FAQs
Where is Field Day located?
54 FAIR STREET
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
(413) 584-223
DRIVING
FROM THE SOUTH (NYC/HARTFORD/SPRINGFIELD):
TAKE I- 91 NORTH IN MASSACHUSETTS TO NORTHAMPTON, EXIT 25 (OLD EXIT 19). TAKE EXIT 25 AND FOLLOW ROTARY ONTO ROUTE 9 WEST (BRIDGE STREET). CONTINUE ON STRAIGHT ON ROUTE 9 WEST (BRIDGE STREET) TO FIRST SET OF LIGHTS AND TURN LEFT ONTO OLD FERRY ROAD OR CONTINUE TO YOUR SECOND LEFT ONTO FAIR STREET.
FROM THE NORTH (VERMONT):
TAKE I-91 SOUTH TO EXIT 26 (OLD EXIT 20) (US ROUTE 5 SOUTH/N. KING STREET). AS YOU COME OFF THE RAMP AND ONTO ROUTE 5 SOUTH/N. KING STREET, MERGE INTO THE LEFT LANE. TAKE A LEFT TURN AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT ONTO DAMON ROADCONTINUE DAMON ROAD FOR APPROX. 1 MILE TO THE TRAFFIC CIRCLE/ROTARY. MERGE INTO THE ROTARY AND BEAR RIGHT AT THE FIRST TURN OFF ONTO ROUTE 9 WEST/BRIDGE STREET.CONTINUE ON ROUTE 9 WEST/BRIDGE STREET FOR APPROX. ½ MILE TO FAIR STREET.TURN LEFT ONTO FAIR STREET.
FROM THE EAST (BOSTON):
TAKE THE MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE (INTERSTATE 90) TO EXIT 4. TAKE EXIT 45 (OLD EXIT 4) AND FOLLOW I-91 NORTH TO NORTHAMPTON, EXIT 25 (OLD EXIT 19). TAKE EXIT 25 AND FOLLOW ROTARY ONTO ROUTE 9 WEST (BRIDGE STREET). CONTINUE ON STRAIGHT ON ROUTE 9 WEST (BRIDGE STREET) TO FIRST SET OF LIGHTS AND TURN LEFT ONTO OLD FERRY ROAD OR CONTINUE TO YOUR SECOND LEFT ONTO FAIR STREET.
FROM THE WEST (ALBANY):
TAKE THE MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE EAST (INTERSTATE 90) TO EXIT 4. TAKE EXIT 4 AND FOLLOW I-91 NORTH TO NORTHAMPTON, EXIT 25 (OLD EXIT 19). TAKE EXIT 25 AND FOLLOW ROTARY ONTO ROUTE 9 WEST (BRIDGE STREET). CONTINUE ON STRAIGHT ON ROUTE 9 WEST (BRIDGE STREET) TO FIRST SET OF LIGHTS AND TURN LEFT ONTO OLD FERRY ROAD OR CONTINUE TO YOUR SECOND LEFT ONTO FAIR STREET.
THE THREE COUNTY FAIR IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED ALONG THE PIONEER VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY (PVTA) BUS ROUTE. TAKE THE DAY AVENUE STOP IN NORTHAMPTON ON A DIRECT ROUTE FROM AMHERST, HADLEY & SOUTH HADLEY OR A CONNECTION FROM SPRINGFIELD, CHICOPEE, HOLYOKE AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
What should I bring to the festival?
• YOUR FESTIVAL PASSES AND PARKING PASSES. YOU CAN PRINT YOUR PASSES OUT AT HOME TO BRING THEM, OR YOU CAN SHOW THEM TO US ON YOUR PHONE. #GOGREEN
• ID AND ANY MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION, IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.
• BEACH UMBRELLA OR SMALL SHADE TENT, IF YOU’D LIKE. THESE WILL BE ALLOWED BEHIND A LINE ON THE MAIN STAGE FIELD.
• SMALL FOLDING BEACH CHAIRS — LOW-BACKED CHAIRS ONLY, UNDER 30”.
• BLANKET FOR SEATING. MAXIMUM, 8’ X 10’
• RAIN GEAR, JUST IN CASE
• BUG SPRAY
• REFILLABLE WATER BOTTLE. LOTS OF FRESH WATER IS AVAILABLE ON SITE.
• SUNSCREEN
• HAT OR BANDANA FOR SUN PROTECTION
• SUNGLASSES. GUARANTEED, YOU’LL WANT THEM AT SUNDOWN.
• EARPLUGS, JUST IN CASE
• CAMERA: POLAROID, SLR, POINT AND SHOOT, POCKET AND PHONE CAMERAS FOR PERSONAL USE. PLEASE LEAVE DETACHABLE LENSES AT HOME. THANK YOU!
• YOUR LOVE OF MUSIC, SENSE OF HUMOR, PATIENCE WITH YOUR FELLOW HUMANS
What NOT To Bring:
• SINGLE USE WATER BOTTLES
• WEAPONS OF ANY KIND
• OUTSIDE FOOD & BEVERAGES
• ALCOHOL [BEER AND WINE ARE AVAILABLE AT THE FESTIVAL.]
• GLASS CONTAINERS
• FIREWORKS
• ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES
• HOVER BOARDS OR OTHER MOTORIZED VEHICLES
• DRONES OR OTHER FLYING OBJECTS
• PETS [ONLY SERVICE ANIMALS, TRAINED TO ASSIST AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY, ARE ALLOWED.]
• CAMPING OR POP-UP TENTS
• COOLERS
Do children need a ticket to come to Field Day?
• CHILDREN 10 YEARS AND UNDER WHO COME WITH AN ADULT GET FREE ADMISSION TO THE FESTIVAL.
Can I Bring Animals?
• NO PETS OR ANIMALS OF ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED ON THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS OR IN THE PARKING LOTS. SERVICE ANIMALS, TRAINED TO ASSIST AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY, ARE ALLOWED. EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS (ESA) ARE NOT SERVICE ANIMALS AND ARE NOT ALLOWED. ONCE MORE FOR EMPHASIS: DO NOT LEAVE ANIMALS IN YOUR CAR.
What are the parking options?
• FIRST OF ALL, PLEASE CARPOOL! IT HELPS DRAMATICALLY TO EXPEDITE THE ENTRANCING AND EXITING. AND PLEASE BE AWARE THAT IT CAN TAKE ANYWHERE FROM 30 – 45 MINUTES TO EXIT FESTIVAL LOTS, SO PLAN AHEAD AND HAVE PATIENCE.
• ON-SITE PAID PARKING IS AVAILABLE. YOU CAN PURCHASE IN ADVANCE WITH YOUR TICKETS OR AT THE GATE.
• NOTE: PARKING FOR ACCESSIBILITY IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE NEAR THE FRONT GATE OF THE FESTIVAL WITH A PLACARD.