What is your cancellation policy?
Tickets are refundable through August 1, minus processing fees.
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Where is the festival?
Self-Reliance Festival
at Birdsong Marina
255 Marina Rd,
Camden, TN 38320
Lodging
FREE! Camp overnight at Birdsong Marina.
You may arrive and set up camp on Friday after 2 pm.
Please be entirely off the property by 5pm Sunday.
Lodging closest to event
Birdsong Road area
Very Close
Birdsong Resort | Marina | Campground
255 Marina Road
Camden Kentucky Lake, Tennessee 38320-9699
(731) 584-7880
>>Call to make a reservation for RV or Cabins and Use the Code SRF2025
Cedar Ridge RV Park
3400 Birdsong Rd
Camden, TN 3832
New Johnsonville
15 minutes away
New Johnsonville Harbor Campground
130 Harbor Cir, New Johnsonville, TN 37134
(615) 319-4433
no website
Deerfield Inn (*closest hotel to SOE property*)
1331 Broadway Ave, New Johnsonville, TN 37134
(931) 535-3889
no website
Camden
under 5 miles / 10 minutes
Best Western Home Place Inn
731-584-2222
Nicest hotel in the area
Country Hearth Inn and Suites
731-584-6666
20 minutes plus
Most affordable
34 miles / 40 minutes from SOE
Pike’s Peak Campground
$10-12
127 Perryville Rd, Parsons, TN 38363
(731) 249-0029
East
15 miles / 20 minutes from SOE
Waverly
Imperial Lodge
504 W Main St #1407, Waverly, TN 37185
(813) 304-5113
no website
South
15 miles / 20 minutes from SOE
Days Inn by Wyndham, Holladay
13845 Hwy 641 N, Holladay, TN 38341
(731) 483-2068
West
27 miles / 35 minutes west of SOE
The Heritage Inn
11790 Lexington St, Huntingdon, TN
North
28+ miles / 36+ minutes north of SOE
farthest, but largest city in the immediate area
Paris Landing RV Park
35 Point Pleasant Road, Buchanan, Tennessee
Larry Richardson: 731.363.3020
Faye Richardson: 731.363.3019
a KOA facility?
Paris, TN
Hotels
Super 8 by Wyndham Paris
1309 E Wood St, Paris, TN 38242
Paris Inn & Suites
1297 E Wood St, Paris, TN 38242
Quality Inn
1510 E Wood St, Paris, TN 38242
Knights Inn Paris
409 Tyson Ave, Paris, TN 38242
Other links
RV, camping, and camping cabin parks in the area
Hotels and motels near Camden, Tennessee
Parking
All participant parking is in designated areas at Birdsong Marina. There is an overflow lot directly off of Birdsong Rd with a short, five-minute stroll through the woods to get to the event camping area and event. A really good spot if you want easy access to your car while camping.
Please leave valuables at home or carry them with you.
Can I park my RV onsite?
Yes! You can rent an RV spot at Birdsong Marina.
Birdsong Resort | Marina | Campground
255 Marina Road
Camden Kentucky Lake, Tennessee 38320-9699
(731) 584-7880
Call to make your reservation and use the coupon code SRF2025.
Food and Supplies
Food and some beverages will be available for purchase on site from food trucks and vendors. Water is also available.
We will serve Holler Roast Coffee – for a freewill donation.
Eating options in the area
A Note:
Do you make yummy things? Please sign up to sell food at Self-Reliance Festival by purchasing your vendor spot. For questions, email us at eventmanager@selfreliancefestival.com
Can I bring my dog?
The Marina allows well-behaved dogs and has designated dog poo areas. You must clean up after your pet.
Certified service dogs are, of course, allowed. There will be some defense dog demos onsite so make the best decision for your companion’s safety.
What about bringing children?
There is no discount for youngsters, but there is a family pass here.
The SRF Kids Program fills up fast so be sure to grab your tickets and sign your children up well in advance.
Necessities and Luxuries
This is Self Reliance Festival: when you come, please be equipped to take care of yourself.
The event is held just outside a small rural town. Everything takes place outdoors. While we rent some chairs, bring your own chair if you can, water bottles, clothing for Tennessee and the season, and all the things you need for comfort. Example: Mama Sauce needs a knitting project in order to listen carefully to a speech.
Some attendees have found cellphone service spotty; others have no problem at all. There is no internet onsite unless you are a vendor. We will try to set up a device charging station.
Bathrooms and Kitchens
Attendee toilet facilities are outdoors in the form of porta-johns and a few on-site bathrooms with showers.
There is no kitchen facility. If you want to cook or chill something, bring a stove and cooler.