Youth Policy
With potentially 21,000 people camping on site, and 32,000 in attendance overall, the safety and enjoyment of everyone on site is very important to us. That is especially the case with younger patrons.
To ensure a proper level of security and safety for all attending the festival, particularly those who are under 18, we have introduced a Youth Ticketing Policy which forms part of our Conditions of Entry for both the event and camping areas. This policy is in line with other events held at Woodfordia and several other events around the country.
- All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian aged 25 years or older at all times (within reason) whilst at the festival, whether in the campground or the entertainment area.
- Children aged 11 and under are admitted free and must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian (over 25) at all times. Those aged 12 or older must buy a ticket.
- A parent or guardian may accompany a maximum of 3 youth patrons only.
- Each guardian must present valid proof of age at the Festival Entry Gate to show that they are aged 25 years or older.
- Any patron under the age of 18 will be refused entry if their nominated guardian is not present with them at the Festival Entry Gate to accompany them into and around the festival.
- It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to ensure that all youth patrons accompanying them comply with instructions issued by festival staff and/or contained in all permanent and temporary signage throughout the festival site.
- All parents/guardians must camp with the youths that they accompany.
- Patrons under the age of 18 must not engage in any illegal or disruptive activities whilst on site. This includes underage drinking, use of illicit substances or any generally disruptive behaviour.
- If a youth is evicted, their parent/guardian and all other accompanying minors will also be evicted. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Any breach of the these conditions may result in the eviction of the parent/guardian and all accompanying minors from the festival site.
