Frequently Asked Questions

Deafstock is a philanthropist’s entertainment company. Our mission is to provide high-quality entertainment to the general public while making the event ADA-compliant and accessible to All Walks of Life.

We the volunteers at Deafstock are committed to “giving back” to local and national charitable organizations, focused on the Deaf Community and people with disabilities. 

The festival will be held at Florida Classic Park, 5360 Lockhart Road, Brooksville, Florida 34602.  The location is southwest of Highway 75 and Cortez Boulevard.  

• We welcome all Premium ticket holders and individuals with disabilities to our designated ADA or Premium-only reserved area, ensuring an inclusive and enjoyable experience for all.
• Cell phones and small portable chargers
• Sunscreen
• Bug/Insect Repellant 
• Bring your water in plastic bottles or bring canned beverages.
• Snacks or meals are allowed, or you can visit food and beverage vendors
• Beach towels and light blankets
• Hats and Sunglasses
• Small video, point-and-shoot digital cameras
• Regular strollers or wagons
• Ear plugs
• Factory-sealed packages of cigarettes or cigars
• E-cigarettes and vape pens
• Lawn chairs and blankets
• Small grills with propane tanks are permitted near your reserved campsites
• Fire pits with STANDS are allowed. 
• People with disabilities who need assistance must request a licensed guide or interpreter in writing when ordering tickets online no later than April 1, 2025.

We will strictly enforce a list of prohibited items and have implemented enhanced security measures. Please note that Deafstock Festival reserves the right to add more items to the prohibited list at any time and without prior notice.  All attendees must comply with the festival rules.

• No weapons of any kind
• No illegal drugs or illegal drug paraphernalia
• No personal fireworks or explosives
• No drones
• No glass containers of any kind
• No audio recording devices
• No laptops or tablets
• No lasers or laser pointers
• No aerosol cans
• No whistles or air horns
• No musical instruments
• No walkie talkies or two-way radios
• No fighting or any profanities
• Nudities of any kind are NOT allowed

Only individuals 18 years of age and older are eligible to participate in our Deafstock Musical & Art Festival. Only individuals 21 years of age and older are permitted to consume alcoholic beverages.

• The Deafstock Festival is a rain or shine event. However, there could be some instances in which the festival may be paused, evacuated, or canceled due to inclement weather. These situations include but are not limited to severe thunderstorms, lightning, excessive wind, hail, excessive rain and/or flooding, tornadoes, or any other instance where there will be a pause, evacuation, or cancellation decided by the City of Brooksville emergency personnel.
• The festival will have a meteorologist expert on or off our site to monitor any bad weather in real time and they will also be in constant contact with the National Weather Service and the City of Brooksville Emergency Personnel.
• In the event of festival evacuation, all emergency exits will be highly visible to fans. We recommend that fans (a) return to their vehicle or (b) stay in a safe structure within the Florida Classic Park area until emergency personnel announce that it is safe for us to return to the festival site. During the festival evacuation, all exits will be visible to fans. During the evacuation, the festival recommends that fans walk to their vehicle, or walk to the nearest roofed structure within Florida Classic Park grounds. Pay attention to the emergency personnel for updates as to when it is safe enough to return to the festival area.

If you have exciting products or services that you would like to showcase at the Deafstock Festival, please go to Booth & Exhibition for more information. 

If you have delicious food and/or beverages that you would like to serve at the Deafstock Festival, please go to Booth & Exhibition for more information. 

Indeed, we plan to introduce some portable toilet trailers. Currently, we have toilet stalls situated in a building adjacent to the main pavilion. Additionally, numerous porta-potties will be placed across various sections of Florida Classic Park.

Yes, water stations are available. Please bring your own 50-foot water hose to connect at the 30- and 50-AMP camping site only.

It's not required to volunteer, but if you would like to volunteer in your free time, this is a non-profit organization. However, we encourage you to get involved in our event as a volunteer. See "Get Involved" for more information.

If Deafstock 2025 is successful, we will hold another event in 2027. We recommend following our social media channels to stay informed. Please subscribe by providing your email address, and we will ensure you receive all our updates.

Yes, pets are permitted and must be on a leash at all times. However, you are required to fill out a waiver form (coming soon).