DEAR CAMPERS!!

We’re very proud to once again offer over camping at the ALL CAPS! Island Festival! This marks the only chance the public has to camp on Toronto Island. If you’re one of the lucky people who purchased a camping pass, we have some points of interest to prepare you for your stay! Please read on…

TWO NIGHTS OF CAMPING!

- This year only, camping pass holders can camp out Friday and Saturday night!

- Check-in time: Friday at 6:00PM

- Friday night will feature surprise musical performances and an outdoor film screening

- Food and booze will be for sale. A super casual pre-party, just for us.

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Friday, Aug. 9
6pm - Gates open for campers
8-11pm – special musical performances
11pm – outdoor film screening

Saturday, Aug. 10

2:00 - Gates open
3:00 - Unfinished Business
3:45 - Most People
4:30 - ev ree wuhn
5:15 - beekeeper
6:00 - Shotgun Jimmie
7:00 - Bizzarh
8:00 - Hooded Fang
9:00 - The Blow

 Saturday “Night Owl” Dance Party:
10:00 - DJ Anni Spadifora
11:00 - secret set!
11:30 - Algorave
1:00 - DJ Eytan Tobin
(overnight camping – private “Night Owl” ferry for your friends at 1, 2 & 3 AM)

Sunday, Aug. 11

2:00 – Gates open
3:00 - Watershed Hour
3:45 - Pachamama
4:30 - Eons
5:15 - Elfin Saddle
6:15 - Magneta Lane
7:00 - Beliefs
8:00 - Catl
9:00 - Rich Aucoin
(No overnight camping)

RAIN OR SHINE: The festival stage is outdoors, covered by a tent. The show will still go on if it happens to rain. Don’t forget your umbrella and/or raincoat just in case!

GETTING HERE

FERRY INFO:

-Toronto Island Ferries run from city dock at Queens Quay & Bay
- Ferry fare $7 return.
- Take Hanlan’s Point ferry

- Check the Summer Schedule: http://www.toronto.ca/parks/island/ferry-schedule.htm

- Sorry, ferry fare is not included in pass price.

VENUE:
- Artscape Gibraltar Point located on the main island roadway, halfway between Hanlan’s Point and Centre Island
- 20 minute walk from either ferry dock
- main entrance located at the Festival gate on the main path, across from the Gibraltar Point Lighthouse.
- MAP: http://bit.ly/pE2r61

WILL CALL: If you purchased your pass through ticketfly.com, your name will be on the will call list at the main entrance. You will just need to show your ID to the door managers.

HOW CAMPING WORKS / GETTING YOUR TENT HERE (AND BACK)

GEAR SHUTTLE:

- Vehicles will be available to transport your camping gear from the dock to the festival venue on the island side.

- The Gear Shuttle cannot take passengers, so after loading your gear on the shuttle, you will then walk to the centre, and pick it up when you arrive.

GEAR SHUTTLE SCHEDULE:

Friday, August 9 - 5:45pm, 6:15pm and 7pm ferries to Hanlan’s Point.

Saturday, August 10 - 1:45pm and 2:15pm ferries to Hanlan’s Point.

- Take the Hanlan’s ferry at any of these times, and when you get off the boat, a volunteer will direct you to the Gear Shuttle.

- This will work like a coat check – a tent check, if you will. Give them your gear, and you will get a ticket. You’ll have a walk to the venue, about a 20-minute walk, and your gear will be waiting when you get there. Sign in, show your ticket, get your gear, and a volunteer will show you where to set up. Although feel free to carry your own gear! And be advised, these will be the only ferries where we can provide a Gear Shuttle. You’ll have to hoof it otherwise.

SIGNING IN:

- Once you arrive at the festival site, you will have to sign in.

- Here you will have to sign a waiver, you will get a camping wristband and you’ll be directed by a volunteer where to set up your tent.

CAMPING SPOTS & PRIVILEGES:


- Due to limited space, you will be shown your spot where to camp.

- Spots will be assigned on a first-come, first-come basis.

- Camping is only available if you have a Camping Pass.

- Camping passes are per person – no matter how many people per tent, you will each need a pass.

- Not to be heavy, but if anyone tries to camp overnight without a camping pass, we will have to call security. Uninvited guests will be put on a water taxi back to the mainland at their own expense.

SIGNING OUT:

- Please tear down your site on Sunday before the first band starts at 3:00pm

- We will have tent checks set up, where your gear will remain safe during the show.

- At 10:00pm SHARP the Gear Shuttle will take its load to the Hanlan’s Point ferry.

- Please make your way to Hanlan’s Point to catch the last ferry to the city at 11:15pm.

- Tent check will use the same ticket system as when you checked in, and you will pick up your gear at the ferry dock.

- Last call to get your tent checked for the Gear Shuttle is 9:30pm. Don’t forget your stuff!

WHAT TO BRING AND WHAT NOT TO BRING 

DON’T BRING: FOOD!

- Food will be available for purchase from the fine folks at the Island Café

- special ALL CAPS! menu with vegan, vegetarian and meat options available

- breakfast served on Saturday and Sunday, and a full menu throughout the festival

- sorry, you may not bring a camping stove or cook your own food (snacks are okay!)

DON’T BRING: BOOZE!
- Cash bar open til 2AM Friday & Saturday, and 10PM Sunday (don't forget to bring your I.D.!)
- Steam Whistle beer & mixed drinks available

- Grace Island Soda & healthy coconut water available

- You may not bring in your own alcohol (the festival site is fully licensed)

DO BRING: CASH!
- IMPORTANT: Please bring ample cash if you need it!

- There is no ATM on the Island, so you don’t want to be high and dry.

DO BRING: THESE IMPORTANT ITEMS (BESIDES YOUR TENT & SLEEPING BAG!)….

- Water bottle

- Flashlight

- Raincoat

- Umbrella

- Insect repellent

- Sunscreen

- Bathing suit & towel (come on in, the water’s fine)

- Fall jacket & long pants (August can get cool on the Island)

- Anything you might need to go to a convenience store for (there are none on the Island)
- I.D.

- CASH MONEY

BUG SPRAY (SERIOUSLY?!):

- The island is notorious for two nuisances: mosquitoes and European red ants, also known as the dreaded fire ants.

- But fear not! Bug repellent is an effective deterrent. Wear long pants if you can. And our info table will have after-bite if you need it. 

DON’T BRING: YOUR DOG

- Sorry, but dogs and other pets are not allowed at the festival.

DO BRING: THE KIDS!
- We encourage a family-friendly atmosphere and kids 12 & under get in FREE!
- HOWEVER, please bring EAR PROTECTION for the kids and keep in mind that Saturday night will be LOUD and run LATE. We’ll have earplugs available for sale.

OTHER INFO

WASHROOMS:

- Porta-Potties plus indoor washrooms inside the Centre. (Porta-Potties only after 10PM, centre re-opens at 8AM)

SECURITY:

- Security on hand at all times to provide any necessary assistance.

- If you leave the grounds, you will have to show your wristband to re-enter.

FIRST AID:

- First Aid professionals available at all times.

REMINDER OF THOSE BIG DON’TS:

NO DOGS.

NO CAMPING STOVES.

NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL.
 

A FINAL WORD:

We do our best with this festival to create an atmosphere of respect, inclusiveness, and friendliness. The venue we’re presenting at the home of more than a dozen people, and Toronto Island is home to more than 300 people. It is also Toronto’s largest park, the largest car-free community in North America, and home to a number of rare and indigenous flora and fauna. We greatly appreciate the opportunity afforded to
us to camp and check out great art and listen to some amazing music in one of the most beautiful places in the country. We ask for your help in making ALL CAPS! an experience that’s positive, respectful and memorable for all those involved. Let’s be great to each other this weekend.

If you’re interested, here’s a bit more information about Toronto Island: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Island

See you on August 9th!

- the Wavelength Crew

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