Opelika Songwriters Festival

FAQ

Everything you need to know before you go.

DO I NEED TO BE A SONGWRITER TO ATTEND?+

Absolutely not! All music lovers are welcome!

WHAT DOES MY WRISTBAND INCLUDE+

Your wristband grants you access to all venues.

WHAT KIND OF MUSIC IS FEATURED AT OSF?+

Past artists have performed a wide array of styles, Singer/Songwriter, Americana, Folk, World, Country, Pop, Blues, Gospel, Soul and more! The lineup is diverse and most sets feature two or more artists trading tunes.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I LOSE MY WRISTBAND+

Wristbands are non transferable, non exchangeable and cannot be replaced.

HOW DO I SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER FOR OSF?+

All volunteer registration and communication happen on the MyImpact portal powered by Better Impact which may be accessed via computer or as a mobile app. To get started, please visit our volunteer page.

CAN I TAKE MY WRISTBAND OFF+

Wristbands cannot be taken off and must be worn for entry into venues. Note if you wear them loose and it should fall off, we cannot replace lost wristbands.

WHAT IS YOUR REFUND POLICY+

All ticket sales are final. This is a rain or shine event and no refunds will be issued. Our ticketing platform offers optional purchase protection at checkout. Tickets may be transferred through your TicketSpice account at www.TicketSpice.com.

CAN I PAY PER VENUE+

No. Your festival pass grants you access to every venue.

DO YOU HAVE SHUTTLES+

We currently do not offer shuttles. However most of the venues are within walking distance of each other.

CAN I BRING A COOLER+

No. All venues offer beverages and some offer food.

WHERE SHOULD I PARK+

Street parking is available throughout Downtown Opelika, AL.

ARE STROLLERS ALLOWED+

No strollers are allowed in venues.

I’M COMING FROM OUT OF TOWN, WHERE SHOULD I STAY+

Check out our lodging partners and festival discounts at https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/info/

ARE PETS ALLOWED+

No pets are allowed in venues or main stage area.

ARE THERE ANY PLACES TO STAY THAT ARE WALKING DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN OPELIKA+

There are several Airbnb properties in and around Downtown Opelika. Our hotel partners are within 2-3 miles of Downtown Opelika.

WHEN IS THE SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED+

The festival schedule is typically available on the website two weeks before the festival.

WILL FESTIVAL MERCH BE AVAILABLE AT EACH VENUE+

Festival merch will be available at the box office location.

WHERE DO I GET MY WRISTBAND+

You will pick up your wristband from the festival box office.

DO CHILDREN NEED A WRISTBAND+

Children of any age need a wristband. Some shows may not be suitable for children of any age.

ARE VENUES OPEN TO ALL AGES+

No. Some venues have a 19+ age requirement.