🚨 KNOW BEFORE YA GO: ROCK THE PLAINS 2025 🚨
We’re under DAYS AWAY from Rock The Plains at Tuttle Creek State Park in Manhattan, KS! Here’s everything you need to know before rolling in:
🎟 ENTRY & ARRIVAL INFO
Friday August 8 & Saturday August 9
🚗 Parking Lots Open: 10:00 AM (tailgating allowed so behave!)
🎫 Ticket Booth Opens: 12:00 PM
🎉 Festival Gates Open: 2:00 PM SHARP (2 main entrances into the festival)
🎶 Music begins at: 2:30 PM each day with Clay Aery Band
✨ VIP & GA have separate entry lanes (VIP has limited space remaining -- get reserved seating, 10% of food and beverage, meet & greet opportunities + a chance to win admission to the Busch Light VIP Lounge!
📍 NOT CAMPING?
Enter the park via River Pond Rd off K-13 Hwy (east side of the dam)
📍 CAMPING?
Use the Tuttle Creek Blvd entrance
👉 Look for posted signage to guide you in
🎪 VENUE REMINDERS
Clear bags only
(small clutch-style bags OK, up to 6" x 9")
No outside food or drinks
(2 sealed or empty water bottles allowed per person)
All bags subject to search
🎧 View the full list of allowed/prohibited items: rocktheplains.com
CAMPING INFO (Applies to Campers Only)
Check-In Opens: Thursday, August 7 @ 2:00 PM
Check-Out: Sunday, August 10 by 12:00 PM
🎟 Camp Access Pass + Festival Admission Ticket are both required
🔫 NO firearms allowed — violators will be turned away
📍 Check-In Location:
Campground Gatehouse off Tuttle Creek Blvd
You’ll be greeted by a Rock the Plains rep and receive:
Festival wristbands (GA, VIP, Camping)
(2) Campground-only parking passes
🕑 Camper Check-In Times by Last Name (Thursday, Aug 7):
2:00–2:45 PM → A–D
2:45–3:30 PM → E–H
3:30–4:15 PM → I–L
4:15–5:00 PM → M–P
5:00–5:45 PM → Q–T
5:45–6:30 PM → U–Z
6:30–8:00 PM → Open Check-In (all remaining campers)
✅ FESTIVAL TIPS FOR A GREAT TIME (Applies to Everyone)
💳 Rock the Plains is a 100% cashless event — bring a debit or credit card
💧 Bring up to 2 sealed water bottles or an empty reusable bottle — free hydration station on site
Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome
🌬Personal fans and battery-powered misters are allowed
☀ Pack sunscreen and check the weather — it’s gonna be hot!
🎟 Double-check that you’ve got your tickets and parking passes ready. Get your parking pass in advance to avoid having to wait in line to get one the day-of the event!
Hydrate early and often for a safe, sunny weekend
🍔 Grab a bite from local food trucks on-site & snag official merch inside the grounds! Also, be sure to visit one of our many local hard-good vendors that will be on-site with their unique and handcrafted products!
🚑 FIRST AID & SAFETY
First Aid is located near festival entrance # 2 and clearly marked
In case of emergency, contact any staff or security
Only the Festival Director, Sheriff, or Emergency Services can delay or cancel the show due to weather or safety
🌿 LEAVE NO TRACE
Let’s keep Tuttle Creek State Park beautiful!
Please use trash cans and leave your area better than you found it. Your respect for the land makes a big impact. 🙏
❓ NEED HELP?
Message us on social media for all questions!
🎶 See you August 8–9 in The Little Apple!
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend on the Plains!
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