WHAT IS FLOW ARTS?

Flow Arts is a form of moving meditation, a physical expression of emotion, and a medium to channel personal growth. At its most simple form, Flow Arts is the disciplined movement of one or more objects around the body.

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WHAT IS EQUINOX FLOW FEST?

Equinox Flow Fest is the 20th-anniversary celebration of the Chicago Full Moon Jam. It is an all-ages, family-friendly weekend retreat, where artists, dancers and drummers can gather to learn, share and play! All skill levels are welcome, and there will be classes for both beginners and advanced performers. A fire safety training will be held on Saturday night for anyone interested in learning how to fire dance.

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GATE HOURS
The gate will be open from 10:00am - 10:00pm CST on Friday (9/20) and Saturday (9/21). Everyone must leave the property by 3:00pm on Sunday (9/22). There will be no ticket sales available at the gate so please buy your ticket in advance! The exact address of the venue will be provided to all ticket holders one week prior to the event.

IN & OUTS
Leaving in and out is discouraged, as this makes things difficult for our parking staff. However, if it is essential, you may leave and return during open gate hours (10am - 10pm) with a bribe for gate crew.

 

WATER / ICE

Ice: No ice will be available for sale on site. Casey's is the closest gas station in Woodstock.
Water: Potable well water will be available on site.
A hand washing station will be available as well.
 

PORTA-POTTIES & SHOWERS
Portos (including ADA) will be on site, but there will be no showers.
 

NO OPEN-GROUND FIRES
Grills are okay. There will be a bonfire on Friday and Saturday night where folks will be welcome to roast marshmallows.

 

IMPORTANT: DO NOT SMOKE NEAR TENTS OR TREES! 

Smokers: Please step away from others to smoke. It's 2024, and that should be obvious by now.
 

NO PETS!
We do not allow pets with the exception of trained service animals. “Service Animals” as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) may accompany a disabled owner – All other animals, including pets and emotional support animals, are prohibited and will be turned away at the Gate without admission. Please pre-register your service animal by emailing your request along with the legal name used to purchase your ticket to info@fullmoonjam.org so that we can best accommodate your circumstances and simplify the entry process.

WHAT IS PROHIBITED
Fireworks, Chinese lanterns, weapons, illegal substances, handheld lasers, and trampolines are not allowed.

SOUND PROTOCOLS
We specifically ask that no one bring large sound equipment. We will have DJs and a drum circle at night to dance to. Please be respectful of your neighbors and keep the volume of any small speakers to less than 80 DB. You will be asked to leave if you do not adhere to this policy.

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Quiet hours in quiet camping are 11pm - 9am. Total property quiet hours are 2am - 9am.

WI-FI
There will be no wi-fi available on site.

GENERATORS
Solar or Battery Generators may be used on site, but if it makes noise we ask they not be used between 12am - 9am.
 

FIRE PERFORMERS
All fire performers must attend an FMJ Fire Safety Training and sign a liability waiver prior to performing. A training will be held on site on Saturday at 5pm. If donating fuel, please bring Coleman’s Camping Fuel.
 

FIRST AID + SANCTUARY
A First Aid tent will be on site at the Civic Center. The Civic Center is the information booth, and hub for anyone that needs assistance with any medical or mental health concerns. Sanctuary is a safe, quiet space where people can go to relax and recollect themselves.

RVS, BUSES AND TRAVEL TRAILERS
There are no hook-ups available, but there are 3 large vehicle passes available for sale.
 

FOOD VENDORS
We are thrilled to announce that we will have a food truck on-site at Full Moon Jam Presents: Equinox Flow Fest 2024! 
Bumbu Roux has an amazing Indonesian-Cajun/Creole fusion menu with various vegan and gluten-free options. They will be serving lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday (9-20 & 9-21) between 12:30pm - 8:30pm. 

 

The food truck accepts cash, credit cards and Apple Pay.
 

STARTERS
- Red Beans & Rice (vegan, gf)
- Veggie Spring Rolls (vegan)
- Mac & Cheese
- Creole Gumbo
 

SANDWICHES
- Roasted Veg Po'boy
- Fried Shrimp Po'boy
- Indo Pulled Pork Sandwich
 

FRIES
- Classic (vegan, gf)
- Big Easy Dust (vegan, gf)
- Fiery Peanut (vegan)
- Krakatoa Loaded Fries
 

DRINKS & COOKIES!

 

We request that everyone attending plan to purchase a meal from them as the Full Moon Jam will need to pay for the difference if they don’t hit their sales goals.
 

CAR CAMPING + PARKING
We require EVERYONE bringing a vehicle to purchase a car pass in advance as we have limited parking space. We encourage carpooling with friends in order to reduce the number of vehicles on site.

A very limited number of car camping passes are available (20) and will be first come, first serve and made for those VERY few with a legitimate medical necessity.

You can also use our shuttle service and park at the Woodstock Metra Station.

SHUTTLE SERVICE
We offer a shuttle service for those willing to take the train or park at the Woodstock Metra Station. You will be able to drop off gear at your camping site, then park and shuttle back during our shuttle service hours: Shuttle service hours are as follows:

Thursday: 5:00pm - 8:00pm (Volunteers Only)
Friday: 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 1:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday: 3:00pm - 4:00pm (Volunteers Only)

I DON'T OWN FLOWTOYS - DO I NEED THEM FOR CLASSES?
A limited selection of flow props will be available for those who wish to take classes, but do not have props.

WHAT TO BRING

• Folding chairs or blanket for hanging out on the grass

• Clothes: prepare for hot or cold, wet or dry weather. Bring favorite play clothes & costumes (fire-safe required for fire performers!)

• Food & Cooler

• Head lamp

• Money for food & marketplace

• Reusable drink container (fresh, clean water will be available to refill)

• Sunblock + Sunglasses + Parasol or umbrella

• Tent, tent poles, stakes, ground tarp/footprint for under tent

• Sleeping Bag + crash-pad or air mattress

• Toiletries, hand sanitizer, bug spray + wet wipes

• Hand drum for the drum circle (some will be available for public use)

• Yoga Mat & Flow toys (some will be available for public use)

• Fire spinning props (some will be available for public use)

OPEN DRUM CIRCLE
There will be a drumming workshop and an open drum circle. Extra drums will be available for those interested in joining who do not own a drum. We encourage everyone to participate!

CAN I BRING MY KIDS? DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR THEM?
Equinox Flow Fest is all ages! Kids 6 & under are free. Kids 7-14 accompanied by an adult can get a Kids Ticket. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by parents or a responsible adult at all times. Please DO NOT leave children unattended.

We advise making sure your child knows where the Civic Center is located. This way, if they get separated from you, they’ll know where to go for help.

We request you write your name and phone number on a wristband worn by your child. If they wander off, this will help the staff or fellow attendees to contact you quickly. Ensure your child knows what to do if they can’t find you. Instruct them to stay in one place if they realize they’re lost and to look for a trusted adult, such as event staff, for assistance.

IS EFF A SOBER AND SUBSTANCE-FREE EVENT?
To maintain a positive and wholesome atmosphere, we strictly prohibit the presence of alcohol or substances on our event site. Our goal is to provide a sober and uplifting experience for all participants, fostering a vibrant and mindful community.
 

CONSENT
Sexual consent is an agreement that requires people are of legal age, are properly informed, are not under coercion, and are not incapacitated. The consent model holds that one person proposes an action and the other gives permission for it. Consent is the bare minimum required for legal and ethical sexual activity.

There are a lot of things that do not imply consent. Sexy costumes are not consent, nudity is not consent, being drunk is not consent, being underage is not consent, being asleep is not consent, and being too scared to resist is not consent. Consent may be withdrawn at any time. If you have agreed to start something and find that it feels wrong to you, you have the right to stop it, and your partner has the obligation to honor your change of heart. Losing the ability to say “No” through intoxication also withdraws consent.

COVID POLICY
Exposure to COVID-19 is still an inherent risk in any public location where people are present; we cannot guarantee you will not be exposed during your visit. We care about you, we care about the community. We want all our guests and attendees to feel WELCOME & SAFE, and we are committed to following the city, county, & state guidelines for outdoor events. To this end: WE REQUEST THAT NO ONE WITH COVID SYMPTOMS ATTEND! Regardless of if you have COVID or not, we do not wish to spread any illness among our attendees. We will have hand sanitizing stations and handwashing stations. Wash Your Hands and please cover your mouth when coughing and sneezing.

EMERGENCIES INVOLVING 911
Volunteers are your portal to off-site medical care locations. While you have the right to contact 911 directly, please try to route the request through an organizer or volunteer so we can remain “in the loop” and facilitate it. If you need to be evacuated to a hospital or wish to travel to one yourself, please contact the First Aid tent. We will provide information or assistance to get you to the local hospital or Urgent Care Center.

LEAVE NO TRACE
As with all Full Moon Jam events, this is a Leave No Trace event. Please make sure to Leave No Trace of your campsite and pick up anything you may find along the way. We know trash is not a fun traveling companion, but it is vitally important that everything you pack out ends up at your own home, NOT on the side of the road or in private dumpsters!

Please read our Code of Conduct policy listed at the top of this page for details on expected participant behavior.

For all other questions, please send an email to info@fullmoonjam.org