Question 1

How can I order tickets?

Accepted Answer

Visit our [tickets page](https://pitfest.nl/tickets) and just follow the steps.

Question 2

I lost my tickets, can you help?

Accepted Answer

Please visit [this link](https://eventix.nl/search) to retrieve your tickets.

Question 3

I don't like e-tickets. Can I buy a hardcopy ticket?

Accepted Answer

Nope. We stopped selling hardcopy tickets because they were being abused.

Question 4

How do I get to Emmen?

Accepted Answer

Pitfest is located in Emmen, in the northeast of the Netherlands. Emmen is very close to the German border and is less than 2 hours away from Amsterdam, about 3 hours from Belgium and about 2 hours from the Ruhrpott area.

Pitfest takes place very close to the FC Emmen football stadium.

**By car (Location & Address for you navigation):**
Oude Meerdijk,
Stadionplein 1, 7825 SG, Emmen (NL)

**By public transport:**
- Take the train from Zwolle to Emmen
- From Emmen, take bus 93 or 94 and get out at Busstop Stadion Emmen (that is right in front of the festival!)
- Plan your trip from Zwolle to Emmen here: https://9292.nl/reisadvies

Question 5

Can I take my own food and/or drinks onto the festival terrain?

Accepted Answer

Nope. We have plenty of food and drinks available for all of you.

Question 6

But I am allergic to your food and/or drinks / But I have a condition that forces me to eat/drink my own goods.

Accepted Answer

If you bring a doctor’s statement, it’s all fine and you can bring your own drinks/food.

Question 7

Is it ok if I sleep in my car on the parking?

Accepted Answer

No. Due to government rules, we can’t allow people to camp in their cars. We have a nice festival campsite where you can stay over for the weekend. Or you can check out the other hotels and accomodations in the area, which are listed on our [info page](https://pitfest.nl/info).

Question 8

Do I need to pay for a parking spot?

Accepted Answer

Nope. There are a ton of parking spaces close to the festival site.

**It is not allowed to camp on the parking spaces.**

Question 9

I would like to work on your festival as a volunteer.

Accepted Answer

You are the best! Just visit our [volunteer application form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbwQPM74MkdipzU-AKRp9VyRb_C-AuZm82q03UgeJXp-8Vrg/viewform) and our staff will contact you.

Question 10

Which hotels/hostels/B&B/bungalowparcs are close to Pitfest?

Accepted Answer

Check out our info page for a [list of hotels and other accommodations](https://pitfest.nl/info).

Question 11

Can I take my dog/cat/pet to the festival?

Accepted Answer

No. Please leave your furry friends at home. There’s a lot of noise and people, so it’s for their own safety.

Question 12

Will there be merch?

Accepted Answer

Oh god yes, tons of merch! The bands and distro’s will be set up in a special merch area.

Question 13

Will there be vegan food available?

Accepted Answer

Hell yes. We will have enough different food stands, also with vegan options.

Question 14

I am the designated driver, but I’d like to drink a beer.

Accepted Answer

Good for you! We will serve you alcohol free beer then.

Question 15

Can I bring my own food and/or drinks onto the campsite?

Accepted Answer

Drinks: yes. Food: no. But in limited amount. Details on that can be found on our [info page](https://pitfest.nl/info).

Question 16

Can I take a shower on the campsite?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Showers are FREE of use and are open at set times. The opening times of the showers can be found on the campsite.

Question 17

For how many people is a caravan/camper ticket?

Accepted Answer

For 2 people. You can bring more people if you want and you’ll need a camping ticket for every person on top of the two for the camper ticket.

Question 18

I need a coffee and breakfast in the morning.

Accepted Answer

Good for you! We will have a breakfast available in the camping bar.

Question 19

I forgot my toothbrush and can’t live without brushing my teeth.

Accepted Answer

No worries! We are located pretty close to a supermarket. It's about 5 minutes on foot.

Question 20

Is there a power connection at the campsite?

Accepted Answer

Nope. The Pitfest campsite is a temporary camping without power connections..

Question 21

How much does a drink cost?

Accepted Answer

We are aware that inflation has financial consequences for everyone.

That is why we have decided that we want to keep our token prices affordable. A token at Pitfest 2023 will cost 3 euros this year. And no, we are not going to charge 1.5 tokens for a beer.

Question 22

How does your cup system work?

Accepted Answer

* Every visitor receives one free CUP TOKEN when entering the festival. Hand in your cup token when ordering a drink in exchange for a cup.
* New drink? Hand in your used cup for a new one.
* You can also exchange an empty cup for a cup token.
* If you lose your cup or cup token or you don't have a cup or cup token when ordering a drink, a new cup has to be bought for 0,5 token.
* Cups and cup tokens can not be exchanged for cash/money.

Question 23

Are camping tickets included in the festival tickets?

Accepted Answer

No. If you want to stay on our camping, you will have to [buy a camping ticket](https://pitfest.nl/tickets).

Faq