Frequently Asked Questions

Gates open at the following times:
Friday: 4:30 pm
Saturday: 2:00 pm

Kids 12 and under are FREE!

General parking is available throughout Ritter Park and along Caldwell Road, including designated areas surrounding the amphitheater. Parking spaces directly above the amphitheater near the main entrance are reserved for VIP Pass holders and qualifying Funktafest sponsors. We encourage attendees to arrive early, carpool when possible, and follow all posted parking and event signage.

Yes, they are allowed.

The acts begin at the following times:
Friday: 5:30 pm
Saturday: 3:00 pm

Yes, if you keep your wristband on and it is intact and unaltered, then yes, you may re-enter. If you purchase a single-day ticket, you may only use your wristband for that particular day. Different, single-day wristbands will be issued for each day, Friday and Saturday.

No, only the musicians / DJs, all other artists/yogis, sound production crew, and coordinators are allowed to enter and exit through the back gate.

The last acts are scheduled to finish Funktafest X at 10 pm on both Friday and Saturday.

It depends on the type of ticket you purchased. Guests who purchased a Weekend General Admission Pass or Weekend VIP Pass will keep the same wristband and do not need a new one on Saturday. If you purchased a Friday-only ticket, you will need to purchase a Saturday General Admission ticket and receive a new wristband for entry on Saturday.

Yes! Funktafest X relies on an incredible team of volunteers to help create a safe, welcoming, and unforgettable experience for attendees, artists, vendors, sponsors, and community partners.

Volunteer opportunities may include:

• Gate & admissions assistance
• Parking & traffic support
• Vendor, artist, and hospitality assistance
• Set-up and breakdown crews
• Official Street Team promotion
• General festival support and special projects

Most volunteer shifts are approximately 4 hours in length. Volunteers who complete their assigned shift—or approved pre-festival Volunteer+ duties—are eligible for Volunteer+ Rewards, including festival admission, hospitality access, and an official volunteer T-shirt.

Interested in joining the team? Contact us at contact@funktafest.com or complete the Funktafest X Street Team & Volunteer Sign-Up Form located on the Volunteer page.

*Whether you’re a longtime member of the Funktafest family or looking to get involved for the first time, we’d love to have you on the team!

We are happy to be a welcoming space for our furry friends. Yes, as long as they are on a leash and you are responsible for watching and cleaning up after them. If any pet is aggressive, disruptive, or unruly, owners will be asked to remove the pet from the festival grounds.

No. Only a single sealed bottle of water per person is allowed past the gate when you enter.

Yes, there will be three food trucks outside the amphitheater in the parking lot (and one inside the amphitheater), and the beer tent will have a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (pop and water) available for purchase.

Yes, we have new Funktafest X festival t-shirts, Funktafest X koozies, Funktafest X stickers, Funktafest X suncatchers, and Funktafest X posters available for sale.

Yes, there will be Funktafest merchandise from last year and even other years past at reduced CLEARANCE prices.

No, you cannot bring an umbrella. Rain jackets and ponchos are welcome if inclement weather is expected.

No, FunkYoga, the Funky Kidz Corner, Silent Disco, and Funky Disc Golf are FREE to all ticket holders. But please take note that the Funky Kidz Corner and the Silent Disco will only be held on Saturday, 10/3. Funky Disc Golf and FunkYoga will be available on both days. In fact, Funky Disc Golf is FREE to all people, even non-ticket holders, on both days since it’s outside the amphitheater grounds.

Yes! Children are welcome to participate in many of our Funktivities, including FunkYoga, Funky Disc Golf, and Silent Disco, provided they are accompanied and supervised by a responsible participating adult.

We simply ask that all participants, regardless of age, behave respectfully toward fellow attendees, instructors, facilitators, and the shared spaces in which these activities take place. Our goal is to create a fun, welcoming, and positive experience for everyone involved.

FunkYoga will be held on both days, Friday and Saturday.

FunkYoga will NOT be held inside the DAR Cabin, like in previous years. FunkYoga will be held immediately when the gates open near the mainstage from 4:30 – 5:30 pm on Friday and 2:00 – 3:00 pm on Saturday. There will be some sanitized yoga mats available to use in case you do not wish to bring your own. Sessions will be held by experienced yogis, as in years’ past.

No, yoga mats will be provided to those who wish to participate in FunkYoga. If you wish to bring your own yoga mat, that is entirely optional for you.

The Silent Disco begins Saturday ONLY at 8 pm and will end at 10 pm.

The Silent Disco will be held in the same location it has been in the past three years, atop the amphitheater near the restrooms and behind the wall where the vendors are set up on the concrete path.

Unfortunately, no, we have media members hired to take photographs of the event. You’re welcome to take casual pictures with your phone and other appropriate devices, but please, no professional photography. If you are interested in being a part of our media team, feel free to reach out to contact@funktafest.com ahead of the event.

Unfortunately, no, there will not be an ATM, but all of our money stations: front gate, merchandise, and beer tent take credit cards and digital payment as acceptable forms of payment. Additionally, most of our vendors, if not all, will take credit cards or digital forms of payment as well.

No, fireworks are not allowed or permitted to be set off.

Unfortunately, no.

The Funktafest X After Party is a separate ticketed event held at THE LOUD following the festival.

After Party tickets start at $5 during the Level One launch and will increase through subsequent ticket tiers, if available, tickets will be $15 at the door on October 3.

To help support the costs associated with producing the event, complimentary admission is limited to credentialed After Party staff and scheduled After Party performers. All other attendees, including festival performers, artists, vendors, volunteers, and guests, will need to purchase an After Party ticket.

Please note that THE LOUD is an 18+ venue.

Thank you for volunteering and helping make Funktafest possible!

The Funktafest X After Party is a separate ticketed event, and volunteer credentials do not include complimentary admission.

To help offset the costs of producing the After Party, complimentary admission is limited to scheduled After Party performers and credentialed After Party event staff working the event.

Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to attend, but must purchase an After Party ticket like other attendees. Tickets start at $5 during the Level One Launch and will increase through subsequent ticket tiers.

Please note that The Loud is an 18+ venue.

Yes! In fact, we strongly encourage attendees to purchase their After Party tickets in advance.

After Party tickets will be available online through Humanitix during the Level One Launch and all subsequent ticket tiers. Purchasing early not only guarantees your spot but also saves you money, as ticket prices increase throughout the year and will be highest at the door on October 3.

Tickets can be purchased directly through the Humanitix event page or by visiting Funktafest.com, where you’ll be routed to the official ticketing site.

After Party tickets start at just $5 during the Level One Launch and increase throughout the year as ticket tiers advance. Tickets purchased at the door on October 3 will be $15 CASH ONLY, if available.

We encourage attendees to purchase tickets in advance through Humanitix or by visiting Funktafest.com, where you’ll be directed to the official ticketing page. Purchasing early guarantees the lowest price and helps support the event.

Yes. If tickets remain available, they may be purchased at the door at THE LOUD on the night of the After Party. However, advance purchase is strongly encouraged, as capacity is limited and tickets may sell out prior to the event.

Please note that door tickets are $15 CASH ONLY.

Doors for the Funktafest X After Party at The Loud open at 9:00 PM on Saturday, October 3. Live music and entertainment begin at 10:00 PM and continue late into the night. Arrive early, grab a drink, connect with fellow members of the FunktaFam, and get ready to keep the celebration going after the festival wraps up!

The Funktafest X After Party is expected to continue until approximately 2:00 AM. Come ready for a late-night celebration filled with music, dancing, and good vibes as we close out another unforgettable year of Funktafest.

The Funktafest X Funky Bus is a free shuttle connecting Marshall University, Ritter Park and Funktafest X! The shuttle will run throughout both days of the festival, giving Marshall students and other festivalgoers an easy way to get to and from the Ritter Park Amphitheater.

The Funky Bus will pick up passengers at two designated Funky Bus Stops:

🎓 Marshall University: John Marshall Statue at One Marshall Way
⛲ Ritter Park: Funky Bus Stop at the Ritter Park Fountain

Look for the specially designed Funky Bus Stop signs at each pickup location!

The Funky Bus travels between the John Marshall Statue at Marshall University, the Ritter Park Fountain and the Funktafest X entrance at Ritter Park Amphitheater.

The bus will begin each loop at Marshall and run approximately every 30 minutes while the festival is open. If the bus fills at Marshall, it may travel directly to Funktafest before returning through Ritter Park.

The Funky Bus will operate from 4:30 PM through the end of the festival Friday and 2:00 PM through the end of the festival Saturday, with a final return trip to Marshall shortly after the festival ends at 10:00 PM each night.

I think these are worth adding to the FAQ in addition to the full schedule on the Directions tab. The FAQ gives somebody the quick explanation, while Directions can contain the detailed pickup schedule and transportation information.

The Funktafest X Funky Bus runs approximately every 30 minutes while the festival is open. Check the Funky Bus schedule on our Directions page for scheduled departure and approximate pickup times.

When you’re waiting for the bus, look for our colorful FUNKY BUS STOP signs at the two pickup locations:

🎓 Marshall University: John Marshall Statue at One Marshall Way
⛲ Ritter Park: Ritter Park Fountain

The Funky Bus begins each loop at Marshall University. Because the route may change slightly depending on how many passengers are aboard, Ritter Park Fountain pickup times are approximate. If the bus fills at Marshall, it will travel directly to Funktafest before circling back to check the Fountain stop.

Just find the FUNKY BUS STOP sign, hang tight, and we’ll come get you! 🚌🎶