Dragonfly Fest Frequently Asked Questions

A transformational festival is a counterculture festival that espouses a community-building ethic, and a value system that celebrates life, personal growth, social responsibility, healthy living, and creative expression.  Dragonfly Fest is a transformational festival with a focus on healing through dance, flow, and play.  All of the experiences are designed to be highly participatory and to have a positive impact on your soul and spirit.

Though there is amazing music at Dragonfly Fest each night, this is definitely not a music festival.  Every experience at Dragonfly Fest is meant to be participatory rather than passive.  We want you to heal by moving to the music rather than just watching the artists.  You are in a safe space and loved and are free to be in your full expression.

As a camping festival, you will definitely be able to bring any and all food you wish. We just ask that you minimize or eliminate the use of glass bottles and containers for your safety and those around you. There will also be multiple food, drink, and dessert vendors on-site at the festival, so you don’t have to bring any food if you don’t want to.  Our meal plan system in the past was popular, and we are working on bringing that back this year.  The main ticket page will have the options as soon as they are available.

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These rules and guidelines pertain to the entire event, from beginning to end and during and between all activities:

• Consent – This is a highly consent-based festival. Consent is required for any type of interaction with another person, not just physical interaction.  If you want to approach someone for dancing or any other type of engagement and you do not know them well, approach them from the front to allow for eye contact as well as visual and verbal permission for engagement.  If someone does not want to interact with you, follow the Four Agreements and do not take it personally and respect their space and energy.
• Sober experience – Dragonfly Fest will not sell any alcohol or allow other vendors to do so. You are welcome to bring your own as an attendee, but we highly suggest that you experience this week without alcohol, especially during the evening dances.  The evening experience is patterned after ecstatic dance, where the dance is your medicine.
• Plant medicine – We honor everyone on their plant medicine journeys. We highly recommend allowing the dance and movement to be your medicine for this event.
• Recreational drugs – We do not allow the sale or use of recreational or synthetic drugs at this event. Anyone caught selling or consuming recreational or synthetic drugs can be removed from the event with no refund.
• Safe space – As a whole, Dragonfly Fest is a safe space. If, for any reason, you do not feel safe, please visit the Information Booth, and we will help you address your situation.
• Photography and videography – Please see our photography and videography policy question for details.
• No judgment – We believe in a judgment-free zone. This includes judgment of self as well as judgment of others.  As long as words and behaviors are safe and do not violate any festival rules and guidelines, all our attendees are free to express themselves as they see fit.

Dragonfly Fest reserves the right to remove any attendee for any reason without a refund.

Though we are creating a safe and sacred space at Dragonfly Fest, this is also a public event in the sense that photos and videos will be taken of attendees at the event by official photographers and videographers as well as other attendees.  Attendees do reserve the right to ask a photographer or videographer to not take a particular picture or video of them, but please be cordial to them as they are just doing their jobs.

Each ticket purchaser and attendee agree that their likeness can be used in future marketing for Dragonfly Fest with no compensation or explicit permission.  Dragonfly Fest will not be responsible for photos or videos being shared on social media or otherwise that lead to another person finding out that you attended the festival.

There will be certain workshops designated as no photography workshops.  These will be noted on the schedule as well as reviewed by the workshop presenters at the beginning of each workshop.  For these workshops, there may be a photographer or videographer that comes at the very beginning of the session and asks to take a group photo or video prior to the presenter closing the container.  You can opt out of these specific photos or videos.

We live in very uncertain times, and many events have had to shift event dates for many different reasons. All tickets will remain valid for any new date set for the festival in the case that the event time changes. Please keep in mind that like any other large event, we have a no refund policy even if the event date changes. You can use the ticket on the new date if we postpone, or you can transfer the ticket to someone else (sell or give).  We are planning the event as rain or shine, so please prepare accordingly.

We believe in adults making adult decisions for themselves and their personal autonomy. That being said, we ask all individuals to take common-sense precautions. Please do not attend the festival if you have symptoms of any illness. Being an outdoor event, everyone is encouraged to make personal decisions about social distancing and mask wearing. We have a strong consent-based culture and therefore any individual’s space and personal autonomy must be honored.

Though this will be highly unlikely, depending on the state of COVID and other diseases at the time of the festival or any state or local guidelines that may be implemented between now and the dates of the festival, Dragonfly Fest reserves the right to check temperatures at the door, require recent negative COVID tests, or any other measures we feel are necessary to ensure the safety of our attendees.

No refunds will be issued for attendees that are unable to attend due to COVID or any other reasons or that refuse to abide by any policies we have put in place. However, tickets are transferable to others (sell or give).

We honor the right of full self-expression at Dragonfly Fest.  However, since we will have photographers and videographers documenting the event for future promotional purposes, we ask that everyone take that into consideration.  Also, stay tuned for the workshop schedule for possible clothing-optional offerings.

Dragonfly Fest is an adult-only festival. You must be 18 and up to purchase a ticket and be admitted.

There will be a few select children of personnel on-site at the festival.  This does not invalidate our no children policy for purchasing tickets and attendance at the festival.

We love pets at Dragonfly Fest, but we also love an environment where people are free to express themselves.  We prefer that you leave your pets at home.  Pets will be allowed on a leash and owners will be responsible for picking up their pet’s waste.  No one wants to step in your pet’s waste.  Please bring your own waste bags.  This policy will be reviewed each year.  If pet owners do not collectively act responsibly, we will consider becoming a no pet festival in future years.

The only official way to buy a ticket will be via the payment options available on the ticket page on the Unique Mindful Events website.  Accepted forms of payment through the Unique Mindful Events website include major credit cards, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Venmo, and Affirm.  There will be no cash ticket purchases on-site or elsewhere.  The box office is your phone or computer.

From time to time, there may also be some resale tickets made available on our Dragonfly Fest Community WhatsApp group by ticket holders who may have had a change of plans and are selling their tickets.  Unique Mindful Events will verify these, and a comment will be made under the post for your reassurance.  Please be aware of ticket scams and do not buy any unverified tickets.  We are also not on Eventbrite or any other ticket platform.  If you see tickets on any other platform, please do not purchase from them as it is a scam, and inform us of their presence.

The ticket checkpoint at the festival will only be to check in people who have already purchased tickets, so please purchase your tickets before arriving at the festival.  Also, cell signal may be spotty on the festival grounds, and no Wi-Fi will be provided, so please plan ahead and purchase your ticket before arriving.

Full-price 5-day/4-night general admission tickets are $333 + taxes and fees.

Since we believe that transformation takes time and we are creating a container for those that wish to heal, there will be no single day or weekend passes offered at any point.

The venue is called River Forest Haven.  It is at 1301 Man O War Drive in Del Valle, Texas.

On Highway 71 between Austin and Bastrop, you will turn on to Caldwell Lane, across the Highway from American Fireworks.  Continue down Caldwell Lane, which turns right onto River Timber Drive.  Turn off to the left onto Man O War Drive.  Drive almost to the end, and look for the Dragonfly Fest flags on the right.  Please stop to be checked in.

• Cart – to transport camping gear to the camping area if your have a lot of stuff (5-minute walk)
• Cash – for vendor or food purchases; cell signal might be spotty
• Battery – To charge phones and devices; there are no charging stations on site so please be prepared.  
• Clothing
  • Warm weather clothes
  • Jacket (might get chilly at night)
  • Swimsuit – for river
  • Costumes and dance outfits – colorful under black light and summer of love theme are encouraged, but come as you want to be in your fullest expression
• Head lamp for walking around at night
• Earplugs – main stage will have music until 2AM
• Toiletries
• Hand soap
• Towel
• Cooler
• Ice
• Food if cooking for yourself
• Dishes and utensils – help us minimize single use waste, even if you are purchasing meals from the food vendors
• Camping gear
  • Tent
  • Sleeping pad or air mattress
  • Sleeping bag or bedding (might get cold at night)
  • Pillow
  • Camp light
• Flow Arts Props – bring all your favorite toys, especially for the 4 flow arts workshops on the schedule (see below)
• Drums or other musical instruments
• Lighting – become a part of the magical lit up forest at night by wearing colorful LED lighting and/or environmentally responsible glowing items
• Yoga mat
• Water bottle
• Sunscreen
• Food (see below)
• Journal and writing utensils
• Toilet paper – porta potties will have toilet paper, but just in case
• Open heart
• Open mind

We highly encourage everyone to arrive as early as possible on Wednesday, April 16.  The gates will open at 2pm.  However, your first arrival to the festival must be between 9 am and 11 pm as those are the check-in hours.  Once you are checked in and have received your wristbands and parking passes, you can come and go during the gate hours of 7 am and 4:30 am.  The gate will be closed each night from 4:30 am to 7 am the next day.

The gates will open for ticket holders at 2pm on Wednesday.  This will give you ample time to park and set up your campsite prior to the opening ceremony at 8 pm.

Come at your fullest self-expression and dress up or down as much as you desire.  The forest will be lit up with colorful lights at night, and we would love for you to add to that color with neon colors or clothes that shine under a black light while also wearing LED lights or environmentally responsible glow sticks.  Body painting is also another fun way to enhance your festival gear.

Food and other vendors at the festival will have their own payment methods and will be a mix of cash, card, and other digital transactions.  We would suggest bringing some cash just in case vendors have difficulty connecting to the internet to run cards and other digital transactions.

We will have an information/first aid booth conveniently located near the workshop areas.  Please look for the black Dragonfly Fest feather flag inside the property.

Currently, there are two parking options. All spots at the festival are first come, first served. If you arrive via a car service like Uber or are otherwise dropped off, no parking pass is required.

1. General parking ($55) – This year’s parking is at the campsites.  You will be guided in by a volunteer on a golf cart.  You can come and go as you please, but please minimize car traffic.
2. RV/Van parking ($111) – If you have a van or RV and you don’t need water, electric, or sewage hookups, choose this option.  Limited space available.
3. Unfortunately, there are no pad sites with water, electric, or sewage hookups this year.

No.  Camping is included in your festival pass, so you don’t need a parking pass if you will not have a vehicle staying on the property.  Please note that the front gate where you will be getting dropped off is about a quarter of a mile from the camping area.

Please be respectful of others’ property and bring lost items to the information booth building. Please also check here for found items. You can also post lost and found items in the appropriate channel in the Dragonfly Fest WhatsApp community.

Dragonfly Fest believes in safety first.  The information booth is the first aid station.  Please look for the black Dragonfly Fest flag inside the festival grounds.

There will be 4 enclosed outdoor showers and multiple restroom facilities near all the activities.  There will also be 2 porta potties in the camping area.

You will be able to set up your tent anywhere in the forest.  Please do not set up your tent near any of the activity areas .  Any tent seen outside of the proper areas will be promptly removed without notice.

The camping is at most 5 to 7 minutes walk to the activity area.  We highly recommend a cart to transport equipment around.  This is common practice for most camping festivals.  Please do not use your vehicle to drive closer to the activity area, as no parking will be available.

The main page and ticket page will have a festival map once all details have been completed.

The front gate will be closed at the following times:

• Wednesday 11 PM to 9 AM Thursday
• Friday 4:30 AM to 7 AM
• Saturday 4:30 AM to 7AM
• Sunday 4:30 AM to 7 AM
• Please ensure your first arrival is between 9 AM and 11 PM as those are the check-in booth hours.

River Forest Haven is on 30 acres of pure nature.  That means we will be possibly sharing space with our animal friends.  Though most are not very common, please be aware of your surroundings for these animals as well as others:

• Ants, especially fire ants
• Spiders
• Snakes
• Possums
• Raccoons
• Squirrels
• Deer
• Coyote
• Feral hogs

Neither the venue nor the festival accepts any liability for your interactions with wildlife.

On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (the 3 full schedule days), the daily schedule will be as follows:

• 8 am – 9:15 am – Morning Yoga
• 10 am – 11:15 am – Workshop 1
• 1 pm – 2:15 pm – Workshop 2
• 3 pm – 4:15 pm – Workshop 3
• 5 pm – 6:15 pm – Workshop 4
• 8 pm – 9 pm – Soulset Hour
• 9 pm – 11:30 pm – Music Set 1
• 11:30 pm – 2 am – Music Set 2

During the workshop times, you can pick from one of up to 3 potential workshops (see schedule at DragonflyFest.com).

Our main workshop themes are movement and interactivity.  There will be 30+ workshops divided into 3 workshop tents, so at any workshop time, you will have up to 3 options.

• Transformation Temple
• Mindfulness Meadow
• Purpose Patio

All workshops will be 75 minutes in length, with plenty of transition time from one workshop to the next for you to socialize, get food, shop at the vendor bazaar, or rest mindfully with what you just learned.  The detailed workshop schedule will be released on March 16, 2025.

Each evening will feature a Soulset Hour, a unique and inspiring gathering after sunset.  After that, 2 DJs or live bands will perform 2.5-hour deep dive sets with an ecstatic dance format or vibe.  The vibe will be broad with spiritual, world, Afro-Latin, electronic, and trance influences.  The first set will be from 9 PM to 11:30 PM, and the second set will be from 11:30 PM to 2 AM.  We will have one set on Wednesday evening after the opening ceremony, so please come early.  Check out the lineup at DragonflyFest.com.

Stay tuned for more experiences as they are officially added to the event.

• Morning yoga – Start your day right with a gentle morning asana practice, and sync your breath to your body.
• Soulsets – Come together each evening just after sunset to celebrate our oneness and divinity.
• Dragonfly Den – Take a break in our super comfy tent and cuddle (with consent, of course) with your friends.
• Rhythmic Flame – Chant, drum, dance, and sing by the mesmerizing flames of the fire circle.
• Grandmother and Grandfather Tree – Spend time in meditation and reflection with Pacha Mama under her branches.
• Hammock Valley – Bring your own hammock to add to the serenity along Boggy Creek.
• Vendor Village – Experience our immersive product and service vendors and get your meals exquisitely crafted by one of our food vendors.
• Artist Alley – Witness the ultimate human expression of creativity and beautiful tapestry (literally) of art and meet the artists behind the creations.
• Community Art Project – Add your color to our community mural painting project.
• Opening Ceremony – A divine feminine team will open the space in the spirit of love, understanding, and community.
• The Dragonfly Path Closing Circle – Recap the amazing events of the week, thank you’s, and popcorn shares.  Carry the magic of Dragonfly Fest back home with you with an introduction to a 90-day integration journaling process and online community designed to ensure that you’re not alone the rest of the year.