More Southside Social Details

Here are a few additional details for first timers:

-This is a private party, not a public event.  We consider the folks who attend the Social to be guests in our home, so please be respectful.  Because this is a private party, we are not required to allow entrance to everyone nor are we required to allow service animals. 

-When you arrive, please pull down the drive where you'll be greeted by the gate staff. They will give you a brief orientation and direct you toward your parking and camping area.  They will also check identification and stamp your wrist-this is to help us eliminate underage drinking.  If you have a dog you'll be asked to drop it back at home or at a kennel before coming to the Social.  The gate crew are generally very welcoming and should be able to get you get settled in.

-Parking is SUPER TIGHT.  You should assume that you will not be able to park next to your tent. You may camp in your vehicle, but we just don't have enough room to put tents or camp areas next to cars.  We have lots of tent camping areas and are excited to have even more nice wooded spots available this year.

-Once you're in, you're in for the duration of the event so please plan to bring everything you need with you.  We do have some of our vehicles ready in case of emergency, but parking wise it doesn't really work for folks to come in and out of the overnight parking area.  We do have a day parking area for folks who need to leave. Please do not park on the highway.

-We offer some refreshments for sale at our coffee stand including espresso drinks, hot coffee, baked goods, and more.  We plan to offer a heartier option for dinners on Friday and Saturday. We also have a potluck kitchen if you'd like to participate. We do not sell alcohol. 

-We subscribe to the "Pack it in, pack it out" ideology.

-Plan to bring your own drinking water. 

-Please help keep the Social family friendly during the daylight hours.  We want kids to attend and have fun too! 

-It's best for us if everyone can help make the Social a success.  Some of the easy ways to contribute are by making a donation, buying a cup of coffee or a t-shirt, picking up trash, being cheerful and responsible.  If you see a need, step in and help if you're able.  We love when everyone works together and smooths out the rough spots.  Since we consider this a family reunion of sorts, we prefer not to act as security or police.  If there's real trouble or conflict, fetch us by all means...but if you see an underage drinker or a guest who's forgotten that it's family time during the day...please feel free to intervene and remind guests of our standard.