Everything you need to know for an unforgettable CroomFest
CroomFest Event Guide
Whether you're riding, camping, volunteering, visiting for the day, or supporting the event, this guide will help you plan your weekend from arrival to departure. Explore ride information, schedules, camping, activities, safety, maps, and everything in between — all in one place.
Save the date! Thursday, February 4th to Monday, February 8th, 2027.
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Family & Pet Friendly
All family members are welcome
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Food & Drinks
Food included with select registrations
Plan Ahead so you can spend less time worrying and more time enjoying the weekend!
Before you Arrive
New to CroomFest?
We encourage you to explore this guide before arriving. Whether you're joining us for a ride, camping for the weekend, volunteering, or simply enjoying the festivities, taking a few minutes to review the information ahead of time will help you make the most of your CroomFest experience.
Welcome to CroomFest!
Event
Overview
CroomFest is a four-day celebration of Nature and Sports, with activities such as Mountain Biking, Paddling, Yoga, Vendor's Village, Camping, Live Music, and community sharing.
Whether you're riding, camping, volunteering, visiting for the day, or supporting the event as a vendor or sponsor, we're excited to have you join us.
▼ Sponsor
CroomFest Place & Time
Event Dates & Location
● Event Dates: February 4-8, 2027
● Event Location: Silver Lake Campgrounds, 31475 SILVER LAKE ROAD, BROOKSVILLE FLORIDA 34602.
● Limited Cell Coverage: Cell service throughout the Day Use Area can be unreliable. Please download maps and important information before arriving.
If you're riding, we strongly recommend downloading Trailforks and any GPX files in advance.
In case of emergency, contact James West (352) 843-1732, or Pat Sanchez (813) 598-5709.
▼ Download Venue Map (GPX File)
Let's all be Safe
CroomFest Mandatory Waivers
Complete Your Event Waivers Before You Arrive to CroomFest
✔ To help speed up check-in and ensure everyone has a safe experience, all participants must complete the appropriate waiver(s) before taking part in rides or event activities.
Depending on your participation, you may need one or more of the following:
Completing your waiver before arriving will help make your registration experience quick and easy.
Keep this Information
Download before Travel
Download these resources before arriving, as cell service around the event may be limited.
✔ Trailforks App is also helpful when navigating Croom.
✔ Review and know how to use it prior to hitting the trails.
✔ The courses are well marked with arrows for you to follow.
✔ It will be helpful if you get lost or need to tell someone where you are located if you are unable to move.
▼ Download Venue Map (GPX File)
▼ Download Venue Map (JPEG File)
✔ You can load the GPX into Trailforks or other mapping apps.
✔ We would love for you to share your pictures & videos of CroomFest with us!
▼ Please share here (Vertical videos only!)
● Remember to check and sign required waivers (Please verify if any applies).
CroomFest Checklist
Check before you Travel
Before You Hit the Road
Please take a few minutes to prepare before arriving:
✔ Review the Festival Schedule
✔ Download Trailforks
✔ Download GPX files (for MTB riders)
✔ Complete required waivers (check below)
✔ Reserve camping (if applicable)
✔ Check your registration confirmation
What should you Bring?
✔ If you need to layer your clothing, please pack a marked bag to leave at sag stop
✔ Wristbands must be worn at all times (Given at Check-In)
✔ Cash for merchandise & Other Non-included activities
✔ Suitable Gear for your sport / activity
✔ Repair kit (riders)
✔ Flashlight (campers)
✔ Yoga Mat (for yoga participants)
✔ Life jacket & Whistle(paddlers)
✔ Water shoes (optional for paddlers)
Let's all be Safe
Emergency Contacts Directory
In case of Emergency Please Contact:
General Questions
Pat Sanchez
● Phone: (813) 598-5709
● Email: pat.sanchez@swampmtbclub.com
Emergency During Event
James West
● Phone: (352) 843-1732
Kayak Rentals (Make your own rental arrangements).
Amos (River Rats contact)
● Phone: (513) 967-7192
SAG STOPS
You can contact sag stops for assistance.
✔ Please save these numbers in your phone for assistance:
Let's all be Safe
CroomFest Emergency Protocol
✔ Have personal emergency plans in place, and save all CroomFest Emergency Contacts on your phone before the event.
✔ For medical emergencies, call 911.
Trailforks
● Download and be familiar with Trailforks App.
✔ Learn how to use it.
✔ Be familiar with how to instruct someone to track you via Trailforks App, should it be necessary. Know where you are if possible.
✔ This app will help 911 locate someone in distress. Trailforks has a GPS pin feature that can be used to get a person's last/long location.
Withlacoochee Forestry Center Dispatch.
✔ This connects you directly to the regional office that handles forest ranger deployment
● Phone: (352) 797-4100
Learn when to Register
Registration & Check-In Times
Registration Hours
● Thursday: 2:00-5:30 pm | Early campers
● Friday: 12:00-5:30 pm | Campers & vendors
● Saturday: 7:00 -10:00 am | Day-only events
● Sunday: 7:00 am - 8:30 am | Day-only events
Registration is available throughout the weekend depending on your arrival day.
✔ Wristbands must be worn at all times (Given at Check-In).
For CroomFest Campers
Camper's Information
All activities start and end at the Silver Lake Day Use area.
Check-in Hours
● Thursday 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
● Friday 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Check-out Hours
● Monday by 11:00 am
Campground rules
✔ Gate code will be sent to all campers closer to the event.
✔ Must have wristbands for Friday dinner.
✔ Do not obstruct vehicle traffic flow.
✔ Tent sites in Crooked River are festival style camping. You may have a neighbor on your site
✔ RV sites will not have tents on them unless otherwise arranged.
✔ Campfires are banned (2026 fire ban) unless they are gas.
✔ Please dispose of your own trash and leave your campsite clean.
✔ Animals must be kept on a leash at all times.
✔ Familiarize yourself with the Florida Forestry campground rules
Please Contact
Pat Sanchez
Phone: (813) 598-5709
Email: pat.sanchez@swampmtbclub.com
to make arrangements.
Learn where to Park
Parking for Visitors & Campers
Parking Information
✔ Follow the parking pattern to the Day Use area, and park next to the last car on the right side of the road only. Do not park on the left.
✔ If more than 2 vehicles are parked on a site, please do not obstruct traffic flow or safety. Do not obstruct the ability of parked cars to move.
Day Visitors
✔ Parking attendants will direct traffic, and guide you between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM on Saturday.
Campers
✔ If you are driving to the day use area from Cypress Glen or Crooked River, please find parking in Silver Lake campground. DO NOT park outside in the general area of the day use area.
✔ Please note that Crooked River offers wilderness camping only, without RV access.
✔ RV spots are limited, and demand for campsites is high.
Rain or Shine Event
Weather & Refund Policy
CroomFest is held rain or shine
✔ Refunds are not available due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No refunds for any reason.
✔ Please dress appropriately for changing weather conditions.
Riders
✔ Should you find that you need to layer your clothing for any reason, please pack a marked bag to put them in if you will be leaving them at a sag stop. You can pick them up at registration when you get back to Silver Lake.
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