
INFORMATION
What You Can and Can’t Bring to the Festival (and Onsite Storage)
In recent years, Live Nation has made several changes and unified its policies for allowable items in their venues. Freedom Mortgage Pavilion’s Clear Bag Policy allows fans to move through its security check point faster and allows staff to be more efficient and effective in checking bags that are brought into its venue.
If you are planning to attend the concerts at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion on Friday or Saturday of the Festival, please understand their gate staff will be enforcing their Clear Bag Policy and will not allow coolers or lawn chairs to be brought into the venue.
You may bring the following items into Freedom Mortgage Pavilion:
- Small clutches, wristlets, or fanny packs no bigger than 4.5”x6.5” OR clear plastic tote bags NO BIGGER than 12"x12"x6”
- Point and shoot cameras – nonprofessional only, no detachable lenses
- Food (must be in a clear, 1-gallon resealable plastic bag)
- Water (up to 1 gallon of water in a factory sealed bottle)
- Empty water bottle
- Blankets (for the lawn)
- Small personal-size umbrellas
- Strollers
In addition to the items listed above, you may also bring the following items into Wiggins Park:
- Personal use sized bag/backpack
- Food for personal consumption
- Plastic flatware
- Diaper bags (with child in tow)
- Non-alcoholic beverages in plastic containers or cans
- Low-profile chairs (max 9 inches off the ground / seat back max 24 inches from ground)
- Coolers no larger than 50 quarts and not exceeding 25 inches in any dimension (L, W, H)
The Mobile Locker Company (TMLC) will be onsite to provide valet and personal self-check lockers so you can check your coolers, chairs, and/or bags while you’re at the shows at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. This service will open at 4:30 pm on Fri 9/16 and Sat 9/17 and close 30 minutes after the headliner ends. Valet storage prices are $5 for each chair or bag and $10 for coolers. Personal lockers (average 1 cubic foot) are available for $5. Cashless Payments Only.
The Mobile Locker Company Policies:
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- TMLC will not access your items for the duration of the event, unless in the case of an emergency.
- TMLC does not allow for the storage of firearms, explosives, accelerants, illegal substances, or any other items deemed unsafe by staff.
- All bags are subject to search.
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Note: All items must be picked up within 30 minutes after the final performance at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. TMLC and WXPN are not responsible for any items left overnight.
PROHIBITED ITEMS - You cannot bring these items into either venue:
- Glass containers
- Metal flatware
- Hammocks
- Beach or golf umbrellas and tents
- High-profile chairs (more than 9 inches off the ground and/or the seat back exceeds 24 inches off the ground)
- Professional cameras (DSLR, etc) with detachable/telescopic lenses
- Video or audio recording equipment of any nature (including sports action cameras like GoPros)
- Drones
- Animals/pets, except service animals
- Alcoholic beverages from outside the festival (Beer and food will be available for purchase at the festival. New Jersey state law requires that you must be at least 21, and you must present valid and acceptable ID to purchase alcoholic beverages.)
- Illegal drugs/substances
- Weapons of any sort (firearms, knives of any kind, explosives, etc.)
- Projectiles of any sort
- Fireworks
- Laser pointers
Note: All bags are subject to search upon entry. Guests have the right to refuse a bag search and the venue has the right to refuse entry.
Re-entry Policies
You may re-enter Wiggins Park after obtaining a re-entry or WXPN Member wristband for that day. Wristbands will be available within the festival grounds each day. Holders of 3-Day Festival Passes must get a new wristband each day for re-entry.
There is NO re-entry at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion.
Smoking
Local ordinance prohibits cigarette, cigar, pipe, marijuana, and other smoking at any Camden County Park. You must leave Wiggins Park to smoke. Please remember to obtain a wristband for re-entry before you exit.
Smoking is permitted at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in designated areas only.
Cell Phones
As a courtesy to artists and other patrons, please silence your phones during performances.
PASSES ON SALE NOW
BEST VALUE
3-DAY GO EVERYWHERE PASS
Enjoy all 3 days of the festival performances at Wiggins Park with access to the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion on Friday and Saturday.
WXPN Members with code: Earlybird $108* $162
General Public: $216*
Kids (ages 2-12): $15*
*Starting ticket price based on lawn access at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. Seated options available for additional cost.
1-DAY PASS OPTIONS
WIGGINS PARK ONLY
This pass gives access to all the performances happening on the two stages in Wiggins Park for one day only.
WXPN Members with code: $50
General Public: $60
All FESTIVAL ACCESS (FRIDAY OR SATURDAY)
This pass gives access to all the performances happening at Wiggins Park and Freedom Mortgage Pavilion either Friday or Saturday.
WXPN Members with code: $60*
General Public: $75*
*Starting ticket price based on lawn access at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. Seated options available for additional cost.
KIDS 1-DAY PASSES
This pass also allows children ages 2-12 entry to the lawn at theFreedom Mortgage Pavilion when the child is accompanied by an adult who has a 3-Day Go Everywhere or Freedom Mortgage Pavilion show with All Festival Access Pass (available Friday and Saturday only).
Kids 1-Day : $5
Please remember this is an outdoor, all-weather event. Tickets and passes are non-refundable and nontransferable.
WXPN Members who contribute $5/month ($60 annual) or more receive discounts on passes that include access to Wiggins Park performances including up to half off the general public price for 3-Day Go Everywhere passes with lawn access at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion performances on Friday, September 16 and Saturday, September 17.
- WXPN Members must use their exclusive member Offer Code to unlock the discounted prices when purchasing tickets.
- If you are a WXPN Member and do not have the Member Offer Code, please email memberservices@xpn.org.
- Discounts are not offered on Kids tickets and passes.
- Members at certain levels are eligible to receive a complimentary pair (2) of the 3-Day Go Everywhere Passes with lawn access at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion on Friday and Saturday as a thank-you gift – for your sustaining membership. Member services will be in touch with eligible members.
Gates open 3:00 pm on Friday, and 11:30 am on Saturday and Sunday. Click here to see the day-by day performance schedule.
Due to extremely limited parking and heavy traffic, public transportation is by far the best way to get to the festival. Some great alternatives to driving include:
RiverLink Ferry
If you’re coming from Philadelphia, the Delaware River Waterfront Riverlink Ferry drops you off right at the festival entrance. Fare and scheduling information can be found here.
River Line Park & Ride
The River Line has 20 stations from Trenton to Camden and includes a stop right in the heart of the Waterfront. There is FREE parking at most River Line stations. Extended service will run after the performances at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion on Friday, 9/16, and Saturday, 9/17. Extended service will also run after the performances on Sunday, 9/18, at Wiggins Park. Complete River Line information and schedules here.
NOTE: The extended service is NOT indicated on their schedules or website.
PATCO
PATCO has stations located in Center City at 8th and Market, 10th and Locust, 12th and Locust, and 16th and Locust in Philadelphia, as well as all over South Jersey. Exit at Broadway station and change underground to NJ Transit’s RiverLINE for a quick ride or go to ground level and walk 3 blocks. Schedules and fares can be found here.
Ride sharing services (Uber, Lyft, etc.)
Ride sharing services can be used; however, there is no designated drop-off area at Wiggins Park or Freedom Mortgage Pavilion.
Freedom Mortgage Pavilion’s address is 1 Harbour Blvd, Camden, NJ 08103
Wiggins Park’s address is 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ 08103
The XPoNential Music Festival secures as many local parking lots as possible, offering discounted rates on first-come, first-served basis. Please follow the "XPoNential Music Festival Parking" signs.
On Friday and Saturday parking will be available for $10 at select lots until capacity is reached. After which, all parking will move to standard pricing of $30/$40, prices are lot dependent. Click here to see the discounted lot map.
ADA parking is available in the garage, directly across the street from Wiggins Park, for festival-goers at first-come, first-served discounted rates. Please inform any traffic officers on the way to Wiggins Park that you need to access ADA parking in the garage.
On-site Security
Security is always a priority at every event. As they do with every event at Wiggins Park, Camden County officials provide a full staff of trained security and traffic officials. Freedom Mortgage Pavilion also employs a team of security staff. Police and fire officials are also present and are an integral part of the overall safety and security procedures.
All bags and coolers are subject to search at the entrances at Wiggins Park and Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. All guests may be subjected to magnetic wands and/or metal detectors before entry to Wiggins Park and Freedom Mortgage Pavilion.
Medical Emergencies
Emergency medical services are present throughout the festival to attend to any medical needs. In case of any medical emergency that requires immediate attention please find a festival staff member who can coordinate the proper response.
XPoNential Music Festival welcomes individuals of all abilities. Wiggins Park and Freedom Mortgage Pavilion are accessible for individuals of all abilities. Both venues are equipped with ramps as well as accessible port-a-potties and restrooms.
ADA parking is available in the garage, directly across the street from Wiggins Park, for festival-goers at first-come, first-served discounted rates. Please inform any traffic officers on the way to Wiggins Park that you need to access ADA parking in the garage.
WXPN Members enjoy complimentary beverages with your member wristband in the XPN Members area. To get a wristband please show your Festival Pass at one of two wristband stations at the festival site.
Three ATMS available on site at Wiggins Park: Two on the Festival grounds and one outside of the main gate entrance to the Festival.