and fall festivals. With 65 acres of open space, mature trees, and plenty of electric and water access, it’s a welcoming home for hundreds of campers every year.
When Does Camping Open?
Campers are welcome starting Thursday of the week before the festival.
It’s common to have 100+ campers arrive the weekend before!
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No reserved camping. First-come, first-served only.
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No roping off or holding sites. If you want to camp with friends, arrive together.
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Camping is $18 per night and requires a weekend festival ticket.
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Includes water and electric.
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Camping fees are charged consecutively from the day you arrive through Sunday of festival week.
Example:
If you arrive Tuesday, you pay for Tuesday–Sunday (6 nights).
Need help parking or setting up? Just ask—our volunteers are happy to assist.
Advance Camping Packages
There are no advance camping packages and no camping reservations.
About the Campgrounds
Electric & Water
We can accommodate 300+ rigs with electric. Service options include:
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50 amp
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30 amp
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20 amp
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Numerous 15 & 20 amp outlets on buildings and light poles
(Note: 15/20 amp outlets typically cannot support A/C or electric heaters.)
Most 50 & 30 amp sites are taken before festival week begins.
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Generators allowed only in the designated remote area.
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Many areas have water hookups near electrical boxes.
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All water is supplied by the City of Kendallville Utility.
Tip: Due to hose distance in some areas, we recommend filling your on-board water tank and using it as needed.
Facilities
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4 washrooms
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3 buildings with hot showers
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5+ port-a-jons across the camping area
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RV dump station available at no charge
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Honey wagon service available for a fee (must be present at your rig; service days posted on east end of the Merchants Building)
Early Drop-Off
If you drop your camper early, you must still:
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Pay the $18 per night camping fee for every night it remains on-site
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Purchase weekend ticket(s)
The fairgrounds charges NIBGA for all trailers, even if unoccupied.
Tent Camping
Yes—there is a recommended tent area, but you are free to set up almost anywhere.
Golf Carts
Yes, golf carts are welcome!
Drivers must hold a valid automobile driver’s license.
Camping in Buildings
No. Indiana fire laws prohibit camping inside any building.
Campfires
Campfires are allowed with the following rules:
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Must be at least 50 feet from any building
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Any leftover firewood, partially burned wood, rocks, or fire ring materials must be moved to the fence line or placed against a tree when you leave, to protect the mower crews.
Trash
There is no trash pickup.
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Large dumpsters are located throughout the camping area.
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Only small trash cans are in the concert area—please do not relocate them.
Vendors
Yes! You’ll find several vendors throughout the fairgrounds, including food vendors, snacks, and music items.