Little Grassy Get Down | Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center | SIU

Little Grassy Get Down at Touch of Nature

October 6-8, 2023

The Little Grassy Get Down at SIU Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center is a family-friendly music festival featuring mostly original acoustic Americana music from around the Midwest. The event takes place from October 6-8, and more information about this year's lineup will be coming soon! Weekend passes will go on sale on February 1, 2023. Day passes will go on sale on May 1, 2023.

Ticket Prices and Lodging at Touch of Nature Options:

Options range from a weekend long getaway to festival day passes - kids under 15 are free with a paying adult. Passes are available now for a special early bird rate. The limited time early bird rate expires on May 1st, and pass prices will increase.

Limited Day Passes available:

Lodging 

Little Grassy Lodge: All hotel-style rooms include A/C, heat, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and linens to upgrade your festival experience.

    Twin Room - $200, features two twin sized beds

    Queen Room - $300, features one queen sized bed

Rustic Lodges (Morris or Shawnee Lodges):  Dorm style lodging. Individual rooms located within a building with men/women's showers and restrooms.  Rooms have locking doors and linens.  Limited 19 rooms available! 

     Rustic Lodge Room - $100, features 2 twin sized beds

Jam Camp Cabin: These cabins have 10 twin beds to accommodate your whole crew; with an open floor plan and regulated (heat/AC) guests can socialize without a problem. The cabins have access to shower houses with bathrooms and shower facilities.  Note: Bring your own warm bedding! 

      Jam Camp Cabin - $250, sleeps 10

Jam Camp Car Camping: Get your own parking spot in Jam Camp! Your parking space includes the grassy spot right next to it for camping! Each guest will receive  1 tent decal for the weekend.  Note: any additional tents will be required to purchase a separate tent decal for the weekend.  

      Jam Camp Car Camping - $80

River Radio Jam Camp Tent Camping: Park and camp near the action! Located directly adjacent to the music, stake your claim right smack in the middle of the action. Your pass includes space for a 4-person tent in the grassy area in front of our River Radio Retreat Building.  Note: any additional tents will be required to purchase a separate tent decal for the weekend.  

      River Radio Jam Camp Tent Camping - $60

Tent Camping (available in jam and chill camps): 

Chill Camp Family Cabin: Ideal for people who want to sleep in a temperature regulated (heat and A/C) cabin away from the main festival area. These cabins sleep 6 people in 3 bunk beds and have access to washhouses with bathrooms and showers; they only have beds and electricity, no running water. Note: Bring your own warm bedding! 

      Chill Camp Family Cabin (sleeps 6) - $120

Chill Camp Family Cabin: Ideal for people who want to sleep in a temperature regulated (heat and A/C) cabin away from the main festival area. These cabins sleep 8 people in 4 bunk beds and have access to washhouses with bathrooms and showers; they only have beds and electricity, no running water.  Note: Bring your own warm bedding! 

      Chill Camp Family Cabin (sleeps 8) - $160

Chill Camp Family Cabin (Upgraded): Ideal for people who want to sleep in a temperature regulated (heat and A/C) cabin away from the main festival area. These cabins sleep 8 people in 4 bunk beds and have access to washhouses with bathrooms and showers; they only have beds and electricity, no running water.  Note: Bring your own warm bedding! 

      Chill Camp Family Cabin (upgraded) - $200