Q - I have never been there, what is it like? A - Country Concert is the Midwest’s Premier Music and Camping Festival with Superstar Entertainment, Great Camping, and Fun Loving People.  It takes place on a 500 Acre facility near Ft Loramie, Ohio.   The event started in 1981.  It has a world class permanent stage in a natural amphitheater setting with giant video screens.   Country Concert has been filmed for television and for artists’ music videos.   There are lots of food, beverage, souvenir, and other types of vendors in the show area.  You can bring coolers including alcohol (no glass).   There is a variety of Reserved Seat and General Admission options.  Many types of camp sites are also available which are close to the show area, including sites with electric and water hookups.     Q - Are coolers allowed at Country Concert? A - Yes Coolers are welcome at Country Concert.  You can have any size cooler in the campgrounds.  In the show area there is a maximum cooler size of 14”x14”x14” (so they fit under your lawn chair or seat).   You may bring in alcohol but no glass please.  Reasonably priced food and beverages are available in the show area.  Last year you could purchase 30 Keystone Light Beers for $20 including a bag of ice. Q – Is re-entry allowed in the show area? A – Yes you can leave the show area and return to your car or camper as many times as you like. Q - Is parking available, what is the cost? A - On-site day parking is the closest parking to the show area (very close).  It’s fast and secure and costs $5 per car per entry.  There is handicapped parking also on site.  Just enter the main concert entrance.  Parking revenue benefits our local volunteer fire department. (Overnight parking is also available. See Campground Questions) Q – Do I need to bring a lawn chair? A - The general admission areas are grassy.   You can bring lawn chairs but no chase lounge type chairs are allowed.   Seats are provided in all the Reserved Seat areas. Q – What is the Gold Circle Area? A – The Gold Circle Area is a fenced area right behind the Stage Front seats.   It is free with a general admission ticket to the first 3500 people per day.  Q – What will I receive in the mail when I buy tickets? A - When you purchase tickets you will receive a “Pickup Receipt” with all the items you ordered.  Treat it like cash and bring the “Pickup Receipt” with you to the Concert.  Bring it to the gate that is marked on the bottom left of the “Pickup Receipt”.  There it will be redeemed for the wristbands, lanyards, etc. that you purchased Q – Are children free? A – Children under 10 are free in the general admission area (accompanied by an adult).   Children under 10 will need a ticket for Reserved Seating areas. Camping Questions: Q - What is included when I buy a Camping Permit? A – A Camping Permit includes one Camping Unit Pass (RV, Tent, etc), one Vehicle Pass, and 2 Camp Ground Wristbands.  You can purchase up to 6 more Camp Ground Wristbands for a nominal cost.  Everyone in the campgrounds must have a Concert Entrance Wristband and a Campground Wristband.   You can also purchase 2 extra Vehicle Passes for each Camping Permit which allows you to park right at your campsite.   There is also Overnight car parking for campers located in separate lots near the Concert Side and Vera Side campgrounds.  Q – Can I park my car overnight? A – There is overnight Car Parking available which is $10 per car (per night).   Overnight Car Parking is available at 2 locations, near the Concert Side Campgrounds and the Vera Side Campgrounds.  Campers can also purchase up to 2 additional Vehicle Passes per campsite which allow you to park overnight right at your campsite.  Parking revenue benefits our local volunteer fire department. Q – Do you have shuttle busses? A – Yes there are free shuttle busses that take Vera Campers to and from the Show Area.  There is also a tunnel under SR 66 for safe pedestrian access to the Vera Campgrounds.   In the past we also have had a Golf Cart Taxi company that provides rides to and from all areas of the event (for a fee). Q – Do you have fresh water and pumping services for campers A – Yes our port john company provides fresh water fill ups and pumping services for a fee. Q – What about showers? A – We have a company that provides hot, private showers in clean mobile shower trailers for a fee.  Last year the showers were $7 each or 5 for $25.  Showers are available in 3 locations. Frequently Asked Questions General Questions Click Here for Camping Questions Gate and Booth Opening Times Sheet Complete How-To Rules and Information Page 1 Complete How-To Rules and Information Page 2 Q - What size tent can I use in the Campgrounds? A - The maximum size tent allowable is 15’ x 15’ or a maximum of 225 sq ft (if it’s not square).  All our campground rules related to spacing, sizes, and number of people are part of health department regulations and good for everyone’s comfort, enjoyment, and safety.  Our printed how-to instructions show the maximum size as 12’x12’ but this has been changed this year to the new 15’x15’ or 225 sq ft sizes. Q- What size are the campsites? A - The campsites range from approximately 26' x 45' to 30' x 50', with some sites having size limitations as marked on our maps. Q- What about campfires, tiki tourches, grilling, etc? A - Due to the number of camping units, people, and safety issues, no open flames are allowed in any of the campgrounds.  That includes campfires, tiki tourches, etc... nothing with an open flame.  Grilling on an  above ground charcoal or gas grill is OK.