Allegany County Fairgrounds
DelFest takes place at the Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland, Maryland, a spot personally chosen by Del McCoury along the Potomac River in the Appalachian Mountains. Camping wraps around the perimeter of the grounds as walk-in tent sites, with a quieter family camping area set aside for younger kids, and accessibility camping and parking held for anyone who requests it in advance.
Before you go
- Official site
- delfest.com
- Next festival here
- DelFest, May 27 to 30, 2027
Worth knowing before you go
- Camping is walk-in tent only; you will not park right beside your tent.
- A Family Camp area is set aside for a quieter, kid-friendly night.
- Accessibility camping and parking need a handicapped placard at entry.
- The Fairgrounds sit along the Potomac River in the Appalachian Mountains, handy to four airports.
Festivals here
Venue basics: Walk-in tent camping around the grounds · Family camping area for a quieter night · Accessibility camping and parking by request.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You are happy with walk-in tent camping a short stroll from your car
- You want a quieter family camping area for younger kids
Think twice if
- You need to park directly beside your camping spot
Getting there and parking
We don't yet have confirmed information about parking at the Fairgrounds. The venue's own pages are the place to check: delfest.com.
Accessibility
Festival-specific · DelFestAccessibility camping and parking areas are set aside at DelFest, reached by presenting a handicapped parking placard on entry. Filling out an accessibility request form in advance helps hold space for you.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (delfest.com).
Camping
Festival-specific · DelFestDelFest's on-site camping surrounds the perimeter of the Fairgrounds among the ballfields, in the woods, and out in Green Acres. It is walk-in tent camping only, so most campers take a short stroll from their vehicle rather than parking right beside their tent.
Festival-specific · DelFestA family camping area is set aside for a quieter, kid-friendly environment, reached by letting a parking attendant or shuttle driver know you want Family Camp. A Family Camp RV Pass or on-site parking pass is required, and space is first come, first served.
Food, water and what you can bring
DelFest sets aside a family camping area for a quieter, kid-friendly environment, reached by letting a parking attendant or shuttle driver know you want Family Camp. A Family Camp RV Pass or on-site parking pass is required, and space is first come, first served.
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Quick answers
Is camping included at DelFest?
DelFest's camping wraps the perimeter of the Fairgrounds as walk-in tent sites; most campers take a short stroll from the car.
Can I park my car right next to my tent?
No. Camping is walk-in only, so you will not be right beside your vehicle.
Is there a quieter camping area for families?
Yes. A Family Camp area is set aside, reached by telling your parking attendant or shuttle driver, and it needs a Family Camp RV Pass or on-site parking pass.
Is DelFest accessible?
Yes. Accessibility camping and parking are set aside; present a handicapped placard at entry, and filling out a request form ahead of time helps hold your space.
Why is DelFest held at the Allegany County Fairgrounds?
Del McCoury personally chose the spot, along the Potomac River in the Appalachian Mountains and convenient to four major airports.
Do I need to book accessibility camping in advance?
It helps. Filling out the accessibility request form in advance helps ensure space is set aside.
A little history
Del McCoury personally chose the Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland for DelFest, nestled along the Potomac River in the Appalachian Mountains and convenient to four major airports.