SEVENTH ANNUAL WILD THINGS FAMILY REUNION!

-November 21-23, 2025-

Gryphon’s Nest Campground
19306 Bull Run Road

Springfield, Louisiana

*2025 OFFICIAL POSTER AND MUSIC SCHEDULE COMING SOON*

**Please click the above link for information on how and where to purchase tickets!**

Take a magical getaway to the beautiful countryside just outside of New Orleans, “the weekend before Thanksgiving..” Featuring some of the best NOLA musicians, picturesque camping (tent and RV), delicious local food, nightly bonfires, silent disco, craft vendors, yoga, kids parade, new friends, and LOVE!!

Family friendly and kids are encouraged! Kids 12 and under ride for FREE!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Hi Family! We hope everyone has had a wonderful summer! Fall is here and that means fall temperatures are only 5 months away! We are busy locking down final details and we appreciate your patience while we get it all together. Check the website often for updates. Some of this info is from previous years, however, much of it will be the same as year’s prior. If you have ANY questions, concerns, or suggestions, please direct them over to Katie at wildthingsfamilyreunion@gmail.com, or shoot a text to 504-553-6878.

*BRING CASH PLEASE!! Tickets sales at the door will be cash only, PLEASE! Most vendors/the bar/etc. will be cash only. Venmo/Pay-Pal may be an option for some vendors, but the cell service can be spotty out there.

*Check in begins Friday 11/21 at 10AM. We recommend writing out your directions (in case service goes out) as well as using GPS. If you are planning on bringing your own liquor/beer, we are asking for an optional, but greatly appreciated, “cooler donation” of $10-$20 at the front gate. The bar is also by donation only, so we ask that you help us out in this way to support the Festival and the musicians :)

*Once you check-in, we will have friends directing you where to go/park if you have an RV. If you are car/tent camping, we will have designated areas marked. It is a huge property, so feel free to spread out/explore. There are lots of fun little nooks and crannies around.... :) Also, please remember to be patient as we get RV's parked! Thank you!

*CAMPFIRES: We will have a big communal bonfire every night (weather permitting), and you are welcome to have your own campfire at your campsite. Please practice safe campfire guidelines! There is sometimes a wood guy that drives around camp selling wood, however, in years past, his presence has been somewhat elusive and at times hard to find. You may want to consider packing in your own firewood if you know you will needing it and/or a lot of it.

*Our food vendor CLESI’s is planning on breakfast, lunch and dinner (with some vegetarian options). There will also be a variety of other vendors that will be selling things like coffee and fun treats. We always recommend bringing snacks for your camp, and of course, you are welcome to bring your own grills if you enjoy cooking your own food! I’ve never gone hungry at Wild Things, people are always happy to share their camp cooking delights!

*BRING DRINKING WATER! The property has a clubhouse that has running well water from the kitchen sink. It's safe to drink but can be kinda funky tasting. We recommend bringing your own jugs that will last you the weekend. You are welcome to refill at the clubhouse if you do run out. There are also gas stations/groceries nearby for any last minute needs.

*BATHROOMS: We will have port-o-potties scattered about on site, and there are flushing toilets available in the clubhouse.

*SHOWERS: Folks, we are SO sorry that the hot showers were out of commission last year. The hot water heater was broken and it was a detail that we were not made aware of until the day the Fest started. Our property owner Cliff has since made the necessary repairs, so God willing, the hot showers will be working and available for your use!

*PET POLICY: We love dogs at Wild Things! However, they must be kept on a leash at all times, and be well behaved/friendly. PLEASE pick up after them. Those who do not follow these guidelines may be asked to leave.

*CLUBHOUSE RULES: Please- no unattended children in the pool/clubhouse area. There is no lifeguard on duty and we cannot have young ones running around unsupervised in the clubhouse. You are welcome to bring them over, just please have a responsible adult keeping an eye out. Thanks!

*CRAFT VENDORS: Who doesn’t love shopping for local, handmade, one-of-a kind goods and wares?! We look forward to a bustling and vibrant Vendor Village this year. If you’re interested in slanging your goods, please reach out to Katie at wildthingsfamilyreunion@gmail.com for more info. The more, the merrier!

*ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES: We will have yoga classes, a Kid’s Parade, crafting sessions, cold plunges, Recovery meetings, and a silent disco/live band silent disco. Stay tuned during the Fest for more info on when and where these events will be taking place!

*YE OLDE TRADING POST: Have some decluttering to do? Have a costume piece you don’t wear anymore? Bring your random odds and ends that no longer serve you, and trade them in the world famous Ye Olde trading post! One man gathers what another man spills.

*FAMILY PHOTO: We will take two group Family photos throughout the weekend, one on Saturday and one on Sunday. Stay tuned for announcements during the fest so you know when and where to be to get in on the magic. Shout out to MIKE CORN for his awesome photo skills (and for the majority of the photos on this website)!

*WILD THINGS LITTLE FREE LIBRARY: Bring a book or two to trade at the Wild Things Little Free Library! Readers are leaders!

*FOLKS BRINGING RVs*

*There are no water hookups so we recommend filling your water tanks before you arrive. Also, if you need to dump your grey/black water tanks during the Fest, the people who come to clean the porto potties everyday will often offer to pump your tanks for a fee (paid to them). This is not always the case, but if you manage to track them down when they are doing the cleanings, they are usually pretty cool about it. But again, bring Cash & no guarantees. Electric hook ups are for 30-amp plugs, please bring an adapter if you know you require a different amperage!

*IMPORTANT- In addition to purchasing an RV pass, every person in your party will also need to purchase a 3-day pass. The RV pass just secures your space in the powered RV grid.  

*Encouraging everyone to bring costumes, lights, toys, sparkly things, a good attitude and your smiles! Wild Things has grown to be a peaceful, loving, helpful and respectful community, and we need your help to keep it that way! Thank you!

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