Frequently Asked Questions

Fly Around Fest is a 2 day music festival taking place in Lansing, NC  to celebrate Appalachia's natural beauty and rich musical traditions while raising funds to support the recovery from the historic floods from Hurricane Helene.

Day 1: Doors 6 PM August 1 at Old Orchard Creek General Store 

Day 2:  Gates 1 PM August 2 at Lost Province Center for Cultural Arts

Tickets for each day are sold separately. 

View the full schedule here. 

Free parking Friday night is available in the Creeper Trail Park or in town around the General Store. 

Saturday general parking is located across the street from Lost Province Center for Cultural Arts in the ball field. Parking fee is $5 and collected by the American Legion. Fly Around Fest does not profit from parking. ADA parking is available next to Molley Chomper Cidery. 

For entry to Friday's show, tickets will be checked at the back of Old Orchard Creek General Store, up the stairs through the deck. The front of the store will only be accessible by ADA ticket holders and staff during the event. 

On Saturday, guests can find the box office outside at the front of Lost Province Center for Cultural Arts. ADA entry is located near ADA parking by Molley Chomper Cidery. 

Friday night food options:  The General Store will be serving light bites. Restaurants nearby include The Loghouse and The Liar's Bench. No outside food and drink permitted in the event. 

On Saturday, We have a variety of food trucks with food for purchase. Beverages, including alcohol, will also be for sale at the event. No outside food and drink permitted in the event. 

There is no assigned seating and all tickets are general admission. On Saturday, guests are welcomed to bring chairs and blankets for seating. Please do not bring your own seating to Friday's show. 

Guests of all ages are welcomed at Fly Around Fest and it is a family-friendly event. Kids 12 and under get in free. We love all pets, but legally can only allow registered service animals. 

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