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In the spotlight · October 23 - 25, 2026

Barefoot
Hootenanny

River Island Adventures · Longs, SC

Three days of live music, workshops, local vendors and riverside fun. Come for one day or make a weekend of it with a separate camping reservation.

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Three festival daysFriday 2 - 11 PM. Saturday 10 AM - 11 PM. Sunday 10 AM - 5 PM

Festival admissionThree-day pass $100. Single-day pass $50. Ages 15 and under free

Camping is separateTent or park-and-camp $50. Unplugged RV $100. Festival pass required

Schedule, tickets and camping

Friday · October 23

2 - 11 PM
The festival opens with live music, workshops, vendors and riverfront activities.

Saturday · October 24

10 AM - 11 PM
A full day across two stages with workshops, local vendors, kayaking and time around the campfire.

Sunday · October 25

10 AM - 5 PM
The final day continues with performances, workshops and riverside activities.

Tickets and camping

Adult three-day passes are $100. Adult single-day passes are $50. Ages 15 and under attend free. Camping is booked separately, and every camper needs the appropriate festival pass.

Woodsy tent camping is $50 per tent. Park-and-camp is $50 per vehicle. Unplugged RV camping is $100 per RV.

Where: 1249 Vera Rd, Longs, SC ↗

Before you go

Woodsy tent campers unload at their site and park in the designated lot. Park-and-camp spaces cannot be saved, so groups should coordinate arrival. RV sites have no power, water or waste hookups.

The festival is rain or shine, and the organizer says sales are final. Confirm current availability, fees and the latest schedule before booking or traveling.

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