Country Drive Music Fest
FAQ's
General FAQ's
All general admission tickets include one pass for music entry, boutique and craft fair admission, food trucks, all bars (except VIP area), lawn games, clubhouse access, portapots, band merchandise purchasing, and first come first serve to covered pavilion seating. Also, FREE Parking!
No, unfortunately, we will have the course occupied by festival events, so the golf course and driving range will not be open during the festival.
Yes, you are allowed to bring a breast pump onto the grounds. Please keep in mind that security will most likely search your belongings more extensively than most others upon arrival.
You are not allowed to carry-in outside food or beverages into the festival grounds at Country Drive Music Fest. All bags are subject to search at any time. Please see the event bag policy for approved bag sizes. Any items confiscated by security will not be returned.
All alcoholic drinks will purchased using drink tickets. Drink tickets can be purchased using CASH ONLY. There will be ATMS available, but we recommend coming prepared to avoid lines.
For festival ticket purchasing, we accept credit cards and cash.
For food trucks and boutique and craft fair, payments may be cash only or credit card available.
No pets are allowed in the Country Drive Music Fest grounds. Service Dogs, as defined by the ADA are allowed. Emotional support, comfort or companion animals are NOT permitted.
3-day GA passes can only be redeemed by 1 person. You will turn your printed ticket in at the gates and receive a wristband for the entire Country Drive Music Fest. Lost or broken wristbands will not be replaced. Note: You can purchase a 1-day ticket for individuals who want to attend only one or two days of the festival.
You may bring a lawn chair WITHOUT THE BAG for general admission seating. You will be asked to remove the chair bag if brought in. There will be designated areas for General Admission attendees with chairs. Country Drive Music Fest is not responsible for chairs or other items that are lost or stolen during the festival. If you leave your property unattended it may get moved by others. Leaving property behind does not reserve a location on the festival grounds. Chairs can not be brought into the VIP Section or in standing room sections only.
All purchases made through Country Drive Music Fest are final. There are no refunds and no exchanges. No exceptions will be made to this policy.
Yes, all tickets will be available for purchase at the gates using cash or credit card. These will be based on availability. Some tickets may be sold out. We recommend purchasing prior to festival.
Yes, you may take pictures with your phone’s camera, but no selfie sticks and no professional photography equipment are allowed. You will need to follow the Security Staff’s instructions on where to stand. You are not allowed into restricted areas to take pictures. No video recording is allowed.
Yes, if seats are available. You may also upgrade your 1-day ticket to a 3-day pass. Upgrade prices are based on the price of the ticket you wish to purchase minus the value of your current ticket. Upgrades can be done at the gate or by calling our office in advance at 402-944-2333.
Everyone and their belongings are subject to search upon entry and at any time while on the music festival grounds.
We suggest purchasing tickets, passes, and add-ons early in the year, because prices increase as the festival gets closer. Gate pricing typically starts a week or two prior to the event. Prices may increase at any time. Pay attention to social media as well for contests, promotional events, and giveaways.
Country Drive Music Fest offers FREE PARKING to all of our lots and all of our patrons.
Although smoking is allowed, please be considerate of the people around you.
If your wristband is lost, damaged, or pulled too tight you will need to visit customer service at the Main Gate. If your wristband has become too tight, allow staff at the gate to cut it off, DO NOT remove it yourself. Removed wristbands will be considered fraudulent and you will need to purchase another ticket for a new wristband.
The festival is for all ages. Ages 3 and under are free in General Admission with paid adult tickets. VIP entrance is 21+.
Please check out the directions tab on the website.
Thursday: 4:00pm
Friday & Saturday: 11:00am
You can order tickets online 24/7, or stop by Country Drive Golf Course during business hours at 951 County Road 4, Ashland NE 68003.
Please email countrydrivelive@gmail.com or call 402-944-2333.
There will be food trucks with many different food options available during the entire music festival.
Water, soft drinks, beer, seltzers, and mixed drinks will all be available for purchase at the festival.
Our clubhouse will also be open with many soft drink and snack options as well as other festival necessities.
Your VIP ticket will get you 3 days of music admission, admission to both days of the boutique and craft fair, access to all areas of the festival, along with access to the VIP area only. The VIP area includes front of stage access, private bar counter, standing tables, reserved porta-pots, and complimentary water and soda. The VIP area opens each day at 4:00pm. You may show your VIP wristband in the clubhouse prior to 4:00pm on Friday and Saturday to receive complimentary water and soda.
Bag Policy
Country Drive Music Fest has a CLEAR BAG policy. Please review the size limits for non-clear bags listed under bag policy.
Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis for medically required items after proper inspection. All final onsite decisions regarding bags will be made by Country Drive Security. All bags and persons are subject to search at any time while on the Country Drive festival grounds, campgrounds or parking lots.
Country Drive Music Fest is an outdoor music festival. The event is rain or shine, so you may want to bring a jacket or sunscreen. NO UMBRELLAS of any size are allowed. NO food or beverage CARRY-INS are allowed. NO VIDEO recording is allowed. NO PETS are allowed. All carry-ins will be subject to search by Security at any time.
Festival Map
Hotels and Motels
There are plenty of hotels in the surrounding area. West Omaha, Elkhorn, and Gretna have multiple options that are within 20 minutes drive to Country Drive Music Fest.
Camping Information
No pets are allowed in the Country Drive Music Fest grounds. Service Dogs, as defined by the ADA are allowed. Emotional support, companion, comfort or companion animals are NOT permitted.
We would LOVE that! You can check in and set up your campsite Wednesday June 19 from noon-9pm.
Country Drive Music Fest does not offer pump and fill amenities at this time. Local fill and dump stations are located nearby at:
KOA Campground
14601 HWY 6, Gretna, NE 68028. Phone number: 402-332-3010
Water: Potable and non-potable
Fees: Free for registered guests. $15.00 for dump station use only
Miles from Country Drive Music Fest: 6.4 miles
Eugene T. Mahoney State Park
28500 West Park Hwy, Ashland, NE 68003
Water: Yes
Fees: Free, Must have a state park sticker to enter station
Miles from Country Drive Music Fest: 8.6 miles
Two Rivers State Recreation Area
27702 F Street, Waterloo, NE 68069-7012
Water: Yes
Fees: Free, Must have a state park sticker to enter station
Miles from Country Drive Music Fest: 6.1 miles
Campfires are only allowed if contained in a fire-ring. FIRE RINGS ARE NOT PROVIDED YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN.
Changes will be made to this policy to comply with any burning ban that is in effect. Burning restrictions can change daily and will be enforced. No tiki torches or other open flames are allowed in the campgrounds.
Yes, however pools cannot exceed the dimensions of your campsite. Please note that there will not be a service to fill your pool.
Only one vehicle may be parked at a campsite under any circumstances, due to traffic and safety concerns. Any additional vehicles must park in general parking or purchase an additional campsite. If your sleeping unit has a steering wheel (RV’s), that is not considered your vehicle so in this instance you are allowed an “additional” vehicle to be parked at your campsite.
Yes, but campsites are limited, and it is best to purchase them before the festival. The campgrounds may be sold out prior to the festival. There is no entry into the campgrounds without a camp access wristband under any circumstances.
You bet! Our location’s campground is adjacent to the festival site and you can walk. Camp Access Wristband is required upon entry of campground. All campsites are under ¼ mile away from festival entrance.
Each campsite is limited to a maximum of six people. You are allowed one sleeping unit and one driving unit per site. Camp access passes must be presented for each person at check-in and a vehicle pass will be issued to the vehicle and must be displayed in window.
The campground has a 2am-8am quiet time that will be enforced. No loud music permitted between 2am and 8am. Quiet generators only.
No Kegs or BORGS.
Cans are preferred. Please limit glass. Please dispose of all trash in cans and keep campsite clean.
No weapons or fireworks are allowed and will be confiscated immediately.
Golf Carts, ATV’s, and Power Scooters are NOT ALLOWED on the premises. Strictly enforced!
Lawn chairs, picnic tables, lawn games are all encouraged!
Everyone that ENTERS the campground must have purchased a Camp Access Pass. Your campsite is the ‘real estate’ and the Camp Access pass is the admission to the campground. They are available online or at the gate. Prices will increase the week of the festival, so purchase them early and save. Everyone at your campsite (even if just visiting) must have a Camp Access Pass and a festival admission wristband.
Camper sites are 25′ X 50′. Allow for room to level your camper and slide outs/awnings on your site.
Tent Sites are 12’ X 35’.
Check-in times are as follows:
- Wednesday, June 19th – 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Thursday, June 20th – 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Friday, June 21st – 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Saturday, June 22nd -9:00 am – 7:00 pm
If you are NOT in line by the closing time listed, you will be asked to return the following days check in times. *All campers and patrons must be out of the campground by 12:00 pm on Sunday, June 23rd.
No. Country Drive Music Fest does not have shower facilities at this time.
aDA Information
All Country Drive Music Fest campsites are considered to be ADA accessible. We do not provide transport from your campsite to the festival gate or the seating area.
Yes. You and (1) escort may sit there. Country Drive Music Fest provides ADA accessible parking near the festival entrance. We do not provide transport from any gate or parking area to the seating area.
The ADA parking lot is located closest to the ground in the General Parking lot. Please make sure valid ADA documentation is shown upon arrival. Follow main entrance signage.
