RVing to the Wham Bam Music Festival
Welcome To The World Of Synesthesia
That is what you’ll see as soon as you visit the official website for the Wham Bam Music Festival. 2022 is the debut of the festival, inspired by the Goodman X Story and set in Synesthesia where beautiful things happen and wonders never cease. As much as you’ll enjoy the land of Synesthesia, you’ll first have to make your way to the land of Pittsboro, NC where the festival is taking place. Pittsboro is a town full of friendly people, antique and thrift stores, folk artisans and even local wineries. It’s not far from some beautiful landmarks, making this a laid-back atmosphere for some fun times during this festival’s debut year!
Part music festival, part low-key ComicCon, Wham Bam features three days of music, a video game lounge, comic-themed decorations and cosplay. Headliners in 2022 include The Disco Biscuits, Papadoso, G Jones and Lotus. However, there are many more lined up so there will be no shortage of grooving.
With different camping options onsite and nearby, RVing to Wham Bam will be a blast.
Places To Camp In And Around The Festival
Camping is included with your ticket price but there is limited RV camping available. Most camping spots are tent only, so it might be worth it to purchase a VIP ticket to increase your chances of getting an RV camping spot. The smart person with book their RV rental for Wham Bam and reserve the camping spot ahead so you don’t have to take your chances, you’ll find plenty of other options to park your RV rental for the Wham Bam Music Festival at approximately a 30-minute drive away.
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Spring Hill RV Park, Chapel Hill, NC
Located just minutes from downtown Chapel Hill, this RV Park is situated off of a scenic byway that keeps you close to town, but still with a feel for getting away from it all. It offers pull-through sites, full hookups, cable TV and wireless internet. Please note there are no laundry facilities or an onsite bathhouse. Learn more and make your reservations here.
Chatham RV Park, Moncure, NC
Located only an eleven-minute drive from Pittsboro, what this park lacks in ambiance it makes up for in conveniences for anyone RVing with your RV rental to Wham Bam. Not only will you be close to the festival, but you’ll have access to laundry facilities, a bathhouse, a convenience store and an onsite grill. Full hookups and Wi-Fi are available.
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, NC
There are over 1,000 campsites scattered around the Jordan Lake Reservoir through three different campgrounds. There is RV camping and dry camping available and the visitor’s center is a 12-minute drive from Pittsboro, NC. This is a great option for nature lovers who still want to camp close to the Wham Bam Music Festival. Learn more and make reservations here.
Jordan Dam RV Park, Moncure, NC
Located just 13 minutes from the Wham Bam Music Festival, this serene RV park offers 45 sites with full hookups. Visitors enjoy free wifi, onsite laundry, a park store and a fish farm pond. The park is also within a mile of a market and grill for your convenience. Learn more and make reservations here.
Goodwins RV Campground, Moncure, NC
Also located in nearby Moncure, this quiet park might be an ideal spot to park your RV Rental for the Wham Bam Music Festival. Their website makes it clear that reservations are required, so be sure to reach out and confirm your reservation ahead of time. Every site has full hookups and they offer cable for an additional fee.
Parking at the Wham Bam Festival: Is It Worth It?
Parking at the festival is a reasonable one-time fee of $30 per vehicle payable in cash upon arrival, so if you have to drive in from a different campground every day for the festival, it won’t put too much of a dent in your pocket.
Things To Do Around Pittsboro, NC Before Or After the Festival
Shop at Fearrington Village
Just down the street from Chapel Hill, NC, Fearrington Village is a charming hamlet where visitors enjoy elevated cuisine, community events and unique shopping. If you’re feeling a little worse for the wear after the festival, this is just the place to get a spa treatment to revive and refresh. Plan your visit by exploring their official website.
Wine Taste at Starrlight Mead
Pittsboro has a couple of options for wine tasting, but a great place to get started is at Starrlight Mead. Come in for a taste of their award-winning honey wines, get a behind-the-scenes tour or even take a class and learn how to make your own honey wine. While you’re there, be sure to enquire if they’re having any of their special events which attract mead enthusiasts from near and far.
Go Vintage and Thrift Shopping
Looking for something unique to remember your trip by? Wanting a cool gift for your quirky friend? Love one-of-a-kind clothing and furniture? Get ready to spend some time digging for treasures in Pittsboros vintage, antique and thrift stores, because you’re sure to find something that feels like buried treasure when you find it.
Get started with your treasure hunt at these stores:
Happy shopping!
Take in That Used Bookstore Smell
Before there was Amazon, there were lazy afternoons spent amongst the towering shelves of bookstores, filled to the ceiling with stories and adventures waiting to take us away. Circle City Books sells used books for all ages and audiences, so pop in and spend a few bucks in a local book store.
Enjoy Jordan Lake
We mentioned earlier that there are plenty of sites at Jordan Lake State Recreation area for anyone camping at the Wham Bam Music Festival, but there are plenty of other activities here for nature lovers. Try an afternoon boating or grab your binoculars and go Bald Eagle watching. Need to get moving? There are plenty of hikes for visitors of all skill levels. Learn more and plan your trip here.
Other Great Destinations To Round Out Your Trip
Nashville, TN
Nashville is a must-visit for music fans; it’s not just Country. Exploring in your RV rental for Wham Bam, you’ll have a blast in this friendly city that has experienced a boom in recent years. Live music, a great nightlife scene and plenty of great southern food will keep any visitor delighted through their whole visit. Make your reservation at Trinity RV Park, only three miles away from downtown, so you can enjoy all that Nashville has to offer with just a quick Uber ride.
Memphis, TN
Got a case of the blues? So does Memphis, home to B.B. King, Elvis Presley and the famous Sun City Studios. If you love the blues, want a glimpse of the mighty Mississippi at sunset and huge portions of greasy food, Memphis is the place for you. Grab a drink to go and wander down Beale Street at night where you can’t throw a penny without hitting a world-class blues guitarist. Need a moment of refinement? Pop into the Peabody Hotel during the marching of the ducks, where their Duck Master escorts their resident ducks to and from their penthouse into the lobby fountain – all on a red carpet.
Try staying at Mississippi River RV Park, located just five minutes from downtown.
Washington, DC
Just under a five-hour drive from Pittsboro, Washington D.C. is an obvious destination for anyone who is a history or museum enthusiast. Visitors could spend a lifetime exploring Smithsonian Museums and taking in the awe-inspiring sights of the different war memorials. There is no shortage of fine dining and the buzz in D.C. has a special energy about it. You likely won’t find an RV park directly in Washington D.C., but the area’s public transportation is robust and easy to navigate, so you can feel confident about exploring by Metro, bus or Uber.
Cherry Hill RV Park is just outside of Washington D.C. and offers a daily shuttle for an additional $15 fee that will drop you off right in the middle of the D.C. action. Make your reservations here.
Charleston, SC
Looking for a more laid-back beach vibe? The Charleston, SC area effortlessly combines southern charm with plenty of Vitamin Sea to go around through their five beautiful beach towns spanning their sixty miles of coastline. You’ll have no shortage of great places to eat, friendly people to make friends with and charming stores to explore. Check out the Mount Pleasant KOA, located on an old plantation. You’ll have all the KOA amenities and you’ll be less than twenty minutes from Sullivan’s Island and Isle Of Palms Beach.
Renting an RV for The Wham Bam Music Festival
If you’re ready to hit the open road and discover all that RV camping has to offer at the Wham Bam Music Festival, check out the inventory of RVs that you can choose from RVnGO. We have everything from camper vans to Class A RVs and everything in between, so you can find the perfect RV rental for you.