Frequently Asked Questions

Ticketing

  • Early Bird tickets will be on sale from 4pm Tuesday 28th November to 4pm Thursday 30th November 2023. Early Bird ticket holders will receive a discount on their ticket purchase.

    Registration for Early Bird Tickets has now closed.

    If you are registered for Early Bird Tickets you will receive an email with a Special Code just prior to the announcement of the 2024 line-up. There are just 250 Early Bird Tickets, they will be available for 48 hours for people you have registered. If they don’t sell out we will open up the Early Bird Tickets to the general public for two weeks or until sold out.

  • Early Bird tickets are $75.

    General Admission Tickets (after Early Bird ends) are $85.

    Early Bird and General Admission tickets are for ages 13 and above. Please note, minors are to be accompanied by an adult.

    Only if the festival does not sell out tickets will be available at the gate for $95.

    Kids 12 and under are $10.

    All ticket prices include the booking fee. Credit card charges may apply.

  • Tickets are available via Moshtix. Please ensure you enter the correct email address as your tickets will be emailed to you.

  • No. We know families come in different sizes and have adjusted the children’s ticket prices to reflect this.

  • Absolutely! The Caltowie Chilled Out ‘n’ Fired Up Music Festival is for everyone!

    Please note, that persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

  • No. You will be emailed an electronic ticket from Moshtix.

  • Yes, please take good care of these as they will not be replaced if lost.

  • Yes, but only if the festival has not sold out prior. In the event that tickets do not sell out prior to the festival date, tickets will be available to purchase at the gate for $95. But we recommend you get in early and buy your tickets online to save some bucks and make sure you don’t miss out. Buy tickets here.

  • If you have misplaced your ticket please reach out to our ticketing partner Moshtix here, to have your ticket reissued.

  • While we understand circumstances can change, we do not offer refunds for change of mind. Tickets are non-refundable. For details of when a refund would be issued, see your ticketing Terms & Conditions.

  • Yes, you can. Reach out to our ticketing partner Moshtix here to arrange a change of name on your ticket.

  • Should the event be re-located to a venue within 50kms Caltowie area, refunds will not be available.

    Should the event be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, ticket holders will be refunded the amount of their tickets purchase via Moshtix.

    For full details see the ticketing Terms & Conditions via Moshtix.

Getting to Caltowie

  • Caltowie is located in the Mid North of South Australia, approximately 2.5 hours drive north of Adelaide, a 10 minute drive from Jamestown and 45 minute drive from Port Pirie. Road trip anyone?!

    Find Caltowie on Google Maps.

  • No. In the past, people have preferred to utilize the free on-site camping, and our buses have been empty. Therefore, we will not be organizing buses in 2023. However, if you and a group of friends want to organize your own charter bus we can recommend Hanleys Passenger Service.

  • We highly recommend a trip to Bundaleer Forest, just 9km south of Jamestown… the Maple Walk is our favourite.

    For more info on what to see and do in the area head to visitjamestown.com.au

Mental Health & Wellbeing

  • A portion of all ticket sales will go to supporting mental health services in the region. The local projects and initiatives that have resulted from this event include the creation of the Secret Men's Business group, assisting fund The Resilience Project and Growing With Gratitude programs at local schools, and helping bring Mary O'Brien of Are you bogged mate? to speak to our community.

    For more info click here.

  • Yes, this year we have teamed up with a group to provide support, whether that is to just chill out, have a chat or just sit in the company of a trusted person. However, if you need help now, please reach out, it’s okay not to be okay, but please there is always someone there who wants to listen click here.

Event Day Information

  • Yes. If you are 18+ and drinking, please bring your I.D. Security will check your I.D. as you enter the festival grounds.

  • Food and drink vendors have both cash and EFTPOS facilities.

    Charges may apply for using EFTPOS.

  • No. There is no BYO permitted in the concert event area, this is a fully catered event with a fantastic range of food and beverage options available.

  • Yes, provided the bottles of water are sealed.

    You can also bring your own re-suable water bottle to refill at the water station, please ensure it is empty on arrival.

  • Yes, our food vendors have a range of options available for you.

  • Yes, bring your camping chairs. There will be a limited amount of chairs and tables available within the festival site. Small personal umbrellas are fine, however, please ensure they do not block anyone’s view. Marquees are not permitted, to ensure uninterrupted views of the stage for everyone.

  • es. The ground is flat. Ambulant toilets will be available in the festival area. Please let us know when you purchase your ticket if you require any further assistance.

  • Artist set times can be viewed here.

  • Car parking is available in a nearby paddock, and a short walk to the festival site. Follow the road signs on the day to access the day parking site.

  • Gates open at 11.30am. Live music starts at 12pm.

  • No, except for special needs dogs. Please do not turn up with your furry best mate, as we will have to refuse you entry.

  • Click here for the site plan. Follow road signs on the day to access camping and day parking sites.

  • There may be some lighting and strobing effects during the event, we also expect all patrons to be courteous of each other, strictly no crowd surfing.

Camping Information

  • Yes, on-site camping is available at Memorial Oval, Caltowie.

  • Zilch! On-site camping is FREE for all festival ticket holders. Purchase your festival ticket via Moshtix

  • Yes. To gain FREE entry to the campsite you will need to show your ticket to our friendly volunteers on the gate.

  • Festival ticket holders can enter the camping site from 2pm Friday 22nd March 2024. All campers must depart by 2pm Sunday 224th March 2024.

  • No. Campsites are not allocated, it is first in best dressed. There is plenty of room for everyone.

  • Yes, just come prepared with some poles or orange cones to mark out the spot.

  • Yes, there are male and female toilets within the camping area. Please note, that there are no on-site showers.

  • No. The timing of the festival although can be cool in the event, will also be within the districts fire weather warning period.

  • Yes. Please drink responsibly, this is not a booze fest, and please no glass. Drinks and food you bring with you are to be consumed in your campsite.

  • Please take your rubbish with you or place in the bins provided

    BE COURTEOUS of other campers.

    Recovery breakfast is available at the festival site on Sunday morning from 8am to 10am.

Food, Drink & Facilities

  • We have loads of delicious choices to keep you fueled for the day and honestly we think this is the best selection of food we have ever had!

    • Smokin’ Grillers - tasty smoked meats

    • Bonnie’s Vegan Van - Steamed and fried dumplings, dumpling soup, spring rolls, fried rice, veggie pockets & fried noodles

    • Fatcrust Pizza - authentic wood fire pizza

    • Captain Calamari - Seafood

    • Jamestown Lions Club - Hot dogs, hot chips, donuts, gelato & Golden North Ice Cream

    • Southern Flinders Football Club - Gourmet yiros

    All we can say….is 12 hours enough time to eat our way through all the food trucks??!!

  • Yes, many of our food vendors have these options available.

  • Yes. Alcohol can be purchased and consumed within the concert area. We will have a great selection of South Australian Craft Beers, wine as well as all your normal alcoholic beverages. You will not be able to take alcohol from the concert area to your campsite.

  • Just like in past years we have a great range of South Australian Craft Brews, local SA wine, cocktails, coffee and tea and all your normal beverages.

    • Watsacowie - craft brews

    • 101 Brewery

    • Union Bridge - craft brews, ginger beer, sarspiralla

    • Bare, Brews & Coolrooms - craft brews & cocktails

    • Jamestown Apex Club pop-up bar (all the usual beers & spirits)

    • Ben Murray Wines

    • Caltowie Bowls Club (soft drinks)

    • Splendid Co (coffee, tea & milkshakes)

  • Yes, there is.

  • Yes! The Sunday morning recovery breakfast with bacon and eggs sandwiches and coffee will be at the festival site from 8am.

Merchandise

  • A merch tent will be on site for you to purchase limited festival and artist merchandise including tees, hats, stubby holders and hoodies.

Weather

  • The weather around the end of March, early April can range from tops of 22 to 27 degrees with overnight temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees. Perfection! However, mother nature can be unpredictable so be prepared for rain or shine!

  • We will have some marquees at the back of the festival site offering shaded areas, however, we recommend a big hat, sunnies and sunscreen.

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