Sunnyview Fairgrounds and Expo Center
Lifest's stages, camping villages, food, first aid and gates are at Sunnyview Expo Center in Oshkosh, with general parking across the street in Winnebago County Park. You can camp right on the grounds, in tent, pop-up and electric sites, or stay in hotels near the expo center. Alcohol, illegal drugs, firearms, weapons and fireworks are not allowed.
Before you go
- Next festival here
- Lifest, Jul 8 to 11, 2027
Worth knowing before you go
- Use 330 E Snell Rd, Oshkosh for the parking entrance. There is no left or right turn into Gate 2 from County Road Y.
- Campers check in with the camping team at Winnebago County Park first, then enter at the gate closest to their camping village. Vehicles cannot cross between the red and blue sections.
- Keep your camping vehicle pass visible to security when you enter the grounds.
- Grandstand chairs can be set out from about 9:00am but cannot be left overnight, and they must stay inside the painted lines.
- Everyone needs a ticket at Lifest, even kids 7 and under, who are free but still need a wristband.
Festivals here
Venue basics: General parking in Winnebago County Park · Camp on the grounds: tent, pop-up, electric · Wednesday Access for early camp setup.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want to camp on the grounds in a tent, pop-up or electric site.
- You are happy to bring your own chair and settle in at the Grandstand.
Think twice if
- You plan to bring alcohol: it is not allowed.
- You want to save a spot with a tarp or blanket: that is not allowed.
Getting there and parking
Festival-specific · LifestThe stages, camping villages, food, first aid and gates are at Sunnyview Expo Center. General parking is in Winnebago County Park, which is across the street from the main gate, Gate 2. Use 330 E Snell Rd, Oshkosh for the entrance.
Festival-specific · LifestThere is no left or right turn into Gate 2 from County Road Y. Follow the parking signs to Snell Road.
Festival-specific · LifestLifest opens Thursday at 8:00am, and tickets are sold at the gate once advance online sales have ended.
Accessibility
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at Sunnyview Expo Center.
Camping
Festival-specific · LifestYou can camp right on the grounds, with tent, pop-up and electric sites, or stay in hotels near Sunnyview Expo Center.
Festival-specific · LifestCheck in with the camping team at Winnebago County Park first, then enter at the gate closest to your camping village. Vehicles cannot cross between the red and blue sections, and your camping vehicle pass must be visible to security when you enter the grounds.
Festival-specific · LifestCampers can add Wednesday Access to arrive a day early and set up before the gates open Thursday. If your group arrives at different times, each arrival needs its own Wednesday Access.
Food, water and what you can bring
Festival-specific · LifestAlcohol, illegal drugs, firearms, weapons or anything that resembles one (including paintball guns), and fireworks are not allowed. Violators may be removed without a refund.
Festival-specific · LifestFor the Grandstand you need to bring a chair unless you buy Reserved or On Stage seating. Chairs can be set out from about 9:00am each morning but cannot be left overnight, and any left behind are removed.
Festival-specific · LifestSkip chairs with umbrellas or anything that blocks your neighbor's view, keep chairs inside the painted lines so the aisles stay clear, and do not use tarps or blankets to save space.
Quick answers
Where do I park for Lifest?
General parking is in Winnebago County Park. Use 330 E Snell Rd, Oshkosh for the entrance.
Can I turn into Gate 2 from County Road Y?
No. There is no left or right turn into Gate 2 from County Road Y, so follow the parking signs to Snell Road.
Can I camp at Lifest?
Yes. You can camp right on the grounds, with tent, pop-up and electric sites.
Can I arrive early to camp?
Yes. Campers can add Wednesday Access to arrive a day early and set up before the gates open Thursday.
Where do I enter if I am camping?
Check in with the camping team at Winnebago County Park first, then enter at the gate closest to your camping village.
Do I need to bring a chair to Lifest?
For the Grandstand, yes, unless you buy Reserved or On Stage seating.
What can I not bring to Lifest?
Alcohol, illegal drugs, firearms, weapons or anything that resembles one, and fireworks.
Do kids need a ticket at Lifest?
Yes. Everyone needs a ticket, even kids 7 and under, who are free but still need a wristband.
When does Lifest open on the first day?
Thursday at 8:00am. Once advance online sales have ended, tickets are sold at the gate.