Located in Upstate New York, Watkins Glen International is the new home of Summer Apex. 2790 County Route 16, Watkins Glen, NY 14891

2790 County Route 16, Watkins Glen, New York 14891

Round 4 of the GRIDLIFE Season will be July 24-26, 2026 at Watkins Glen International.

Drivers, Vendors, VIP, and Early Entry ticket holders can enter Thursday, July 23rd. Check your specific gate times!

Tickets are sold HERE. Everyone attending the festival is required to have either a GA or VIP Ticket (whether you are camping or not!). If you plan to camp, you will also need a Vehicle Camping Pass (sold separately).

All driver registrations (DRIFT,  GLTC Time Attack and RUSH SR) include GA access to the festival grounds. All attendees will need to arrive with their ticket printed or available on their mobile device

We will be using several gates for GRIDLIFE: Summer Apex

DIRECTIONS TO GATES:

Campers will use Gate 2 to enter the festival.

Spectators will use Gate 5 to enter the festival.

Gate 5 Spectators: Fri/Sat 8am-12am; Sun 8am-4pm

Gate 2 Camping: Thurs (Early Camping Only) 5pm-12am; Fri/Sat 8am-12am; Sun 8am-4pm

BUNT., Teddy Pain (aka T-Pain), DJ DIESEL (aka SHAQ), Jai Wolf, Laszewo, San Holo, Kompany, Samplifire, Ivory, Big Florida and more!

Absolutely. Just like any concert, #GRIDLIFE has a limited capacity and certain ticket types will likely sell out ahead of time.

100% GRIDLIFE is friendly for your kids, your friends' kids, and even that bully kid down the street. In fact all kids 12 and under receive free admission. Kids MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

All kids 12 and under are free and do not require a ticket (they Must be accompanied by a parent) Adults 86-88 are also free but need to be accompanied by a kid under 12. Anyone over 12 is required to have a festival ticket. Camping is 18+ unless with a parent or guardian.

It certainly is a bummer that you are unable to make it, hopefully you are doing something more awesome like paragliding or scuba diving shipwrecks. Unfortunately we cannot offer refunds as all ticket sales are final. We do offer the option to transfer your tickets to someone if you are unable to attend. You can reach out to help@grid.life for more information on how to transfer tickets.

#GRIDLIFE is a rain or shine event, on-track as well as off-track activities will take place regardless of weather. Be prepared for hot days, cool nights and a chance of rain. Or maybe cool days and freezing nights, with 22 hours of straight rain, stranger things have happened. This is the midwest after all. No refunds will be granted due to weather.

We will have a number of food vendors and concessions at GRIDLIFE this year. There will be bars at the #AFTERGRID stage each night of the festival. No outside beverages will be allowed in the concert field. Anyone consuming alcoholic beverages purchased or bought may be required to go through an ID check and receive a wristband verifying that they are of age.

Also, there is a Trackside Dandy on-site with food, camping supplies and 21+ products!

GRIDLIFE’S Box Office and Merch are completely Cashless. We accept all major credit cards and digital payments so come prepared.

Please plan to bring your own back up batteries and charging for digital devices.

Yes, GRIDLIFE events have 24/hr medical available on site. If you or another guest are in need of medical assistance, notify security, a GRIDLIFE representative, or concession stand employee so they can contact the Medical staff.

If it’s illegal outside of #GRIDLIFE it’s illegal inside #GRIDLIFE. The use of illegal drugs or substances is not permitted, it can ruin your weekend and the weekend of others around you. The safety of our #GRIDLIFERS is first and foremost so if you see someone that is in need of help please get help. Notify a staff member or our medical team. Our no questions asked policy means no one can get in trouble when seeking help.

Water / water bottles / Rain Gear / Extra Shoes / Bug spray / Chairs / Blanket / Sunscreen / Hat / Umbrella / Pop up tent / flag or balloon for your camp site, village / Camera / Ear Plugs / Trash Bags / Tents, camping gear / Snacks / Good Attitude / etc. VIEW THE FULL LIST OF ALLOWED & PROHIBITED ITEMS HERE.

Parking will be split into Drivers & Attendees. Whether you are parking for the day or camping for the weekend, we have a parking team who will guide you where you need to go upon arrival! 

DAY PARKING: Attendees who are coming for the day will be able to park in Designated Spectator lots. There is no camping allowed in the general parking lot. Single day parkers must vacate the grounds by 2am each night. (You are not allowed to camp in your car.)

DRIVERS: The only attendees allowed to park in the primary paddock are TIME ATTACK, Eibach GLTC, GLGT, DRIFT & RUSH participants.

If you want to camp at the festival we have a variety of options available.

In order to camp at GRIDLIFE you must have a weekend ticket, a vehicle camping pass, For more information on camping and tickets, look here

Yes there are both temporary and permanent restroom facilities on site including Showers.

Pit Bikes / Golf Carts and Other Motorized vehicles are allowed on main traffic ways throughout the campgrounds and paddock.

Any motorized vehicles such as scooters, "pit-bikes", quads/ATV's, etc are not permitted within the festival grounds of GRIDLIFE Midwest Festival, including the food court lane.

• A STRICT 10MPH SPEED LIMIT WILL BE ENFORCED. VEHICLES EXCEEDING THAT LIMIT WILL BE IMPOUNDED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE EVENT.

• Motorized vehicles operating in restricted areas will be impounded.

• Motorized vehicles regardless of are not allowed to operate at night in any area of the festival.

• Motorized vehicles deemed to be operating unsafely by our staff and security will be impounded. Including: Wheelies, drag racing, excessive speed, disregard for others, operating while intoxicated.

• Motorized pit vehicles cannot be operated between the hours of 12AM and 6AM anywhere within the facility.
  
  Any who fails to follow the instruction of GRIDLIFE, Gingerman Raceway, or Security staff will have the vehicle impounded and the operator ejected from the site. “But its my friend’s bike” does not matter.
  
  Impounded vehicles will be returned to the owner at the end of the event, and escorted off premises, unless involved in a crime where it will be at the discretion of the Sheriff’s Department.
  
  In most cases It’s a lot easier if you just don’t bring it.

We love pups but for the safety of all attendees, including sweet Rosco, we strongly discourage bringing pets. Pets are not allowed in the festival grounds at any time. It is our policy that should you absolutely need to bring your pet, it must be kept under the control of a leash or in your vehicle with adequate ventilation, food and water.

Pets are NOT allowed unattended in the campground. You must pick up and dispose of waste left behind by your pet. Should the pet cause harm or become a disturbance to other spectators, it will be grounds for ejection from the park without a refund. Pets are NOT permitted in Paddock areas during spectator events.

Exit and Re-Entry will be permitted for all credentialed GRIDLIFE Attendees until Midnight each night of the event. Check gate times to confirm.

We want you to have a good time and it's okay to get excited about #GRIDLIFE. But before you express that excitement, know what forms of expression can get you booted and banned. Burnouts, Revving, donuts in the grass, cooler smashing, neighbor harassing, S*it talking, fighting, thievery, excessive noise, banned substances, weapons, hot dog (or other) unapproved vending, late night 2 stepping, drinking while the track is hot, and excessive party fouls. Basically don't be a dummy.

If you have a question not listed be sure to reach out to us at help@grid.life

We’re all for a solid campsite setup—but there are a few rules to keep things safe and fun for everyone.

Totally allowed:
✔️ BBQs, camp stoves, and above-ground cooking gear (grill it up!)
✔️ Standard kitchen utensils—spatulas, tongs, etc
✔️ Cooking Knives under 5 inches, no pocket knives however thats a no go.
✔️ Tents, coolers, shade setups, and all your usual campground vibes

Leave it at home:
❌ Weapons (obviously)
❌ Knives longer than 5 inches
❌ Big Ol Bonfire Pits

About glass:
Glass bottles + containers are now allowed in campground areas only. This is new for this year—cheers to that! But glass is still a no-go in the paddock. Broken glass and race tires? Not a good combo.