Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
�
Most, if not all, of the questions you may have about the Celtic Family Jamboree
-- aka FamJam -- are answered on the official FamJam website, located at
celticheritageproductions.com/fj.htm �For your convenience, we have listed some of the more frequently asked questions, with their answers, below.
�
Q Who�s putting on the festival?
A Celtic Heritage, LLC
�
Q Does the festival have a website?
A Yes. It is www.celticheritageproductions.com/fj.htm
Q Can the festival promoters be contacted via phone or
email?
A Yes. Phone number
is 941-625-8544. email is
FamJam@celticheritageproductions.com
We are available at that phone
number, pretty much 'round the clock. We check email multiple times throughout
the day. However, please note that it will be impossible for us to monitor email
once the festival has begun, and it will be difficult, if not impossible, for us to monitor the phone
during festival hours.
�
Q When is the festival?
A February 2-3, 2024
�
Q What is the cost of the festival?
A Adult weekend pass is currently available at $40.
Day passes will be
available at the gate; Friday only is $22; Saturday only is $27.50.
Water/Electric camping hookups are
currently available as packages; camping + 2 weekend passes are
$165 and $200.
Primitive camping (tents only, please) is $22/night, available
at gate.
celticheritageproductions.com/famjamtix.htm
Q What's the price of a kid's
ticket?
A Children under the age of 18 are free -- when in the company of a
paying adult.
Q Wait -- does this mean I have to stay with my child at
all times?
A No. What it means is that there must be an adult on premises who
is responsible for the child. No dropping kids off then running into town for a
few hours.
�
Q Are there children�s activities? Is there a playground?
A Yes and Yes
Q Where is the festival?
A Florida Sand Music Ranch, Brooksville, Florida
Q Where's that?
A Detailed directions can be found
here:
celticheritageproductions.com/famjamschedule.htm
�
Q Is this a Highland Games?
A Although there will be a Highland Athletics demonstration, this is not a
Highland Games. It is a Celtic music and heritage festival.
�
Q Will there be merchandise vendors at the festival?
A Yes. Vendors, along with links to their websites if applicable, are
posted at
celticheritageproductions.com/fj.htm.
Q Can I use a credit card at the festival?
A We can accept credit cards at the gate. Cash Only for beer and food. Some merchandise vendors may take credit cards.
Q Is there an ATM nearby?
A There is an ATM under the Large Pavilion.
�
Q Is there food available at the festival?
A Yes.
Q I have special dietary needs. Will these vendors have foods that fit special needs, like gluten-free, vegan, etc.?
A Probably not.
Q Are there restaurants nearby, then?
A Yes. There
are several well-known chain restaurants, including Cracker Barrell and Beef
O'Brady's, Waffle House and Dunkin Donuts, McDonalds, Burger King and Wendy's,
Subway, Taco Bell, plus pizza and Chinese,
located at I-75 Exit #301.
�
Q Will I be able to bring my own food into the festival?
A Yes
�
Q Is seating provided?
A To view performances under the Large Pavilion we suggest bringing a lawn chair or blanket for seating.
There will be a couple of picnic tables in the vendor area which we'd prefer be
used for consuming purchased meals, although no one's going to be policing them
to "enforce" that preference. The Small Pavilion does have seating, at picnic
tables.
�
Q Is there shade? Is there cover in the case of rain?
A Yes. Both pavilions in which musical performances take place provide ample
shelter from the elements.
Q Do I need to buy a ticket in advance?
A It is strongly recommended that you buy your ticket in advance, but tickets should be available at the gate. If capacity is reached, ticket sales will be cut off.
�
Q Do I have to wear the wristband?
A Yes. NO EXCEPTIONS.
�
Q Can I come and go as I please? Can I re-enter the festival?
A You may re-enter the festival at any time, as long as you are wearing the
proper wristband.
�
Q What are my lodging options?
A Our host hotel is Days Inn, Brooksville, located at I-75 Exit #301. There are
several other chain hotels at that exit as well. There are also several small independently owned inns/hotels/motels/hostels/bed and breakfast
establishments. There is camping on the festival grounds. Advance
reservations for camping are STRONGLY recommended.
�
Q What supermarkets are nearby?
A Florida's two biggest supermarket chains, Publix and Winn-Dixie, both have
stores located within ten-twelve miles of the festival. Vaughn's Country Store,
a convenience store, is located a little over three miles away.
�
Q Are dogs allowed at the festival?
A Yes. Dogs must remain on leash at all times and you must clean up after your pet.
�
Q What's the parking situation?
A There is a large grassy field, immediately adjacent to the festival grounds,
for parking. There is no parking inside the festival grounds for non-campers. (Exceptions will be made for those who display a
handicap hangtag.)
Q What about parking for those who are camping?
A Campers must remove
their personal vehicles to the parking lot unless they have purchased a Car
Pass. Car Pass holders must be very careful to contain their vehicle on their
own campsite and not to infringe on neighboring campsites. (Only ONE car on any
campsite, please!) Parking in unoccupied campsites is strictly prohibited. If a
car with a pass is parked inside the festival grounds, the driver absolutely
must remain on premises.
Q I don't have a handicap hangtag, but I do have some
difficulties getting around. Worried about walking from the parking lot to the
music venue. Help!
A The walk actually isn't that far. BUT -- if you do need
help, we have a golf cart available to give you a ride.
Q What's the restroom situation?
A There are two bathhouses with flush toilets and sinks.
Additionally, there are Porta-Potties with hand sanitizer.
Q If I camp,
what's the shower situation?
A There is a bathhouse with 8 separate showers,
including one handicap accessible.
Q Are campfires allowed?
A Yes. In fire rings only.
Please note that although fire rings can be moved -- PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE A FIRE RING
FROM AN OCCUPIED CAMPSITE! If someone has started setting up on a campsite,
it's occupied.
Q Will
firewood be available?
A Yes. There is a firewood vendor who will make a few
passes through the camground, several times a day. Purchase directly from him.
You can also make arrangements for him to deliver a larger order (up to a
truckload) to your campsite, by calling "Red Man" at 813-713-0372.
Q Can I come in to set up my campsite early?
A Yes.
Celtic Heritage will collect a fee at the gate for anyone who wishes to
begin camping on Thursday, February 2. If you wish to set up prior to that time,
you must make arrangements directly with the Florida Sand Music Ranch (FSMR). (FSMR
does not take camping reservations over the phone.) Please
note that FSMR is an active campground, and it may be impossible for you to set
up on your assigned site prior to February 2.
�
You will find that our festival policies are similar to those of other outdoor festivals, and may in
many cases actually be less restrictive. For a few individuals, these policies may seem limiting; however, we feel that our policies are best for the safety, comfort and general well-being of the majority of our attendees. The number one policy: Relax, Have Fun, and Explore Your Celtic
Heritage!