Experience the Best of Ground Zero MusicFest Live!
The Ground Zero Music Fest is going to be an unforgettable celebration of music, fun, families, food and the SUN! We have crafted our music lineup so there is something for everyone. The lineup below represents numerous National, Regional and local artists and guess what…there’s more to come!
YOU'RE AT GROUND ZERO
Total Solar Eclipse History In The USA
Total Solar Eclipse's don't happen everyday in the USA. The last one happened on April 21st, 2017. In fact there have only been 8 total events counting the first one in 1778.
TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE DATES IN USA HISTORY
- June 14th, 1778
- October 27th, 1780
- July 18th, 1860
- July 29th, 1878
- March 7th, 1970
- February 26th, 1979
- April 21st, 2017
- November 8th, 2022
April 8th, 2024 is the next one and then it won't happen again until August 12th, 2026 and remarkably another will happen on August 2nd, 2027.
The GROUND ZERO MUSIC FEST WILL HAVE 4 MINUTES AND :05 SECONDS OF UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWING OF TOTALITY DURING THE FULL SOLAR ECLIPSE, THAT'S WHY IT'S GROUND ZERO!
PROTECT YOUR EYES
The only safe way to look directly at the uneclipsed, partillly eclipsed, or annularly eclipsed SUN is through special-purpose solar filters such as eclipse glasses. Make the appropriate plans to protect your eyes.
Coming April 5th-9th, 2024
Bandera Texas is the host city for the Ground Zero Music Fest. The event is much more than just 5 days of music and fun, it is also the place to be to view the full SOLAR ECLIPSE that will be happening on April 8th, 2024.
Known as "THE COWBOY CAPITAL OF THE WORLD", Bandera Texas is rich in history and is widely recognized as the gateway to the Texas Hill Country. Equally unique are the people of Bandera who take great pride in welcoming visitors to be a part of the community while they're here.
mansfield park .... bandera, texas
Get Ready for Ground Zero MusicFest Concert
THE GROUND ZERO MUSIC FEST will take place at Mansfield Park . Located at 2886 State Highway 16 N Bandera, Texas. Viewing for the Solar Eclipse will be unobstructed.
With 70 Water / Electric RV Sites, 250 Self Contained RV Sites, and 150 Tent Camping Sites and over 4 minutes of totality during the 2024 eclipse, Mansfield Park will be "Ground Zero" for a Texas sized celebration of the Solar Eclipse.
Celebrate AT THE Ground Zero MusicFest!
Join us for the party of the year!
Get ready to greet the 2024 SOLAR ECLIPSE at the Ground Zero MusicFest! This concert is going to be the ultimate celebration and you won't want to miss it. Join thousands of your newest friends in Bandera Texas for an experience you'll never forget. Buy your tickets now and let's get this party started!
Experience the energy of Ground Zero MusicFest
Feel the energy and excitement of Ground Zero MusicFest as we heat up the stage for this unforgettable event. With a mix of genre's of music there's something for everyone, you'll be swept up in the excitement from the first band to the last.
What You Get
If you want something extra you may want to consider the V.I.P option. There are only 300 V.I.P tickets available and the benefits include, daily drink tickets, daily meal tickets, front stage access, VIP seating and more. Definitely the way to go to the biggest party Bandera has ever seen.
fIVE days of family fun
Let's Party
The celebration all starts on Thursday April 4th at 12:00 noon with tent and rv campers only, and continues through Tuesday April 9th, 2024 at 12:00 noon. 26 Bands will take the stage in Bandera and the music will range from Rock to Country. There will be a mix of local and regional bands supporting some of your favorite "National Acts".
There will also be stunt shows, kids games, kids zone, food vendors, merchandise vendors, a VIP zone, tent camping and both electrical / water hookups and self contained RV camping. Tickets will be limited to the first 6,000 attendees, get yours now!
Thursday April 4th, 12 noon.
12 Noon: Park opens to RV Campers and Tent Campers ONLY
6:00pm-Midnight Live Music Main Stage
6:00pm-Midnight: Meet your neighbors in the campgrounds.
Friday April 5th
10:00am- 10:00pm: Main Gate Opens/ Registration / Check in.
10:00am- 10:00pm: All Vendors open for business.
10:00am-Midnight: All Bars open for business.
10:00am-1:00pm - Campsite decorations contest. Solar Eclipse Theme. $250.00 Cash prize for winners.
1:00pm - Kids Zone Opens (closes at 6pm)
2:00pm-MIDNIGHT - LIVE BANDS MAIN STAGE
5:30pm - Opening ceremonies / color presentation
SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY THE OBANDO BROTHERS GLOBE OF DEATH - 2 SHOWS
Saturday April 6th
10:00am-10:00pm: Main Gate Opens/ Registration / Check in.
10:00am-10:00pm: All Food Vendors Open for Business
10:00am-Midnight: All Bars open for business.
10:00am-12 Noon: Cornhole Tournament Qualifiers.
12 Noon-2:30pm: Real Cowboy Bull Riding Rodeo
1:00pm - Kids Zone Opens (closes at 6pm)
2:00pm-MIDNIGHT - LIVE BANDS MAIN STAGE
3:00pm-5:00pm: Horseshoe Tournament Qualifiers.
SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY THE OBANDO BROTHERS GLOBE OF DEATH - 2 SHOWS
Sunday April 7th
10:00am-10:00pm: Main Gate Opens/ Registration / Check in.
10:00am-10:00pm: All Vendors Open for Business
12 NOON-Midnight: All Bars open for business.
10:00am-Noon: Cornhole Tournament Finals/Awards
12:30pm-1:30pm: Horseshoe Tournament Finals/Awards
1:00pm - Kids Zone Opens (closes at 6pm)
2:00pm-MIDNIGHT - LIVE BANDS MAIN STAGE
2:30pm-5:00pm Classic Car/Truck/Motorcycle Show
2:30pm-4:30pm: Kids Scavenger Hunt in the Park.
6:00pm-Midnight: Nightly Bands
SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY THE OBANDO BROTHERS GLOBE OF DEATH - 2 SHOWS
Monday April 8th
10:00am-7:00 pm: Main Gate Opens/ Registration / Check in.
10:00am-9:00 pm: All Vendors Open for Business.
10:am-9:00 pm: All Bars open for business.
11:00am-2:00pm: Ground Zero Total Solar Eclipse Viewing
1:00pm - Kids Zone Opens (closes at 6pm)
2:00pm-9:00 pm - LIVE BANDS MAIN STAGE
Headliner : That Arena Rock Show
3:00pm-5:00pm: Costume Contest/Party. Total Eclipse/Space Alien Theme. $250.00 Cash Award for the winning Costume.
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
general admission tickets
General Admission Tickets $90
Now is the time to purchase your General Admission tickets. Tickets are limited to the first 6,000 attendees and inventory WILL NOT be added. Kids 12 and under will be admitted FREE with an accompanying adult. All attendees 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
The Ground Zero Musicfest is a rain or shine event, no refunds shall be issued in association to weather conditions prior to or during the event. Please read the terms and conditions.
You are responsible for your ticket, we do not replace lost, stolen, or damaged wrist bands under any condition.
v.i.p pass
V.I.P Tickets $160
Only 300 VIP tickets will be sold. Please note all tickets are electronic and each ticket is sent with a separate QR code. Your ticket will be scanned upon arrival and a wristband will be issued.
VIP tickets include premium concert viewing area, 1 meal per day per ticket, access to stage front, VIP only restroom, 3 drink tickets per day, participation in all meet & greets, VIP ONLY viewing area for the SOLAR ECLIPSE, 1 pair of Solar-Eclipse viewing glasses.
We do not replace wristbands!
self contained rv camping site
Self Contained RV Camping Site $250
We are limited to the first 250 Self Contained RV camping sites. Water and a waste dump are located on-site. You must purchase the Self Contained RV site separately from your General Admission on V.I.P ticket(s). If your desire is to be placed next to another persons campground then both RV camp sites would need to be purchased at the same time.
Self contained RV sites are sold on a first come first served basis. They are assigned sites that must be purchased with your ticket(s). Each self contained campsite will have an individual QR code that will be scanned upon entry and included with your ticket package at checkout.
THERE ARE A LIMITED NUMBER OF OVERSIZE SELF CONTAINED RV CAMP SITES AVAILABLE. THERE IS A $50 UPCHARGE FOR THESE SITES AND THEY ARE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS.
We do not replace wristbands!
Tent camping site
Tent Camping Site $100
We are limited to the first 150 tent camping sites. You must purchase the TENT CAMPING site separately from your General Admission or V.I.P ticket(s). If your desire is to be placed next to another persons campground then both tent camp sites would need to be purchased at the same time.
Tent camp sites are sold on a first come first served basis. They are assigned sites that must be purchased with your ticket(s). Each tent campsite will have an individual QR code that will be scanned upon entry and included with your ticket package at checkout.
We do not replace wristbands!
bring your own golf cart
Golf Cart Permit $25
Golf carts will be allowed however they must be permitted. The permit to use a golf cart is $25 and it is good for the entire show. Golf cart permits must be purchased with your General admission or VIP pass. NO ATV, SIDE BY SIDES, QUADS OR OTHER MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PERMITTED AT THE GROUND ZERO MUSIC FEST.