September 6-8, 2024

FAQs

Where and when is AXF?

AXF is located on the property of Experience Learning in Circleville, WV on the Spruce Knob Mountain Center campus. The campus is a 400 acre section of private property located on the shoulder of Spruce Knob, West Virginia’s highest peak.

Our event team decided to move locations to diversify the experience of Adventure X Fest. We are excited to offer this new location as an option for you to explore new spaces in the Appalachian Mountains.

Gates open at AXF Friday, September 6 @ 2:00PM.

Gates close Sunday, September 8 @ 12:00PM.

GPS 38.67351067798363, -79.56951321044133

What do I do at AXF?

It’s pretty simple. You come, camp, visit and explore with your new friends during the day. Each day you explore and every evening we celebrate.

Get the AXF Map Set, you’ll be lost without it.

You are welcome to stay on site during the day, but we won’t be hosting any activities. Feel free to walk, run, and bike the property, exploring the many miles of cut paths as you wish.

Bring your bike and use it to ride around the campus and access the event headquarters and bathroom facilities. There are also plenty of local trails and gravel roads to ride.

For tips on planning your adventures, visit the Event Resources section below.

What does my pass include?

Your event pass gives you and all of your passengers access to camp at Adventure X Fest from Friday, September 8 through Sunday, September 10. You will receive a parking sticker, a patch, one (1) beverage ticket and one (1) food ticket when you arrive at the event.

Additional food and beverages can be purchased at the event. IMPORTANT: Maps are not included with your pass and must be purchased separately. AXF merchandise you purchase before the event will be distributed to you when you arrive.

You can buy as many passes as you’d like but just remember, the pass covers the vehicle and all of its passengers.

If you cancel, you will be entitled to a partial refund up to seven days prior to the event.

What are the campsites like?

Camping at AXF is located in two fields less than 0.1 mile from the venue headquarters and facilities. You will be camping on grass and it is advised that you use 4WD when driving in these fields.

Campsites are not marked like they have been at previous AXF events but we do ask that you be courteous and try to maintain your footprint to allow others options for camping around you.

We recommend you bring leveling blocks with you as the terrain varies between both of the fields.

Offroad and pull-type adventure trailers are permitted; however, there are no hookups for power or waste disposal. Fifth wheel campers are not permitted. If you’re planning to bring a pull-type trailer, please contact the event team in advance to be sure we can accommodate you.

Will there be bathrooms and showers?

Yes, bathrooms and showers are provided on site near the event headquarters. Additionally, we will have portable toilets onsite for use. Please DO NOT use the bathroom outside of these locations as we are trying to manage our impacts on this beautiful and wild space.

Is there cell service on site?

Cell service may be available but is limited on the property. Beyond the venue, cell service is non-existent and limited at best. If you have satellite comms and internet devices, you will have a very clear view of the sky and likely have a good experiences using those tools.

Will there be food?

Catered food will be available for purchase on Saturday, September 7 after 6:00PM. There will be vegetarian options and all goods are grown and prepped locally in Renick, WV by Mountain Table.

Join us for Happy Hour and $1 OFF drinks! Adult beverages will be served Friday and Saturday after 6:00PM including beer Weathered Ground Brewery from Ghent, WV and cocktails crafted by Mountain Table. Additionally, we will have mountain spring water and brewed iced tea available as an alternative.

Food and beverage services will be located on the deck at the event headquarters.

Coffee will be served after 7:00AM on Saturday and Sunday adjacent to the camping area. Our coffee for Adventure X Fest is organically grown, imported, roasted and brewed by Mountain Table in Renick, WV.

Will there be fires?

Wood fires are not permitted in the camping area. There will be an event campfire in a designated area just off the porch at event headquarters. Above ground gas-controlled fireplaces are permitted in the camping area at your individual campsite; however, you must have a fire mat underneath your fireplace to prevent scaring the earth and natural vegetation.

Will there be music?

Yes, we’ll have music playing on the deck of the event headquarters after 6:00PM on Friday and Saturday. LIVE music will be performed by Trevor Thomas and Border Radio each evening. Additionally, we’ll have Demerbox onsite and helping us cover the expenses for music during the performances and keeping the tunes pumping when the band is taking a break.

Will there be maps?

We have partnered with Purple Lizard Maps to provide you with the highest quality adventure maps available on the East Coast. Maps are not included in your event registration and must be purchased seperately.

Will there be training?

The only training opportunities available will be off-site on September 7 with Tread Lightly. There are a limited number of spaces open on the special Service and Train event. Camping is included with the donation for this pre-AXF event.

Are pets allowed?

Animals are permitted on-site and must be leashed at all times. You are responsible for your pet at all times and required to pick up your pets waste and properly dispose of it.

Do you need volunteers?

Yes, we couldn’t do this without some help. We’re looking for three volunteers to help out this year with setup, takedown, and general help around the event. If interested, contact the team.

Do I need 4WD to attend?

We do recommend you have a 4WD vehicle to access the event so that we can manage our impact on the natural surfaces at the event should weather become unfavorable.

The driveway into the event is very rough at times and we don’t advise attempting the drive into the venue using a low clearance vehicle.

Will there be gear to buy?

While there may be gear and merchandise to purchase at Adventure X Fest, this event is centered around community and celebrating adventure so your options for purchasing gear will be limited.