F.A.Q.

Facebook-f Instagram Youtube Telegram

Read the most frequently asked questions (and answers) to orient yourself with details of the festival.

>

What's better than... Sunshine? Moonshine?

F.A.Q.

Basic Information

(More Below)

The dates for this year’s festival are August 29th – September 1st, 2025.

Long Crew starts as early as Aug 1st.

Soulshine has a new home near Newcastle. The address will be provided to all confirmed participants.

You can bring whatever you feel you need but the incredible community powered Kitchen will be cooking and serving delicious plant-based meals all weekend starting with dinner on Friday.

Soulshine is a camping festival. Bring your tent and everything you need for sleep! You will have the choice of a number of areas to camp. Please check Camping F.A.Q. below. RV and van camping possible. 

We recommend leaving valuables at home but do bring some cash for the late night food vendors, the Art Village and maybe some Soulshine swag! 

Unfortunately although we love our pets there are no pets allowed on site. This is mainly due to health and safety reasons.

F.A.Q.

THIS IS A Private GATHERING

A PMA, or Private Membership Association, is a legal and philosophical structure that allows individuals to come together in private—outside of the public domain—to live, work, and create in alignment with shared values and principles. Within a PMA, members voluntarily choose to associate with one another under a common vision and agreed-upon code of conduct.

The Soulshine Festival is a private gathering held within the container of our Private Membership Association. As such, attendance is limited to members of the Soulshine PMA. 

By becoming a member, you’re not just signing up for an event—you’re consciously entering into a community agreement. This includes honoring our code of conduct, respecting others and the land, and participating in a space where consent, personal accountability, and mutual support are central.

The Soulshine Festival is an expression of our Private Membership Association in action. It’s one of the ways we bring our shared values—care, responsibility, and integrity—to life in community. In essence, the festival is not separate from the PMA—it is a living, breathing celebration of it.

F.A.Q.

Logistics

Arrival time depends on your crew and personal schedule. The official Gate opening is 12:00pm on Friday!  The first meal is Friday dinner so we recommend arriving close to noon to set up your camp and be ready for 5:30pm when dinner is served.

For most people, the answer is yes! If you intend to come and go, please use the lower parking lot. People camping in their cars/vans/RV’s are asked not to drive in and out of the camping areas for safety.  We do recommend bringing everything you may need so you can immerse into the Festival experience without leaving the grounds.

Donation refund Policy coming soon! 

No. Parents or guardians are to remain with their young children while participating in activities in the family area. Children under 12 should be supervised at all times.

There will be plenty of Soulshiners to share resources with and a small selection of essentials available to purchase in the hospitality tent. 

F.A.Q.

Food

You can bring whatever you feel you need, but the incredible, community-powered Soulshine Kitchen will be preparing and serving delicious plant-based meals, starting with dinner on Friday and concluding with lunch on Monday. Please remember to bring your own plate, bowl, utensils, and drinking vessels! 

In addition, there will be a variety of food vendors and our very own Soulshine Elixir Bar in the Village, so don’t forget to bring some cash for snacks!

The short answer is no, and it’s not only because we are eager to share meals from the community kitchen but for safety concerns and respect for the land. Attendees are not permitted to create cooking fires or to operate gas stoves at this time. 

You can bring a hibachi or any other non compressed fuel option to cook.

In the Community Dining area, you’ll find coffee, tea, and hot water at the Kitchen Trailers. Additionally, the Soulshine Elixir Bar in the Village will be serving delicious hot and cold beverages, including cacao, chai-chaga tea, and fresh juices.

Once the Community Kitchen closes, there will be options available for purchasing extra food in the Village. Our very own Soulshine Elixir Bar will be in full swing, offering a variety of hot and cold drinks, healthy snacks, and other delicious food offered from a limited selection of vendors!

Yes ice bags are available by donation.

F.A.Q.

Camping

We have two designated camping areas this year. 

If you prefer a quieter experience, there is plenty of space on the grounds at Sunshine Camp to pitch your tent. This camping area has night time quiet hours and early morning activities. 

The Moonshine Camp is nestled in the forest and closer to the nighttime festivities. These shaded spots will allow for cool, quiet mornings and sleeping in. 

There are several outhouses on the land, and there will be extra Porta Potties throughout all the camping and high-traffic areas.

We built a few outdoor showers last year. We are looking to make them solar and electricity heated this year! Eco-friendly and biodegradable castile soap is provided for your convenience, as well as for observing our values around being gentle on the land.

We have limited space for camper vans, and/or medium-sized RVs. Please note that there are no electrical or plumbing hookups of any kind. You can book a spot for your van or small camper when you buy your pass.  The camper fee will contribute to restoration and land improvements. You can buy the camper/RV pass at the same time as your festival pass.

 
 

There will be plenty of Soulshiners to share resources with, and a small selection of essentials available to purchase in the Info Tent & General Store.

No one is permitted to light personal fires for any reason. The Fire Keepers will maintain two community fires in central locations for you to enjoy.

F.A.Q.

Gentle Reminders​​

Reset & Recharge

We strongly encourage you to get adequate sleep each night. Our bodies may not be used to walking around for 3-4 days, attending workshops and dancing day & night. Getting proper rest is our top tip for having the best experience possible. You may not need as much sleep as others; please respect quiet time hours from 11pm to 7am. Take the time to ground and unwind.

Caring For The Land

Please bring only what you need and leave no trace. We ask everyone to be kind to the land. This will help make the volunteers’ lives easier too.

Alcohol and Drugs

This gathering is designed to be subtle, flowing, and enriching for the soul. You are welcome to bring your own food and drink; however, we will not be serving any alcohol. We discourage excessive drinking and promote a healthy respect for our all-ages environment. We expect that most attendees will choose not to drink, and those who do will do so responsibly.
Soulshine does not promote an alcohol-drinking culture. We believe in sober living and responsible and limited substance use of any kind. Let’s enjoy the high vibration of the festival gathering and uplift each other’s spirits naturally.

F.A.Q.

Further Information​

If you have not yet found the information you are looking for please forward your questions to:

hello@soulshinefestival.ca

close icon