Accommodations: Camping

Camping provides an opportunity for you and your family to enjoy the beautiful parks that can be found in Wellington County. And for those looking for the convenience of being close to the Festival Site, consider camping with us on-site.

Festival Camping - Online Booking!

Camping with us provides you with the convenience of being on the Fergus Scottish Festival site, close to all the activities and events, ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Arrive as early as Thursday, August 8 after 3pm and stay as late as Monday, August 12 at 12 noon.

Book your campsite here starting Jan. 1 at 9am

Camping reservations for the 2013 Festival begin January 1st at noon.  You can reserve online or in person at our office or by telephone (519.787.0099).  We accept Visa and MasterCard.  Reservations will not be accepted by email, fax or voicemail.  Campsite confirmations will not be mailed.  Please bring your receipt and confirmation to camping registration when you arrive. 

Sites are priced at $150 for serviced sites and $125 for unserviced sites for the whole weekend regardless of the length of stay.  All campers must have and wear a valid wristband for each of the days that they are on our site.  Please see the Ticket page for more information.

Campers can check-in as early as 3:00pm on Thursday, August 8, 2013, and stay as late as 12 noon on Monday, August 12, 2013.  Campers must check-in by Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 12 noon.  If you arrive after this time, you may find that your site has been rented to someone else.  There will be no refund.

Every site receives one pass for a vehicle to access the camping area only.  Only one vehicle per site will be allowed.  No exceptions. 

Camp Site and Camping Services and Facilities

• All sites are approximately 20' x 40'.  Tree area sites may vary in size.
• Water is available, though water hook-up is not guaranteed.  We suggest that you bring a bucket or a long garden hose, up to a maximum length of 100 feet, for potential water hook-up.
• No dump station is available.
• Limited electricity is available for some sites.  Hook-up requires a 100 foot, 15 amp maximum extension cord.
• Garbage is available on site.
• Shower and washroom facilities are available on site in the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex (Fergus), Thursday through Monday 6am to midnight.  Showers and toilet facilities are also available in the camping area.
• Camping area flush toilets are available 24 hours per day.
• Bring a hammer if you are pitching a tent.  The ground can be hard.
• The Festival does not supply picnic tables for individual camp sites.

Rules and Regulations

• NO FIRES are permitted on the Festival grounds under any circumstances.
• Alcohol is permitted only on your campsite.
• As a courtesy to other campers, quiet hours shall be from 1:00 am to 7:00 am with site policing.  Please be aware that this is a family Festival, and we encourage respect for all attendees.
• All campers must have and wear a valid wristband.  Pipe Bands are required to purchase a Friday wristband, with the PPBSO membership card granting access on Saturday and Sunday ONLY.
• One vehicle is permitted per camping site, with parking for additional vehicles available in general parking for $5 per day.
• No two-wheeled motorized vehicles, including bicycles, are permitted on the Festival grounds.
• Garbage receptacles are available on site.
• Dogs and any other pets must remain on your camp site.  Absolutely no pets on the Festival site excluding service dogs.
• While the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games has security on site throughout the weekend, neither the Fergus Scottish Festival nor the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex (Fergus) assume any responsibility for goods lost or stolen or for any damage to vehicles or equipment parked at this site.

Ice is available for purchase on-site.

Specific sites can be requested but are not guaranteed on a year-to-year basis. All campsites are on the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex (Fergus) grounds and campers are asked and required to respect and comply with the rules and regulations governing the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex (Fergus) and the Festival.

Pets are not allowed on the Festival site, excluding service dogs. Pets are permitted on the campsites only. For more information, please see the Festival's Pets Policy. Thank you for your understanding and consideration. Provided is a list of local kennels.  These lists are not intended as an endorsement of any establishments but purely for the benefit of those wishing to attend the Festival.

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