Welcome to Platinum!
Welcome to Catbird Music Festival! We're so excited to open the gates for an amazing weekend of live music and fun! Your Platinum perks will help you make the most of your weekend with relaxed seating, a private bar and more!
We’ve compiled this guide to help you take full advantage of everything Platinum has to offer. We’ve also included essential info on our general festival details. Be sure to share this with everyone in your group so all are in-the-know. And if there is anything we left off, email info@catbirdmusicfestival.com with questions. We can’t wait to see you!
BEFORE THE FESTIVAL
Health & Safety
1. Bring your Festival Wristband
2. Please also remember our updated bag policy– CLEAR BAGS ONLY – and No liquids are allowed to be brought into Catbird.
3. Camping Info
How to Dress & What to Bring
Dress for comfort and be sure to check the weather forecast before you head out the door. The festival grounds are a combination of paved surfaces, gravel and grass, so choose your footwear accordingly. We recommend a hat and sunglasses, but if you forget anything, the Festival Store has lots of great merchandise offerings!
Review this link to be sure you are in compliance with our bag policy and to see what items are allowed and prohibited.
Platinum Wristbands
Will Call
If your wristbands were not mailed to you and are at Will Call, you can pick them up at the Festival Box Office. A government-issued ID is required to verify your order and pick up tickets.
Wristband Activation
Wristband activation ensures a smooth process when entering the festival each day and allows you to add emergency contact information to your wristband. All you need to do is enter your wristband ID number (located on the inside of your wristband) and contact info to activate.
GETTING IN THE FESTIVAL
Catbird Music Festival Hours:
Saturday, August 19th: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sunday, August 20th: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Platinum Parking Info - Each Platinum ticket order includes access to prime day parking. Please click the link for details!
AT THE FESTIVAL
Platinum Lounge
Located directly to the left of the main pavilion stage if looking at it, your Platinum Lounge will include many great amenities. From the main entrance, walk along the back of the pavilion seats around the stage until you see the VIP/Platinum entry portal. Walk through VIP until you see the Platinum Entry Portal. Fest map HERE! Your Platinum Lounge will include:
- Lounge — A space with a variety of comfortable seating vignettes.
- Bar — Never go thirsty with the wide range of complimentary beverage options, including beer, seltzers, wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Cafe - enjoy complimentary dining within the Platinum Lounge including lunch, dinner and all-day snacks!
- Concierge — Our friendly hosts are on hand throughout the festival to answer questions and help with any wristband issues.
- Premium, air-conditioned restrooms, located in the connected VIP Lounge
Drinks and Dining
Beverage Offerings
Enjoy the convenience of bar service directly within your Platinum Lounge with a selection of beer, wine, seltzers, spirits and non-alcoholic options. All drinks within the Platinum lounge are complimentary.
Dining Offerings
Saturday Menu:
All day Snacks
Kettle corn, Mixed Nuts, Pretzels, Chips, Candy Bar featuring assorted bit size sweets, Cookies and brownies
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Buffet Lunch
Vegan Caesar Salad
sweet grilled onion, radish, romaine gems, chickpeas, lemon zest with Dijon mustard vinaigrette (V, GF,)
Soba Noodle Salad
Baby Shrimp, Edamame, cabbage, carrots, scallions, ginger vinaigrette
Grilled Green Beans, Fennel, and Farro Salad (V)
Charred with Honey, fennel seeds, chilies, herbs, toasted pistachio
Grilled Potato and Leek Salad (V, GF)
red potatoes, apples, cider vinaigrette
Assortment of Wraps
Santa Fe Chicken, Chicken BLT, Buffalo Chicken, Turkey and Swiss, Grilled Vegetable and Hummus(V)
Dessert - Cookies and brownies
5:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Buffet Dinner
Classic Wedge Salad
grape tomato, crumbly bleu, Bacon, Gorgonzola vinaigrette (GF)
Simple Mixed Greens with Local Harvest Vegetables (V, GF)
Orange and Frisee Cups V, GF)
Carving Station
Cherrywood Smoked Brisket with assorted Sauce
Buffet
Charcoal Grilled Chicken with Alabama White Sauce (GF)
Slow Roasted Ribs
Grilled Cauliflower Steak with Sun Dried Tomato Chimichurri (V, VEG)
Truffled and Crispy Macaroni and Cheese
Charred Asparagus and Baby vegetables (GF, V)
Cracked Peewee Potatoes (GF, V)
Dessert - Peanut butter pie, Chocolate cake, Individual assorted desserts
Sunday Menu
All day Snacks
Kettle corn, Mixed Nuts, Pretzels, Chips, Candy Bar featuring assorted bit size sweets, Cookies
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Buffet Lunch
Tomato and Avocado Caprese (GF, VEG)
Watermelon, Cucumber, and Feta Salad (GF, VEG)
Grilled Corn and Cotija Salad (GF)
Catskill Cobb
Tomato, Bacon, Crumbly Bleu, Chopped Egg, Cheddar, Cucumber
Assorted Paninis
Cubano, Italian Import Panini, Eggplant and Pesto, Panini, Southern Chicken
Kettle Chips
Dessert - Ice Cream Novelties
5:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Buffet Dinner
Simple Mixed Greens with Local Harvest Vegetables (VEG, V, GF)
Brussels and Burrata Salad with Pickled Onion (GF, VEG)
Volcano Salad
Mixed greens, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Chicken, Shrimp, Tortilla crisp, Smoked Chipotle Dressing (GF)
Carving Board
New York Striploin with Apple Horseradish Cream (GF)
Buffet
Assorted Artisan Dinner Rolls
Grilled Market Fish, Tomato Chimichurri (GF)
Roast Chicken with Citrus Picatta Sauce
Corn and Roasted Pepper Stuffed Shells (VEG)
Roasted PeeWee Potatoes (VEG, GF)
Grilled Broccolini with Lemon Zest (VEG, V, GF)
Dessert - Chocolate cake, Bourbon Pecan Pie, assorted Individual desserts
Viewing Areas
Your Platinum ticket gives you access to some sweet viewing areas. Please note that while viewing areas are ample, they are subject to capacity and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Main Pavilion Stage: Here you have the most prime seats reserved! The Box Seats at the Pavilion Stage are more luxurious seats located in what is considered the best seats in the house! Your Box Seats include drink rails for convenient food and drink placement, plus in-seat drink service! Simply press your call button to order drinks throughout the shows. Ticket Holders will have access to the VIP viewing area.
- Gala Music Stage - Front-of-Stage viewing, located house left (on the left side if looking at the stage).
The Extras
As if all of the above isn’t enough, we also have these fun additions for you:
- Express Lane at the Festival Store
- Dedicated Premium Entrance into the Festival