Jam For The Parks is a locally-grown music festival hosted by Stowe Cider & Vermont Parks Forever. September 2024 marked the first-ever Jam For The Parks benefitting Vermont State Parks. The event features local & regional musicians for a full-day lineup of music, local food vendors, family-friendly activities, and a bar featuring local beverages.

DOORS: 10AM

VENDORS/ACTIVITIES: 10:30AM

*gates & parking on-site will begin at 9:30AM

MUSIC: 12PM

*full music schedule below

• All ages welcome

• Kids 12 & under - FREE 

• Entry includes access to all live music and vendor areas. Zenbarn After show is a separate event and not included with GA tickets unless purchased in advance.

• Bring your digital or printed ticket to the gate

• Re-entry is permitted on a case by case basis at the discretion of the festival. i.e. no beer runs, safety meetings, or leisurely car hangs.

• A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door, but we recommend that you buy your ticket in advance. 

• Please note: Jam For The Parks is a cashless event!

Carpooling is highly recommended! Parking at Waterbury Center State Park will be first come, first served starting at 9:30AM. Once the Waterbury Center State Park on-site parking is full, there will be no cars allowed on reservoir road besides our shuttle services. 

*ALL OFF-SITE LOTS CLOSED UNTIL STATE PARK LOT IS FULL. 

Off-site parking will become available (only after Waterbury Center State Park lots are full) at Ivy Computer (2933 Waterbury-Stowe Rd, Waterbury Center, VT 05677 - 0.5 miles from the park). There will be police & parking attendants, as well as clear signage guiding guests to the parking lot. Once parked, attendees will be required to use one of our 2 shuttle services, moving guests to and from the festival grounds. These shuttles will pick/up and drop/off from designated areas at each location. 

If/when Ivy Computer becomes full, signage will indicate that the parking lot is full and the secondary off-site parking location will be Zenbarn (179 Guptil Rd, Waterbury Center, VT 05677). At that point, the shuttles will begin back and forth transportation between Zenbarn and Waterbury Center State Park (from the designated drop-off/pick-up zones). There will be parking attendants at both lots to help facilitate and answer any questions you may have.

To support our local vendors and ensure a safe, enjoyable experience for all guests, outside food and beverages are not permitted inside the event grounds. But don’t worry,  we’ve got you covered!

Jam For The Parks will feature:

• Jam For The Parks Cook Out

• Caja Mader

The Jam For The Parks bar will feature:

• Stowe Cider craft cider

• Non-Alcoholic Options

• TBD

*Empty, refillable water bottles are welcome and encouraged! Potable water is available inside the bath house sinks & at spigots throughout the festival grounds.

*PLEASE NOTE: Jam For The Parks is a cashless event!

Waste Stations will be located throughout the event grounds, with clearly labeled bins for: Trash, Recycling, and Compost.

Our Green Team volunteers will be on hand to help you sort your waste and ensure it ends up in the right place.

We’re committed to protecting Vermont’s natural spaces and reducing our environmental impact. While you won’t need to pack your trash out yourself, we ask all guests to be mindful of what they bring in and to dispose of waste properly. Let’s work together to keep Waterbury Center State Park clean, green, and beautiful.

Jam For The Parks happens rain or shine. Waterbury Center weather in the summer can range from 50 degrees and raining to over 90 degrees and humid. Be prepared with sunscreen, sunglasses and/or rain gear.

Please stay hydrated by filling up your reusable water bottle at the potable water station located in the bath house. 

• Kindness

• Sunscreen

• Empty refillable water bottles to use at refillable water stations

• Bags under 20”x20”x10”

• Blankets 6’x8’ or smaller

• Umbrellas 4’ or under

• Strollers

• Chairs under 34” high

• Canes and similar mobility assistance devices like trekking sticks are permitted as long as there are no metal points protruding from bottom, or concealed.

• Medications and prescriptions. Over the counter medications are allowed. If you bring prescription medication, please bring a valid photo ID that matches the name printed on your prescription.

• Discrimination or harassment of any kind

• No outside alcohol or beverages of any kind

• Bags larger than 20” x 20” x 10”

• Glass containers

• Illegal substances

• Firearms

• Flammable Items/Devices (fireworks, camp stoves of any kind, matches, etc.)

• Tools including knives, box cutters and Leathermen

• Pepper spray, mace, or any item that could be used as a weapon

• Pets (ADA recognized service animals are allowed - see policies below)

• Canes and Trekking Sticks with metal points protruding from bottom (or concealed)

Please be prepared for security and police personnel on-site. Safety is of the utmost importance to us. All attendees bags will be visually searched upon entering the State Park. If you bring any of the items on the above prohibited items list into the festival, such items will be confiscated and discarded. Under no circumstances will festival management hold any prohibited items for you.

If you experience odd behavior or see something you know shouldn’t be somewhere, say something. Report suspicious behavior to any security or staff team member.

• All artists, set times and stages are subject to change. All advertised acts have confirmed their appearance at Jam For The Parks. However, acts are subject to change without notice and refunds will not be issued due to artist cancellations.

• Events take place rain or shine. If severe weather becomes a threat and we need to interrupt programming, stage announcements will be made regarding safety procedures. Programming may resume when deemed safe.

• All persons, bags and personal items are subject to inspection before entering the event. Please review accepted and prohibited items.

• Any ticket holder that directly or indirectly interferes with the enjoyment of the event may be asked to leave the venue and may be subject to arrest and prosecution by State/Local Authorities.

• The event will continue to make every effort to ensure socially responsible behavior in order to allow ticket holders to enjoy the event.

• Jam For The Parks encourages a smoke-free environment and asks that you respect the health of your neighbors at the event and refrain from smoking in any area where it may affect someone else. Smoking is prohibited under all tents and inside buildings. Please find an isolated area if you must smoke, and dispose of your butts properly.

• Jam For The Parks allows ADA* recognized service animals trained specifically to assist a person with disabilities at all events. Animals whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA and are not permitted at the festivals. If you have a certified service animal, you will be required to have your service animal with you at all times. Under the ADA, service animals must be harnessed, leashed or tethered, unless these devices interfere with the service animal’s work or the individual’s disability prevents using these devices.