Harvest festival Guide

A smiling man holding up a green cutout frog totem while dancing with friends at a crowded night music festival under green lasers and lights.

Schedule

Harvest festival will be in September 2027, at the enchanting Midlothian Castle & The Screaming Heads, just 2.5 hours north of Toronto. Learn more about the festival.

Friday: Arrive after 2 pm, set up camp, and meet your neighbours.
Friday night: Bass DJs kick off the weekend with a unique party at The Heads.
Saturday day: Explore workshops and afternoon DJs at The Pines.
Saturday, 6:30 pm: NorthFIRE Harvest Cabaret at Crystal Six.
Saturday, 8 pm: Maracatu Mar Aberto leads the procession to light the Bonfire.
Saturday night: All-night house and techno at Crystal Six, plus bass music at The Pyramid.
Sunday afternoon: DJs at The Pines.
Sunday evening: Ambient DJs, as Crystal Six transforms into a plounge.
Monday: Rest, pack up, and head home before 4 pm.

Location

981 Midlothian Rd, Burk’s Falls, ON
Toronto, Hamilton, Guelph 3-4 hrs. Ottawa 4-5 hrs. Montreal 6-7 hrs. Sudbury 2-3 hrs. Pearson Airport 2.5 hrs. Gate Open: Friday 2 pm to Monday 4 pm

Rideshare – make a friend and save on cash and footprint.

Stages

Planning

Bring 10 L of water. ABSOLUTELY NO GLASS OR NO ENTRY. We recommend using a trolley or wagon and packing light, but check the weather forecast.

Camping Checklist – Map

Download your e-ticket on your phone at home or print it. Don’t expect data for email, Messenger, etc. Tell your loved ones beforehand. Our arrival overloads the local cell phone tower, although some providers peek through.

Ticket Reselling – If you have other plans, then please resell your ticket at cost through your network or by using our Ticket Exchange service.

Arriving

Harvest Gate Procedures – Gate opens Friday at 2 p.m. Have your hard ticket or e-ticket ready to show. If you arrive at night, turn off Dark Mode and turn brightness up (iOS: “Hey Siri, turn off Dark Mode”; Android: Settings > Display > Dark Mode). Follow staff directions and park as close as possible to the next vehicle on the north side.New: RVs may arrive early from 12 noon and park in the designated areas. SUVs and trucks must unhitch and park in the parking lot.

Part of your ticket costs go to the local food bank. Please donate at the gatehouse after parking if you wish to give more. We are NOT taking canned food.

Camping

1) Preparation
Please review the Camping & Meal Checklist
See the list and check the weather before leaving. The fall equinox is near. Be prepared for cold nights, hot days, dew, rain and even mud. BRING 10 LITRES OF WATER!

2) Set up camp: Set up camp upon arrival so you can enjoy the festival. The quietest area to camp is also the main camping area, Crash, at the bottom left of the map. Porta-potties are on the path by the main camping areas, near the barge, and in the parking field up from the Thermodome. Meet your neighbours. For safety reasons, no tents, chairs, sleeping, loitering, or idling in the car parking areas. Leave no trace and respect the land.

3) Portapottie Etiquette: Close the lid. They’re emptied regularly.

4) Departure: A designated driver should have 8 hours of sleep before departure and hopefully have a co-pilot to chat with. Be out by 4 pm on Monday. Prepare for police checks on the road.

RV/Campers/Trailers

The allowable generator run times are Friday, Saturday, and Monday: 12 pm-4 am (off with music). Sunday: 12 pm-7:30 pm (off with music). Please respect the health and safety of RV neighbours in the parking lot. Your RV must have a decent capacity 12-volt battery system, a propane refrigerator, and a stove. Generators must not exceed 60 decibels at 50 feet.

Meal Options

1. Plan your meals for the four days. Keep it social. Consider teaming up with friends.

2. Food Vendors: Enjoy a few food vendors or the Pulled Pork BBQ Smoke House (pre-paid reservations). Bring cash or credit.

Health & Conduct

Health & Conduct Guidelines – We individually and as a group have a responsibility to eat well, get plenty of sleep, drink lots of water, and leave no trace. Excess leads to a mess, so please moderate yourself and look out for your friends. Always practise consent.

Security and Life-Safety Team – These men and women are trained to handle diverse situations, from CPR to de-escalation and sensitivity training. They work closely with event management, the property owner, EMR and Harvest Haven, so we can focus on enjoying the weekend.

Harvest Haven is a 24-hour, dedicated, confidential support place and team located next to the EMS and across from the Thermodome. Come for a quiet rest in our lounge space, find support, offerings, warm up or cool down, or receive a nutritious snack.

Questions?

See the FAQ, send an email, or chat with supportive friends in the Facebook Group.