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CAMPING

Riverside Park in Carleton Place is located on the banks of the picturesque
 Mississippi River, and marks the site of the annual Riverside Jam

 

park scene
Photos by John Graydon

"Wonderful, Wonderful! Will be back next year." - Harold & Gail, Perth, ON.
"We couldn't have been looked after any better! It was a pleasure to attend your Riverside Jamboree." - Elva & Neil, Lunenburg, ON
"We thoroughly enjoyed the whole weekend. It was perfectly organized and well thought out!" - Mike & Roseanne, Kanata, ON
"We really enjoyed the weekend. Camping areas were great! Pickin' Pit was great."
- Jack & Audrey
"A well organized festival and well organized camping areas - Congrats!" - The Madden's
"We loved the festival, and prayed for good weather for you!" - Robert, Renfrew, ON
 

SOLD OUT . RIVERSIDE PARK SITES ~ $150 FOR 2008 . SOLD OUT
(valid from Monday July 28th until Monday August 4th inclusive)

ONLY 350 BODNER PARK SITES ARE AVAILABLE
ON A FIRST COME/FIRST SERVE BASIS ($50).
WHEN SOLD OUT, CAMPSITES WILL BE AT
ADJACENT ROY BROWN PARK
(valid from Monday July 28th until Monday August 4th inclusive)
 -(only six ticketholders per campsite ~ Site size = 24'x40' approx.)
(must be accompanied by Adult Weekend Pass)

MAXIMUM SIX CAMPERS and ONE VEHICLE ALLOWED PER CAMPSITE.!
CAMPERS MUST BRING GUESTS TO THE BODNER PARK OFFICE TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED BRACELETS

PICKER'S PIT CLOSES EACH NIGHT AT 3:00 am SHARP !

NO TENTS ALLOWED!
ZERO TOLERANCE
ALL CAMPING SITES ARE FAMILY ZONES
ANYONE CAUSING A DISTURBANCE AT RIVERSIDE JAM
WILL BE EVICTED FROM THE GROUNDS IMMEDIATELY
WITH NO REFUND !


  __'BASIC RULES THAT WE ARE ASKING ALL CAMPERS TO RESPECT
 
  • No glass containers allowed in the concert or camping areas
  • No golf carts allowed in concert area (all carts must have lights on after dark)
  • Handicap scooters, Security and Riverside Jam Officials allowed in all areas
  • Campground office hours are daily from Monday July 28th until Thursday July 31st
    at 8:00am - 7:00pm (Friday & Saturday ~ 8:00am - 8:00pm)
    S    o plan your arrival time accordingly
  • No campers will be placed on site after 8:30pm. Units arriving after office closing
    will be parked outside the camping area     until the office opens the next morning
  • All campers and guests must fill out an information form
  • All campsites will be allowed set up access from 8:00 am, Monday, July 28th
  • The site must be cleared of all campers by Noon on Monday August 4th
  • ABSOLUTELY NO CAMPFIRES OR BURNING PERMITTED.! (Pickers' Pit only)
    THOSE ATTENDING THE PICKERS' PIT MUST HAVE CAMPING BRACELETS.
    PICKER'S PIT CLOSES EACH NIGHT AT 3:00am SHARP !
  • Chairs are NOT provided at The Pickers' Pit . . . Bring Your Own Chairs
  • Children must not be left unattended on campgrounds
    (or elsewhere on site, for that matter)
  • Camping permitted only in designated areas
  • No excessive noise or inappropriate behavior tolerated at any time
  • Generators are allowed from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm ONLY !
  • Shuttle service available from Bodner Park to concert area
  • Camper or trailer pump-out service available daily ~ $20.00 fee

Those not respecting these rules, or the safety and comfort of others,
will be escorted off the grounds immediately
   
breakfastwill be served on Saturday & Sunday mornings from
8:00am until 11:00am in the Beer Tent. Hot breakfast for only $5.00
special thanks to Mississippi Mills Fire Department
(all proceeds to Carleton Place Hospital)



BUY NOW!ADVANCE TICKET PRICESBUY NOW!

Adult Weekend Pass ~ $99.00 (until Friday July 1st)
Youth Weekend Pass ~ $30.00 (must be accompanied by an adult)
~ LIMITED TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE GATE ~

2008 PRICING AS FOLLOWS (after Friday July 1st)
LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE ~ BUY NOW!
ADULT WEEKEND ~ $140.00
FRIDAY ~ $40.00
SATURDAY ~ $60.00
SUNDAY ~ $60.00
There will be 24 hr. security on the site
PETS
 
Pets will be allowed in the camping areas only, providing they are leashed at all times.
Pets are NOT permitted in the concert or children's areas.
   
HANDICAPPED
  Handicap friendly facilities are throughout the Festival grounds, as well as specifically assigned  handicap camping sites with easier access. (Available upon request on a first come, first served basis)
   

FOR ALL CAMPING INFORMATION: 613-226-9178


PICKER'S PIT
EVERYONE ATTENDING PICKER'S PIT AFTER 10:00pm
MUST BE WEARING A CAMPING BRACELET !
Aspiring pickers and music lovers alike will dig our Pickers' Pit where informal gatherings of musicians and others share tunes around a piano with campfire and firewood provided.

CLICK ON PICTURE TO ENLARGE

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