GENERAL ACCESSIBILITY

Woodstove Music & Arts Festival is committed to creating an inclusive environment and creative home for patrons, artists, staff, and volunteers. We are continually working to identify and break down barriers so that the event can be enjoyed by all. We offer services on a one on one basis that includes individual supports, ticket access, and venue needs. Please contact us through this form with any accessibility questions. 

 

​Support animals are allowed as per provincial regulations, but must be registered at the box office in order to enter venues.

 

If persons with disabilities require a support person in order to attend the event, they may be eligible for a free pass for their support team member who will be accompanying them. Please contact us with this form to request a support person pass. 

 

There may be discounted tickets available to persons who are Indigenous, Persons with Disabilities, or Low Income Persons. Please fill out this form to inquire.

 

ACCESSIBILITY OF VENUES: This year, we have a document available outlining the accessibility of each venue. You can access that document here.  

 

OPERATION HEADQUARTERS

Operation Headquarters will be located in the Box Office at the Worthy Room Gallery,  2708 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland

 

ADMISSION TO EVENT

Admission is open to the public by purchasing a ticket or by volunteering for the event. The event is all ages with exception of provincial liquor service regulations within certain venues and/or times. Proof of ticket purchase through display of official wristbands is required to enter the venues. Bag searches are at the discretion of the producers and/or security.

 

TICKET REFUNDS/TRANSFERS

This event does not process refunds or transfers of tickets. If you are looking to sell or transfer your pass, please only do so using the SECURE TICKET TRANSFER  feature. 

 

PARKING

There is free street parking available throughout Cumberland, but we recommend using the large parking areas as indicated on the festival map.  Please respect local parking laws, lock your vehicles and keep valuables out of sight.

There are wheelchair accessible parking spots close to all venues. 

 

PETS

Please leave your furry friends at home. If you do really need them to be with you onsite know that they will not be allowed access to venues. Please clean up after them, give them attention, and feed them regularly!

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Certified Guide and Service Dogs are allowed as per provincial regulations, but must be registered at the box office in order to enter venues.

 

LOST, CONFISCATED, OR DAMAGED ITEMS

The festival removes itself from responsibility for your lost, confiscated, or damaged items. There will be a LOST & FLAILED located at the Harm Reduction zone and we will do our best to reunite you with your things.

 

CULTURE & HISTORY

The Village of Cumberland and surrounding communities have a vast history which includes multiple Indigenous Nations - including the Pentlatch, Ieeksun (eye-ick-sun), Sasitla (sa-seet-la), and Sahtloot (sat-loot) peoples; Japanese, Chinese, African and African-Descendants, and Settlers from many foreign countries.

 

We ask that you honour the people, land, and landmarks that have been here throughout time. Visit the K’omoks First Nation website: komoks.ca, or the Cumberland Museum & Archives for more information or tours to learn more about the history and culture of this area. 

 

MOOP

Please leave any MOOP (Matter Out of Place) items at home. These include glitter, sequins, synthetic feathers, & other flinder items, micro-garbage, and non-biodegradable products. Don’t litter!

 

THE LAKE

Our festival takes place in a beautiful village next to Comox Lake. This lake is one of several drinking water reserves for our communities. Please be respectful and do not use environmentally harmful products in its vicinity if you choose to spend time there.

 

CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY FOREST + TRAILS

Info on Trail use: unitedridersofcumberland.com

 

TRAIL ETIQUETTE

-Respect other trail users

-Be kind to one other

-Say Hi, acknowledge, smile or wave

-Enjoy the trails and have the best day

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CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY FOREST CODE OF CONDUCT:

-Stay on marked trails and designated trails, and don’t trespass on adjacent property

-Obey all signs and trail closures. Closed means closed

-Respect the land, landowners, wildlife, and habitat, and leave no trace

-Be responsible: these trails are unsupervised and are to be used at your own risk

-Water sources are not drinkable. Please bring your own water

-Don’t litter, pack out what you pack in

-Don’t leave trail trinkets, memorials, or unauthorized signage

-Stay on the trail tread and don’t braid the trails. -Ride, run, or walk-through / over puddles and don’t go around thus braiding the trail

-Avoid trail use during atmospheric rivers and freeze-thaw cycles

Rules and Regulations

-No motorized vehicles

-No camping or overnight stays

-No fires

-No unauthorized trail building/unauthorized trail work

-No swimming in lakes, especially reservoirs

-No dogs in lakes No horses on single track

-Pets must always be under control. Please clean up after your pet