FAQ
Located in the historic train depot district of Uptown Lexington, the inaugural Depot District Music Fest will celebrate community, music and the city’s full-steam-ahead progress toward the district’s revitalization. This year’s lineup includes Black Violin, Scythian, Rhett Price, and Abigail Dowd.
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General admission will be $60 at the gate.
12 and under admitted free with ticketed adult.
Gates will open to the public at 2pm at 333 S. Main Street, with the main event entrance on East Third Avenue. Artist performance times will be announced soon. The event SCHEDULE page will be updated at that time.
The festival will feature music, beer, wine, and a variety of food truck vendors. With reentry permitted, festival-goers can enjoy dining and shopping in the Uptown Lexington Historic District. The event will end no later than 9 p.m.
The event will strictly adhere to current CDC, NC and local health department guidelines to ensure a safe and fun event for all. Specific mitigation measures and attendee expectations will be announced prior to the event.
Bringing lawn chairs and blankets is encouraged. No outside food or beverages are permitted except for medical purposes; bags may be subject to inspection.
Rain or shine, all ticket sales are final60
Where and when does the Depot District Music Fest take place?
The Depot District Music Fest takes place Saturday, June 12th, 2021 at the Depot District in Lexington, NC. Gates will open to the public at 2pm at 333 S. Main Street, with the main event entrance on E. 3rd Avenue.
What can I bring?
To make sure you have everything you’ll need while attending the festival, please feel free to bring the following items with you:
- Sun block
- Blankets, sheets and towels
- Point-and-shoot cameras
- Small backpacks and purses. Large backpacks, book bags, or any bag that is not clear plastic, vinyl, or PVS, and over 12”x6”x12” in size will not be allowed.
- Selfie sticks are allowed, but must expand to no longer than 40” in length and must be made of light material (light metal, rubber plastic). All selfie sticks are subject to Depot District Fest staff discretion and may or may not be allowed.
REMEMBER: All patrons and belongings are subject to search and prohibited items will be removed at the discretion of the front gate and security staff.
Do you allow re-entry?
Yes, we will allow re-entry. We want you to enjoy dining and shopping in the Uptown Lexington Historic District.
Is this event family friendly?
We are certainly a family friendly event and welcome guests of all ages.
What should I leave at home?
We make every effort to provide an environment where all travelers can fully enjoy their time at Depot District Music Fest. With that in mind, kindly leave the following items at home:
- Weapons
- Large backpacks, book bags, or any bag that is not clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC, and over 12”x6”x12” in size will not be allowed.
- Food and Drink
- Alcohol
- Illegal substances of any kind
- Umbrellas or Tents
- Coolers
- Picnic baskets
- Lasers
- Glow sticks
- Silly String
- Spray Paint
- Pets (Service Dogs will be permitted)
- Glass Containers and Metal Aerosol Cans, including Sunscreen in Aerosol Cans
- Scooters or Personal Motorized Vehicles
- Detachable lens cameras
- Recording devices of any kind including professional recording equipment, GoPros, audio recording equipment, and video recording equipment
- No unauthorized vendors will be permitted
- No solicitations, handbills, sampling, give-aways, etc.
- Remote-controlled vehicles or aircrafts, including drones
The event will strictly adhere to current CDC, NC and local health department guidelines to ensure a safe and fun event for all. Specific mitigation measures and attendee expectations will be announced prior to the event.
REMEMBER: All travelers and their belongings are subject to search and prohibited items will be removed at the discretion of the front gate staff. These items are subject to change at anytime and at the discretion of the front gate and security staff.