Packing for a music festival is like packing for a vacation — you want to pack light, of course, but forgetting the essentials is a no-no. It goes without saying that items like a valid ID, your tickets, refillable water bottles and phone chargers fall into that category, while drug paraphernalia and weapons do not! We do, however, invite you to plan out a killer costume and to get into the spirit of Something Wicked by bringing a handmade, decorated totem pole.

Yet to maintain the safety and comfort of our deviously dancing festival goers, we disallow certain standard items from entering into The Asylum. We encourage you to use common sense on this matter, but when in doubt about what’s acceptable and what is prohibited, please take a moment to reference our guide below which includes everything you can and cannot bring through our frightful festival gates.

Essentials

groovey costume

  • Your Ticket (paper or digital) or Wristband.
  • Your Valid Photo ID.
  • Comfortable Clothing and Shoes.
  • Smiles and Good Vibes.
  • Festival Costumes Encouraged.

Acceptable

trio of crazy fans in costume

  • OK Small Bags, Single Compartment Backpacks and Purses (Maximum 21″ x 10″ x 14″).
  • OK Fanny Packs.
  • OK Reusable Something Wicked or Something Wonderful Aluminum Water Bottles (Arrive empty).
  • OK Camelbaks (non multi-pocket, arrive empty).
  • OK Clear Plastic Water Bottles (Limit one per person, arrive empty).
  • OK Glowsticks, Flow-wands, Batons, or Orbs.
  • OK Orbits, Flowlights, Poi, or Pixel Whips.
  • OK Handheld Camera Devices (GoPro, Sony Action Cam, HTC Re Camera, etc. Must be 6″ in size or less.)
  • OK Selfie Sticks.
  • OK Mobile Phones.
  • OK Portable Battery Chargers.
  • OK Lighters.
  • OK Earplugs.
  • OK Sunglasses.
  • OK Hats.
  • OK Ponchos.
  • OK Glowing/Illuminated Costumes or Jewelry.
  • OK Lip Liner, Lip Gloss, Lipstick, Sealed Chapstick.
  • OK Sealed Packs of Gum.
  • OK Sealed Eyedrops.
  • OK Sealed Tampons.
  • OK Dry Makeup (NO liquid makeup).
  • OK Sealed Sunscreen (Trial size, non-aerosol).
  • OK Sealed Deodorant (Trial size, non-aerosol).
  • OK Sealed/Disposable E-Cigarettes.
  • OK Vaporized E-Cigarettes (Including refillable liquid chambers, must be empty upon arrival.)
  • OK Sealed Packs of Cigarettes.
  • OK Plastic Tarps and Blankets.
  • OK Hula Hoops (Including LED).
  • OK Fatheads and Posters.
  • OK Flags, Decorated Pool Noodles, and Totems that DO NOT contain metal pieces, sharpened elements, or are capable of being pounded into the ground or hurting others. Totem Guidelines: Maximum height 10 feet, made from a lightweight material (foam, PVC, etc.). Poles must be no thicker than one inch in diameter and cannot contain solid metal pieces. Decorated pool noodles recommended. Any item deemed dangerous, promoting illegal activity, or hate speech will not be permitted. Totems are subject to inspection. Read our full totem guide here.

Prohibited

the wicked witch and monkey

  • NO Illegal Substances.
  • NO Drugs or Drug Paraphernalia.
  • NO Unopened Over the Counter Medications.
  • NO Unopened Bottle of Vitamins.
  • NO Animals (except service animals).
  • NO Massagers.
  • NO LED Gloves or LED Microlights.
  • NO Laser Pointers.
  • NO Pacifiers, Dust Masks, or Gas Masks.
  • NO Glass, Cans, Cups, or Coolers.
  • NO Markers, Pens, or Spray Paint.
  • NO Large Chains or Spiked Jewelry.
  • NO Stuffed Animals or Dolls.
  • NO Stickers, Flyers, Banners.
  • NO Inflatables, Balloons, Balls, Frisbees.
  • NO Tents, Umbrellas, or Chairs.
  • NO Bota Bags.
  • NO Backpacks, Purses, or Bags larger than 21″ x 10″ x 14″.
  • NO Open Packs of Cigarettes.
  • NO Unsealed Tampons.
  • NO Liquid Makeup.
  • NO Unsealed or Aerosol Sunscreen.
  • NO Outside Food or Beverages (Including Alcohol, Candy, etc).
  • NO Musical Instruments (Including Whistles, etc).
  • NO Tactical Gear.
  • NO Walkie Talkies.
  • NO Weapons of any Kind (Including Pocket Knives, Pepper Spray, Fireworks, etc).
  • NO Professional Recording Equipment – Photo, Video, or Audio (Including Detachable Lenses, Tripods, Big Zooms, etc).
  • NO Drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
  • NO Items deemed as posing a threat to the safe enjoyment of the concert by management.
  • NO Totems which contain metal pieces, sharpened elements, or are capable of being pounded into the ground or hurting others. Totems and flags without these pieces are deemed safe and adhering to these guidelines will be allowed. Please reference the totem guide linked above for more details.

If you read this guide ahead of time and follow it’s simple rules, you’ll have no trouble passing through the gates the The Asylum, giving you ample time to make the most of our spirited event. See you there!