Location?

     The festival entrance is at 1305 South Missouri Street, Macon, Missouri, 63552, United States. We have a map you can reference at the bottom of the convention home page. 

Can we camp at the fairgrounds?
     Yes, there is RV and tent camping on the fairgrounds. RVs are $20 a night and Tents are $10 a night. There are      hookups for RVs and Tent camping has restrooms and showers nearby.

Covid Protocols?

     Masks or vaccinations are not required. You are more than welcome to wear a mask if you prefer. Your body, your choice.

Parking?
     Parking is available for free in the parking lots throughout the fairgrounds. Overnight parking is only allowed for vendors. If you do not have the special parking permit in your vehicle window, your vehicle will be subject to towing.

Seating?
     Seating is provided in the workshop areas, but you are asked to bring your own chairs because limited seating is provided or if you want to sit in the shade.

What About Food?
     Food trucks will be available.  You are welcome to bring your own food, however, we ask that you do not bring alcoholic beverages and please do not bring your coolers into the buildings and workshop areas. Picnic tables are available in designated areas.

Children?
     Children should not be left unsupervised. If your children are patient enough to sit through 30-to-45-minute presentations without disrupting other attendees, then we would love for them to come learn alongside you. (Children left to play in close proximity to speaking areas need to keep noise level/playing down in consideration of attendees trying to listen). Parents are asked not to allow their children to disturb nature at the fairgrounds including trees/tree limbs, wildflowers or other botanicals. Due to seating and space if you have more than a couple of children you might want to bring your own chairs and/or blankets to sit on. There are 2 playgrounds in the fairgrounds. But they will still need supervision.

Can We Bring Our Pets?
     We love pets but please leave them at home. Service pets are welcome. But with the possibility of livestock being involved in future events and even a petting zoo, it would just be best to not have pets there. 

Tickets?

• All convention passes include access to all speaking events, vendors, demonstration areas, and musical performances.

• PRICING:

  • General Admission Tickets: $5.00 for 1 person 

  • Child Pass (Ages 0 - 13):  free

• Note: the convention bands are ONLY available as a TWO-DAY pass and are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERRABLE.

• Convention wristbands will be provided at check-in. If you bought a ticket online, show your ticket at the gate and you will be given your band.

• Will I be mailed a physical copy of my pass? NO. YOU WILL RECEIVE A DOWNLOAD LINK VIA EMAIL. Please print the ticket and bring it with you to the convention if you buy a ticket in advance. Bands can be purchased at the gate as well.

Refunds?
     All tickets are nonrefundable. We are not responsible for reselling tickets, or for issues arising from the resale of tickets.

Weather?
     The Convention will be held rain or shine. Weather in Missouri can vary — sometimes by the hour! We recommend planning accordingly for all types of weather including heat and rain.

WANT TO VOLUNTEER?
     If you would like to volunteer with set up, gates, or parking we would love to have you join us. Volunteers will get a free ticket, a T-Shirt and can join us for the after-market supper. To volunteer please go to our volunteer page and fill out the form.

ADDITIONAL RULES​

• Drugs and alcohol are PROHIBITED and conference staff and security reserve the right to inspect bags and purses.
• NO unapproved vending including the sale or resale of alcoholic beverages or drugs. Any attempt to enter with prohibited items is subject to confiscation and you will be asked to leave.
• NO fighting or threatening behavior. Any person found fighting will be evicted from the conference without a refund.
• NO disorderly or disruptive behavior.
• Please adhere to the rules and regulations of the Macon County Fairgrounds.
• Any item that can be used as a means to disturb the peace, endanger the safety of the crowd, and/or inflict damage to people and goods is prohibited.

If you have a question that isn't listed above or an answer on another page, please email us at info@northcentralhomesteaders.com