Festival field guide

Info & rules

Everything to know before arriving at Maial: entry, safety, camping and festival payments.

Entry & safety

Have your ticket and a valid identity document ready before screening.

  1. Enter only through marked gates with a valid ticket and, when requested, an original identity document. Tickets bought from unofficial sources, forged, damaged or already used may be refused.
  2. At every entry, security staff may inspect bags and conduct a preventive body search, while respecting the law and the person’s dignity. Screening is carried out solely for guest safety and compliance with the rules.
  3. Refusing ticket, identity, bag or wristband checks, or refusing a preventive body search, results in denied entry. A guest may choose not to enter before screening is carried out.
  4. If screening finds prohibited items that are not illegal, the guest may leave the screening area, store them outside the festival and later rejoin the queue. The organizer does not provide storage for these items.
  5. Items or substances whose possession is illegal will be reported to the competent authorities. The person concerned will be denied entry, and the authorities will determine the applicable measures.
  6. Minors must carry proof of age and follow the organizer’s published supervision and parental-consent conditions. Alcohol, tobacco and energy drinks are not sold to minors.
  7. Normal personal items, daily-dose medication and medical devices are allowed. A prescription or medical letter may be requested for special medication.
  8. Weapons, including legally held weapons, sharp or blunt objects, illegal substances, flammable or pyrotechnic materials, glass containers, lasers, drones and unaccredited professional recording equipment are prohibited.
  9. The organizer may deny entry to anyone who fails the admission conditions, presents non-compliant documents, attempts access fraud, has a missing, transferred or damaged wristband, carries prohibited items, is visibly intoxicated, or behaves aggressively or dangerously.
  10. Wristbands may be checked both at entry and anywhere inside the festival. Any defect noticed when receiving one must be reported immediately; later removal, transfer, loss or damage may cancel admission rights.
  11. Anyone who breaches the rules or the law, refuses staff instructions, causes incidents, violence, harassment or discrimination, or endangers others may be escorted from the site, have access cancelled and be reported to authorities where necessary.
  12. When denied entry or removal results from the guest’s own breach of the rules, the ticket, pass or invitation is not refunded and re-entry is not permitted.
  13. For safety, emergency, capacity or authority-requested reasons, entry may be temporarily stopped or restricted. Guests must follow staff instructions and marked evacuation routes.
  14. The entire festival site may be photographed and filmed by the organizer, authorized suppliers and accredited press for documentation, press, archive and promotion. Guests may appear incidentally in this material without compensation while retaining their legal rights. Performances may include loud sound, intense lighting and strobe effects.

Minor access

Admission conditions depend on the guest’s age on the day of attendance.

  1. Children under 14 enter free of charge and only while continuously accompanied by an adult with valid festival admission.
  2. Guests aged 14 and 15 need a ticket for the 14-18 category and an identity document, and must remain accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or an adult appointed by them.
  3. Guests aged 16 and 17 need a ticket for the 14-18 category and an original identity document. They may attend unaccompanied when presenting the completed Country Fest form signed by a parent or legal guardian.
  4. A separate form is required for each minor. When the accompanying adult is not the parent or legal guardian, that adult must be named in the form.
  5. For children under 14, proof of age and the accompanying adult’s ID must be presented. Minors aged 14 or older must present their own original identity document.
  6. Incomplete, unsigned, non-compliant or suspected fraudulent forms may result in denied entry. The signatory is responsible for the authenticity of the information and signature and, where applicable, for fulfilling the duty of supervision.
  7. Minors may not purchase or consume alcohol, tobacco products or energy drinks. Hearing protection is recommended for children.
Download the minor consent form

Camping rules

The campsite is a separate, access-controlled area.

  1. Motorhomes and camper vans are allowed only in the designated area and must be positioned as directed by campsite staff. Vehicles may not move around the campsite except during authorized arrival and departure.
  2. Pitch tents only where directed by campsite staff. Keep access roads, emergency exits and technical areas clear.
  3. Propane / LPG tanks and cylinders installed in a motorhome or camper van may be used only through the vehicle’s fixed, approved and maintained system, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Containers must be secure, undamaged and leak-free.
  4. Campfires and all outdoor open flames are strictly prohibited. Outdoor grills, portable burners or stoves, gas containers left outside, fireworks, generators and improvised cooking or power systems are not allowed.
  5. Glass containers, weapons, illegal substances, drones, unauthorized vehicles in the campsite and high-powered sound systems are not allowed.
  6. Keep noise low at night, respect neighboring campers and use only designated toilets, showers and water points.
  7. Use the designated waste containers and leave your pitch clean. Damage to vegetation, fencing or facilities may be charged to the responsible person.
  8. Keep valuables with you. The organizer cannot provide individual security for tents and personal belongings.

Token payments

Festival purchases are paid with official Country Fest tokens.

  1. Buy tokens only from marked official token points and keep your receipt.
  2. Bars, food areas, merchandise and participating vendors accept only official tokens; cash and cards are used only where specifically indicated.
  3. Split tokens only along the marked line. Otherwise damaged, altered or unofficial tokens may be refused.
  4. Check the price before ordering and count tokens when receiving them. Report any discrepancy immediately.
  5. One whole token is worth RON 10 and half a token is worth RON 5. Tokens can be purchased by cash or card at marked official token points.
  6. Purchased tokens cannot be returned or exchanged for cash and must be used during the festival. Any tokens left unused when the festival ends are non-refundable.

Tickets & event changes

Use official sales channels only and check ticket validity before arrival.

  1. Tickets are valid for the period and category shown on them. Unauthorized resale, duplication of access codes and wristband transfers are prohibited.
  2. Same-day re-entry is permitted to guests wearing a valid, intact wristband during gate operating hours.
  3. The programme, artist order and activity times may change for objective reasons. Changes will be announced through official channels and at festival information points.
  4. In case of cancellation or rescheduling, the refund procedure and deadline will be published within five working days of the official announcement, in accordance with applicable law.

Accessibility

We want essential routes and facilities to be safely usable by every guest.

  1. The festival will provide an accessible route to the main areas, adapted toilets and staff assistance on request.
  2. Free or companion admission rights for guests with disabilities are granted under applicable law upon presentation of valid supporting documents.
  3. Accessible parking consists of the marked spaces at the entrance and is available on a first-come, first-served basis, without advance reservation.
  4. Requests concerning admission for companions or attendants of guests with disabilities may be sent to romaniancountryfest@gmail.com.

Medical help & emergencies

Notify the nearest team member immediately if you notice a dangerous situation.

  1. For an immediate emergency, call 112 and notify security or medical staff. Do not obstruct emergency vehicle routes.
  2. During an evacuation, follow announcements and staff directions, move calmly to the indicated exit or assembly point and do not return for belongings.
  3. Missing children and vulnerable persons must be reported immediately at the information point or to any team member. Do not post the child’s details or photo on social media.
  4. The main emergency assembly point will be the main entrance car park; its exact location will appear on the map.

Allowed items

The rules below complement the prohibited-items list in the entry section.

  1. Phones, personal power banks, rain ponchos, hats, sunscreen and compact cameras without detachable lenses are permitted.
  2. Food required for medical reasons and baby food are allowed in reasonable quantities and may be inspected at entry.
  3. Folding chairs are permitted. Umbrellas, bicycles and scooters are not permitted inside the festival. The organizer does not guarantee external storage facilities and is not responsible for items left outside the site.
  4. Pets are permitted only under their keeper’s continuous supervision, on a leash or in a suitable carrier, with the health documents and vaccinations required by law. Dogs whose presence in public places is prohibited by law are not admitted. Where dangerous or aggressive dogs are legally permitted, the keeper must comply with all applicable requirements, including a leash and muzzle where required. The organizer may refuse or withdraw access for any animal that behaves aggressively, causes disturbance or endangers people, animals or festival activities. Guide dogs and legally recognized assistance animals are admitted in accordance with the law.

Practical information

Keep your receipts and notify the team immediately when you need help.

  1. Found items will be retained for 30 days after the festival. Collection requires identification of both the item and its owner.
  2. Guest parking and the drop-off area will be signposted before the entrance. Parking is subject to availability and at the owner’s risk.
  3. Smoking and vaping are permitted only in designated outdoor areas. Unauthorized selling, distribution of materials and advertising are prohibited.
  4. Questions and complaints may be sent to romaniancountryfest@gmail.com. Purchase-related complaints should include the receipt and transaction details.