Smiling Acres Music Festival Grounds
Smiling Acres is a 40-acre festival ground in Trufant, Michigan, with open camping in marked sections on a first come, first served basis. Campsites are primitive, with no electrical connection, and ground fires are not allowed. Coolers of outside food and drink are welcome, but glass bottles are not.
Before you go
- Capacity
- 40 acres
- Indoor or outdoor
- Outdoor: open grounds with a trail in the woods
- Official site
- smilingacresfestival.com
- Next festival here
- Wild Zen Yoga Fest, Jul 16 to 18, 2027
Worth knowing before you go
- Campsites are primitive with no electrical connection.
- Generators must be 65 decibels or less and off after 10pm.
- Ground fires are not allowed, and grills and camp stoves must never be left unattended.
- Glass bottles are not allowed.
- At Wild Zen Yoga Fest, day passes do not include camping.
Festivals here
Venue basics: 40 acres in Trufant, Michigan · Open camping, first come · Primitive sites, no electric.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want simple open camping you do not have to reserve.
- You want to bring your own cooler of food and drinks.
Think twice if
- You need electric hookups at your site.
- You were planning a personal campfire.
Getting there and parking
We don't yet have confirmed information about parking at Smiling Acres. The venue's own pages are the place to check: smilingacresfestival.com.
Accessibility
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at Smiling Acres. The venue's own pages are the place to check: smilingacresfestival.com.
Camping
Open camping is in marked sections of the grounds, first come, first served, with no need to reserve. Typical sites are 25 by 35 feet, and larger spaces are allowed as long as the fire lanes stay open. Campsites are primitive with no electrical connection.
Generators are allowed if quiet (65 decibels or less) and the exhaust does not affect another campsite, and all generators must be off after 10pm. If you need a generator for medical reasons, contact Smiling Acres to arrange it.
Festival-specific · Wild Zen Yoga FestCamping on site is included with a weekend ticket, and day passes do not include camping. It is Festival Rustic style: campers, RVs, vans, tents and hammocks are all acceptable, and there are no individual electric or water hookups. There is one large community fire pit, and no personal campfires are permitted.
Food, water and what you can bring
Coolers with outside food and beverages are allowed, but glass bottles are not. Ground fires are not allowed, and grills, camp stoves and lanterns must be carefully monitored and never left unattended.
Festival-specific · Wild Zen Yoga FestFood is made on site in the Outdoor Kitchen and served for Friday dinner, three meals on Saturday and Sunday brunch, along with coffee, tea and other beverages. You are also welcome to bring your own coolers of food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Festival-specific · Wild Zen Yoga FestRefilling water stations are on site for everyone, and a misting tent runs through all warm daytime hours. Bring a reusable water bottle, since the festival aims to be low waste.
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Quick answers
Can I camp at Smiling Acres?
Yes. Open camping is in marked sections of the grounds, first come, first served, and you do not need to reserve. Sites are primitive with no electrical connection.
Does a Wild Zen Yoga Fest ticket include camping?
A weekend ticket includes camping on site. Day passes do not.
Can I bring a cooler to Smiling Acres?
Yes. Coolers with outside food and beverages are allowed, but glass bottles are not. At Wild Zen Yoga Fest you can bring your own coolers of food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Can I have a campfire at Smiling Acres?
No. Ground fires are not allowed. At Wild Zen Yoga Fest there is one large community fire pit, and no personal campfires are permitted.
Can I run a generator at my campsite?
Yes, if it is quiet (65 decibels or less) and the exhaust does not affect another campsite. All generators must be off after 10pm, and you can contact Smiling Acres to arrange a medical generator.
Are there electric or water hookups?
No. Campsites are primitive with no electrical connection, and at Wild Zen Yoga Fest there are no individual electric or water hookups.
Is there drinking water to refill a bottle?
At Wild Zen Yoga Fest, yes. Refilling water stations are on site for everyone, and a misting tent runs through warm daytime hours.
How big are the campsites?
Typical sites are 25 by 35 feet, and larger spaces are allowed as long as the fire lanes stay open. RVs or campers 22 feet or longer need an add-on RV or camper pass.
A little history
At Wild Zen Yoga Fest, camping on site is included with a weekend ticket and day passes do not include camping. It is Festival Rustic style: campers, RVs, vans, tents and hammocks are all acceptable, there are no individual electric or water hookups, and generators should be limited out of respect for neighbors. There is one large community fire pit and no personal campfires are permitted.