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  • We’ll just get this one out of the way early.

    Jared from Big Shrimp plays a custom Forshage guitar. It was made in Texas by builder, Chris Forshage. It is known as “The Wrench.” He commissioned it in 2022.

  • Moe-Town Music Venue
    7222 Route 417
    Addison NY 14801

    GPS: 42.0700833,-77.2803917

  • The Inaugural Camp Scampi is hosted by Connecticut jam-rock band, Big Shrimp in coordination with Sage Entertainment & Moe Town Music Venue.

  • plural scampi

    : a usually large shrimp

    also : large shrimp prepared with a garlic-flavored sauce

    Linguine is the traditional noodle for scampi, but feel free to use your favorite pasta shape.—Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026

  • We’re bringing back a true festy experience at a price that actually makes sense. Camp right next to your car or camp for FREE with your crew, enjoy music all night long, fire up the grill, share food, soak in the outdoors, reconnect with old friends, and make new ones.

    No barriers, no limits, and most importantly .. You’re ALL Very Important Prawn Stars! So we don’t need a VIP program.

    Yes, it’s BYOB and BYOFood—and if you’d rather not pack it, we’ve got you covered inside the grounds, and we promise it won’t cost ya an arm and a leg. We’ve also partnered with You Enjoy MyFood to bring in amazing food vendors of all varieties to our event!

    This isn’t just a festival. It’s a Music, Food, & Arts festival, it’s Big Shrimp’s gigantic end of summer party, and everyone’s invited. It’s Camp Scampi.

  • YES! We’re beyond excited to bring deliver one of the most requested festival perks: car camping.

    Space is limited, so this is one of only three possible add-ons. It’s just $50 per car—load up your crew, split the cost, and make it your home base for the weekend. Got five friends? That’s only $10 each. Set up a couple tents, kick back, and enjoy.

    Honestly, that’s what—half a beer at [insert corporate music festival]

  • Well it wouldn’t be CAMP Scampi without camping, would it now? And what if we said it’s FREE. Because it is! Two nights of FREE Camping is INCLUDED in the price of your ticket.

  • Yep! We’ve designated plenty of RV space. Please note, there are no hookups.

  • Car camping is one of only three possible add-ons, and space is limited. It’s $50 per car and must be purchased in addition to your festival ticket. Quick math check: if you’ve got two people, don’t buy two passes (you’ll have an extra). Three people? Don’t buy three passes (now you’ve got two extras). You get the idea.

    Car camping is located in our main camping area—just a short walk to all three stages.

    Now, if you’re looking to save some cash, we’ve got free camping options too. You’ll park in our overflow lot (shared with day parking). It’s off-site, but don’t stress—there will be shuttles running about every 20 minutes all day and through the end of each night’s headliner. Feeling ambitious? It’s also walkable—about 0.2 miles (5 minutes if you duck walk, 10 if it’s easier to coast, 15 if you’re a little snail).

    If you’re not car camping, you’ll park in the overflow lot upon arrival (just follow the signs), hop on a shuttle, and head to the main camping area.

    Want to camp near friends who have a car camping pass? Totally fine—as long as you fit within their designated space. If not, you’ll need to set up in the general tent camping area. Don’t worry, you’ll still be close enough to wander over and hang with Larry and Beth all weekend until it’s late and they kick you out.

  • Your ticket includes a wristband valid for entry to the concert grounds on BOTH August 28th & 29th PLUS free on-site camping and off-site parking.

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  • You may not save Car Camping spaces. Meaning that the car pulling in behind you will be camped next to you. No exceptions. No bribes.

    As far as regular tent camping goes, sure, but please be kind to other folks setting up.

  • Car Camping spaces will be roughly 10×30. (for car & tent).

    Regular tent camping spaces will be approximately 10×10.

  • Day Parking will be located off-site in an adjacent field to Moe Town Music Venue. We will have shuttles running all weekend long until the end of each night’s headliner from Day Parking to and from the venue, but it is close enough to walk to/from as well.

  • Grounds open THURSDAY August 27th @ 12PM EST and will remain open until SUNDAY AUGUST 30th @ 12PM EST.

  • Yep! Campgrounds open at noon on Thursday.

    It is $20 extra to arrive early, which can be purchased online at checkout or when you get to the gate.

    We’ll just be here getting ready, testing equipment, making art, and setting up for Friday & Saturday! Kick back, make yourself at home, and soak in Day 0.

  • Big Shrimp is a high-octane progressive improvised rock quartet formed in late 2024 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, blending danceable funk, exploratory rock, and fearless improvisation through diverse, hook-forward songwriting shared by all four members, Jared Sage Cowen (Guitar/Vocals), Max Perrotti (Bass/Vocals), Daniel Cohen (Keys/Vocals), and Henry Thomas (Drums). Their adventurous live shows—mixing tightly crafted originals with wildly unexpected covers—have earned national attention, a fiercely loyal fanbase known as The Prawn Stars, and recognition from Grateful Web as one of the “Top 12 Upcoming Jam Bands to Watch in 2026.” Momentum surged through late 2025 and into 2026 with the release of The Prawno Tapes, Vol. 3, a sold-out Phish After Party in NYC, and a breakout Winter 2026 tour that packed venues nationwide; the band is now on their 30+ date “It’s As Shrimple As That Tour,” returning to key markets across the country, and recently released their second studio single, “Alcaworkholic,” in March 2026. Known for theatrical spectacles like their annual Halloween Extravaganza, viral TikTok traction, and relentless touring, Big Shrimp continues to expand their footprint with the launch of their inaugural festival, Camp Scampi, set for August 2026 in Addison, NY, and a debut studio album on the horizon.


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    Formed in 2017, the power funk trio Baked Shrimp became a top up-and-coming artist in the festival circuit performing at Peach Music Festival, Summer Camp, Strange Creek, and more. The energetic and improvisational young talents from Long Island, NY built a catalog of over 150 original songs which they cycled through night after night, making every performance unique from the last, and performed for their loyal following, CrustNation. The band disbanded in February of 2024 following a farewell tour and release of their 5th and final studio album, self-titled.

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  • Here’s what we encourage you to bring to The Scampi:

    • Tent

    • Ground cover

    • Sleeping pad

    • Air mattress

    • Sleeping bag

    • Blankets

    • Pillows

    • Raincoat

    • Sunscreen

    • Hat

    • Bandana

    • Sunglasses

    • Flashlight

    • Warm clothes

    • Shoes/boots you might not mind gettin’ muddy

    • Earplugs (music goes late here folks)

    • BYO Food (or buy it)

    • BYO Beer/Liquor (or buy it)

    • WATER!

    • Cooler & Ice

    • The energy

    • The hoots and hollers

    • Some damn respect and kindness for your new friends and neighbors also partaking in the scampi :)

    • 4am cheeseburgers for Daniel

  • Will you follow the rules or end up a fool?

    The following is strictly prohibited at Camp Scampi:

    • Glass Bottles

    • Weapons (of ANY kind). If security thinks it can be used as a weapon, then it’s a weapon, and you will be asked to surrender it or leave the grounds without refund.

    • Unauthorized vending. We want TONS of vendors, but you must do it fairly like everyone else.

    • Underage drinking.

    • Littering. Pick up after your damn selves!

    • Parking in an undesignated or unauthorized area. If your vehicle is found in an unauthorized area it will be towed to the onsite tow lot and a fee will be assessed.

    • Illegal activities.

    • DON’T RUN from the visions in your head.

    • Big Shrimp is the only B.S. we tolerate. No bad vibes. Paint a picture. Don’t create a scene.

    That’s it! Have fun and SCAMPi responsibly!

  • Yep :) Re-entry is allowed all weekend long.

  • You’re right there! The main stage is a very short walk to the camping area. But definitely bring shoes you don’t mind getting dirty and/or muddy! We’re sure you’ll still be getting your steps in over the weekend.

    *Note: The side stage & EDM renegade stage are located essentially in the camping area.

  • While we encourage you to soak in two full days of endless music, food, arts, friends, nature, and so much more …… YES. You shall receive access to the WiFi information upon arrival.

  • We’ve partnered with the amazing team at You Enjoy MyFood to bring a wide array of food vendors to the Scampi—so come hungry! There will be something for everyone.

    However, if you have a serious or sensitive allergy, we recommend bringing food you know is safe for you. You’re welcome to bring food in and out of all areas of the festival.

  • Yep! To adults 21 & over.

    You are also allowed to bring your own booze in and out of all the areas on-site, just no glass please!

  • Yep! Find something that’s not yours? Please alert a staff or security member and they will bring it to the office. Lost something after the festival is over? Please email info@campscampifest.com and we’ll make sure you get it back as long as it was found and turned in responsibly.

  • There will be (2) ATM’s located on-site. Follow the signs or ask a prawn star! Make a friend.

  • We do not anticipate on releasing any single day passes. We encourage everyone to come spend the weekend with us!

  • Pets ARE Allowed, but MUST be well-trained, well taken care of, and on a leash at all times.

    Yes this includes weta’s. We do NOT want to wonder where your weta wandered!! Look after your damn weta!

  • Music on the main stage and on our renegade EDM stage will both go late into the night, at least 2AM. For those who appreciate a good night’s rest, we encourage you to camp in Moderation camping (aka quiet camping) and bring some good headphones!

    Same for if you’re bringing the little shrimps. Camp ‘em in Little Shrimp camping with a good pair of headphones!

    For those who enjoy to stay up late, please do not camp in Moderation or Little Shrimp camping. There will be signs.

  • Yes! Bring the little shrimps along. There will be a Little Shrimp camping area. Parents, please be responsible :)

  • Car Camping - This is where you camp in a tent next to your car, or in your car for all we care. $50 per car.
    Tent Camping - This is where you camp in a tent, next to other folks camping in tents, not surrounded by cars. It’s free and included in your ticket!
    Moderation Camping - For those who appreciate a good night’s sleep, and mostly refrain from extracurricular festival activities. Still bring earplugs as sound will travel throughout the night.
    Little Shrimp Camping - Bring the little ones! This will be located next to Moderation Camping, and is meant to be a fun zone for kids to enjoy the festival with responsible adults.

    While there will be signs for these areas, if you are camping in Moderation OR Little Shrimp camping please ask a staff member where to before you fully set-up shop.

  • Of course! We have a seating area for ADA plus golf carts and shuttles for transportation.

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  • Yup! Water refill stations are located next to the restrooms.

  • Yes! We are thrilled to offer showers next to the bathrooms. Take a shower ya hippie!

  • Yes! And we will ALL do our dances hoping ONLY for the latter. But let’s also be prepared. Pack smartly, not hopefully.

    In the event of nearby thunder and lightning, activities may need to pause. All attendees will be kept up-to-date on and off-site should this occur.

  • We can’t wait to welcome a wide array of food and craft vendors!

    Craft Vendor applications are OPEN and can be found HERE

    Food Vendor applications will be open shortly and will be coordinated via our amazing partners, You Enjoy MyFood!

  • Yes! We’re so excited to welcome a wide array of visual artists to the Scampi! Apply HERE

  • Refunds will not be offered unless in the case of an extreme circumstance. Please email at info@campscampifest.com if you believe you qualify.

  • We will have a small GREEN CREW. Apply Here

  • For year one we’ve carefully crafted our lineup in-house, but should all go well, we encourage you to submit for 2027! Please keep up-to-date for when those applications open up.

  • YES! We are looking for responsible street teamers in exchange for a ticket. Apply HERE

  • Sure! Email us at info@campscampifest.com. And we’ll get right back to ya!