General Information

Location, ADA, Green Practices & Guidelines

General Information

Location, ADA, Green Practices & Guidelines

ANNAPOLIS BAYGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL

Sandy Point State Park | Annapolis, MD

LOCATION & FESTIVAL HOURS

Artists and schedules are subject to change.

Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival 2025

GETTING HERE

No matter where you stay for Baygrass, there are a variety of transportation options:

Shuttles – see our Hotel Partners and Transportation Options

Parking and Venue  Maps

Rideshares – Baygrass strongly encourages ridesharing and carpooling to help reduce emissions and advance our conservation mission. Designated Uber/Lyft pickup and drop-off areas are clearly marked for your convenience.  MORE  INFO

Marina: Sandy Point Park has six finger piers for temporary day use docking on a first come first served basis. Note: the park does not allow anchoring in front of the beaches.

LODGING AND CAMPING

Annapolis Baygrass offers several local lodging partners and camping options nearby to make your weekend perfect.

ARRIVAL & PARKING

Your day at Baygrass starts with a smooth arrival and easy entrance!

However you plan to arrive and depart, please consider carpooling & rideshares and DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE!

Parking Maps

Onsite parking is free along with our complimentary shuttle service to/from parking lots. Sandy Point State park charges a $5/per person facility fee per day (cash will help make the gate access go faster). If you leave the park, you must re-pay to re-enter.

 

ADA

  • Sandy Point Park is a flat landscape with paved paths.
  • ADA viewing area(s) are available.
  • ADA parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  • To request ADA Parking in advance or if you have any questions about accommodation, please contact info@baygrassfestival.com

 

GREEN FESTIVAL PRACTICES

  • Baygrass is a green, conservation-focused festival. Please respect the environment – practice leave-no-trace principles like pack in/pack out (take out whatever you bring in).
  • You are encouraged to bring empty reusable water bottles and use our onsite refillable water stations as bottled water will not be sold. This is a strictly enforced NO GLASS / NO SINGLE-USE PLASTIC event. Green-friendly, reusable cups are also available for purchase.
  • Baygrass is a conservation-focused music festival, asking everyone to assist the staff, artists and attendees to minimize the festival impact on the park grounds..

Thanks for coming to Baygrass and being conservation focused.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GREEN PRACTICES

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OFFICIAL FESTIVAL GUIDE

    Get the most out of your Baygrass experience with the official festival guide powered by Let’s Rallie, available on both mobile app and web browser.

    Whether you’re planning your day before arriving or navigating the festival grounds in real time, the Baygrass guide puts everything you need in one place.

    Features include:

    • Music Schedule
    • Workshop Schedule
    • Interactive Festival Map
    • Shuttle Information
    • Real-Time Festival Notifications

    Download now and start planning your perfect Baygrass adventure.

    2026 BAYGRASS FESTIVAL MAPS

    2026 Baygrass Festival Venue Map
    2026 Baygrass Festival Parking Map

    GENERAL FESTIVAL GUIDELINES:

    • Wristbands must be worn at all times. Attendees without a wristband will be escorted off festival property or will be required to purchase a festival ticket/wristband. Wristbands are non-transferable.
    • By entering our grounds and accepting this wristband, you acknowledge and agree to follow all rules and regulations listed on our website. Your admission is revocable for any reason, and you give up the right to recover any damages.
    • Baygrass is a rain-or-shine event. Please plan accordingly.
    • Attendees are encouraged to bring empty, refillable water bottles and use our onsite refillable water stations as bottled/canned water will not be sold.
    • Outside food and drinks, including water, alcohol, etc., and glass of any kind are not permitted onsite. Free water stations are available onsite.
    • Patrons with food concerns, sensitivities, allergies or dietary restrictions are allowed to bring in food. Patrons will be asked to check-in at the Box Office at the Main Gate. If they have questions or would like to speak with someone directly they can contact Emily Laney, Operations Director, at emily@baygrassfestival.com
    • A wide variety of food and drinks (including non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase onsite.
    • Attendees are encouraged to bring camping chairs, blankets, wagons, strollers, and umbrellas for use in designated areas only.
    • All chairs, blankets, wagons/strollers, umbrellas, and shade structures, etc. must be set up in designated areas, which will be well marked.
    • Sun Shades under 60″ tall will be allowed in the main venue field.
    • Small bags and clear bags are encouraged.  No bags larger than 18”x18”x6” (typical-sized beach bag) will be permitted.
    • All attendees, bags, and cars are subject to search. Please be prepared to have your bag/chairs/EZ up, etc., searched upon entry to facilitate expedited entry for all. Roller bags, suitcases, duffle bags, scuba bags, etc, are not allowed. Please listen to and be respectful to all staff members regardless of their role.
    • Cameras (basic point-and-shoot consumer-grade cameras) are allowed without detachable lenses.
    • Animals are not allowed on the festival grounds (with limited exceptions for properly permitted and approved service animals)
    • Tapers are welcome, and must have a Baygrass wristband and register at the Box Office.
    • Taping and/or videoing for purposes of distribution and/or sales are strictly prohibited.
    • Cigarette/nicotine vaping/nicotine smoking is allowed in designated areas only. Please be considerate of your neighbors.
    • Staying overnight on festival/state park grounds and overnight parking is not allowed. Please be prepared to safely drive home, utilize the Baygrass Shuttle, or be prepared to utilize ride shares.
    • We strive to make Baygrass a non-political festival so please avoid symbols and statements that may be seen as political.

    PROHIBITED ITEMS & ACTIVITIES

    • The following is strictly prohibited: fireworks, drones/kites/flying objects, laser pens or similarly focused light devices, cow bells and/or other loud noise instruments or noise makers, weapons, glass of any kind, open fires, illegal drugs (including illegally possessed prescription or non-prescription drugs), cigars/pipes, nitrous including tanks, underage drinking, horns/loud disruptive instruments/machines and unauthorized vending, aggressive/intoxicated behavior.
    • Professional cameras with detachable lenses and other accessories (monopods, selfie sticks, tripods, GoPro mounts, and other attachments) are not allowed.
    • Weapons – no open or concealed carry permits on private property. To include knives, guns, swords or tasers. Bringing weapons revokes your admission and no refund will be issued.
    • Animals are not allowed on the festival grounds (with limited exceptions for properly permitted and approved service animals).
    • No bikes, scooters, etc., or motorized vehicles (electric bikes, scooters, golf carts, ATVs, segways, etc).
    • Outside picnics/meals and drinks, including water, alcohol, etc., and glass are not permitted onsite. Small snacks like granola bars, fruit snacks or single-serving items are allowed within reason.
      Patrons with food sensitivities, allergies or dietary restrictions are allowed to bring in food. They will be asked to identify at the bag check at the Main Gate. The Box Office Director has the final say on Bag Check Issues.
    • No bags larger than 18”x18”x6” (typical-sized beach bag) will be permitted.
    • EZ Ups (10×10) will not be permitted into the festival grounds. 
    • Roller bags, suitcases, duffle bags, scuba bags, etc, are not allowed

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