Family Camping
As we all know, the vast majority of VibeTribe likes to stay up late! However, Gathering of the Vibes also hosts a designated Family Camping area — a place where families and chill folks can hang out together and set the tone. Please note that Family Camping can not accommodate RVs or vehicles 25′ and over. Send your request to familycamping@gatheringofthevibes.com. Space allowing, there will also be a limited number Family Camping Passes at the gates on a first come, first served basis. Please, alert our Camping/Parking Staff that you are traveling with kids when you arrive.
Kids Safety Registration
Register your kids in the Kids Tent between 9AM and 8PM. Children will be given a bracelet to wear during the festival containing your contact info. In addition, we will keep a list of all contact info in case of emergency. We will also be holding kids registration at the VIP tent for VIP Kids on Thursday and Friday. We encourage you to discuss with your children what to do if they get lost, how to ask for help, how to describe you, and any other information. Kids Tent staff will have all the information needed to locate parents.
VIP Kids
Now your kids can be a VIP or VIP for a day with Kids’ Weekend or VIP Single-Day Tickets. Children 6-12 require a Kids’ VIP ticket. Kids 5 and under are always free in the VIP tent! All kids in the VIP tent must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is also a VIP. Treat yourself and your young ones to our expansive VIP Chill tent. Enjoy complimentary beverages and snacks while relaxing on comfy couches and chairs or enjoy our special VIP Viewing Areas. For more info and a complete list of VIP ammenities, please visit our VIP Page.
Kids Discounts
Gathering of the Vibes prides itself on being a family-friendly festival. Kids 12 and under are free when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The only exception to this is VIP. Please see the VIP Kids section above for details. For Sunday Single Day Tickets only, kids 15 and under are free when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Kids Corner
For the young ones, Kids Corner is a rockin good time! Led by Gabrielle Fugere and Andy “The Music Man” Morse, 2012 marks the 13th anniversary of Kids Corner at the Vibes. There’s never a shortage of activities, whether it’s painting on a community mural, listening to children’s entertainers, face painting, costume making, arts and crafts, dancing with puppets, or just relaxing on a comfy couch and reading stories. We know you’ll feel right at home!
Located within walking distance of the concert field, Kids Corner & Teen Scene are surrounded by beautiful trees and plenty of green space. Family Camping is situated nearby, as well as clean bathrooms. It’s the ideal compromise between a child’s need to have fun, and a parent’s desire to catch as much music as possible.
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Kids’ Corner hours run from 9AM until sundown
Teen Scene
Teen Scene is a place where teens can learn to play a musical instrument through free, professional instruction as well as jamming with friends. Special guests show up and perform intimate sets for the teens. Teens can socialize, play games, get hair wraps, ride the Orbitron, learn to juggle with Try Out Toys and much more.
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Teen Scene hours run from 1PM through 11PM
Puppet Parade and World Peace Ceremony
On Sunday morning the Kids Tent and Teen Scene take a field trip over to the Green Vibes Stage for a special musical performance for families by Andy “The Music Man.” Immediately following the performance families join in a large parade with puppets, costumes, stilt walkers, musicians and lots of merriment to the Main Stage where we partake in a World Peace Flag ceremony.
Andy The Music Man
Be sure to stop by the Green Vibes Stage (time to be announced in the Vibes event program) to catch a performance by Andy “The Music Man”. Andy will be playing Sunday morning before the parade to the World Peace Ceremony. He will also perform Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the Kids Tent with special guests.
Puppets
One World Puppetry and Ash Street Puppets invite you to come make a life size puppet. Enter the world of make-believe while walking around with your puppet. One World Puppetry will be showcasing an engaging performance each day.
Nick The Giant!
There is big-sized fun to be had with Nick of Time, The Giant! The wizard of fun will be just in time to bring giant fun, giant toys and giant smiles to the VibeTribe.
Play-4-All!
Join the playful folks of Try Out Toys as they host a super-fun play area for VibeTribe of all ages! There will be ongoing lessons in diabolo, sphereplay, poi swinging, hula hooping, rhythm sticks, juggling and more. Need toys for the weekend and beyond? They’ve got ‘em! Come over and join the circus!
Everyone’s Drumming
We will be holding a special drum workshop led by the rhythmic folks from Everyone’s Drumming. Come on by and help us keep the beat!
BioBus
The BioBus is a special bus that travels around educating kids and teens about science and the sea. There will be hands-on workshops including a walk down to the shore to study marine life.
Oribitron
Always popular with kids and their parents, The Orbitron is out of this world! Strap yourself in and spin in a circle, upside down at your own pace.
Charlie Dane
Talented singer-songwriter Charlie Dane will be performing at the Teen Scene this year. She performed last year and kids and parents alike couldn’t get enough of her. Kids, teens and adults of all ages are encouraged to stop by for a visit!
