3453 Gordon Terry Pkwy, Decatur, AL 35603
This is an all ages event. Everyone will need their own individual ticket. Children 2 and under are free.
If you’re not camping, you’re allowed one entry per day! Re-entry refers to leaving the festival grounds and returning on the same day! Once you have scanned into the festival, you are in for the day! Any Exit (including going to the parking lots) is not permitted, and re-entry would not be allowed on that day.
Items are typically turned in to our Guest Services and Will Call tent; check-in with our staff there!
Parking typically opens around noon, however, we will share exact times closer to the event date.
All festival hours, including door times and music performance schedules will be announced approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the festival.
Email us, vendors@rockthesouth.com if you have questions! Vendor applications will open up at the beginning of 2026!
Please reach out to sponsors@rockthesouth.com to discuss partnership opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please note that Rock The South is a cashless event. Vendors will only take card. Credit card payments will be accepted, in addition to Tap to Pay with Apple and Google Pay. While cash is not accepted inside the venue, cash will still be accepted for day of show parking purchases.
- Empty plastic reusable water bottles + 2 factory sealed water bottles per person
- Cell phones and portable chargers
- Sealed packs of cigarettes and cigars
- Vape pens and e-cigarettes
- Sunscreen (non-aerosol).
- No Guns, Knives and Weapons of any kind.
- No outside food and drink.
- No Tent and umbrellas.
- No Wagons.
- No Animals, with the exception of service animals.
- No illegal substances or paraphernalia.
- No Laser pointers.
- No Chains, chain wallets or spikes.
- No Fireworks or explosives.
- No Flags, No wagons, No blankets.
- No walkie talkies or 2-way radios.
- No Professional cameras, video cameras, GoPros and audio recording equipment.
- For the safety and security of our event, our festival team has the right to deem ANY other items not listed unfit or unsafe inside the festival.
You can bring in a standard single lawn chair per person. All lawn chairs must be brought in without bags or sleeves.
Each person can bring in one lawn/bag chair. Any chair with a shade attached will not be permitted into the festival. If your chair comes in a bag, please remove the bag before entry. Chair bags are not permited into the festival!
No, All bags brought into the festival do not need to be clear, but are subject to search at entry.
Any small to medium sized bag (backpack or smaller)
Yes! We will have ADA accessible viewing area at Rock the South.
Camping and parking are sold separately from festival admission. All campers need a festival ticket!
Tickets may not be used for advertising or promotional purposes without explicit permission from event organizers (Peachtree Entertainment).
Yes! You can get hotel packages through jampack. Found here!
Our official ticket outlet is iTickets. They’ll help you no problem HERE.
iTickets can assist with any ticketing issues! You can also email us at info@rockthesouth.com for any festival questions.
GA, GA+, VIP, and Front Porch will come in the form of RFID wristbands and will be mailed to you approximately 5-30 days prior to the event or sooner.
Tickets cannot be transferred.
A Drivers license/government ID is accepted at the box office.
Our official ticket outlet is iTickets. They’ll help you no problem HERE.
Box office hours will be shared closer to the event. Please note, that the venue(s) we are hosting our event in are not official vendors for tickets for our events and will not be able to assist you if you visit them prior to the event. Our box office will typically open morning of each show day around 11am.
Our GA, GA+, and VIP sections are all standing pit areas! Our VIP pass offers comfortable community seating in the VIP lounge, but it is first come, first served and not guaranteed. The Front Porch also offers seating options, but it is not reserved!
All purchases are final and non-refundable!
- Each pass includes 5 nights of camping, Wednesday – Sunday. Check-In is Wednesday from 8am – Midnight and Thursday 6am – 9am. There are no other check-in options. If you cannot Check-In during that time frame, then please check out our Jampack Hotel Options.
- Re-entry to and from the festival grounds to the campgrounds
- Access to the General Store and Food Options
- Campground Entertainment at the Fanzone Stage
- Each camping site allows for one vehicle and one camping unit. For any additional vehicles, you will need to purchase an Extra Vehicle Lot Pass. These additional vehicles will not be allowed into the campgrounds.
**Festival admission is sold separately”
- Festival admission.
- Festival tickets must be purchased separately.
- All campers require a festival ticket.
- Showers are available to all RV and Car campers for $10 each use.
- Electricity or water (including sewage) hook-ups are not included, unless otherwise noted.
- We can not guarantee you a space next to your pals. Arrive together to stay together!
Each campsite includes parking for one vehicle and one camping unit (RV or tent). Once parked, no vehicles can come and go from the festival campgrounds. If you need an additonal vehicle, then you will need to purchase the Extra Vehicle Pass. The extra vehicle will be parked in a lot outside of the campgrounds. Campers will be able to walk to and from the Extra Vehicle Lot with their camping wristband.
Vehicles will go through festival security and are subject to search upon re-entry into the Extra Vehicle Lot Re-Entry Hours:
Wednesday – 8am – Midnight
Thursday:6am-9pm
Friday: 6am – 9pm
Saturday: 6am – 9pm
Sunday: 6am – 9pm
Please note peak traffic hours delay re-entry to the Extra Vehicle Lot. Any vehicles parking in the extra camping vehicle lot are subject to search each time they re-enter the lot.
All campers and their vehicles + camping units must go through camping check-in. The hours are listed below; we do not have any other camping check-in options.
Camping Check In:
Wednesday – 8am – Midnight
Thursday – 6am – 9am
All rented RVs will need their camping decal / sticker placed on the mirror prior to arrival at Camping Check-In.
Once the RV is dropped off, the camper driving the companion vehicle must arrive during Camping Check-In hours in order to be parked inside the campgrounds by their Rented RV. If the companion vehicle arrives outside of the Camping Check-In hours, they will not be able to enter the campgrounds.
All campers will need to be out of the campsites by noon on Monday. Any power connections are cut off around 10am on Monday in the campgrounds.
If you are car camping your campsite is typically 20’ x 20’.
If you are RV camping, your campsite is typically 25’ x 50’.
RV campsites will allow for class A,B, and C type RV’s, and will allow for one companion vehicle.
It is dependent on what your RV requires for power. Check your manufacturer handbook if you are unsure. We will not be able to upgrade you from a 30amp to a 50amp on site, so please plan accordingly.
Waste and Water services will be offered PRIOR to the festival by email to all camping purchasers. Each service will be purchased and reserved through an online booking system about 4 weeks prior to the show.
Once you have parked at your campsite, no vehicles can come and go. You are allowed re-entry between the festival and the campgrounds!
There is an extra vehicle parking pass available to those who would like to leave a car parked outside of the campgrounds. It can be reached by walking to and from the lot during set hours.
Hours will be shared closer to the festival date and emailed to all campers in a “Know Before You Go” email so you’re prepared before you arrive.
Anyone who has a camping wristband will be allowed in the campgrounds.
RV camping packages allow 8 guests per campsite.
Car and Tent camping packages allow for 4 guests per campsite.
- Coolers: Keep your beverages and perishable items cool and refreshing with a cooler.
- Food and Snacks: While there are food vendors on-site, having your own selection of snacks and meals can be convenient and cost-effective.
- Yard Games: Enjoy some outdoor fun with yard games like cornhole, frisbee, or any other games you and your friends or family enjoy.
- Additionally, don’t forget to bring essentials like camping gear, personal items, and any specific items needed for your RV setup. Preparing in advance ensures that you have a comfortable and enjoyable time at the festival.
- Animals with the exception of service animals
- Campfires, woodfire grills, or grills with open flames of any kind
- Guns, knives, or weapons of any kind
Illegal substances - Drones
- Wheeled transportation or powered vehicles of any kind (such as golf carts, ATVs, etc.)
- Trampolines
- Laser pointers
- Water guns
- Fire lanterns, Chinese sky fire lanterns, sky candles, fire balloons, or fireworks
- Any items deemed dangerous by security
- Skateboards, scooters, bikes, wagons, carts, or any personal motorized vehicle.
- Bad attitudes (a positive and respectful festival atmosphere is encouraged)
- Please adhere to these guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable festival experience for all attendees. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
**NOTE: If you bring a firearm or weapon it will be confiscated and there will be a $50 fee to hold the item for the weekend.
Thursday: 5PM – 9 PM
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday: 9 AM – 4PM & 9PM – Midnight
Upon arrival please check-in with our camping staff for any ADA accommodations.
Yes, your RV and companion vehicle will be searched for items on our prohibited items list! Your RV will be searched before entering the campgrounds.
Once your vehicle is parked in the campgrounds, it is there for the weekend!
No, but it must arrive within Camping Check-In hours or it will not be able to enter the campgrounds.
Keep in mind that once your companion vehicle is parked with your RV, it cannot move until you’re ready to leave permanently for the weekend. All campsite are permitted 1 camping unit and 1 vehicle to arrive during Camping Check-In hours. Any additional vehicles will need an Extra Vehicle Parking Lot Pass.
Each campsite includes parking for one vehicle and one camping unit (RV or tent). Once parked, no vehicles can come and go from the festival campgrounds. If you need an additonal vehicle, then you will need to purchase the Extra Vehicle Pass. The extra vehicle will be parked in a lot outside of the campgrounds. Campers will be able to walk to and from the Extra Vehicle Lot.
Quiet hours are from 2am-7am.
Plan ahead and secure your parking spot by purchasing ahead of time. Each weekend parking pass allows a parking spot each day of the festival in our designated lots.
ADA parking spaces are on a first-served basis to vehicles displaying a festival parking pass and a state-issued handicapped plate or placard
We will have a rideshare drop off and pick up zone! These areas will be noted on the final map released closer to the festival date.
No, parking overnight is strictly prohibited unless you have a camping package / extra vehicle camping pass.
Yes, we do allow service and ESA animals! We always recommend having their documentation on you to get through security.
ADA camping spaces are on a first-served basis to vehicles displaying a state-issued handicapped plate or placard and is included in your festival ticket purchase
We will provide ADA golf cart style shuttles to and from the ADA parking area to the festival entrance.
Yes! If you bring a doctor’s note, medication and medically necessary food can be brought. Medication brought in will need to be in its original packaging.
Rock The South is a rain or shine event, however, there are several instances in which the festival may be paused or evacuated due to inclement weather, including (but not limited to): severe thunderstorms, lightning in our festival radius, excessive wind, hail, flooding, or as directed by local emergency personnel. Our team is always monitoring weather conditions and consulting with specialists to ensure the safest event possible. In the event of inclement weather our team will be monitoring and sending out updates via text, social media, and stage video walls. We always have an inclement weather plan in place, if severe weather does impact the festival.
Yes, there will be free water stations throughout the festival!
Drugs and any illegal substances are prohibited in the festival and campgrounds.Rock the South reserves the right, without refund, to refuse admission or eject any person who fails to comply with the rules and regulations of the festival, local law enforcement, or federal law. Those who are acting in a disorderly manner, or acting in ways that are illegal or offensive may be ejected from the festival.
Look out for your fellow festival goers! If you see something suspicious please let a staff member/a member of our security team know.
All attendees and bags will be searched upon entry.
We will share a detailed map closer to the festival identifying all entrances, restrooms, concessions and the first aid/medical tent.
Your Weekend Pass is good for the entire weekend, including the new 4th day. You’re welcome!
Yes, If you originally purchased a Thursday or Friday single day ticket, you will now be able to attend Saturday as well. If you originally purchased a Saturday single day ticket, you will now be able to attend both Saturday AND Sunday.
Yes, Single Day passes are available for purchase.
Campers that need to leave Saturday night, can do so after all foot traffic has cleared the venue. Don’t worry we’ll let you know when it’s safe. There will also be an opportunity to leave the campgrounds Sunday night after foot traffic has cleared.
No. If your tickets were designated as Will-Call for the June dates, they will remain available for pickup at Will-Call in October.
No, we are unable to re-mail June packages or any reported missing, but please plan to pick up your items at the Will-Call / Help Tent when you arrive in October.