Festival Info
Travel
By Car
How long does it take to drive from Cluj-Napoca to Smida? About an hour and a half. We’re talking about 90 km (paved road). You take the E60/DN1 road and follow Huedin, Călata, Mărgău, Răchițele, Doda Pilii, and Smida.
For those looking for a trip in which to enjoy the beauty of the nature, we recommend an alternative route, where a rally takes place every year, through Călățele, Dealul Negru, Beliș, Bălcești, Dealul Botii, also arriving in Răchițele, Doda Pilii and finally Smida.
P.S. Regardless of the direction you come from or your GPS’s route, we strongly recommend taking the road through Huedin because it’s the best (your car will thank you).
By Bus
Every day, a dedicated bus travels from and to Cluj-Napoca. You can only travel with a ticket purchased online 24 hours in advance for each shuttle.
* The schedule and ticket price will be announced soon.
By Train
The nearest train station is in Huedin, where you can get a bus to Răchițele.
By Bike
We encourage you to ride your bike to Smida if you have it. Show us your track on an app (minimum 50 km) at the entrance and you benefit from free entry (both Festival and Camping).
By Plane
The nearest airports are in Oradea and Cluj-Napoca.
Camping
Guesthouses
If you prefer a bed, you can book it at one of the nearby guesthouses:
Pensiunea La Ivan – Smida
0740 751 567
Smida by the Lake – Smida
0748 185 228
Pensiunea Maria – Răchițele
0728 267 335
Satul de vacanță – Ic Ponor
0744 272 465
Casa Pleșa Răchițele
0740 759 518
Pensiunea Alex – Ic Ponor
0728 095 872
Cabana Valea Alunișului – Răchițele
0752 538 599
Pensiunea Claudia – Scrind Frăsinet
0733 808 395
Cabana Dealu Rășinarului – Răchițele
0726 827 836
Casa Natalia – Răchițele
0751 455 771
Pensiunea Merișor – Răchițele
0723 896 445
Pensiunea La Răchițele
0723 528 760
Cabana Poiana Zânelor – Răchițele
0734 401 300
Pensiunea Panoramic Apuseni – Doda Pilii
0747 810 073
Pensiunea Dariana – Scrind Frăsinet
0264 277 813 ; 0729 016 278
Festival Grounds
The festival gates open at 14:00 on August 19 and close on August 22 at 14:00.
The concerts from the Main Stage will start at 7PM, and they will stop at approx 12 AM. The program at the Secondary Stage begins at 10 AM, with a break during the Main Stage performances and then it will continue from 12:30 AM until 3 AM.
The Foodcourt & Bar area will open at 8AM.
Payments inside the Festival will be cashless via a special card. You can top up them by card or cash.
*The closest ATM is in Huedin (45 km from the Festival)
Children under 14 years old have free access to the Festival & Camping, with the condition of being accompanied by their parents/guardians who own a valid pass
Transport
A designated bus line will take you from Cluj-Napoca to Smida and from Smida to Cluj-Napoca.
Food Court
Our partners will take good care of your stomach. Even if you are vegan/vegetarian.
Parking
Located approx. 500 m from the Festival & Camping Area, access is granted via a ticket purchased on the spot. You can buy it only with cash.
*Leaving the parking lot means losing the validity of the parking ticket
Camping
You can experience sleeping in a tent at the campsite located in the highest mountain landscape in Romania, equipped with hot showers and flush toilets.
Bars
Coffee? You bet. Wine & Drinks? Of course! 2 Mojitos, por favor. Or make it “Palinca”. You’ll find them at our bars.
Good to know
Should I buy tickets for my children?
No. Children under 14 years old have free access to the Festival & Camping, with the condition of being accompanied by a parent/guardian who owns a valid pass.
I want to come by bike. Can I do it?
Of course, we really encourage you to do it. Even more, if you ride more than 50 KM and show us a track, you will get free entrance to the Festival & Camping.
Is there any shop around?
You can find one in Doda Pilii, approx. 2 KM from the Festival Area – if you are craving some snacks, fruits or cigarettes.
Can I bring my dog?
Of course, we are the only Pet-Friendly Festival, and we love seeing many happy dogs every year.
Can I charge my phone?
Yes, you will find charging points inside the Festival Area.
Can I store my valuable items?
You will have to take care of them yourself. You won’t find lockers/safe boxes.
Can I call my mum?
If you are on Orange 4G, the rest of the networks have very poor signal.