FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

SAFETY INFORMATION

Click here for all safety information. This page will be updated often.

Entry to any official Treefort venue subject to search.

PROHIBITED ITEMS INCLUDE:

  • Weapons of any kind (Guns, ammunition, knives, mace or pepper spray)
  • Fireworks
  • Explosives, road flares or flammables
  • Outside alcohol
  • Drugs or paraphernalia
  • Glass containers
  • Hard coolers
  • Laser pointers
  • Air horns and megaphones
  • Drones or remote control vehicles
  • Selfie sticks or tripods
  • Personal rides (bicycles, skates, scooters, hoverboards)
  • Skating (unless you’re an eyeball)
  • Assholes
  • Hula hoops
  • Chairs (blankets are ok)
  • Totem flags, tarps, tents
  • Sleeping bags, unless wearable
  • Comically large hats (on people over 6′ tall)
  • Animals (except service animals)
  • Flyers, samples or give-a-ways

TICKETING + PASSSES

Depending on when you buy your ticket, you can get a festival pass as low as $270. Check out the TICKET INFO page for all of the details. The Treefort Golden Rule is to buy as early as possible!

Yes, we love young music fans! Children 12 and under are free to attend Treefort Music Fest, accompanied by an adult with a Treefort pass.

Get a ZIPLINE Pass.

The Treefort Main Stage is an All Ages venue. Treefort shows in other clubs, venues, and bars are subject to all legally enforced age restrictions, closing hours, and curfews (we don’t make the laws in Idaho, sadly). When all venues are announced specific age requirements will be listed for each venue. We do our best to include a variety of programming in venues to accommodate fans of all ages.

Please contact us at info@treefortmusicfest.com with any questions. Or find your specific contact here.

You can transfer your ticket at any time prior to redemption for a wristband. You can access My Tickets on your Eventbrite profile at any point prior to printing your tickets and change the name on your tickets. Once a ticket has been redeemed at the Treefort Box Office for a wristband, your wristband is non-transferable. No sharing, sorry!

Yes! You can access My Tickets on your Eventbrite profile at any point prior to printing your tickets and change your registration information.

Yes. Printed tickets are redeemable for your Treefort Music Fest wristband at the Treefort Box Office. If you’ve purchased or received a printed ticket, we recommend taking a photo of the QR code on the ticket in case it gets lost. 

All sales are final for all tickets and passes to Treefort Music Fest and related events. Your tickets are transferrable, so share the love and give them to a friend or family if you are unable to attend. Artist lineup is subject to change and artist cancellations, postponements, or rescheduling is not grounds for a refund.

You can access My Tickets on your Eventbrite profile at any point prior to printing your tickets and change the name on your tickets.

GETTING INVOLVED

We love hearing new, interesting bands and artists! Band submissions are closed for 2024. Check back in the summer for 2025!

See above.

You made a freaking film? That’s rad. Filmfort submissions are closed for 2024. Check back in the summer for 2025!

Awesome! Treefort is awesome because of the number of badass volunteers in our community! Volunteer applications are closed for 2024. 

STEEL CUPS

Main Stage (at Beer Token line)
Main Stage (at Beer Bar)
Main Stage (at Spirits Bar)
Online

Yes. 100%

No, you must have an Alefort specific cup.

Each venue is different, please ask them first.

There are rinsing water stations at Alefort and Main Stage.

Yes.

You will need to purchase a new one or buy canned beer.

No, your cup must be empty when you leave the Main Stage.

Yes, any branded cups are allowed, they just must be 16 oz. (no more, no less).

TOKEN SYSTEM

We have shiny Treefort tokens! Available on site for $3 a piece. Tasters and drinks range from 1 to 5 tokens.

VENUES

Main Stage and Alefort are located in Julia Davis Park. We also utilize existing venues like Treefort Music Hall, Neurolux, Knitting Factory, Spacebar, Reef, Pengilly’s, etc.

OTHER

All of the venues and forts are very close together and Boise has a downtown that’s flat, so getting around on foot, bike, Treeline bus route, skateboard or hoverboard is the easiest and cheapest!

APP

We tried very hard to resolve this issue. If you are continuing to have problems, please email dev@treefortmusicfest.com

FORTS

All forts are all ages.
Please note, some content may not be suitable for children (like some films at Filmfort and certain Comedyfort sets) or take place in a 21+ venue (like Dragfort).

Hackfort and Yogafort are wristband-only forts. You must have a 5-day wristband or fort-specific badge to attend.

Filmfort has its own badge, but you don’t have to be a Treefort wristband-holder to attend, individual films may be available at the ticket counter day-of.

Anything that doesn’t require a wristband.
Food trucks, The Nest, Alefort, Foodfort, Storyfort, Kidfort, Treefort Gallery, Skatefort, Second Chance Shows

ALEFORT

Delicious rare brews from various breweries. In 2017, we had special nail pull events! In 2018 we had a Fresh AF “Can it & Crack it” station so you can enjoy the freshest of the fresh.

Alefort will be located in the parking lot directly behind the Owyhee, which means more room for drinking brews (and eating the delicious finds at Foodfort)

Nope! Alefort is a “Freefort” and open to the public.

Children, strollers, dogs.

COMEDYFORT

The hilarious side of Treefort — Comedyfort hosts emerging comedians from all over bring the laughs and giggles to the festival.

Most of the content is not kid friendly.

Entrance into Comedyfort is included in your Treefort wristband.

HACKFORT

Hackfort is a digital humanities conference that focuses on the delightful aspects of technology, seeking to stimulate your curiosity, creativity and passion for tech.

Tons! Check out the Hackfort schedule when available and look for the Kidfort crossover events!

Treefort wristband holders have access to all Hackfort events.

FILMFORT

Emerging artists cinema! Filmfort hosts feature full length and short films, discussions and Q&A sessions with filmmakers

In 2024 Filmfort will take place at The Flicks, Idaho Film Society and Boise Centre

A Filmfort badge grants you priority access to all films and Filmfort related events, but you may also enter with just your ZIPLINE, or Festival Treefort wristband

Yes, however, some programming may not be suitable for children.

FOODFORT

A two-part Treefort feast featuring Tastes and Talks, some paired with Alefort. Inside the tent, you’ll find an array of local breweries offering beer samples for tokens. You’ll also find local chefs offering dishes that feature local products.

More details, including location are coming soon!

Most Foodfort events require an additional ticket to attend. Check out Foodfort dinners and classes here

Yes! Check the schedule as we get closer.

STORYFORT

Storyfort is all about good writing and good storytelling, through authors reading their work, experts chatting on a panel, slam poets bringing down the house, and much more!

Nope! Storyfort is a “Freefort” and open to the public.

In 2024 Storyfort will have events at Idaho State Museum, Ochos, The Egyptian and more.

Sure! Most events are all-ages, but keep in mind some authors may be reading content not suitable for little kids. We support parental discretion! Be sure to check the Kidfort schedule closer to Treefort.

Some of our events are readings, where you’ll get to enjoy an author reading their new or recent work. Some are panels, where you can hear experts chat about journalism, publishing, or hip-hop. Most of our events include a Q&A period, and audience questions are encouraged!

We love our local indie authors and poets!

YOGAFORT

It’s nice to have a yoga mat, but not all classes will need them.

All Yogafort classes are open to all levels and abilities.

Yes, all Treefort pass holders can attend class, as space is available. It is recommended to show up at least 15 minutes before a class is scheduled to start.

Yogafort 2024 passes are on sale now!

In 2024 Yogafort events will be at JUMP, Treefort Music Hall and more

Yes. And hot yoga dudes. And other hot yoga genders.

Yes! Go and try out a class. Have fun! Experience something new.

Yoga, dance, kirtan (chanting), and meditation classes will be held.

There are multiple classes a day. How many you take is up to you, space allowing.

Wear clothes you feel good moving in.

Yes, if they have a Yogafort Badge or Treefort pass and there is space.

Absolutely

MERCH

Record Exchange, Treefort Main Stage and you can totally purchase online!

All Treefort merch is designed by art director James Lloyd and thoughtfully outsourced from there. Other on-site merch is carefully curated by the merch director and created by local and regional makers.