FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE JHFF

The address is 1657 Forest Hill Road in Apalachin, NY. You can use any of your favorite navigation programs to assist you. Or, you could go to AAA and get a TripTick.

We have a formal vehicle parking area in the pasture loosely outlined by fencing. It is located to the right of the house, along the property line hedgerow. Feel free to pull in the driveway and proceed to drive through the lawn to the designated area.  There will be some type of directional information when you arrive.

Friendly dogs with responsible owners are fully allowed.  Please be aware that the festival grounds are not fenced in. Wandering pups and those with a penchant for attacking live poultry are discouraged. 

Yes and no. There is not a super formal check in process but it is always a good idea to grab a Jerk you know and love, and if you haven’t met other Jerks yet, introduce yourself to the host committee/property owners throughout the weekend.

Yes. It may involve minor manual labor on your part to refill the shower for the next person, but there is an outdoor shower for campers.

There is a pond! We hope you will have time to enjoy a refreshing dip.  Children under 16 need supervision by a responsible adult while at the pond at all times.  Flotation devices are encouraged but other plastic toys are not allowed as they will inevitably end up at the bottom.  Dogs and pets are also allowed but not at the expense of others’ enjoyment of the water. 

Yes - stay hydrated! There are water coolers on the kitchen table which you will see from the barn area. If you find the water cooler empty, don’t hesitate to fill it up with the hose nearby. The water is well water and is safe and yummy.

RVs are a great way to enjoy a luxurious stay.  Due to spacing considerations, please let the Jerk that invited you know you plan to bring one.  This way we will know how many we need to plan to accommodate for and save ya space. 

So glad you asked! You can contribute to this festival and the next in a couple ways.

-You can buy us a beer on the jerkhamptonfamilyfest.com site where you may have bought your ticket.

-you can Venmo Colleen @mecoldoll and indicate your desire to support Jerkhampton with the emoji of your choosing

-You can simply stuff money in the pockets of your favorite Jerk that is a part of our wonky governing structure.  An unobtrusive pat on the rump is encouraged in this scenario.  

- Don’t have extra cash?  There are several tasks throughout the weekend like cleaning the grounds, emptying trash, chopping up vegetables, or even staying to help take stuff down - these labor tasks are a huge help to the Jerk committee that puts on this fun time.

There will be a medical kit available on site stocked with the basics of first aid, including a variety of common creams as well the usual needs for minor scrapes and maladies.  There is also a CPR mask and local emergency contact info with it. It will be in the bottom drawer of the supply bins in the kitchen area.  If emergency care is needed, we have a smattering of health care professionals in attendance that can be tapped for assistance.

They would rather not, honestly,...

Yes. Meals are provided with weekend and day passes but that doesn’t preclude you from bringing your own food as well.

Nope on a rope, but we do hope you will come again!

You are welcome to stay until the next evening’s music begins, but if you plan to eat lunch or dinner the next day, please purchase a meal ticket for each additional meal.

Yes, feel free to bring your own beer, wine or liquor! You can leave a cooler in “cooler city.” Ice is available down the road apiece at Sweeney’s market.

Yes, it is the tradition that the last person standing each night turn on the coffee for the early risers. We made the perplexing decision to entrust this important action to the (likely) most imbibed of us, and firmly stand by it. They usually remember.