I know this is a camping party, so do I need to bring a tent? What else should I bring?
Yes, you should bring your own tent and camping gear. Other good supplies are: rain gear, a flashlight, bug spray, a portable chair (for watching the bands), and clothing for chilly nights. Also, if you are not going to attend on Friday, consider arriving around noon on Saturday, because good camping spots go fast.

Do I have to bring any food or drinks to OttoFest?
If you could, please bring a dish to share. We provide the meats, veggie burgers, rolls, clams, condiments, beer, wine, tea, lemonade, and sodas, but you can bring the salads, snacks, and desserts. For more ideas on what to bring to the party, write Jeannie at jeanus [at] yahoo [dot] com. We likely won't have free space to store any food you bring, so please keep it in your cooler until Saturday. A good idea is to put your food into one or more big zipper baggies. Those will be more easy to store in your cooler and you won't have to worry about finding your serving dish on Sunday morning.

Can we light camp fires at our sites?
Yes, but only if your site has a fire ring. Otherwise, please share your neighbor's fire ring, and of course don't build fires in the paths. Also, we stock firewood for the big fire in the food area, so please bring some logs from home if you'd like a personal fire. You may be able to buy some firewood from roadside stands as you drive toward OttoFest.

Can I bring my little Timmy and his pet dog Jaws to OttoFest?
No, please, for the safety and comfort of our OttoFest guests, there are no pets allowed. Also, please leave your children at home. OttoFest is an adult party, so we ask that everyone keep that in mind.

There's a lot of people making things happen at OttoFest. What can I do to help out?
Aside from enjoying yourself, safely, it would be helpful if you put recyclables into the correct bins, clean up your camp site, and take your garbage with you/ to the dumpster. Although camp sites are typically left pretty clean (thank you), many volunteers have to carry huge garbage bags to the dumpster. Also, please try not to set up your site on a path. See our OttoFest Etiquette page for more info.

Who are the OttoFest "hosts?"
The hosts are members of the organizing committee--people who contribute significantly to OttoFest. Prior to OttoFest, hosts are responsible for preparing the land; finding and ordering food, beer, wine, and other supplies; and finding and signing the bands. During OttoFest, hosts are responsible for keeping the party moving smoothly, so please help them to do so. After OttoFest, hosts and volunteers pick up cigarette butts and other garbage, wash dishes, etc., which takes all of Sunday and most of Monday. That is why it is important that guests check out by 3:00pm on Sunday. All the hosts pay full price for their admission to OttoFest, so the main (if not only) benefit to being part of the organizing committee is the sense of community and accomplishment when the party goes off without problems. 

Are you guys making money off this party?
No, we are not. OttoFest is a not-for-profit party, and all monies go to party expenses, improvements, and repairs (e.g., stage, dance floor). In fact, a few of the committee members spend hundreds of their own dollars to buy food, etc., and get reimbursed only when (and if) enough guests attend. We may occasionally raise or lower prices, which reflects the cost of supplies and deliveries.