Welcome to High Water! We're so excited to once again open the gates to Riverfront Park for an amazing weekend of live music right on the water! Your VIP perks will help you make the most of your weekend with up-close viewing, a private lounge and more!
We’ve compiled this guide to help you take full advantage of everything VIP has to offer. We’ve also included essential info on our health and safety policies and 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@highwaterfest.com with questions. We can’t wait to see you in the park!
2025 High Water Festival Entry Policy
Bring your Festival Wristband
Please also remember our updated bag policy – and No liquids are allowed to be brought into High Water Music Festival.
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 the bag policy to be sure you are in compliance with our bag policy and to see what items are allowed and prohibited.
VIP 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.
Box Office Location and Hours
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.
Cashless
High Water is fully cashless. Credit card, debit card, and mobile payment methods are accepted site wide.
High Water takes place April 26-27, 2025 at Riverfront Park in North Charleston located at 1061 Everglades Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405.
Visit the getting here page for more information.
VIP Lounge
The VIP lounge is located on the left side of the Stono Stage (if looking at it). Look for the Platinum & VIP Lounge entry portal on the sidewalk towards the Stono Stage. Inside you’ll find everything you need to make the most your High Water weekend, including:
Courtyard Lounge — A landscaped space with a variety of comfortable seating vignettes
VIP Bar — Never go thirsty with the wide range of beverage options for purchase
Dedicated Food for Purchase within VIP Lounge
Complimentary Water Refill Station
Air-conditioned restrooms
*All viewing areas are limited capacity and available on a first-come, first-served basis
Dining and Drinks
Beverage Offerings
Enjoy the convenience of bar service directly within the VIP Lounge with a selection of beer, wine, seltzers, and non-alcoholic options. All items for purchase. Complimentary water refill station located within VIP Lounge.
Dining Offerings
You don't even need to leave your lounge to grab a bite! Enjoy dedicated food vendors within VIP with tasty bites. Menus coming soon!
Saturday White Claw Happy Hour!
White Claw Hard Seltzer Surge tasting starting at 2 pm in the VIP Lounge. Try the new White Claw Surge Blueberry, while supplies last!
Cabot Creamery Samples
Cabot Creamery is looking forward to enhancing your VIP High Water experience this year, with their special selection of the Boldest Cheddar on the Block! Grab your premium samples of award-winning cheddar cheese and be sure to cheese every day with Cabot Creamery!
Viewing Areas
Your VIP ticket gives you access to some sweet viewing areas for both stages. Please note that while viewing areas are ample, they are subject to capacity and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Stono Stage
Front-of-stage — a designated area near the front of the stage. Located house-left (on the left side if looking at stage) and accessible from just outside VIP Lounge. Edisto Stage
Front-of-stage — a designated area near the front of the stage. Located house-right (on the right side if looking at stage) and accessible directly from the VIP Lounge.