To all Wake the Giant Music Festival goers: Please remember the goal of the festival is to create a more welcoming and inclusive city for Indigenous people in Thunder Bay and to celebrate culture and communities.
What if it rains?
Wake the Giant Music Festival takes place rain or shine. Please check the weather before coming to the festival. Bring a poncho and a sweatshirt or windbreaker just incase. It does get breezy down by the lake.***Please note that severe weather conditions may temporarily interrupt some performances and activities. We invite you to stay tuned to our social media for up-to-date information.
Is there a Lost & Found at Wake the Giant Music Festival?
Our lost and found service is located at the General Information Tent, located close to the site’s main entrance.
What amenities can I find at Wake the Giant Music Festival?
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- ATMs but always smart to get cash ahead of time
- Many choices of local food vendors
- Water and other refreshments
- Recycling bins
- Water stations to fill up your personal water bottle
- Official Merchandise Tees, Hats & Waterbottes
- Community Booths
- Wellness Tent
- Kids Zone
- Art Activities
Is there alcohol sold onsite?
Because of what the movement stands for, alcohol will not be sold or permitted on the festival grounds.
Are you permitted to exit the location grounds and re-enter throughout the day?
Yes. Just please ensure you do not lose your wristband. You will be required to go through security every time you enter the festival grounds. Please use RE-ENTRY LINE
If my ticket has someone else’s name on it can I still use it?
Each ticket can be scanned at Festival entry to provide ONE wristband. The name doesn’t matter.
Is there medical staff at Wake the Giant Music Festival?
Wake the Giant Music Festival makes every effort to create a safe and secure environment. On-site security and emergency medical staff will be available throughout the entirety of the event. If you need any assistance, go to the Medical Tent or ask any Wake the Giant volunteer or staff member for assistance.
Official Wristband/Ticket Policy?Upon entry all Wake the Giant Music Festival attendees will receive a general admission, youth/child or VIP wristband.
- All tickets sales are FINAL – no refunds and no exchanges. All tickets must be purchased from wakethegiant.ca
- Only official Wake the Giant Music Festival wristbands provided through the Festival Front Gate are valid. If you purchased from an unauthorized source and/or the ticket is counterfeit, you will not be allowed entry.
- Wristbands MUST be worn securely on your wrist so they cannot be slipped on and off.
- Wristbands must be worn upon exit at the gate in order to re-enter that same day.
- Wristbands are NON-TRANSFERABLE and NON-EXCHANGEABLE.
- Wristbands that are damaged, lost or stolen CANNOT be replaced.
- Do NOT remove, stretch or tamper with your wristband in any way or you will not be allowed entry.
- Subsequent and/or multiple presentations of a counterfeited wristband are VOID and will be confiscated by security.
- If your wristband is removed by Festival security/event staff for any reason, it WILL NOT be replaced.
- All ticket holders must pass through security and bags are subject to inspection. Prohibited items will be confiscated.
- The festival takes place rain or shine.
****THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS WRISTBAND/TICKET POLICY