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CROOMFEST EVENT GUIDE

Everything You Need to Know for an Unforgettable CroomFest

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.

Ride

Options

MTB, Gravel, Pavement

& Paddle

Camping Options

Tent & RV

Options Available

Event

Location

Silver Lake

Recreation Area

CroomFest Dates

Feb. 4-8,

2027

Music & Activities

Live Music, Vendor's Town, Wellness & more

Family & Pet

Friendly

All family members

are welcome

Volunteers

Welcome

As a Thank You, register FREE.

Food &

Drinks

Food included with select registrations

CROOMFEST SCHEDULE

Your Weekend at a Glance

Adventure doesn't happen all at once. Each day brings new rides, activities, workshops, entertainment, and opportunities to connect with the CroomFest community. Here's what awaits you throughout the weekend.

Time of Day	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3	Day 4	Day 5
Time of Day	DAY 1: SETUP & VOLUNTEERS Thursday	DAY 2: CALM BEFORE THE RIDE Friday	DAY 3: RIDE & RELAX Saturday	DAY 4: RIDE & RELAX Sunday	DAY 5: DEPARTURE & CLEANUP Monday
6:30 AM			STARTS: Breakfast
7:00 AM			STARTS: Registration Check-In Day-Only Events. Riders: Bike numbers, breakfast ticket, wristbands, swag, and shirts	START: Registration Check-In Day-Only Events
7:30 AM				ACTIVITY: Yoga By The Water (1-Hour Session) Meet by Water
8:00AM					START: Clean Up & Wrap Up Wheels off the Pavement ASAP!
8:15 AM			ACTIVITY: RIDER'S MEETING (Only for today's riders) Meet at Stage
8:30 AM			ACTIVITY: 30-50 MILE RIDES (Latest start is 8:45 AM and until 9:00 AM)	FINISH: Registration Check-In Day-Only Events
			ACTIVITY: 20-35-50 MILE PAVEMENT RIDES (Latest start is 8:45 AM and until 9:00 AM)	ACTIVITY: GRAVEL EPIC RIDE (Latest start is 8:45 AM and until 9:00 AM)
9:00 AM				ACTIVITY: Legacy Paddle (2.5-Hour Session) Meet at Boat Launch
10:00 AM			FINISH: Registration Check-In Day-Only Events
			ACTIVITY: 10-MILE OFF-ROAD RIDE
10:30AM			FINISH: Breakfast
11:00 AM	STARTS: Registration Area Setup & Volunteer Information (Area includes: Registration, Swag, Donation Table, Merch).	STARTS: Vendor Check-In	STARTS: Lunch
11:30 AM			STARTS: After-Ride Check-In
12:00 PM		START: Registration for General Attendees/Participants & Early Campers		STARTS: Lunch
				STARTS: Raffle Drawings (Stage)
1:00 PM	FINISH: Registration Area Setup & Volunteer Information (Area includes: Registration, Swag, Donation Table, Merch).	FINISH: Vendor Check-In		FINISH: Vendor Village	FINISH: Check-Out
				START: Volunteer Lunch
1:30 PM		ACTIVITY: Live Music (Until 5:30PM)
2:00 PM	STARTS: Registration Check-In (Early Campers)	ACTIVITY: Float with Friends (2-Hour Session)
	STARTS: SETUP SWAG BAG Stuffing & Shirt Counts Donation Table & Sales Process Review Raffle Ticket & Reporting
	STARTS: Vendor Village Map & Stake
	STARTS: Registration for General Attendees/Participants
3:00 PM	START: Rope-Off Parking Areas			FINISH: Volunteer Lunch
4:00 PM			FINISH: After-Ride Check-In
			FINISH: Lunch
			ACTIVITY: Yoga By The Water (1-Hour Session) Meet by Water
4:30PM	ACTIVITY: Sunset Yoga (1-Hour Session) Meet by Water	ACTIVITY: Sunset Yoga (1-Hour Session) Meet by Water
5:00 PM	FINISH: SETUP SWAG BAG Stuffing & Shirt Counts Donation Table & Sales Process Review Raffle Ticket & Reporting
	FINISH: Vendor Village Map & Stake
	FINISH: Rope-Off Parking Areas
5:30 PM	FINISH: Registration Check-In (Early Campers)	FINISH: Registration for General Attendees/Participants & Early Campers
		ACTIVITY: Hurricane Eyes (4-Hour Session - Ends at 9:30pm)
		ACTIVITY: Covered Dish Dinner (3-Hour Session - Ends at 8:30pm)
6:30PM			ACTIVITY: Movie Night (2-Hour Session)

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BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

Plan ahead so you can spend less time worrying and more time enjoying the weekend.

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.

Event
Overview

Welcome to Croomfest!

CroomFest is a five-day celebration of Nature and Sports, with activities such as Mountain Biking, Paddling, Yoga, Vendor's Town, 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.

👉 Participate

👉 Volunteer

👉 Sponsor

👉 Exhibit

Event Dates & Location

CroomFest Festival Place & Time

📅 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.

👉 Strava Maps

👉 Download Venue Map (GPX File)

👉 Download Venue Map (JPEG File)

👉 Download Trailforks App

Check Before
you Travel

Use as your Checklist

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. You can pick up at registration per your return.

✅️ 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 & Wistle (paddlers)

✅️ Water shoes (optional for paddlers)

Registration & Check-In

Know Your Check-In Time

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.

✅️ Once give your wristband, it must be worn at all times (Given at Check-In).

👉 View Full Registration Schedule

Parking: Visitors & Campers

Where can I park?

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.

Campers'
Information

Welcome to Croomfest!

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 camping.

⚠️ 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 lease 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.

Weather & Refund Policy

CroomFest is Rain or Shine Event

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.

Required
Waivers

Help us keep everyone safe.

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:

👉 General Participant Waiver

👉 Minor Waiver

👉 Pet Waiver

Completing your waiver before arriving will help make your registration experience quick and easy.