ADA & Accessibility Accommodations
Big Dub Festival takes place on natural terrain that includes hills, uneven ground, and dirt roads throughout the venue. Because of this environment, accessibility can vary significantly between camping areas and festival locations.
ADA Parking Requirements
Designated ADA parking is available adjacent to Hilltop Camping, near the entrance to the campground. New Camp also has ADA parking with close proximity to tent camping.
A valid, state-issued disability parking placard or disability license plate is required to park in designated ADA parking spaces.
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ADA parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Guests must display their valid placard or qualifying license plate.
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ADA parking is reserved for vehicles transporting individuals authorized to use disability parking.
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Parking staff will direct eligible vehicles to the designated area.
ADA parking does not guarantee a reserved campsite or permission to park within a camping area.
Guests without qualifying parking credentials may not use designated ADA parking spaces. Other disability-related accommodation requests will be considered individually.
Accessible Camping Options
Hilltop Camping
Hilltop Camping is generally the most accessible camping option for guests with mobility-related needs.
The parking lot is directly adjacent to the campground, allowing guests to remain relatively close to their vehicles.
Guests with valid disability parking credentials may use the designated ADA parking area, located on a flat surface where the parking lot meets Hilltop Camping.
Camping locations are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We do not assign or reserve individual ADA campsites.
Main Camp
Main Camp is also an option for guests with accessibility needs, although additional planning may be necessary due to the terrain and vehicle restrictions.
Vehicles are not permitted to remain parked within Main Camp. Guests must unload their belongings and relocate their vehicles to the designated parking area near Hilltop Camping.
Guests who require assistance relocating their vehicles should plan accordingly. ADA parking credentials do not authorize vehicles to remain within Main Camp.
Complimentary Shuttle Service
Big Dub provides a complimentary shuttle service connecting Hilltop Camping with multiple designated locations throughout Main Camp.
Shuttle hours are approximately 2PM to 12AM daily, Wednesday through Saturday.
The shuttle can help reduce the amount of walking required between camping areas and festival activities.
Guests requiring specific transportation accommodations should contact our team in advance.
Electricity & Medical Equipment
Big Dub is an outdoor camping festival, and electrical hookups are not provided at any campsite.
Guests should not assume electricity is a provision and for medical devices, medication refrigeration, or other personal needs. We do permit small, quiet, whisper-watt generators.
Service Animals
Service animals trained to perform tasks for individuals with disabilities are welcome at Big Dub Festival in accordance with applicable ADA requirements.
Service animals must remain under the handler’s control and be housebroken.
Emotional support animals, comfort animals, and pets do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.
Guests are responsible for the care, supervision, and cleanup of their service animals throughout the festival.
Additional Accessibility Assistance
We understand that accessibility needs vary from person to person, and the accommodations outlined above may not address every situation.
If you have a disability-related accessibility need that is not covered by this page, please contact [email protected] before the festival so our team can discuss available options and reasonable accommodations.
For general questions about camping, parking, arrival procedures, and festival policies, please review the information on our website and FAQ before contacting our team.
Deaf Accommodations
Festival staff are trained to communicate in writing (such as pen and paper or electronic devices) with patrons who are Deaf or hard of hearing. We also utilize a text messaging system to communicate with ticket holders in the event of on-site emergencies.
Written signs and placards are placed throughout the property to assist with navigation across the festival grounds.
Service Animal Policy
The following Service Animal Policy is provided by our venue, Four Quarters InterFaith, and reflects their requirements for service animals on site, which are in line with the State of Pennsylvania. Any questions regarding this policy may be directed to [email protected]
As a Church, Four Quarters InterFaith is specifically exempt from ADA Service Dog statute. However, Four Quarters is extremely supportive of legitimate Service Dogs and their owners.
* Absolutely NO PETS of any kind are allowed at Four Quarters.
* Only DOGS qualify as Service Animals under Federal Law.
* Emotional Support Animals are not Service Dogs, and are not permitted at Four Quarters.
* Service Dogs at Four Quarters must be preregistered (at no charge) to attend an event at Four Quarters.
* Service Dogs in training are not Service Dogs under Federal Law and will be permitted on a case by case basis.
* Service Dogs at Four Quarters must wear a “Service Dog” labeled harness, we prefer that they are registered.
* The Service Dog must at all times be tethered to and/or in the full control of their owner unless engaged in the disability mitigation task for which they are trained.
* A Service Dog may never be handled by or tethered to a person other than their owner.
* The Service Dog must always be in “Full Stay” command position when not performing the service for which they have been trained.
* The Service Dog must be fully trained to urinate or defecate only under the control of their owner.
* We will ask, ” What work or task has this animal been trained to perform to mitigate your disability?”
* In order to be considered a “Service Dog” under U.S. federal law, a dog must be partnered with an individual with a disability AND perform specific, trained task work to mitigate that disability. Task work is not optional. If a dog doesn’t perform task work, it is not a Service Dog.
In closing, if your Service Animal is registered with a volunteer registry, wearing a marked Service Dog harness and fully trained; you will find our staff and attendees very supportive of your teams presence here at Four Quarters. Welcome!
To further answer your questions, please review this Service Dog FAQ from the US Dept. of Justice at www.ada.gov/regs2010/service_animal_qa.html
or download our PDF copy here.