Registration
Everyone that is attending THE FEST 23 in Gainesville and purchased a 3-day pass must first come to registration to check in and pick up their passes, guidebooks, and other free goodies. And also to check out all the FLEA MARKET vendors!
Individual showcase ticket holders DO NOT need to attend registration- your name will be on the will call list at the door of the venue. Re-entry is allowed for individual showcase ticket holders but you will have to wait in line to get back inside the venue.
FEST 23 REGISTRATION
BOXCAR Beer and Wine Garden (Located at The Depot Station in Downtown Gainesville)
201 SE Depot Ave
Gainesville, Florida 32601
*See signage for city parking at Depot Park and view the parking map below!
REGISTRATION HOURS
FRIDAY, October 24th, 2025: 12pm (Noon) – 7pm
- Full Registration & Flea Market as well as hangs in Gainesville’s premiere city park with buds in the sun.
CUSTOMER SERVICE / LATE REGISTRATION
Bo Diddley Plaza FRONT GATES
111 E University Ave.
Gainesville, Florida 32601
SATURDAY, October 25th, 2025: 12pm (Noon) – 2pm
- Full Registration & Customer Service ONLY.
- NO Flea Market
REMEMBER: Registration will be held during the scheduled times only!!!
Registration FAQs
What is registration?
That’s where you go to pick up your wristband that gets you into all the shows FEST weekend!
What do I need to get my wristband?
-Photo ID or passport
-Order confirmation # or name change email
What happens if I can’t make it to registration on Friday?
We are allowing friends to pick up passes for other friends! How?
Contact See Tickets Customer Service (NOT FEST Customer Service) to change the name on your pass.
Email: help@seetickets.us – Phone: 855-976-2544
Hours: Phones 8am-12pm (PT), Chat 1pm-5pm (PT)
You MUST email to change the name on your pass by TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21st. We will not be able to process name changes after that date.
If you miss registration check in, you will NOT be able to pick up your wristbands at the venues.
The FEST is not responsible for anyone who buys a 3rd party ticket. Please use your best judgment when buying tickets to avoid scammers.
If you don’t have a friend that can pick up your pass on Friday, then come to Registration Lite! Reg Lite will take place on Saturday October 25th at Bo Diddley Plaza front gates from 12pm (noon)-2pm (Time subject to change). Wristbands will be available for pick up during these times ONLY! You will not be able to attend Friday’s shows if you don’t pick up your wristband during Registration on Friday.
Is there parking available at registration?
Yes! There’s a huge free parking lot next to Depot Park. Please take a look at the map below.
(Parking locations are highlighted in PINK)
