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GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

Want to be a part of Rock Fest but not sure what you want to do? We have many miscellaneous positions that have to be filled to help make Rock Fest a success. Positions vary and include everything from Fest Crew, grounds crew, setup, cleanup, and everything in between! To apply, send your resume, cover letter, and references to info@rock-fest.com by May 1st. Remember that the earlier you submit your information, the better chance you have to be selected.

BARTENDING

Want to be a part of the Rock Fest bartending team? Send your resume, cover letter, and references to fest4fun@gmail.com by May 1st. Remember, the earlier you submit, the better chance you have to be selected!

SECURITY

Want to be a part of the Rock Fest security team? Send your resume, cover letter, and references to cvmfs19@gmail.com by May 1st. Remember, the earlier you submit, the better chance you have to be selected.

Gates

Want to be a part of the Rock Fest gates team? Send your resume, cover letter, and references to bev@rock-fest.com by May 1st. Remember, the earlier you submit, the better chance you have to be selected.

Fest Crew

High school/College Students! If you’d like a chance to intern at the festivals, please send over your resume and cover letter to wade@rock-fest.com for your chance to work for us!

VENDORS

Chippewa Valley Music Festivals has a limited number of vacancies each year, including potential space available for food and merchant sales. Our vendors return year-after-year, resulting in a very low turn-over rate. If you are interested in joining us as a vendor, please contact us as soon as possible with the following: Vendor info, items selling, size and pictures of your concession unit. All vendors must provide certificate of insurance showing a Comprehensive General Liability policy that lists Chippewa Valley Music Festivals as “Additional Insured,” specifying the amount of $1,000,000.00 for liability insurance. You must also submit a copy of your Wisconsin sellers permit number. All vendors must comply with all Health Department regulations.

Email Bev: bev@rock-fest.com

BANDS

For a chance to play on the main stage or the four side stages, e-mail an EPK to wade@rock-fest.com by August the prior year. Please provide links to live video performances and shows. Also, please provide dates and times for your upcoming nearest shows that are closest to Eau Claire Wisconsin, so we might be able to come and see you live.

SPONSORSHIPS

Summer after summer, more than 200,000 music fans gather on the Chippewa Valley Music Festival grounds in Cadott, Wisconsin, for the annual events: Country Fest (32nd-Annual) and Rock Fest (25th-Annual). Your brand has the opportunity to reach out to our loyal Festival audience through unique and alternative advertising methods. At the Chippewa Valley Music Festivals, you don’t have to worry about aggressive tactics that burden the customer; rather, you get to make a memorable impact while they’re having the time of their lives! What is the world’s number one passion? MUSIC! As a sponsor of the Chippewa Valley Music Festivals, you may enjoy many on-site privileges. 

Contact Morgan at morgan@rock-fest.com for more information.

PR & MEDIA COVERAGE

Due to the high number of requests for press coverage, all inquiries from Regional & National Media entities should be emailed to info@rock-fest.com, along with an editor’s letter detailing assignment on company letterhead. Please include a Media Kit for review. All applications are carefully screened. No spec photography, portfolio photography or personal website photography is allowed. No photos taken at the festival will be sold. Credential are not provided for spec photography, freelance writers not on assignment, or portfolio photographers.

Photographers & videographers

The festival team is always looking for new creative eyes for photography and videography during Country Fest! If you are wanting to become an official festival photographer, please contact Nicole at nicole@rock-fest.com by December 1st, 2021. In your email, please submit a portfolio of previous work, as well as a detailed description of past work that would make you an eligible candidate for our photography team. Please note: you must be available for the ENTIRE weekend (Wednesday-Saturday) in order to be eligible for employment. The festival team is looking particularly for those who have experience in candid, experiential, and landscape photography.