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Our Grand Poobah, Liz, was sitting on her porch at Fort Chubbs with friends early November 2020. She began daydreaming while looking over her (at the time) 5 acre property. She said, “Wouldn't it be so awesome to just fill this yard with a shit load of lesbians camping in tents for a weekend?” Naturally, everyone agreed that it would probably be the best thing ever. A couple months later, some time in February, Liz reached out to her friends Carina, Jess and Melissa to see if they would be interested in taking on the feat of planning a WLW festival in the short amount of time we had before the next winter began. That was that! Lezapalooza was born and our first retreat was held in September of 2021. It was a complete success. Liz, Carina, Jess and Melissa, with the help of so many volunteers from the community, pulled it off and intend to do it over and over because we need this for ourselves just as much as our community needs it. A space to call our own where we can forget about the real world and be free for a long weekend of love and community.

The Lezapalooza Camping Weekend will be Friday, September 25th through Sunday, September 27th, 2026. Gates open at 1 pm on Friday and we would like campers to be there no later than 5pm. All Campers must be off the property by 3pm September 27th. For VIC pass holders, Lezapalooza can begin one day earlier on Thursday, September 24th at 3pm. Campers must arrive before 7pm as that's when registration will close, Volunteers will be invited to arrive a day early (no cost) on Thursday at 2pm as a thank you for helping us at camp. We do ask that you give us 1-2 additional hours of help if you come on Thursday.

Lezapalooza is in North New Jersey. We will not share the address of camp outside of that until much closer to the event for your and our safety. When you do learn of this retreats address, please do not share with others who are not coming to camp. Keep it vague when others ask. Please do not tag this retreats address in your Instagram or Facebook Post.

The Weekend draws an incredibly diverse crowd in terms of age, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and identity. This is a sapphic space curated for Lesbian women, however anyone who is a WLW in any capacity, including our non-binary family who find a sense of comfort and community in women centered spaces are welcome. Trans women of a sapphic nature are welcome. This is not a retreat for men. Note that anytime Lezapalooza utilizes the word "women '' we are referencing trans and cis women. Any time we utilize the word "men" we are referencing trans and cis men. With regard to these guidelines, we trust that all those interested in coming have the ability to evaluate their own potential presence at this retreat.

Absolutely. Transwomen are women and all nonbinary humans who are comfortable attending a women centered camp are MORE than welcome. We have testimonials highlighted on our Instagram. If you flip through there, you will see testimonials specifically from our trans campers who had a good time at camp. Any and all transphobic people should not attend as this is an intentional safe space for women (transwomen included always) and nonbinary campers.

Tickets for 2026 will be on sale Friday, May 1st at 5pm.

Lezapalooza is an unique and life-affirming experience and we want as many campers as possible to experience our retreat weekend! This year's prices reflect the reality of the economy, while also balancing the needs of budget-conscious campers. Our 2026 Early Bird pricing will, in many cases, cost LESS than 2025 pricing. There are additional discounts available, listed below. Even still, we recognize that this expense may not be in the budget for many in our community. We encourage campers to request assistance by applying for a scholarship here. If you are able to help another camper attend, you have the opportunity to contribute funds that will be earmarked for scholarships here. A VIC (Very Important Camper) pass will cost $75. You can add on a VIC pass to your admission pass to allow entry one day early, Thursday, September 24th. A VIC pass cannot be purchased alone. Our weekend volunqueers are our most important campers (since we can't run camp without them!) so, along with our volunteer leadership, all volunteers are VICs and get an extra night of camping on Thursday, September 24th free. This includes the VIC meal on Thursday evening and the VIC activity. In addition to Early Bird and discounted tickets (day passes, discount tent, discount car/rv) we also have the following ways to save: Scholarships BIPOC discount code: BIPOC26 Refer a sponsor (submit form on our website Partner/Media page) Become a weekend Volunqueer to earn a refund (amounts vary per type of vol) Become an event lead or staff member to earn a refund or discount (amounts vary per role)

You sure can. Not to toot our own horn but Lezapalooza is not your average camping retreat. This isn't just popping a tent and gathering around a campfire (which by the way is also a blast). This is several steps up from tent camping in the woods. Lezapalooza is fully interactive and immersive. We think of it as Lesbian Disney W0rld where you can actually choose your own adventure. You can get a weekend of grounding, calming, nature vibes or you can get exciting, outrageous, party vibes. You can also experience both. Providing this variety of activities, workshops, dance parties, drag shows, meditation, arts and crafts, archery and sports events comes with a very hefty price tag. We have the best gogo dancers, drag performers and djs in the tri-state area. Tickets could absolutely cost less, but then Lezapalooza would be offering less. For 2026 we project covering over $25,000 in entry fees to volunteer staff and managers, specialty providers, entertainment folks and don’t forget scholarships! Additionally, $5000 in donations or stipends will be gifted to participants. Outside of high operational costs of just the weekend of the retreat, we have several recurring business costs throughout the year. That's the long and short of it, campers. Lezapalooza is run by three women who spend hundreds of hours (each) a year planning this event because they know how much we need this magical space. We love community and believe that having fun, whether it be wild and crazy fun or warm, comfortable, calming fun, can be life altering and even lifesaving. At Lezapalooza, we have an incredible and dedicated group of organizers and volunteer management team, and they are working year-round to put together a once a year, four day, wlw centered event where you can have the absolute best time of your life if you choose to do so. As if that isn’t enough, you can, and many people have, made friends or lovers here and they remain part of one another’s life indefinitely. Check our story highlights on our Instagram to read some honest camper feedback about the pure, affirming, lesbian joy others have experienced at camp. -Liz

A very important camper pass is an add on to your general admission ticket. This pass allows you to come to camp for an additional day, Thursday. VIC campers MUST be able to arrive to camp between 3pm and 7pm on Thursday. If you cannot arrive before 7pm, please do not purchase this pass. Be aware, we may still be setting up when you arrive! We have a very special evening planned for our VICs. Details will be posted on Instagram! You will be permitted to leave camp Friday morning between the hours of 7am and 10am to get breakfast. This is the ONLY time campers are allowed to leave camp and return, and these times must be followed strictly for everyone's safety. You cannot purchase this pass alone. When purchasing your general ticket, you will be able to add a VIC pass to your order. Your VIC pass comes with the Thursday night meal and VIC activity. Purchasing a VIC pass for 2026 will cost $75.

We have very limited Day pass tickets available. You MUST arrive between 8am and 10am and leave by midnight. Please do not purchase a day pass if you can not arrive in that time period on Saturday, September 25th. If you purchase a day pass, please remember that you should be sober so you can drive yourself home by midnight.

Overview & Benefits Volunqueers are essential community members who provide short-term support for specific departments during the retreat. Unlike staff or managers, Volunqueers are not required to work pre-event or attend weekly planning meetings. The only exception to this is that we do encourage our volunteers to come to our August meeting at the campground. This is not mandatory but highly encouraged especially for those who have never been to camp and/or never volunteered before.  Applications: Open 4.6.26 Please choose the application that corresponds with your first choice. While we do our best to accommodate, we do not guarantee you'll get your first choice. There will be an option to select your 2nd and 3rd choices. We will start confirming your volunteer status in early May (please be patient). Our Volunqueer Manager will send an email with your confirmed department and volunteer information. ALL Volunqueers must confirm back in email, sign a contract and purchase a ticket to be officially put on the Volunqueer schedule.  Official Volunqueer schedules will not come out until early September.  As roles/departments fill up we will leave those applications open, but they will become our backup list (this will be noted in the title/application). Our Volunqueer manager will still reach out to let you know that you are on our backup list for that role/department. If an opening becomes available before 9/15, we will reach out to verify your interest and commitment. Please respond within 72 hours or we will move to the next candidate.  Standard Benefits VIC Pass ($75 value): Includes one additional night of camping (Thursday). Note: This benefit is for the Volunqueer only and does not extend to camping companions. Ticket Refund: A tiered refund based on the position and hours completed (see below). Total Estimated Value: $125 – $175. All volunqueer discounts are issued as a refund provided AFTER the retreat. Please purchase your ticket when you are ready. No discount code will be provided. VIC PASS All Volunqueers get a free VIC Pass. This year there is a Staff & Volunqueer VIC Pass that is free and used for registration purposes only. PLEASE DO NOT get this pass unless you have been confirmed as volunqueer and signed the volunqueer contract/waiver. You may purchase your regular weekend ticket/s and come back to get the free Staff & Volunqueer VIC Pass once confirmed. Refund Policy Refunds are processed to the original credit card within 14 business days of the last day of the festival. Refunds are prorated. If the full hours are not completed, the refund will reflect only the hours actually worked. Volunteer Tiers & Compensation Shifts: Shifts will vary by role and department. While we can estimate when shifts will be needed, we are still in the planning process. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the shift times. This will be confirmed closer to the retreat. Some roles will have Thursday night shifts. This will be verified on the application. You'll be able to confirm if you are available for a Thursday night shift. All volunqueers get a free VIC pass regardless of shift so we highly encourage you to come to camp Thursday! Volunqueers registration is typically 12 p.m. and 3 p.m (expectations for some roles).

All SALES ARE FINAL - Refunds go as follows: Full refund up to midnight 7/1/26 %50 refund up until midnight 8/1/26 %20 refund up until midnight 9/1/26 After you request a refund AND are refunded the $$, the transaction is final, your ticket to Lezapalooza is void and you cannot enter the retreat without purchasing another available ticket. Refund will not include any fees.

Lezapalooza is rain or shine! So come prepared for a wash out and hope for 70s and sunshine. If Lezapalooza has to be canceled due to severe weather or a resurgence of Covid-19 (of which the vaccine does not help protect) there is no guarantee of any refunds. If money is left over after paying all our bills for the retreat, we may try to return some funds however this is not guaranteed.

A platform tent is 14 foot by 14 foot square. Its big yall! Its an elevated wooden deck about 1-2 foot off the ground with a tent already up on it.

No We've lifted our requirement to provide documentation of vaccination status at registration. However, we still strongly suggest that you are up to date on all vaccinations and/or boosters before coming to camp. Also, our policy that you should not come to camp sick is still fully intact. We recommend that you be incredibly careful for the seven days prior to camp so you don't get sick and can come and enjoy the weekend. Do not come to camp sick! It is recommended that you stay isolated for 5 days after all symptoms have subsided.

Tent tickets, Single Cabin Bunk tickets, and RV/Car tickets are not transferable. You must ask for a refund if it is available. NOTE: This has changed from years past If you purchased a Whole Cabin, tickets within that cabin OUTSIDE of the person who bought the cabin are transferable up until 9/1/25. If you purchased a Platform Tent ticket, campers within that platform tent can transfer tickets up until 9/1/25.

Lezapalooza does all we can to keep this event as accessible to as many people as possible, including those facing financial challenges as well as our BIPOC sisters and family. Please see the FAQ: How much will Lezapalooza cost? for all the details.

We sure do. That discount is currently $25 off your ticket. Use BIPOC26 discount code at check out. NOTE: You can not use more than ONE discount code at check out. If you are purchasing more than one bipoc ticket or have another discount you need to use then you should email us at Lezapaloza@gmail.com for a discount code that includes all discounts you need.,

This question is tough to answer as we do not publish our camp location. Please email us with your address and we will do our best to answer this question. lezapalooza@gmail.com

Please note, discount codes cannot be stacked. Only one code can be used per purchase. If you are purchasing tickets for multiple campers and each has their own discount code, please buy the tickets one at a time to apply the necessary discount. If you cannot do this or are purchasing a platform or private cabin (and need to use multiple discounts) please email lezapalooza@gmail.com to get a unique code. Be sure to email Lezapalooza the name of the camper and why they got a discount code. Example 1: You need to purchase a tent ticket for yourself and another camper. Each of you are volunteers and received a discount code. Purchase each ticket separately. Example 2: You are purchasing a tent ticket, but you are doing multiple things at camp (like volunteering and being an event leader) email Lezapalooza to get a unique code IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY RECEIVED ONE Example 3: You are purchasing a private cabin and more than one camper in the cabin has a discount code. Email Lezapalooza for a unique discount code.

Absolutely 100% yes.

Heck ya! Thats what we mean when we say all WLW.

Yes. They are at camp. Our first year we had no issue and our second year we had several bee stings. Note that the weather will determine how active the bees are at camp. If you are allergic, please bring an epi pen and notify our nursing staff.

This site is hilly (sometimes steep), rocky and very muddy if it rains. There are steps to get into some buildings. Some buildings have a ramp. Some buildings are 5+ minutes away from others on foot. Campers have expressed that it can be strenuous to get around. Our Red cabin has bottom bunks reserved in it for people with limited mobility OR people who need to be in the accessible cabin for some other reason. These are limited. We wish we did not have to limit the accessibility bunk tickets but we did not build this campsite and are working with what we have. We chose that cabin because it has a shower and bathroom in it as well as a ramp to the door. When purchasing a bunk in our accessible cabin, you will have the option of top or bottom bunk. If you are able to climb into a top bunk, then please purchase a top bunk and leave bottom bunks for those who cannot climb to get into a bunk. bunk bunk bunk {AND insert top and bottom joke here}. For 2026 we have an expanded Mobility Cart shuttle and ASL Interpreter program. Our mobility cart is a dedicated golf cart that provides campers transportation around camp on a pre-determined route. The stops and timing will be published on the official camp map. While this program is a huge upgrade to the traditional ways we get around camp, you should feel comfortable getting around camp regardless of our shuttle. We have 4xed our ASL Interpreter team for 2026 to provide even more coverage at large and small events. ASL Interpreter staffed events will be indicated on the 2026 retreat schedule. Additionally, we provide Regulation Station, a dedicated sensory tent that's mostly enclosed with soft textures, dim lighting, puzzles and fidgets to facilitate a calm space away from the crowd. Most significantly, we have Community Support staff on call all weekend. Our Community Support staff can be on-site quickly in the event of an emergency to provide trauma-informed support to individuals or groups and guide leadership on how best to prepare and respond to unexpected events. If this camp is not accessible to you, please follow @Lezlite on Instagram for smaller, more accessibly events with the same lovely vibes as you get at camp. If you have questions about the terrain or would like to see some pictures to evaluate (beyond what's posted on our website and IG), please reach out to us at Lezapalooza@gmail.com.

It is extremely important that all campers make every effort to arrive at camp by 6pm on Thursday and by 5pm on Friday. It is an inconvenience to our organizers and volunteers to have to register campers after registration has closed. That being said, we understand things can happen. Our hard deadlines are 7pm on Thursday and 9pm Friday. Any campers arriving after 6pm Thursday or 5pm Friday need to communicate that with our registration team at Carinalezapalooza@gmail.com. Any campers who cannot arrive before 7pm Thursday or 9pm Friday will need to also communicate that with registration at Carinalezapalooza@gmail.com and you will need to wait until the next morning to arrive at camp.

Food at Lezapalooza 2026 This year, all meals cooked by Lezapalooza MUST be reserved in advance when you purchase your ticket. Lezapalooza cooked meals are included with your ticket purchase. Important: You must reserve your meals ahead of time — there will be no on-site meal reservations meals at camp. Meals Cooked by Lezapalooza Thursday Night Dinner – Included with the purchase of a VIC Pass Sunday Brunch – Included with all Lezapalooza tickets (except for Saturday Day Pass holders) Other Food Options In addition to our cooked meals, there are several other food choices available at Lezapalooza: Food Trucks will be on site: Friday: 1 PM – 9 PM Saturday: 12 PM – 3 PM and 5 PM – 9 PM(Please note: times may vary) Lezapalooza Mobile Food Cart will offer small bites: Locations and times TBD Personal Grills and Food are allowed, but: Grills must be attended to at all times Grills must be thoroughly cleaned after use to avoid attracting bears and other wildlife We recommend bringing your favorite snacks and beverages too! Keep all food in coolers and locked up at night Diggy's Market is expanding this year with: A wider range of snacks and food (operating schedule to be shared in August) Bottled water and ice for sale Water: Free water is available throughout camp from water spigots. Please bring reusable bottles to stay hydrated and reduce waste. Alcohol: Not sold on-site, but you may bring your own. Reminder: Once you enter the campgrounds, you cannot leave and re-enter for safety reasons. Please plan ahead and bring everything you’ll need for the weekend. Deadline to reserve your Lezapalooza cooked meals is 9/15. You will receive a menu with all food to be served closer to the event.

Lezapalooza intends to provide one vegan option for each meal, when possible. However, we cannot cater individual meals. You can reserve the vegan meal tickets to ensure we have a veg meal ready for you. You will receive a detailed menu before you arrive to camp. We cannot guarantee 100% gluten free, but the vegan option is your best choice for avoiding it. You can always bring any food you need, and we encourage everyone to bring additional food. You can bring a grill if you need to cook. Remember you cannot leave camp and reenter. You also cannot have food delivered. If you have any more specific questions, feel free to contact us.

If you have particular dietary needs, you must come prepared to provide for yourself. We will not be able to prepare individual meals, or provide food storage or cooking facilities. Some cabins have a fridge but do not count on that.

Yes. You must use your grill responsibly. Any unattended grills will be shut off. We must prevent forest fires.

If you can drink responsibly then yes. NO GLASS BOTTLES. Note: If you puke in a cabin, you need to clean it up immediately out of respect for your other cabin mates. Do not puke in our trash cans. Scurry far into the woods. But don’t puke and behave. Anyone acting belligerently or unsafely will be politely asked to turn in for the night.

Please look at the "Cabins" section of our website. Some videos of cabins are on our Instagram also. All cabins have electric. Each cabin has different amenities. We cannot guarantee fridges or coffee pots that were there in years past, will be there every year. Have a backup plan if you need a fridge. We also cannot guarantee a "clean" cabin. These are rustic. Bugs and mice get in them and dust collects. There is no way we can fit time in to get to camp early enough to do a deep clean of cabins. The people who run this camp are not the same people who own this camp, so we don't have access until the day before the retreat starts. We CAN guarantee 4 walls and a roof!

In an attempt to keep our sober campers comfy, we do not serve alcohol.

No. For all our campers' safety, campers cannot come and go. We keep tight tabs on who is and isn't at camp. If you leave camp, you are voiding your ticket and you cannot reenter. If you have an emergency that requires you to leave camp, please notify staff.

No animals can be brought to camp.

This retreat is strictly 21+.

These bunks are constructed in various ways. They are 30" by 6 foot long. Some are on springs, and some are on plywood. All have a foam pad. We recommend bringing something to make your bed softer as foam pads are old. A sleeping pad, a comforter or some memory foam... anything! All bunks are first come first serve in cabins. Some are double decker. We recommend our more agile campers take the top bunks so that those who are less able, can take the lower bunk.

Yes. You must still purchase a ticket and we have an area for car/rv camping.

No but you are in luck! Because we get asked this question so often, we are hosting a camping event called Pooza Jr. on June 13th and we are SUPER excited about it!! Follow our @poozajr Instagram page for info! Make sure to check "requests" folder in your DMs after requesting to follow. In order to provide a safe-for-kids Instagram page, we must have an answer to this question before we can accept your request.

We have only heard good things from our solo campers. We obviously cannot guarantee you will have a good time, but we design camp in a way that you certainly should! People at Lezapalooza are 10 times more friendly than in the real world. If you put yourself out there you are almost guaranteed to leave with friends. We have SEVERAL testimonials from our solo campers, and you can view those on our Instagram in highlights.

You will receive a ‘What to Bring list’ at some point when you purchase your ticket or afterwards however each camper should thoroughly assess their own needs and bring any and everything that comes to mind. Suggested items include: cots or blow-up beds and bedding, sleeping bags, warm blankets, warm clothes (it can get cold at night in the country in September!), Toiletries, Flashlight/lantern, rain gear, allergy & other medications, special dietary items, coolers for beverages/additional food, CASH $50 in 1s and 5s to tip performers, games, sports equipment (softball gloves, etc.), folding camp chair and/or picnic blanket/ground cloth for outdoor music and activities, binoculars, suntan lotion, bug spray, water bottles, comfortable shoes, and earplugs.

This is TBD

You bet your hindquarters you can! Lots of good times are had at the lake. No one is permitted to swim alone. At least one other person needs to be swimming with you or at the shore watching you.

We can never predict everything that will happen at camp. We would love to give our campers a heads up on absolutely everything they could encounter or experience while here but it's just not possible. This does not mean we don't care, and this does not mean we are not thinking about this as we plan this retreat. All our volunteer staff are trauma trained (a meeting ran by our community support manager who is a professional with extensive knowledge on this topic) which in short means... we take a deep dive into ways we can make campers, all campers, feel more comfortable. We encourage you to read thoroughly through this website and through the emails we send out to ticket holders as it will best prepare you for what to expect. As well as a lot of the same triggers you may experience in the real world, these are the things we can say you could encounter: Nudity - All different bodies - all different body parts Smoking Alcohol - We do not serve alcohol. We have an All Fellowship-AA meeting at camp on Saturday Drug use - zero tolerance policy on all man-made drugs Public Displays of Affection Loud Music Loud People Accidental Misgendering Cold/Hot/Wet/Stormy Weather Crowds Darkness Bright Lights Flashing lights Unexpected changes in schedule Spoken to by strangers Lack of complete silence to fall asleep Use of curse words Sudden sounds Odd Smells Dirty rooms Highly emotional people Re-Entry to the real world There are things you can do that will help you cope with most of these things like, ear plugs, sunglasses, avoiding certain events, nametag or pin with preferred pronouns, picking certain sleeping arrangements, and of course like we mentioned above, carefully reading through this FAQ, website and any and all emails we send to you. Any questions at all about this topic can be sent to Lezapalooza@gmail.com.

Yes. The red cabin has one shower available for only red cabin campers. The rest of the camp has two bath houses with 5 showers in each. Showers are limited to 5 minutes. You should be expecting very rustic shower situations.

Yes, we have flushing toilets and outhouses. Outhouses are not super pleasant, however, they work! As far as the bathrooms go, you should be expecting rustic bathrooms BUT they are cleaned regularly throughout your stay, have running water and sinks! Welcome to camping!

We all know the answer to this, don't we. Lezapalooza can not bar your ex from coming. I would suggest reaching out to them and making sure you are not buying tickets in the same cabin. This place is 200 acres, let's all get along!

None. No options. Staff at Lezapalooza can not get involved with cabin squabbles. We are just simply too busy! Talk it out respectfully. If you feel ACTUALLY unsafe let us know.

Yes! And you can car camp. Just know that there are no electric, water or sewer hook ups. We also are very limited on those specific tickets.

You can purchase a ticket with a credit or debit card only. Note this is different from years prior.

Absolutely no man-made drugs are permitted at Lezapalooza. You will be asked to leave if we find out you have cocaine, meth, heroine, ecstasy, etcetera. Marijuana is legal recreationally in New Jersey - do what you will with that information. While smoking ANYTHING at camp you should be highly aware of where your smoke is blowing and move to a location where you aren't chucking clouds in other people's directions. No smoking in any buildings.

Campsite, Cabin, Cabin Bunk or Platform Tent Daily events Nightly entertainment Use of Bath houses Use of all 200 acres Use of lake and available water craft Water (bring your own bottle!) Sunday Brunch Lezapalooza cooked meal (Thursday dinner Lezapalooza cooked meal if you are a VIC) Food trucks available Friday and Saturday night to purchase meals Bonfire/s Firewood Vendors Saturday and Sunday Archery Axe Throwing Arts and Crafts Accessibility features: Mobility cart, cabin bunks (limited), ASL Interpreters, Regulation Station, on-call Community Support Staff Diggy's Market General Store available for camp purchases and snacks

You need your photo ID and printed or digital ticket at the gate.

Please note, Lezapalooza (Host, Committee and Staff) can refuse entrance and/or continued entrance at any time for any reason. If you are refused a ticket by Lezapalooza prior to the event/entry you will get a refund unless you are refused entry due to not completing appropriate paperwork (Waiver & Vaccination Card with ID). If you are asked to leave during the event, refunding will be on a case by case basis and is not guaranteed. Campers who do not provide the necessary documentation for entry will NOT get a refund.

Reach out via email to Lezapalooza@gmail.com or DM us on insta @lezapalooza

Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @Lezapalooza, like us on Facebook and visit us at Lezapalooza.com. Tickets will be available for sale starting May 1st, 2026. We will post updates regularly on all of these platforms and contact you through email if you are a camper. Expect regular emails with important information! Please take time to read any and all emails from us.