Setup and Tear Down & VIP Volunteers

Volunteer for setup and tear down or for VIP teams and earn free camping, free admission for all four days, and special volunteer seating located by the VIP section.

To sign up to be a volunteer click here! 

FAQ

• What will I be doing? There are several different positions available. Most are serving Beverages- beer or soda, Gatorade or water. VIP has 3 areas- Check in, hospitality and beverages.

• What should I wear? A Country Stampeded uniform t-shirt (1) will be provided. Please wear appropriate jeans or shorts . Stampede shirts are to be worn only while on duty. Please bring along a change of clothing to wear while enjoying the festival.
*** DO NOT ALTER YOUR T-SHIRT***
o Footwear- Closed toed shoes are preferred. Tennis shoes are recommended for comfort throughout the day. Keep in mind you will be on your feet during your shift. Rain boots are recommended for when it is rains.
o Expect the unexpected- Kansas weather is unpredictable. It may be hot, humid, windy, cool, rainy, or muddy. To make your experience more enjoyable, we recommend bringing sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and/or bug spray.

• Where should I park? Employee parking will be located on the east side of the festival grounds. You will be provided with an employee parking pass for this area. Carpool is recommended. Make yourself familiar with the location of Tuttle Creek State Park. The easiest way to the Employee entrance is turn off Hwy 24 on to K13. This will take you over the dam. Take the 1st Right after your come off the dam. Take this road all the way down to the park entrance. You will see a sign for Employee parking off to the left. Vehicles are NOT permitted to be left over night. Vehicles are towed and subject to a towing fee. ***DISPLAY YOUR PARKING TAG ON THE REARVIEW MIRROR***
o Alternate parking for inclement weather – In the event of rain or storms please listen to your radio. 94.5 as well as others will be announcing if this plan is implemented. Parking for this is located at the Bramlage Coliseum just off of Kimble. There will be signs. They will bring you in buses running to and from Stampede grounds throughout the day. If this happens PLEASE plan to be at the parking area at least an hour prior to your shift (if not more).

• Where do I check in? After you park make your way to the paved road and go west toward the festival. We have a tent just off the paved road, the main office trailer is just behind the tent. Be prepared for slow traffic.
o Check in daily You will receive a new band daily at check in, as well as a meal ticket/s. Locate your assigned area prior to your shift. You are expected to arrive at your booth/station 15 min prior to shift change. Check in booth closes at 8pm daily except on Thursday then it is 9pm. NO one will be checked in after closing.

• What about Meals? Meals are served in the Employee meals area. Lunch is 11:30am to 2:00pm and Dinner is 5:00pm to 7:00pm. This area is located just down from the East gate entrance and before the VIP entrance. You will be provided a 30 minute meal break if you are working during meal times. If meal times are prior to your shift please eat before shift.
o VIP- This is a 1pm-6pm shift so eat lunch prior to your shift and after your shift. As your replacement arrives you will be relieved by your team leader. 6pm to 10pm – You will need to eat prior to your shift. You will not have a meal break.

• Will there be water available? Water is available for on-duty employees. This should be located at or close to your stationed area. We recommend investing in a Stampede mug.
o You will be allowed to bring your drink into the park. NO ALCOHOL allowed through the gates. You will be asked to show what is in your cup/container.

• Can I arrive prior to my work shift and where is the reserved seating area? Stage right just under the Jumbotron, 94.5 Country is next to our seating as well. This area is reserved for volunteers and just to the North of the paid VIP seating area. The area will have chairs just for the volunteers. There will be an attendant to check wrist bands (the volunteer wrist band will be required to sit in this area). ** No one will be permitted to sit in this area unless they volunteer that day.** Sorry no children will be admitted.

• No reserving seats while working - The attendant will remove any unattended items left behind in a chair for a long period of time. You may leave to go to restroom or concessions.

• What if I am unable to work? Please contact Kim ASAP. During the festival it would be best to send a text message (I am unable to hear my phone). Please include your name with the message.

• Restrooms/bathrooms? Port-a-potty's are in the festival area. However, I recommend the park restrooms near the parking and beach area. The park's restrooms have flushing toilets, showers and sinks. These are located a distance away from the festival. Plan accordingly before and after your shift.

**** Campers*****

Campers will be allowed to check in with Gaylen Hansen located at the Volunteer Camping.
You will check in daily and receive your wrist band and meal tickets. You must get a new wrist band daily and have a current wrist band to be authorized to be in the camping area.
Check in for campers will be between 8am and 11:30am. After 11:30am you will need to check in at the main volunteer check in located at the east gate. Gaylen can be found either at his camper or the main camping entrance. You can either call or text him for his exact location.
Gaylen – 785-761-5573.

Thank you again for your volunteer time and service.

Kim Wagenblast
785-223-1513

VIP Check -in - Responsible for checking in patrons that have purchased VIP tickets. Verifying the purchases by name and placing bands on the patrons for entrance into the VIP Area's. This area also may include providing beverage tickets and meal tickets.

Shifts - 10 am to 3pm- Currently Full
3pm to 8 pm - currently Full
5pm to 10pm- 1 slot available

VIP Hospitality- VIP area has 140 tables for the VIP patrons to sit during a meal or in the tent/shade. Hospitality volunteers will wipe tables to keep the area clean and tidy. Discarding trash from tables and ground as needed.

Shifts - 10 am to 3pm- Currently Full
3pm to 8 pm - currently Full
5pm to 10pm- 4 slots available

VIP Beer - Must be 21 or over to work this area. Pour and provide the drink to the patron for exchange of tickets. Keeping the tables wiped and keeping area clean and tidy. ** Before serving responsible for checking wrist bands and ensuring patrons are of legal drinking age**

Shifts - 10 am to 3pm- Currently Full
3pm to 8 pm - 1 slot available
5pm to 10pm- 4 slots available

VIP Beverage Tent- All other drinks provided for the VIP patrons will be served here. Responsible for making product as needed. Keeping ice and drinks available and ready for patrons as needed. Keep area clean and tidy.

Shifts - 10 am to 3pm- Currently Full
3pm to 8 pm - currently Full
5pm to 10pm- 4 slot available

Festival Beverage Tents - the Beer and other beverages are served in exchange for the correct number of tickets to the patrons of the festival. ** Must be 21 to serve Beer to patrons** Responsible for verifying patron is of legal drinking age before the exchange by wrist band or supervisor. This area will need to keep the product stocked and cooled ready to serve to patrons as needed. Along with keeping the area clean and tidy.

There are 5 tents in Festival Area.

Shifts are - 10pm to 3pm - currently full
3pm to 8pm - Currently full
8pm to close - 30 slots available

Tuttleville tent - 1pm to 6pm - currently full
5pm to 10 pm - 1 slot available

Floaters- Floaters will fill areas of need of a volunteer. This could range for assisting Parking to ticket booths. Mostly likely this person will assist in the Festival area serving patrons where needed. Need to be flexible and willing to work in multiple areas during the shift.

Shifts- 1pm to 6pm 10 slots available
5pm to 10 pm 20 slots available
8pm to close of Festival 20 slots available

Free Camping will be offered to volunteers working a 5pm to 10 pm, or a 8pm to close shift. This will require a deposit of 150.00 and a 4 day commitment from the volunteer. Deposits will be returned following the commitment obligation. Limited available Tents or pop up campers only at this time.