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The Caverns and Mike Farris of The Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies present a new music festival with camping called Ride The Tide which will take place May 19-21, 2023. The festival gets its name from The Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies 1993 hit song and fan favorite “Ride The Tide,” and features a line-up curated by Mike Farris himself, who is from nearby Winchester, TN.
“I’m really excited to give our fans a place they can call home in the beautiful Tennessee countryside, where we can all celebrate friends and good times together,” says Mike Farris. “It’s also great to invite all our favorite artists and musicians to come along for the ride and shine some light on them as well!”
The Ride The Tide Music Festival will take full advantage of everything The Caverns has to offer, from its scenic outdoor amphitheater and world famous underground music venue, to cave tours and the on-site campground.
Confirmed artists include The Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies, Lucero, Eli "Paperboy" Reed, Drivin’ N’ Cryin’, Foy Vance, North Mississippi Allstars, Ruthie Foster, Jimmy Hall, Trigger Hippy, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, Bonnie Bishop, Highwater, Them Vibes. Additionally, Mike Farris will host a Gospel Brunch on the Sunday of the festival.
General Admission passes for all three days of Ride The Tide start at $150 and include free camping thanks to Cherokee Distributing. VIP packages with lodging to and from the venue and more will also be offered. On-site overnight accommodations include primitive campsites at The Caverns campground, as well as a glamping experience at The Caverns new, secluded yurt village. Each yurt has a bathroom, microwave, mini-fridge, coffeemaker, private deck, fire ring, and two parking spots.
GA TICKETS & CAMPING ADD ONS
General Admission with Camping- $150, plus tax & fees, includes free camping thanks to Cherokee Distributing.
- Single Day Pass - Friday - $75, plus tax & fees, includes free camping thanks to Cherokee Distributing.
Single Day Pass - Saturday - $75, plus tax & fees, includes free camping thanks to Cherokee Distributing.
Friday & Saturday Large Vehicle Camping Pass Add On- $80 plus tax & fees
For guests with vehicles like RVs, pull behind campers, and oversized vans that exceed our standard 20'x20' campsites. Access to the RV/Oversized camping area for Friday (5/19) and Saturday (5/20). Camping Pass does NOT include admission to the show. You MUST purchase your concert ticket separately. RV/Large Vehicle spaces will be approximately 20'x50'. Tents can be setup if they fit within the space along with any slide outs or awnings.
Thursday Camping Pass Add On - $40, plus tax & fees
Thursday Large Vehicle Camping Pass Add On - $40, plus tax & fees
VIP PACKAGES
High Tide VIP Yurt Package - $1,600 per person / $3,200 per package, plus tax & fees
Enjoy the ultimate festival experience with the High Tide Yurt VIP package for two. Stay onsite in The Caverns new Yurt Village located in a secluded and enchanting sylvan glade inside our campground and leave your worries behind. Not only do you have all the benefits of all packages above, but enjoy VIP viewing areas for Yurt patrons only. Take advantage of the best accommodations The Caverns has to offer! Our yurts are a roomy 300 square feet, climate-controlled, private accommodations which include two parking spots, comfortable bed to rest each night, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a coffee maker, your own fire ring, and private deck for hanging out pre- and post-show. We make it easy—all you have to do is park the car and enjoy the shows knowing you have a soft space to land within walking distance.
Yurt packages are for two (2) people to share. Two (2) High Tide tickets must be purchased for the High Tide Yurt Package package. Package for 2 includes:
• Admission for two (2) to all events on days 5/19, 5/20 & 5/21. Bring your own chair.
• Accommodations for two (2) in your private Yurt on 5/18, 5/19 & 5/20 (check out on 5/21).
• Exclusive VIP access to the fenced off Golden Circle close to the stage with guaranteed best views of every set. Drop your chairs and keep them there all weekend long.
• Exclusive access to the High Rise tier overlooking the entire amphitheater.
• Gourmet breakfast & lunch served in a private tent in Yurt Village. Roll out of your yurt to a nice breakfast each morning (Fri., Sat., & Sun) and sustain yourself in the afternoon with a filling lunch each day (Fri. & Sat.).
• VIP Tent & Lounge Access - A private, shaded area with great views of the stage including complimentary soft drinks and snacks throughout the day to keep you going strong all festival. Tent access on both Friday & Saturday from approximately 1p - 11:30p CT.
• VIP Daily Open Bar with Local Food - Enjoy complimentary alcohol and soft drinks with great locally sourced hors d'oeuvres each day of the festival. Open bar and food service from approximately 4 - 6p CT both Friday & Saturday.
• One Ride The Tide commemorative poster.
• Two Ride The Tide commemorative T-shirts.
• Two Exclusive VIP Ride The Tide event lanyards.
• Two Ride The Tide stickers.
• Two guided cave tours of The Caverns Big Room Cave and Big Mouth Cave. Cave tours are available day of show on a first-come, first-served basis. Otherwise, the cave tour tickets can be redeemed up to one year from the date of purchase.
• A VIP concierge at the venue to help make your experience all it can be.
Monteagle Stay & Cave VIP Package - $999.50 per person / $1,999 per package, plus tax & fees
Escape to the mountains and relax in the atmosphere of a historic, rustic Tennessee lodge, rich in history with a warm mountain ambiance! You’ll stay at the world-famous Smoke House Lodge on Monteagle Mountain. Nearby you'll find local shopping, dining, breathtaking hikes with some of Tennessee's greatest waterfalls, the historic University of The South, known as Sewanee, a golf course, and more. Transportation is included in this package, so sit back and relax during your fifteen-minute ride down the mountain to The Caverns and back.
Stay & Cave packages are for two (2) people to share. Two (2) Stay & Cave tickets must be purchased for the Stay & Cave package. Package for 2 includes:
• Admission for two (2) to all events on all days 5/19, 5/20 & 5/21. Bring your own chair.
• Accommodations for two (2) at The Smoke House Lodge on 5/19 & 5/20.
• Transportation to and from the venue for you and your guest. Travel to and from the venue safely each day. Buses will depart the hotel/venue on set schedule throughout each day. Last bus will return to the hotel immediately after the final performance on the amphitheater main stage.
• VIP Tent & Lounge Access - A private, shaded area with great views of the stage including complimentary soft drinks and snacks throughout the day to keep you going strong all festival. Tent access on both Friday & Saturday from approximately 1p - 11:30p CT.
• VIP Daily Open Bar with Local Food - Enjoy complimentary alcohol and soft drinks with great locally sourced hors d'oeuvres each day of the festival. Open bar and food service from approximately 4 - 6p CT both Friday & Saturday.
• One Ride The Tide commemorative poster.
• Two Ride The Tide commemorative T-shirts.
• Two Exclusive VIP Ride The Tide event lanyards.
• Two Ride The Tide stickers.
• Two guided cave tours of The Caverns Big Room Cave and Big Mouth Cave. Cave tours are available day of show on a first-come, first-served basis. Otherwise, the cave tour tickets can be redeemed up to one year from the date of purchase.
• A VIP representative at the venue to help make your experience all it can be.
VIP Camping Package - $499.50 per person / $999 per package, plus tax & fees
VIP Camping Package are for two (2) people to share. Two (2) VIP Camping tickets must be purchased for the VIP Camping Package. Package for 2 includes:
• Admission for two (2) to all events on all days 5/19, 5/20 & 5/21. Bring your own chair.
• 2-night camping pass including a 20’x20’ campsite in a reserved area just for VIP campers close to the footpath to the amphitheater. Primitive camping only.All RVs, pull-behind campers and oversized vans must purchase and park in the RV/Oversized camping area.
• VIP Tent & Lounge Access - A private, shaded area with great views of the stage including complimentary soft drinks and snacks throughout the day to keep you going strong all festival. Tent access on both Friday & Saturday from approximately 1p - 11:30p CT.
• VIP Daily Open Bar with Local Food - Enjoy complimentary alcohol and soft drinks with great locally sourced hors d'oeuvres each day of the festival. Open bar and food service from approximately 4 - 6p CT both Friday & Saturday.
• One Ride The Tide commemorative poster.
• Two Ride The Tide commemorative T-shirts.
• Two Exclusive VIP Ride The Tide event lanyards.
• Two Ride The Tide stickers.
• A guided cave tour of The Caverns Big Room Cave and Big Mouth Cave. Cave tours are available day of show on a first-come, first-served basis. Otherwise, the cave tour tickets can be redeemed up to one year from the date of purchase.
• A VIP representative at the venue to help make your experience all it can be.