CaveFest
- Dates
- Oct 15 to 17, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- The Caverns
- Price
- $99Payment plan available
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Nov 3, 2026
CaveFest returns to The Caverns, Pelham, TN, Oct 15 to 17, 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
CaveFest is an annual jam-band and bluegrass festival at The Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee, staging music both above ground in an outdoor amphitheater and below ground inside the cave itself. The weekend adds on-site camping, glamping, cave tours, yoga, and sound baths, and fans have nicknamed the venue the 'Red Rocks of the South.'
What people love
Fans love the one-of-a-kind underground cave sets, the top-notch outdoor amphitheater with great sound and sightlines, strong lineups that deliver real bang for the buck, and a chill, not-oversold camping scene.
Last time around (2025)
The most recent held edition was CaveFest 2025 in October at The Caverns, drawing jam-band and bluegrass fans for a weekend of above- and below-ground sets, with attendees again describing a chill, not-oversold experience.
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Listen
Tap an artist to play them right here.
No official playlist linked yet. Find CaveFest on Spotify.
Lineup
Here's who played in 2026:
Getting there
Nearest airport CHA.
How do I get to CaveFest?
By car
Most people drive to CaveFest. The nearest major airport is CHA, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Uber and Lyft operate at CHA (designated ride-share pickup area near the terminal), and the airport's official ground-transportation page lists three taxi companies. A one-way DROP-OFF at The Caverns is feasible, but the return trip is the trap: the festival's own FAQ states rideshares are not available in the Pelham/Grundy County area, so you cannot count on hailing a ride out of the venue. If you go this route, pre-arrange your return pickup with a taxi company by phone before the weekend.
Book / infoThe airport's official page lists several pre-bookable private shuttle/limo operators (Nooga Shuttles 423.896.2555, Legacy Executive Transport 423.999.1788, Lookout Limousine 423.682.2342). For a venue where on-demand rideshare doesn't reach, a pre-booked round-trip private transfer is the reliable non-rental option, book by phone in advance; these are charter operators without online instant checkout.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost Free. Free day parking on-site; enter off Charlie Roberts Road and follow signage to the amphitheater lots (do not drive up to the gift shop). The venue's general FAQ states parking is free and included with the ticket. Day-parking gate hours for CaveFest 2026 were still TBD as of August 2026. Rules: no day parking in the campgrounds, no lining up on the road before gates open (you'll be turned around), and all day-parked cars must be off-site 60 minutes after the last performance each night. Campers instead follow camping check-in at Gate 4 (vehicle camping passes cover the vehicle on the campsite).
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at CHA
On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Map shows the center of Pelham. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Is there camping at CaveFest?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Facilities
Camping site types 2
A car-camping space is roughly 20' x 20' covering your vehicle plus tents for up to 4 people who must all arrive together in one vehicle; first come, first served. Campfires allowed if contained and off the ground (fire-pit rentals at the campground store); limited quiet-camping spaces on request at check-in; general/generator quiet time 11p-7a; no pets; potable water station available to all campers; exit by 12p CT Monday.
No van-specific pass tier. A camper van that fits within a standard 20' x 20' car-camping space camps as a car. The venue's RV-pass rule applies to motorhomes, towed campers/box trailers, or 'any vehicle longer than a 20' long campsite', which puts long sprinters/rigs into the RV pass. (From the venue-wide camping FAQ; the CaveFest pages only distinguish car vs RV.)
Not camping? Where to stay
Mid-range hotels 2
≈ $415-480 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
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Entry rules
Accessibility & comfort
Crawled thecaverns.com/cavefest and the linked camping pages on 3 Sep 2026. The venue publishes no accessibility statement for CaveFest and nothing on terrain, accessible parking, accessible toilets, accessible camping, companion tickets, ASL or a quiet space. Worth flagging for a later pass because the venue includes an underground cave amphitheatre reached on foot, but the organiser states nothing about access to it, so no assumption should be recorded.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is CaveFest 2027?
Oct 15 to 17, 2027
How much are CaveFest tickets?
$99 per person, from the official ticket page. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
Where is CaveFest held?
The Caverns, Pelham, TN.