Electric Forest Festival has overhauled its wristband pickup policy for 2025, enforcing stricter rules to curb fraud and clarify transfer procedures.
Key updates:
- No more box office pickup without the original purchaser present.
- To transfer a wristband beforehand, the original buyer must pre-pay a $15 fee via AXS and can only change the wristband name once.
- If no pre-transfer is made, the original purchaser must accompany the recipient to claim the wristband at will call.
- Physical wristbands exchanged in person are expected to scan normally.
This policy marks a clear shift from previous unofficial leniency where order details and ID sometimes sufficed for pickup. The festival community has expressed frustration over the new fee and tighter logistics. Some attendees still seek clarity on shipment tracking and wristband activation procedures.
Electric Forest’s official wristband replacement page offers full details:
Electric Forest Wristband Replacement Policy
Expect this new process to reduce fraud and smooth out badge transfers ahead of the event.
Source: r/electricforest