Levitate Music Festival Bag Policy

So, you’ve scored tickets to Levitate Music Festival. Congrats. You’re about to vibe out, dance like nobody’s watching, and possibly lose your voice screaming along to your favorite band. But first, you have to face the Bouncer of Bag Policy—a mythical gatekeeper who cares more about your purse than your playlist.

The Great Purse Purge of 2025

Here’s the shocking truth: Levitate’s bag policy is basically a nervous turtle—small, protective, and not very flexible. You can only bring in clear bags that are smaller than 12” x 6” x 12”, or a tiny clutch no bigger than 4.5” x 6.5”. That’s roughly the size of a folded-up burrito—so don’t expect to smuggle in a spare pair of shoes.

Why so strict? Because festival organizers have a deep, irrational fear that someone will hide a portable hot tub in their fanny pack. (Surprising fact: nobody has ever tried. Yet.)

What You Can Actually Bring (And What You Can’t)

You can tote in an empty reusable water bottle—because hydration is cool, but full bottles are apparently a security risk. Also, a single ziplock bag of snacks is allowed, as long as it’s not your entire pantry. Leave the family-sized bag of chips at home, or prepare to explain to security why you need 37 ounces of Cool Ranch Doritos to “enhance the musical experience.”

Prohibited items include: chairs, coolers, umbrellas, and anything that looks like it could be used for competitive hula hooping. Yes, hula hoops are banned. The festival learned the hard way after a 2019 incident involving a rogue hoop and a trombone player—okay, I made that up, but it sounds plausible, right?

Photos: Music, art and more at Marshfield's Levitate festival

The Fiasco Factor

If you show up with a regular backpack, you’ll be forced to either rent a locker ($$) or carry all your stuff back to your car in a sad, slow march. This is the moment you’ll realize you overpacked your whole personality into that bag. But take heart—everyone at Levitate learns this lesson the hard way. It’s practically a rite of passage.

Here’s a surprising fact: the bag policy was actually designed by a team of former spies who specialize in “visual efficiency.” (I may be exaggerating, but the clear-bag requirement does make it easier to spot contraband sunblock.)

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How to Beat the System (Legally)

Go hands-free with cargo shorts that have enough pockets to stash a phone, wallet, and your dignity. Or wear a fanny pack—but make it clear, because security will still peer inside like you’re hiding a tiny, sassy kangaroo in there. And if you’re feeling rebellious, buy a clear vinyl backpack that screams “I read the rules AND I obey them!”—which is honestly the most punk rock thing you can do at a music festival.

The Final Vibe Check

Remember: the bag policy isn’t there to ruin your fun—it’s there to make sure you don’t accidentally topple a speaker with an oversized tote. So pack light, laugh at your own poor planning, and for the love of all that is catchy, leave the Doritos at home. Trust me—your dancing self will thank you later.