Campout in the Pines: September Edition

Campout in the Pines: Socially Distanced Music & Camping

Enjoy Socially Distanced Live Music, Camping and the Great Outdoors, September 24th-26th at Whispering Pines Campground in Eau Claire, WI.

2020 has not been a typical year for live music. It’s been 14 months since we last had a full-sized Blue Ox Music Festival and we still have almost a year until we can have another full-sized Blue Ox in 2021. By attending this socially distanced campout or purchasing the live stream via Fans.live (HERE) you are helping our family owned festival sustain through these next couple of months while supporting the performing artists and their crew. We look forward to bringing the joy of seeing live music to all of you, during a year when we all thought that live music in any setting wouldn’t be possible. #saveourstages

Lineup: 2 nights of Yonder Mountain String Band, Lindsay Lou, The Big Wu, Buffalo Gospel & Pistol Whippin Party Penguins.

Friday, September 25

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Pistol Whippin Party Penguins

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM: The Big Wu

8:30 PM – 10:15 PM: Yonder Mountain String Band

Saturday, September 26

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Buffalo Gospel

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Lindsay Lou

8:30 PM – 10:15 PM: Yonder Mountain String Band

*Start times subject to change. All times are central

SINGLE DAY PASSES NOW AVAILABLE!

1-Day Friday or 1-Day Saturday: $145/person
2-Day GA: $285/person

*Secure tickets for the September Campout with 50% down when you use EZ PAY to divide your purchase into two separate payments! Final payment due by Friday, September 18th, 2020.

*Limited to 250 tickets to ensure social distancing and to follow Eau Claire county outdoor gathering restrictions.

*Outdoor food and beverage ALLOWED in the music area and campground.

*Unreserved tent camping and parking comes free with your 2-day GA admission however you do not need to camp on-site to attend this event.

Safety Guidelines

We want this to be a safe yet enjoyable experience for all so as a result we have come up with a comprehensive plan to make this happen. PLEASE READ OUR COVID-19 SAFETY GUIDELINE BEFORE BUYING TICKETS >>> Read Safety Guideline HERE

*All attendees, including children of all ages, will need a GA TICKET due to the limited capacity number of 250 people which we need to follow.

On-site & Off-site Outdoor Activities

Enjoy on-site disc-golfing or yard games when you’re not watching the music or relaxing at your campsite. You’re also welcome to venture off the campground to explore the many things you can do outside in Eau Claire such as Kayaking, canoeing and biking.

DOWNLOAD FALL ACTIVITIES GUIDE

Campout Pricing

Secure tickets for the September Campout with 50% down when you use EZ PAY to divide your purchase into two separate payments! Final payment due by Friday, September 18th, 2020

2-day Admission w/unreserved tent camping: $285/person

Includes:

2 nights of music (Sept 25 & 26) with access into the grounds starting Thursday Sept. 24th
Access to unreserved tent camping area and parking by your tent
Carry-in food and beverage ALLOWED in the music area and campground.

SINGLE DAY PASSES NOW AVAILABLE!

1-Day Friday Admission: $145/person

Includes:

1 night of music (Sept 25)
Access to FRIDAY ONLY* unreserved tent camping area on Friday and parking by your tent
Carry-in food and beverage ALLOWED in the music area and campground.

*Must depart from campground by noon on Sat, Sept 26th

1-Day Saturday Admission: $145/person

Includes:

1 night of music (Sept 26)
Access to unreserved tent camping area on Saturday and parking by your tent
Carry-in food and beverage ALLOWED in the music area and campground.

*You do not need to camp on-site to attend this event however admission is the same price. There are multiple hotels nearby that you can stay at during your time here in Eau Claire if you’d prefer not to camp. Free parking on-site is included with every GA ticket and you can bring a cooler and chairs/blanket with you to enjoy the music. (Uber and Lyft are available in Eau Claire – masks are required)

Reserved Campsite Add-On

If you would like to camp in an RV (Electric or Non-Electric/Pines South) or stay in a reserved Pines South (tent camping or Non-Electric RV) campsite which is located closer to the music bowl, then you can add this to your order (max of 6 per site) for an additional charge.

Options Include:

Stage View Electric: $350
Tier 2 Electric: $250
Tier 1 Electric: $150
Pines South Stage View (Tent or Non-Electric RV): $300
Pines South (Tent or Non-Electric RV): $100

*Reserved campsites can accommodate at most 6 per site.

VIEW ELECTRIC RESERVED MAP HERE

VIEW PINES SOUTH (NON-ELECTRIC) MAP HERE

Whispering Pines Campground Amenities

NO DOGS and NO GLASS allowed in the Campground or Music area!

Bags of ice will be available for purchase at the Blue Ox Lodge
Fire rings and picnic tables are available for use
Firewood will be available for purchase on-site however you are welcome to bring your own.
Grills are allowed but not provided
Free drinking water will be available at two different locations around the concert area.
We have dumpsters on site for garbage and recycling, please use these and clean up after yourself. Please adopt a leave-no-trace mentality.
The shower building will be CLOSED during this event

Nearby Hotels – Eau Claire, WI

You do not need to camp on-site to attend Campout in the Pines

Although it’s called Campout in the Pines, you don’t have to camp on-site to attend and enjoy some live music outside in a socially distanced setting. You can stay at a nearby hotel or go back home after the shows each night. Pack up a cooler full of your favorite beverages and food, bring a blanket and some chairs and you’re set for the day. There are multiple hotels nearby that you can stay at during your time here in Eau Claire if you’d prefer not to camp. Free parking on-site is included with every GA ticket.

Hampton Inn – 2622 Craig Road (3.8 miles away)
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites (New) – 2703 Craig Road (3.9 miles away)
Best Western Plus – 3340 Mondovi Road (6 miles away)
The Metropolis Resort – 5150 Fairview Drive (Off Hwy 94, 8 miles away)

Uber and Lyft are also available in Eau Claire that will take you to our grounds and back to your hotel. (Face masks required for driver and all riders. ) Use campground address: 5024 Crescent Ave, Eau Claire WI 54703