2021 Turtle Hill Covid Policy

Updated August 30, 2021

Many of the changes that have been put in place for the 2021 festival have been shaped by the Covid pandemic and the state, local, and CDC guidelines.  We ask for your understanding that the planning process for a festival takes many, many months and some decisions had to be made and locked in place when restrictions were tighter than they will be at the time of the festival.  We have done our best to balance the needs of our audience with the realities of the pandemic situation, with safety as our primary concern.

100% Vaccination Policy
To allow everyone attending to feel comfortable and confident about the festival environment, we are requiring everyone at the site to be fully vaccinated.  This includes performers, volunteers, paid staff, and audience. Since vaccinations are currently approved for ages 12 and up, children under 12 will not be able to attend this year. Proof of vaccination will be required at the gate.  If you have purchased a ticket and do not have proof of vaccination at the gate, we will happily refund your ticket purchase price.


For proof of vaccination, we will accept:
• A NY State Excelsior pass stating "Vaccination"
• Your filled-in vaccination card (original, a photocopy, or a phone picture)

To verify your identity, we also require a photo ID with name matching that shown on your proof of vaccination.

Masks and Social Distancing

According to current CDC guidelines, we are requiring all attendees wear masks while at indoor activities, or in crowded areas outdoors, except when eating.  If you do not have a mask, we will provide one at the gate.

Social distancing is not required at this time if you are fully vaccinated and wearing a mask.

Contact Tracing Information

In case of an outbreak, we are required to have contact tracing information available for all attendees.  When purchasing tickets, the online purchasing process will require you to enter name, phone number, address, and email for each person for whom you're buying tickets.  If this information is not complete, or is filled out with incorrect information, we will need to contact you for accurate information.  

Other Covid Related Changes to the Festival

• One Day instead of three

• No Camping or Bunkhouses available

• No On-site Ticket Sales - tickets available through online purchase only.  

• No On-site Meal Sales - pre-packaged meals can be ordered when purchasing tickets.