Question 1

How much does it cost to attend the event?

Accepted Answer

Adult VIP Tickets (ages 18 and over) are $75.00 each and include event entry from Thursday through Monday.

Minor VIP Tickets (under 18) are $35.00 each and also include entry from Thursday through Monday.

Adult General Admission Tickets (ages 18 and over) are $35.00 each and include event entry from Friday through Monday.

Minor General Admission Tickets (under 18) are $15.00 each and include event entry from Friday through Monday.

All ticket purchases are non-refundable and cover the cost of camping, food, and other weekend event expenses.
Please note: Adult ticket purchases include five (5) raffle tickets for our Saturday night grand prize drawing.
Raffle tickets are only included with adult tickets. Minor tickets do not include raffle entries.

Question 2

Does the RV parking ticket include my entrance into the event?

Accepted Answer

No, it does not. The RV ticket is only for an RV spot only and does include water and electric. The date of entry into the event with your RV is dependent on the entry date of your event ticket that you purchase.
All event admission tickets must be purchased separately for each person attending the event..

Question 3

Do I have to have my ticket with me to get into the event?

Accepted Answer

Yes.
Tickets are required for entry into the event. We have to be able to scan each guests unique QR code that is provided when you order the tickets. Please make sure to download and print them out, save your email, or save the image of it to your phone and be prepared to show them to staff at check in when you arrive.

Question 4

Can I come early before the events opening date?

Accepted Answer

No.

If you are there at the campground early before the event, you will be asked to leave once we have the park rented out and in our possession until the official opening of the event. VIP guest entry into the event is on Thursday, no earlier than 11:00am.

Question 5

Are campers, RVs, buses, and vans allowed?

Accepted Answer

Yes.
Campers, RVs, buses, and vans are allowed, however, they will be in a dedicated area and there will be a $150.00 fee for the duration of the event. This is on a strict pre arranged bases and there are only a set number of spaces that we allow for them, so please reach out to us if you plan on coming in a camper, RV, bus, or van. If you do not pre arrange and reserve a spot prior to getting there, we can not guarantee you a spot.

There is no guarantee that your RV spot will have trees to hang a hammock.
There will only be 2 vehicles allowed at each RV spot purchases.

Question 6

Can I have my vehicle parked at my camp spot?

Accepted Answer

No.
All vehicles must be parked in the designated parking area  after you drop your gear off at the site you choose to camp in.

There will be no vehicles allowed back in the primitive area. You will need to pull up to one of the entrances to the primitive area, unload you gear, and move your vehicle to the designated parking area.

Any vehicle that must be used as your shelter or a part of it will fall in the same category as a camper, RV, bus, or van, and will be charged $150.00 for the duration of the event.  ( See the guidelines for campers, RVs, buses, and vans here https://www.hangcon.com//s/f/are-campers-rvs )

There are 2 exception to this rule.

1)  Motorcycles can be parked next to your camp area, but they must be kept tight to your hammock as not to take up extra space.

2) If an RV pass has been purchased, you can have 1 other vehicle in addition to your RV or camper that is parked at your paid RV spot.

Question 7

Is there a handicap section?

Accepted Answer

There is no dedicated handicap section, however, the park and facilities are handicap and wheelchair accessible.

Question 8

Can I have a fire at my camp spot?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can have a small fire at your camp spot if you choose to. There are a few rules that must be followed, though.

1) No firewood can be brought in from out of state. This is a Florida state law.

2) All fires must be kept in one of the small fire rings that are all around the park. You are able to relocate the rings if need be.

3) Fires MUST be attended to at all times. If you have a fire burning and you leave camp for any reason, someone must stay at the fire or the fire must be extinguished. 
This is a zero tolerance rule. If a fire is caught left unattended it will be put out by a staff member. If it is caught again for a second time, you will be asked to leave the event.

Question 9

Do I have to be a hammock hanger to come and be part of the event?

Accepted Answer

No. 
Tent campers are welcome to join us too, but we will try and convert you and show you the way of the tree dwellers.

Question 10

Do I have to be present to win at the raffle drawing on Saturday night?

Accepted Answer

Yes.
You must be present to win a prize at the raffle drawing if your number is called. If your number is called and you are not there to verify your number, we will move on and a new number will be called.

Question 11

Are meals included?

Accepted Answer

Yes.
Breakfast and Dinner are provided with the event. However, lunch is not. Lunches will be available for purchase from Friday to Sunday, during the hours of 11:00am to 1:00pm.

Any food, drinks, or snacks that are needed outside of those times must be brough by you. There is potable water available at any of the water spigots around the park at the RV pedestals.

Question 12

What about snacks and drinks.

Accepted Answer

HangCon provides breakfast and dinner meals as a part of the event, with lunches being available to purchase from 11:00am to 1:00pm.
Any food, drinks, or snacks that are needed outside of those times must be brough by you.

Question 13

If I purchase an RV spot, when can I bring my RV in?

Accepted Answer

Even though it shows the dates from Thursday to Monday on the ticket, those dates just represent the dates of the full event.

The date that you can bring your RV into the park will depend on the ticket types you purchase.
(Example: If you purchase VIP tickets you can bring your RV in on Thursday, but if you purchase General Admission tickets you can't bring it in until Friday.

Question 14

Are eating plates and utensils provided?

Accepted Answer

No.
We ask that everyone brings their own mess kits to use for the meals. We will have a washing station set up as well so you can wash your dishes once you are finished eating.

Question 15

Are there restrooms?

Accepted Answer

Yes.
There are restrooms with flushable toilets available to use.

Question 16

Are there showers?

Accepted Answer

Yes.
There are hot showers on site to use. Make sure you remember to bring your own soap, shampoo, towel and wash cloth.

Question 17

Is power available at the camp sites?

Accepted Answer

Power from the RV pedestals are not to be used during the event unless additional fees have been collected. The only exception is for the use of a CPAP machine. Unauthorized use may result in additional charges.

Question 18

Are generators allowed?

Accepted Answer

No, we do not allow generators.
We have this policy in place because we, or the guest don't want to hear them running all the time, especially at night when trying to sleep.
Power pedestals are available throughout the main area of the park, and we will also have a dedicated charging station located at the main pavilion for guests to use as needed.

Question 19

Are adult beverages allowed?

Accepted Answer

Yes.
Adult beverages are allowed at the event, but just remember that it is a family event and not to let it get out of hand.

Question 20

Are pets allowed?

Accepted Answer

Yes.
you can bring your fur baby as long as they are kept on a leash 6 feet or shorter. Some people may have a fear of dogs so keeping them on a leash is a must during the event. This is a HangCon policy as well as a park policy.  Do not allow your pets to mark their territory on other members property.

You are also responsible for cleaning up after your pets. Make sure to have baggies on hand to pick up their droppings and then place it in one of the many garbage cans around the park.

If this rule is not followed, you will be asked to remove your pet from the event grounds.

Question 21

I will be flying in to attend HangCon. What are the best airports to use?

Accepted Answer

If you are planning on flying in to join us at HangCon, the best options for airports to use would be.
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St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport - 14700 Terminal Blvd #221, Clearwater, FL 33762
Tampa International Airport - 4100 George J Bean Pkwy, Tampa, FL 33607
Orlando International Airport -  1 Jeff Fuqua Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827

Question 22

Are their enough trees available to hang from?

Accepted Answer

Between the main camping area and the primitive area, there are usually plenty of trees to go around.
However, if you do own a stand it would be advised to bring it as a back up just in case you want to make sure that you are in the main area. 
Also, if you do bring a stand to set up, please make sure that you do not set the stand up i between trees that a hammock can be hung from. We need to make sure that we have space for the 600+ guests that join us. 
If you do set up a tent or stand between trees that can be used to hang from, you will be asked to relocate.

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