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Field Jam
online registration closed
walk-ins welcome
June 22, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Online registration closed. Walk-ins welcome.
Walk-in ticket = $55.
Don’t miss out – online registration will close on Friday, June 21st. Limited walk-in tickets may be available if event does not sell out.
Stroud Preserve offers the perfect backdrop for a fun evening out with friends and family, with the first in our Music Without Walls series. Set against the backdrop of a vintage fieldstone barn and rolling meadows, this event is the perfect opportunity to celebrate both music and open space.
We know it is going to be hot, hot, hot...but we got you! We recommend that you bring your own water, dress in loose clothing, wear a wide brimmed hat, and apply lots of sunscreen (we will have extra at the red Natural Lands tent). We will have extra bottled water and water to refill your bottle, electrolyte powder, and lemonade. And we’ll have a sprinkler for you to run through and relive your childhood. There will be ice and ice packs available as well.
Two Rocking Bands: Dylan Zangwill and The Youngers
Natural Beauty: Immerse yourself in the stunning natural surroundings of the preserve. Feel the gentle breeze, watch the sunset, and connect with the beauty of the great outdoors.
Cozy Seating: Bring your own blankets or lawn chairs to create a comfy space to kick back and enjoy the music.
Weather: The event will take place rain or shine, so be sure to check the weather forecast and come prepared for any conditions.
Happy Feeling: Supporting a great cause.
Food and Drink: Local craft beer and wine, and yummy food truck fare to purchase:
- Local craft beer from East Branch Brewing Company
- Local cider and wine from Dressler Estate
- Yummy food truck fare from Burrito Feliz Philly
It’s music without walls, y’all! Don’t miss the fun.
Gates open at 5:00 pm. Please use the Private Entrance: 449 Lucky Hill Road, West Chester, PA. Event and parking will be by the barn.
This is part of our music. without walls series:
May – Field Jam at Stroud Preserve
July – Friday Night Lights at ChesLen Preserve
September – Beats & Brews at Binky Lee Preserve
Stroud Preserve is a mosaic of once-pastured grasslands, working farmlands, and woodlands that serves as a unique site for recreation, education, and scientific research. Here, you can see the needs of people and nature in balance as careful stewardship of both cultivated and “wild” areas restores vital wildlife habitat while also protecting watersheds that provide drinking water for tens-of-thousands of people.
PARKING FOR FIELD JAM
Parking is located behind the big barn. Please use the private entrance 449 Lucky Hill Road, West Chester PA…not the public lot on Creek Road. It is about 5 minutes drive, keep left at all turns. Follow the white Natural Lands event signs.
TICKET FAQ’S
Do I need to print my confirmation?
No. We will not be sending paper tickets out (we love trees, after all). Your name will be on a list at admission. We also suggest having your email confirmation accessible on your smart device.
Can I get my ticket at the gate?
Tickets are limited and may sell out. We strongly recommend purchasing online ahead of time. Online ticket sales will close at 12:00 pm the day before the event. Event websites will be updated. If an event does not sell out, a limited number of same-day tickets may be available, but are on a first-come, first-served basis and will be an additional $10. Same-day tickets are not guaranteed. Please check the event website for updates.
Online tickets are sold out, but I’m a Member. Are there additional tickets for Members?
If advance tickets are sold out online, they’re sold out for both Members and the general public.
Are my tickets refundable or transferrable?
We cannot offer refunds or transfers but rest assured that your donation will help us in our work to save open space, care for nature, and connect people to the outdoors.
What happens if it rains?
All Music Without Walls music events are rain or shine. Refunds and exchanges will not be offered in the event of rain.
EVENT DETAIL FAQs
Is this event family friendly?
All events in the Music Without Walls series are geared toward adults but children are welcome. Some shows may have content that may not be suitable for all ages. Parents must use their best judgement and supervise children at all times.
Are children required to have tickets to enter?
Children ages 10 and under are free and do not need a ticket. Children ages 11 and up will need to purchase a ticket.
What time do gates open?
Gates open one hour before event begins.
- Field Jam: Gates open at 5:00pm
- Friday Night Lights: Gates open at 6:00pm
- Beats & Brews: Gates open at 5:00pm
Can I bring food or drink into the event?
No outside food or drinks are permitted. There will be a variety of vendors to choose from.
Can I bring my dog?
No, please leave your four-legged friends at home.
What should I bring?
Please bring a lawn chair and/or blanket to sit on.
Friday Night Light’s VIPs will have exclusive access to limited seating in the VIP section and are first come, first served.
Parking
Each Music Without Walls event venue offers free field parking. Handicap accessible parking is available at each event.
Friday Night Light’s VIPs enjoy premium parking close to the event entrance.
Accessibility
- Parking
Parking for guests with a valid handicap license plate or other authorized identification is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests may also be dropped off near the entry gate.
- Wheelchair accessibility
All Music Without Walls events are held on lawn and/or field surfaces. Please contact Martha if assistance is needed. Requests for assistance should be made at the time of ticket purchase.
- Service animals
Service animals are welcome as required by law. Pets are not permitted.
- Restrooms
There will be an accessible portable restroom available at each of the Music Without Walls events.
Friday Night Lights will have an accessible portable restroom in the general admission and VIP sections.
- Restrooms
COVID-19
The health and safety of Natural Lands’ guests, staff, volunteers, vendors, and artists remains our top priority. Currently, Natural Lands is not requiring masks or proof of vaccination to attend the event. We will continue to monitor the situation and adhere to CDC and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania COVID-19 safety guidelines, and will update our policies as needed. Please continue to visit this website for updates relating to the event.
Questions or Need More Info?
Sponsorship is your opportunity to stand with other regional business, civic, and philanthropic leaders in ensuring nature for all. Event proceeds advance Natural Lands’ priorities for saving open space, caring for nature, and connecting people to the outdoors.
Contact Lisa for more information.
Registration
Online registration closed. Walk-ins welcome.
Walk-in ticket = $55.
Registration required to reserve your spot. Please complete and submit the secure, on-line registration form below.
- $35 Natural Lands member + processing fee
- $45 non-member + processing fee
- $2 ACCESS Cardholders – SOLD OUT
- free for children 10 and under
Not already a member, or you need to renew? Purchase membership AND event tickets below!
- $85 become-a-member ticket includes event ticket and one year of Natural Lands membership. As a thanks for your member support, members are able to purchase 2 additional tickets at member price.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Shreiner Tree Care
REI Cooperative Action Fund
Aqua, Essential
Jonathan Alderson Landscape Architects, Inc.
Bentley
GreenWeaver Landscapes
Merck
Orvis
Citizens
CTDI
Kimberton Whole Foods
Terraphase Engineering
Cancellation:
Events may be cancelled due to inclement weather or low registration. In that case, we will make every effort to update our website and contact registrants. Note that we cannot offer refunds of paid registrations or ticket purchases, but rest assured that your donation will help us in our work to save open space, care for nature, and connect people to the outdoors.
Communication:
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Photography policy:
Attendance at Natural Lands programs and events constitutes consent to be photographed for use in print and electronic media. Images will not be identified using full names without written approval from the individual. Please notify Natural Lands staff if you would prefer that your photo not be used.
Participant Waiver:
By registering for this event, I, as the participant, and/or parent or legal guardian of a minor participant, do hereby understand and acknowledge that by participating, in this, or any, Natural Lands’ event or activity, I am agreeing to indemnify and hold harmless Natural Lands, their respective administrators, directors, agents, officers, members, volunteers, employees, other participants, any sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises on which the Activity takes place, (each considered one of the “RELEASEES” herein).
I further acknowledge, agree, and represent that I understand the nature of the Program and related Activities and my and/or the Minor’s experience and capabilities, and believe that I and/or the minor are qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions of participation.
I fully understand that: (a) the Program and related Activities involve risks and dangers of damage to personal property and serious bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis, and death (“risks”); (b) these Risks and dangers may be caused by my and/or the Minor’s own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Activity, the condition in which the Activity takes place, or the negligence of the “releasees” as aforementioned; (c) there may be other risks and social and economic losses either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; and I fully accept and assume all such risks and all responsibility for losses, costs, and damages I and/or the minor incur as a result of my participation or that of the Minor in the Activity.
I hereby release, discharge, and covenant not to sue Natural Lands or any of their “releasees” from all liability, claims, demands, losses, injuries, damage to property, or other damages on my and/or the minor’s account caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the “releasees” or otherwise, including negligent rescue operations; and I further agree that if, despite this release and waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreement I, the Minor, or anyone on the Minor’s behalf makes a claim against any of the Releasees, I will indemnify, save, and hold harmless each of the releasees from any litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss, liability, damage, or cost which any may incur as the result of such claim.
I have read this Agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by registering for this event, and have done so freely and without any inducement or assurance of any nature and intend it to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law and agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid, the balance, notwithstanding, shall continue in full force and effect.
