Be a Part of Wisteria Events and Community
Wisteria is an amazing community and we are always looking for new members or old friends. We would love for you to join us to make this magical community stronger and grow.
Community Weekends
The work and play that happens during events is only the tip of the iceberg. Work happens throughout the year at Wisteria. Each year, we choose a few weekends where we invite volunteers to come on down and join us in helping to keep Wisteria going. Sometimes it’s cleaning and preparing for the festival season, and sometimes it’s major projects, but we always have great fun with it. It’s a wonderful opportunity to get to make friends and really get to know your fellow community members away from the frantic pace of festival. Admission is free if you give us five hours of work a day, and the rest of the time is yours. Evenings range from wild nights at Paw Paw, to quiet times listening to the woodland critters.
Work Barter
Wisteria offers a work barter program for free entry into an event. As a work barter volunteer, you also receive first choice of camping spots, free early entry, two meals a day, and other perks. In exchange, we ask you to arrive the day or evening before events begin, show up on time for their 4 to 6 hour daily shifts, and stay through the last day of the event. While the work barter experience is a commitment, it also provides a deeper connection with the community and the opportunity to be part of a great team facilitating a fantastic festival experience.
Workshops
Workshops at events are a wonderful way to share knowledge among our community. It is up to us to educate each other and spread our joys and passions. If you are enthusiastic about a thing, chances are someone else in the community will share that enthusiasm. Please consider becoming a part of our sharing and learning community by offering a workshop or class.
Policies vary by event, but workshop presenters may receive perks such as discounted or free admission, meals, or early arrival. See the event page or below for more information or to fill out a workshop application. Please note, you must fill out an application for every event you wish to present a workshop at.
Performances
If you or your band or act would like to perform at one of our events, let us know! We’ll put you in touch with our event team, and the event’s booking agent will let you know if we have space for you and you’re a good fit for the event’s vibe. Local and regional bands with good draw are always welcome to contact us. Our site offers three stages, and we also welcome acoustic performances at Heart Hearth and roaming musical acts.
Please note that we do not do talent bookings for the Starwood Festival; contact them directly if you are interested.
If you’re interested, please email us at events@wisteria.org and introduce yourself and send us links. Note that we book for our events up to a year in advance, so earlier is better!
Event Vending
Vending is available at most of our events! Prices and policies vary by event, but it’s usually $50 for 10×10, $75 for 10×20, plus regular ticket prices. See the event page for up to date vending information and policies. All vendors must fill out the vendor application form for the event, and register online and pay any applicable vending fees.
We do accept food vendors! Food vendors must apply as usual, and pay 15% of gross (10% for established and approved food vendors).