Faq's
Where can I stay in Sudbury when attending the festival?
We recommend that you use one of our accommodations sponsors. Not only do these local hotels and B&Bs generously support the festival, but they also offer discounts to festival attendees who need somewhere to stay during the festival. For details on specific rates, please contact the hotel directly or check their web sites for more information.
Quality Inn
Travelodge Hotel
Millwood Bed & Breakfast
Belmont Inn
I am a performer. How do I participate in the festival?
Please submit your application for the festival by sending a link to your Electronic Press Kit (SonicBids, Website, MySpace, etc) to artistic@nlfbsudbury.com. In the interest of saving paper and costs to the artist... please do not send in a paper and CD submission package. If asked to perform at the festival, the artist will then be required to send in a recording. Local artists should read about the 2008 Meltdown.
What are the dates and hours of festival?
The 2008 festival will take place July 4th, 5th and 6th. Friday from 6:00 pm until 12:00 midnight and Saturday and Sunday 11am until 12:00 midnight.
Who is performing at this year’s festival?
Check the performers page to see who has been announced so far. The lineup is always subject to change, so check back frequently.
When will this year’s lineup be announced?
We expect to announce the complete line-up in early March. Check the performers page to see who we have announced so far.
When will tickets go on sale?
Weekend passes will be available on-line at Tix.com the day after the complete line-up is announced; the Tix.com logo will appear on the NLFB HOME page when the tickets are available. Evening passes will be available starting May 1st.
Where can I buy tickets?
How can I pay for tickets at the gate?
We take Visa or cash. Sorry, no MasterCard or American Express. There is a debit machine on site, but you won’t be able to access it until you are inside.
Is there a children’s, students or seniors ticket price?
No. Children 14 and under are free (maximum 3 children accompanied by a ticket-bearing adult), but all others pay the regular price.
Can I purchase day tickets in advance?
No. The daytime tickets are only available at the gate and are valid only for the day purchased.
If have a change in plans can I get a refund?
No. There are no refunds or exchanges on tickets; treat them like cash.
What if I lose my tickets? Can I get a refund?
No. There are no refunds on tickets; treat them like cash. You must present your physical ticket in order to get a Festival wristband and gain entry to the site. The fact that you purchased a ticket is not enough.
What if it is raining? Will the show be cancelled and can I get a refund?
Generally the show will go on – rain or shine – so bring weather appropriate clothing and be prepared for a great show. In the rare event the show gets cancelled because of extreme weather there is no refund.
I want to participate in this year’s festival as a stage painter. Who do I contact?
You should send an email to festivaldirector@nlfbsudbury.com and you will be contacted for details.
I want to be a festival volunteer! Who do I contact?
Over 300 volunteers from the community work diligently for months to help organize and put on the festival. In addition, numerous volunteers work year-round as board members helping put on concerts and fund-raising activities. Check the volunteers page for a downloadable form.
I am an artisan/crafter. How do I participate in the festival?
Crafters are juried at NLFB, so you must submit a photograph of your work along with the application form (downloaded from the vendors page) and must have some of your work in-progress while on site.
I want to participate as a food vendor/retailer. How do I do that?
See the vendors page for a rate sheet and to download the form.
I want to participate in Greenville or have a booth for my non-profit organization on site. How do I arrange for that?
See the vendors page for a rate sheet and to download the form.
Can I bring a camera to the Festival and take photos?
Festival patrons are welcome to take amateur photos. However, it is important that you respect other audience members and the artists by using discretion while shooting, and photos must be for personal use only. If an artist has requested that no photos be taken of them, security or media volunteers may alert you.
Since we do have photography policies in place in response to artists’ concerns, security and/or festival staff will ask patrons who appear to be taking professional photos to refrain from doing so. Patrons shouldn’t bring or shoot with professional gear (i.e. large format cameras and lenses).
Can I use video or audio recording devices?
No, due to artist copyright issues.
Can my pet dog, ferret or cat accompany me to the Festival?
No. With anywhere from 5,000 and up to 8,000 people daily at the Festival, there just isn’t room for the little (or big) critters. Please leave them at home. Service dogs are the only exception.
Where do I park?
There is parking right across the street from Bell Park, however it is even better if you can walk or ride a bike, as the parking lot gets jammed full quite quickly. Plus it’s better for the environment!
What do I need to bring with me?
There is VERY limited seating at the main stages, and nonexistent at the acoustic stages, so it is most important to BYOS – bring your own seat (canvas camp chairs are ideal).
This is an open-air event, so remember to bring sun protection (hat, sunscreen, clothing). It is tradition that some rain falls on the festival, so pay attention to weather reports and bring foul weather gear if there is a possibility of rain.
There are beaches adjacent to the event so you may want to bring swim suits and towels (towels are also useful for sitting on at acoustic stages). It’s also a good idea to bring drinking water in reuseable or recyclable containers.
Finally, bring your sense of fun and adventure. Sit on the ground close to the performers in the acoustic stages and participate; support a musician that you have heard for the first time by buying a CD; watch a crafter work on a project; bang on a bongo at the drum circle; let your hair down and dance in front of the main stage; have the time of your life!
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Where can I stay in Sudbury when attending the festival?
We recommend that you use one of our accommodations sponsors. Not only do these local hotels and B&Bs generously support the festival, but they also offer discounts to festival attendees who need somewhere to stay during the festival. For details on specific rates, please contact the hotel directly or check their web sites for more information.
Quality Inn
Travelodge Hotel
Millwood Bed & Breakfast
Belmont Inn
I am a performer. How do I participate in the festival?
Please submit your application for the festival by sending a link to your Electronic Press Kit (SonicBids, Website, MySpace, etc) to artistic@nlfbsudbury.com. In the interest of saving paper and costs to the artist... please do not send in a paper and CD submission package. If asked to perform at the festival, the artist will then be required to send in a recording. Local artists should read about the 2008 Meltdown.
What are the dates and hours of festival?
The 2008 festival will take place July 4th, 5th and 6th. Friday from 6:00 pm until 12:00 midnight and Saturday and Sunday 11am until 12:00 midnight.
Who is performing at this year’s festival?
Check the performers page to see who has been announced so far. The lineup is always subject to change, so check back frequently.
When will this year’s lineup be announced?
We expect to announce the complete line-up in early March. Check the performers page to see who we have announced so far.
When will tickets go on sale?
Weekend passes will be available on-line at Tix.com the day after the complete line-up is announced; the Tix.com logo will appear on the NLFB HOME page when the tickets are available. Evening passes will be available starting May 1st.
Where can I buy tickets?
- Tix.com (the fastest way)
- NLFB office (19 Grey Street, Sudbury - located behind the Townehouse, across from the Sudbury Arena - 674-5512)
- Mimi & Lulu - Val Est Mall - 3140 Hwy69N - 705-525-6876
- Gloria's Convenience - 469 Bouchard St. - 705-522-3800
- A&J Home Hardware - 469 Bouchard St. - 705-522-3780
- Records on Wheels- 40 Elm St. - 705-675-6617
- Black Cat - 96 Durham St. - 705-673-6718
- Jett Landry Music - 1119 Lasalle Blvd. - 705-566-5534
- Walden Home Hardware - 130 Regional Rd. 24, Lively - 705-692-3697
How can I pay for tickets at the gate?
We take Visa or cash. Sorry, no MasterCard or American Express. There is a debit machine on site, but you won’t be able to access it until you are inside.
Is there a children’s, students or seniors ticket price?
No. Children 14 and under are free (maximum 3 children accompanied by a ticket-bearing adult), but all others pay the regular price.
Can I purchase day tickets in advance?
No. The daytime tickets are only available at the gate and are valid only for the day purchased.
If have a change in plans can I get a refund?
No. There are no refunds or exchanges on tickets; treat them like cash.
What if I lose my tickets? Can I get a refund?
No. There are no refunds on tickets; treat them like cash. You must present your physical ticket in order to get a Festival wristband and gain entry to the site. The fact that you purchased a ticket is not enough.
What if it is raining? Will the show be cancelled and can I get a refund?
Generally the show will go on – rain or shine – so bring weather appropriate clothing and be prepared for a great show. In the rare event the show gets cancelled because of extreme weather there is no refund.
I want to participate in this year’s festival as a stage painter. Who do I contact?
You should send an email to festivaldirector@nlfbsudbury.com and you will be contacted for details.
I want to be a festival volunteer! Who do I contact?
Over 300 volunteers from the community work diligently for months to help organize and put on the festival. In addition, numerous volunteers work year-round as board members helping put on concerts and fund-raising activities. Check the volunteers page for a downloadable form.
I am an artisan/crafter. How do I participate in the festival?
Crafters are juried at NLFB, so you must submit a photograph of your work along with the application form (downloaded from the vendors page) and must have some of your work in-progress while on site.
I want to participate as a food vendor/retailer. How do I do that?
See the vendors page for a rate sheet and to download the form.
I want to participate in Greenville or have a booth for my non-profit organization on site. How do I arrange for that?
See the vendors page for a rate sheet and to download the form.
Can I bring a camera to the Festival and take photos?
Festival patrons are welcome to take amateur photos. However, it is important that you respect other audience members and the artists by using discretion while shooting, and photos must be for personal use only. If an artist has requested that no photos be taken of them, security or media volunteers may alert you.
Since we do have photography policies in place in response to artists’ concerns, security and/or festival staff will ask patrons who appear to be taking professional photos to refrain from doing so. Patrons shouldn’t bring or shoot with professional gear (i.e. large format cameras and lenses).
Can I use video or audio recording devices?
No, due to artist copyright issues.
Can my pet dog, ferret or cat accompany me to the Festival?
No. With anywhere from 5,000 and up to 8,000 people daily at the Festival, there just isn’t room for the little (or big) critters. Please leave them at home. Service dogs are the only exception.
Where do I park?
There is parking right across the street from Bell Park, however it is even better if you can walk or ride a bike, as the parking lot gets jammed full quite quickly. Plus it’s better for the environment!
What do I need to bring with me?
There is VERY limited seating at the main stages, and nonexistent at the acoustic stages, so it is most important to BYOS – bring your own seat (canvas camp chairs are ideal).
This is an open-air event, so remember to bring sun protection (hat, sunscreen, clothing). It is tradition that some rain falls on the festival, so pay attention to weather reports and bring foul weather gear if there is a possibility of rain.
There are beaches adjacent to the event so you may want to bring swim suits and towels (towels are also useful for sitting on at acoustic stages). It’s also a good idea to bring drinking water in reuseable or recyclable containers.
Finally, bring your sense of fun and adventure. Sit on the ground close to the performers in the acoustic stages and participate; support a musician that you have heard for the first time by buying a CD; watch a crafter work on a project; bang on a bongo at the drum circle; let your hair down and dance in front of the main stage; have the time of your life!
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