A LITTLE HISTORY...
For over 200 years, the Reed family farmed the hillsides just south of Cortland along NYS Route 215. For over 100 of those years, the farm was known as Reed's Seeds. When a group of friends moved into "Ma's House" in April of 2008, Don and Carol Reed told them the house had one rule. If the guys ever threw a party, they better be invited.
A little later that year, inspired by the amphitheater-style topography of the front and back lawns, they decided to gather their musician friends and throw their first party. With a nod to the farm's namesake, the first Seedstock came to life.
Seedstock started out a one-day party with a handful of local bands and a couple hundred friends gathered to celebrate. The party grew a little more each year until it eventually bloomed into a weekend-long festival with over two dozen bands, camping and around a thousand people in attendance.
After going dormant in 2020 and 2021, Seedstock is back with new and old faces gathered on the lawn to celebrate good music, good friendships, and these rolling hills of Central New York we're proud to call home.
CAMPING
Rules is rules man
For the safety of everyone attending Seedstock, we ask that everyone follow this guide of rules and regulations for camping on-site:
- You must be 18 years old to purchase any camping option. Proof of age is required when you arrive at the festival. Anyone under the age of 18 years old must be camping with a parent or guardian.
- You must purchase a ticket that includes a camping pass to be able to camp on the festival grounds. Only patrons with camping wristbands are permitted in the camping area. (This will be strictly enforced)
- Campers must park their vehicles at the free onsite parking area first, and then enter through the FRONT GATE to get your camping pass and wristbands before unloading gear.
- Parking is free at Seedstock with the purchase of a ticket. Parking is extremely limited so please carpool. Car camping is not permitted. There is a short walk from the parking area to the camping area, so we recommend that you come prepared to transport your gear.
- Vending will only be allowed by registered vendors in the designated vending areas.
- No outside food will be allowed in the main stage areas. You're welcome to bring outside food into the camping area but no use of grills or camping stoves will be permitted.
- Please do not set up your tent in the roadways or parking areas. Tents may only be set up in the designated camping area.
- No littering. Please place all trash in trash bins and recyclables in recycling bins. There are dedicated receptacles for each, please use them.
- Be respectful to your neighbors at all times.
Prohibited Items
- Campfires, grills, or open flames (we host a campfire in a designated area inside the fest)
- Guns or weapons of any kind
- Illegal substances
- Fire Lanterns / Sky Candles / Fire Balloons / Fireworks / Explosives
- Glass containers
- No pets please, certified service animals only
We appreciate you respecting these rules for the safety and enjoyment of you and your neighbors. Thank you for staying with us!
Camping passes
Quantities are limited and camping passes will be sold on a first-come first-serve basis.
There are options for tent camping, small RVs and large RVs available as add-ons to your ticket to the fest as follows:
TENT CAMPING (+$10/person)
- Overlooking the rolling hills of Cortland, our tent camping area sits atop the hill and has some of the best sunset (and sunrise) views around.
SMALL RV CAMPING PASS (+$25/vehicle)
- For vehicles with a total length of 27ft or less, there is a designated area for small RVs in the parking area (no hook-ups will be available for electricity/plumbing/water and no dumping of any kind is permitted)
LARGE RV CAMPING PASS (+$45/vehicle)
- For vehicles over 27ft and under 45ft total vehicle length, there is a designated area for large RVs in the parking area (no hook-ups will be available for electricity/plumbing/water and no dumping of any kind is permitted)
VENDING AT SEEDSTOCK
The basics:
- Vendors may request a 10'x10' or 10'x20' space.
- All vendors items are subject to festival approval.
- Spaces will be designated prior to your arrival.
- Power is provided on-site for free.
- Vendors provide tent, signage, extension cords, chairs, tables and lights.
- Vendors may arrive starting at 5pm the day before the festival and must complete setup by 11am on the day of the fest. Tear down must be complete by 11am the day after the fest.
- Vendors receive (1) parking pass and are allowed to camp in their booth or the camping area.
Once vendors are accepted for the festival, you will be required to provide all documentation listed below. Vendors must pay in full before arrival. Fees are $75 per 10'x10' space (10'x20' space = $150).
Documentation:
Upon acceptance into the festival, vendors will be responsible for submitting the following:
- List of items being sold along with pricing
- List of all staff names
- Business / Merchant License
- Certificate of Insurance
Credentials:
Each vendor will receive 2 festival credentials per 10'x10' space. Vendors may purchase additional employee credentials for $25/person.
Those vendors accepted to Seedstock will receive an outline of the necessary paperwork with your acceptance letter.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER?
Seedstock would not exist without the efforts of the community that surrounds it. We consider ourselves extremely fortunate to have so many talented and motivated people willing to lend a hand in all the different facets of organizing and running Seedstock.
Below you will find an application that must be filled out to become a Seedstock volunteer. All volunteers must be 18 years of age or older (minors who are interested in volunteering must be accompanied by their parent/guardian). Volunteer shifts will be filled at our discretion and space is limited.
***All volunteers will be assigned a 3 hours shift by the Seedstock Volunteer Supervisor***
Volunteer responsibilities include:
- Front gate assistance: welcoming patrons, processing payments and applying wristbands
- Supervision of grounds, camping and other entry checkpoints
- Catering and security assistance
- Artist and Staff check-in and hospitality assistance
- Campground management
- Sorting collected trash, recycling and/or compost for proper disposal
- Watching the waste stations and teaching patrons how to properly dispose of compost, recycling and garbage
Volunteers receive (1) festival pass w/ tent camping
Thanks again for helping make Seedstock a welcoming and inspiring experience for all who attend. We couldn't do it without you.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Seedstock has always been a collaboration of people coming together to build positive experiences in the spirit of music, art, and community. We have been fortunate to have the support of many companies and organizations through the years and are always looking for new creative ways to co-promote our fellow advocates of the festival's mission. Not only do our sponsors help us keep the lights on but they also help us keep the ticket cost down so the party can stay accessible and affordable!
2024 Sponsors
Florist Farms
Florist Farms
Florist Farms
Tune
Florist Farms
Florist Farms
Head & Heal
Florist Farms
Head & Heal
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