FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Below is basic information for all Dashville events.
* * * WE ADVISE GOING TO THE EVENT PAGE THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN FOR EVENT SPECIFIC INFO * * *

  • Please be aware of our number one rule -
    NO GLASS.
    This applies to every festival and event held at Dashville.

    Broken glass does not breakdown over time and is the number one cause of injuries on the property, so please, DO NOT BRING ANY GLASS. If you want to bring a bottle of wine or spirits, please decant into a plastic or metal container.

    We appreciate your cooperation.

  • No pets are allowed at Dashville events. No, not even if your pet is the best behaved boy or girl on the planet.

    This applies to every festival and event held at Dashville.

  • We have a large block of private shower cubicles and flushing toilets to cater to the needs of all campers and there are always a sufficient number of portaloos within the arena and campgrounds.

  • Dashville welcomes patrons with a disability and aims to improve the site and experience each year.

    The arena gently undulates and is easy to navigate, especially now that we have put wheelchair friendly paths in around the site.

    PARKING - Designated Disabled Parking located close to main entry.

    TOILETS - Accessible toilets located strategically around the site.

    CARERS - Dashville honours the Companion Card system, please reach out mail@dashville.com.au

    We are more than happy to assist patrons with disabilities in planning their Dashville experience, if you have any questions or would like more information, please reach out mail@dashville.com.au

  • No. There is no dump point at Dashville. The closest is at Branxton a short 15 minute drive away.

  • For all stallholder, performing artist, sponsorship, or volunteer enquiries, please visit the contact page.

  • Being in the bush, we do have issues with the internet dropping out and will sometimes have to go into CASH ONLY SALES. Please bring cash with you, just in case.

  • Phone reception for texting and calls is fine at Dashville. But, in regards to the internet on your phone, reception can be a little fussy. However, based on feedback from punters at previous events, internet reception is often available at Dashville. But don’t hold us to it…

  • Depending on the event, we usually have an additional Thursday Early Arrival ticket available for purchase.

    Details on the TICKETS page of the event you are attending.

  • No. However, if you have a medical condition that requires powered equipment, please email us on mail@dashville.com.au and we will do our very best to have you connected to power.

    HUNTER TENT STAY (accomodation whilst attending a vineyard concert) the above does not apply to you.

  • No personal fires in the campground. Do not bring firewood. We are bound by State fire restrictions, and the campground and surrounding areas are very much dense bushland. We generally have communal fires inside the arena, which you are welcome to sit around until 3am... if that helps. Of course, this all depends on the weather conditions and current fire restrictions.

  • Yes, deckchairs and picnic blankets are allowed and encouraged.

  • Small generators are permitted but please be respectful of your fellow patrons in regards to noise. Switch off the genny when others are trying to sleep.

  • Make your ticket selection carefully as there are NO REFUNDS.

    For more information, you can read our TICKET CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY here

  • We host a variety of festivals so please, head to the festival you are interested in below for all detailed info.

    THE GUM BALL FESTIVAL

    THRASHVILLE

    DASHVILLE SKYLINE

  • All vehicles will be searched by our security staff on the way through Dashville’s main gate.

  • As we run a number of events, different ticketing applies to different festivals.

    Detailed info available for each festival below.

    THE GUM BALL

    THRASHVILLE

    DASHVILLE SKYLINE

  • For BYO info, head to the Festival you’re interested in below for details.

    Please know and respect our biggest rule, GLASS IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN. Please do not bring any form of glass into the festival. Basically this is the bush and broken glass does not breakdown, your one slip up can cause long term grief for not only children and animals, but perhaps even your own face.

    THE GUM BALL

    THRASHVILLE

    DASHVILLE SKYLINE

  • No. Best to stock up on your way in. Nearest ice suppliers are 15 minutes way, in Branxton.

  • Yes, there is drinking water on site but as we run on tank water, there is not an endless supply. Please bring your own water and refill here if necessary.
    Please, DO NOT fill your caravans with our water, Fill up before you get here.

  • The Gum Ball and Dashville Skyline festivals host a range of exciting workshops, performances and play facilities over the weekend. Please head to the relevant Festival for further info.

    NB: We pride our festivals on being very family orientated, but please note you still need to supervise your young ones.

  • Our festivals embrace as much art and extracurricular activities as possible. Please head to the festival you are wishing to attend for further details.

    We are excited to unleash even more fun. If you would like to get involved with our visual arts program, it's never too late until its over, send your enquiry through to mail@dashville.com.au

  • The campground is located directly outside and around the arena, so it’s a simple case of walking from your campsite through the gate and into the arena.

    At worst case, this could be up to 200m if you're camped at the extremity of the campground. You are allowed to bring whatever camp set up that suits your group or person, though we ask that you consider not taking up too much space if it is not necessary.

    Vans over 20ft need to be registered, to ensure suitable space is available - more detailed info can be found in the FAQs page of the festival you are interested in. If you have a large van, and would like to camp with non-large-van-pals we'll do our best to keep you together but can't guarantee this.

    For more info, please go to the page of the event youare interested in attending

  • HUNTER TENT STAYS (attending a concert at the vineyards) & DASHVILLE NIGHTS CONCERTS, GREAT SOUTHERN NIGHTS CONCERT SERIES - yes you can park next to your tent, there is no need for additional vehicle/trailer pass. These are only for our larger Festivals. You will be given instructions at CHECK IN. Please ensure you check in before you set up camp to avoid the hassle .

    FESTIVALS (The Gum Ball, Dashville Skyline, Thrashville) - Due to an increase in the size of camping set ups, which affects our campground capacity, we have had to update our ticketing to now include car and trailer passes. All tickets still include the option to camp, but it is essentially a walk-in camp set up unless you purchase a pass. The various passes cover everything from car, van, caravan and trailer. 

    There is also a pass for larger camper vans and caravans (over 20ft). These are limited in number to allow us to control the amount of caravans into the site and better facilitate space requirements for all.
    There will be free day parking available outside the festival site but still on the property, there will be a question at the end of the check out process which lets us know you need a car space in the free day parking area. 

  • HUNTER TENT STAYS (attending a concert at the vineyards) & DASHVILLE NIGHTS CONCERTS, GREAT SOUTHERN NIGHTS CONCERT SERIES - There is no need for additional vehicle/trailer pass. These are only for our larger Festivals (see below). You will be given instructions at CHECK IN. Please ensure you check in before you set up camp to avoid the hassle .

    FOR FESTIVALS ONLY - Due to an increase in the size of camping set ups, which affects our campground capacity, we have had to update our ticketing to now include car and trailer passes. All tickets still include the option to camp, but it is essentially a walk-in camp set up unless you pre-purchase a pass. The various passes cover everything from car, van, caravan and trailer. 

    There is also a pass for larger camper vans and caravans (over 20ft). These are limited in number to allow us to control the amount of caravans into the site and better facilitate space requirements for all.
    There will be free day parking available outside the festival site but still on the property, there will be a question at the end of the check out process which lets us know you need a car space in the free day parking area. 

    More detailed info can be found on the FAQs page of the festival you are interested in.

  • If you want to camp with mates, we recommend arriving together or as closely together as possible. Reserving space can get tricky, as we have a lot of campers to fit in. It's definitely best to arrive when gates open to get the best spot.

  • You are allowed to bring gas bottles, but only if they are in service date (keeping in mind we have amazing food stalls including coffee, so you probably don't really need one). We will have to confiscate gas bottles at the gate that are not within their service date.

  • As our festivals are a celebration of music and culture, campers will inevitably throw on some tunes in their respective camp areas. We simply ask that you be respectful and kill the volume at a reasonable hour.

    At midnight, when the festival’s music finishes, there should be no music played in the campground.