THIS IS SO MUCH MORE THAN A MUSIC FESTIVAL!
Included in the price of weekend tickets are three grand meals prepared by an incredible line-up of regional chefs. Single-day tickets include the meal for that day.
Click the "GET TICKETS" button below to see ticket details.
Old Salt Festival is about people coming together to support the art of land stewardship in Montana. Wood-fired cooking and music will be the central attractions, along with camping in a beautiful setting at the base of Hoodoo Mountain in the heart of the Mannix Ranch just outside Helmville, Montana. The schedule will also feature a small number of authors, poets, and conversations about working lands and conservation. The General Store will feature some of what Old Salt Co-op considers to be the most interesting animal-based products and independent artisans from the region.
FAQs
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Please contact events@oldsaltco-op.com
It’s Montana. We are a snow, rain, or shine event so please prepare for cold, wet, and hot conditions. Typically daytime temps are in the high 50s to low 60s and evenings are in the mid-40s to low 50s. Again please bring a variety of layers. There will be fires to warm up by.
Please see the poster above for the general programming layout by day. We will have more specific times as we get closer to the festival. Sign up for our newsletter at the bottom of this page to get notifications and festival updates.
Yes. Kids under the age of 10 are free. We will still require a ticket to be selected for each child during checkout online to help us prepare for infrastructure and accommodations. Limit of 3 free kid passes per adult ticket holder. All kids over the age of 10 will require a purchased ticket.
We love animals but we kindly ask that you leave your animals at home. Thanks for your cooperation!
The nearest gas station to the festival is in the town of Ovando, or Lincoln about 20 miles away. Please fuel up as much as you can on your way into the festival.
Yes, merch is available on our website here. We will also have exclusive Old Salt Festival merch will be available at the general store at the festival.
Yes, there will be several areas for free water refills. There will also be spring water for sale. Please refer to your festival map for where water stations are located.
We also recommend bringing your own water supply for your campsite. If you're bringing an RV or camper, please fill your water tanks prior to arrival. Additionally, there will not be any electrical plug-ins or charging stations available.
You are welcome to come and go from the festival grounds as needed but please keep your wristband on at all times. We are very limited in being able to get you a replacement wristband.
Outside food and drinks(including alcoholic beverages) are restricted to parking and camping areas. 1 main meal each evening will be included in your ticket purchase, as well as coffee and water. There will also be food available inside the festival grounds from various food trucks and adult beverages and N/A beverage vendors on site.
There may be a risk of exposure to COVID-19 at any public gatherings. At Old Salt events, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and hereby release the Festival from liability in connection therewith.
Yes, camping is included in a full weekend pass or campsites can be purchased in addition to your day pass. Please note if you are a day pass holder you will need to be out of your campsite by 10 am the following morning. (i.e. friday day passes holder = checkout by 10 am Saturday).
Car & tent campsites are 20ft x 20ft. RV and camper trailer sites are 20ft x 40ft($25 fee). Please fill your water supply prior to arrival.
Please reach out to either support@squadup.com or events@oldsaltco-op.com and we will gladly help you get whatever you need. Please have your confirmation # ready as this will speed up the process.
Below is a list of places all within 30-45 minutes from the festival grounds. The towns of Helena, Missoula and Great Falls are all within 60-90 minutes drive or so and are reasonable for daytripping.
Ovando, MT
The Ovando Inn
406 Pine Street
Ovando, MT 59854
406-793-5555
Lincoln, MT
Lincoln Log Hotel
101 Sleepy Hollow Ln
Lincoln, MT 59639
406-362-4822
Three Bears Motel of Lincoln
203 Main St
Lincoln, MT
406-362-4355
Leeper's Motel
110 1st Ave
Lincoln, MT 59639
406-362-4333
Drummond, MT
Drummond Motel
170 W. Front St.
Drummond, MT 59832
406-288-6000
Philipsburg, MT
The Broadway Hotel
103 West Broadway
Philipsburg, MT
800-877-4436
https://www.broadwaymontana.com/
SEELY LAKE, MT
Double Arrow Lodge
MT-83
Seeley Lake, MT 59868
GREENOUGH, MT
The Resort at Paws Up
40060 Paws Up Rd
Greenough, MT 59823
(877) 580-6343
There is no wifi or cell service at the festival. Unplug and enjoy yourself! The nearest wifi will be at the Copper Queen Bar in Helmville about 2 miles down the road.
Yes, parking is included in your ticket price. There will be day parking and weekend camping spots that will accommodate vehicles as well. You will be guided to the appropriate parking zone when you check in at the festival. Please contact events@oldsaltco-op.com if you have an oversized vehicle or need special parking accommodations.
Please fill out the volunteer sign up form here.
All volunteers will be given weekend passes. If you love supporting working landscapes that keep wild lands alive (plus food and music) then we can use your help so dont hesitate to reach out via the link to the volunteer form.
ALL EVENTS, PRICES, PERSONALITIES, PERFORMANCES, VENUES, DATES, AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. WE ARE A RAIN-OR-SHINE EVENT. YOU RECOGNIZE THAT YOU ARE NOT ENTITLED TO A REFUND.
