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• All-you-can-eat buffet
• Gift bag containing the following limited-edition collectors’ items: GOTJ 20 VIP laminated pass, Flip the Rat
Amulet (full color), and a Psychopathic flag.
• The opportunity to stand on the side of the stage to watch the first artist of the Gathering perform.
• The privilege of returning on Saturday night of the Gathering to be able to participate in the Faygo Armageddon
during the climax of ICP’s set on the Soopa Stage!

Once you arrive on the Gathering grounds with your ticket, you will be able to pick up the items listed above at
the Box Office. You will need to do this before you head backstage, so that the staff can process your ticket. You
will then be instructed to gather on the right side of the Soopa Stage at 5:45 pm on 1 August 2019, where you will
then be escorted backstage. Keep in mind that you will still need to purchase a GOTJ ticket in order to get into the
grounds.

PARKING
There is a 20-acre field located near the front entrance to Shimmer Forest where you may park your vehicle for
free. Keep in mind there is no camping allowed in the parking area! Due to fire codes, any campsites set up in the
parking lot will be moved (go to the Info Tent for help locating your stuff if this happens to you).
CAMPING
Once you enter Shimmer Forest with your GOTJ wristband you are free to camp in any of the designated camping
areas on a first come first serve basis. These locations will be clearly marked on the GOTJ map of Shimmer Forest,
which is located on the back of this GOTJ program. Keep in mind that the Gathering staff reserve the right to
move any tent, vehicle, or campfire, to handle disputes. Or, if they are located on a road, or an unofficial camping
area. There are some key rules that everyone must follow when camping:

• There is no camping in the Parking Lot or in the field directly in front of the Soopa and Shazam stages.
• All tents and vehicles must be 15 feet from any other tent, vehicle, or campfire in all directions.
• Do not camp in-between any row of metal poles, as these mark fire lanes.
• Make sure to safely contain, maintain, and extinguish all campfires.
• All vehicles at a campsite must have an appropriate vehicle sticker pass.
• Please be respectful of your neighbors, especially when it comes to excessive noise at night.

TEAR DOWN
After the four full days of flavor, it will be time to head out. Sunday (4 Aug 2019) is the official tear-down day
when everyone will be expected to be cleared out of Shimmer Forest and the parking lot by noon.

GOOD ADVICE
The following are some good tips that will help you enjoy your GOTJ experience.

• Bring plenty of food to last you the entire time.
• Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
• Wear hats and light-colored clothing while staying in the shade to stay cool.
• Bring warm clothing for nighttime (it can get chilly depending on the weather).
• Sunscreen is always a good idea even on an overcast day.
• When camping, make sure to bring the right supplies (tent, sleeping bag, rain gear, flashlight, bug spray, toiletries,
towels, folding chair, etc.).
• Bring a cell phone or some way to communicate.
• Avoid any kind of substance abuse…know your limits.

RULES
The following is a list of key rules to help keep everyone safe and ensure a good time. We ask that you treat
everything on the grounds of Shimmer Forest with respect to show proper respect to the owners who have
welcomed us into their homes:

• No selling of illegal substances or the breaking of any other laws.
• No underage or excessive drinking, or substance abuse.
• NO GOLF CARTS, FOUR WHEELERS, OR MORTORIZED VEHICLES.
• Children must be supervised by adults.
• No vandalism or destruction of property.
• No cutting of trees, damaging plant life, or hurting wild animals.