FAQ's & Rules

The first weekend in October every year. Early check in for camping, as well as vendor set up is FRIDAY starting at 5 pm until 7pm. No entry after 7pm on FRIDAY, so plan accordingly. FRIDAY night also features our 'Monster's Ball Halloween Costume Party' this starts @ 8 pm in the Main Exhibit Hall. For registered campers ONLY! SATURDAY gates will open for camper check in as well as show car registration as early as 8 am. Public gates open at 9 am and stay open until 11 pm, when gates are closed and locked. Events through out the entire day & ends with the figure 8 demolition derby at the grandstands. SUNDAY is the last day of the event. This is a more relaxed chill day, with only a car show, vendors & food trucks going on. Car show registration opens at 8 am and public gates open at 9 am. Event ends at 2 pm. Vendors and campers must have areas cleaned out and leave the fairgrounds by 6 pm, no over night camping allowed on SUNDAY.

You'll find us the first weekend in October at the Saginaw County Fairgrounds in Chesaning, Michigan. The exact address is 11350 Peet Rd, Chesaning, MI, 48616. There is two entrances to the fairgrounds. Make sure you use the driveway with the large pumpkin out front, where you will see the large Saginaw County Fairgrounds sign.

Chesaning is a beautiful small rural town near the center of Michigan. About 20 minutes from the express way (I-75 or US127). Just a short drive, for a weekend of fun! Chesaning is 50 miles or less from East Lansing, Saginaw, Flint, Midland, Bay City & many other great Michigan cities. You will also find that Chesaning is 100 miles or less from major Michigan cities like Ann Arbor, Detroit & Grand Rapids. Coming from out of state? You'll love the road trip, nothing better than putting miles on that vintage car/truck/motorcycle, especially if you can get a few friends to convoy with you! 2 hour trip from Toledo, Ohio 3 hour trip from Elkhart, Indiana 4 hour trip from Chicago, Illinois 5 hour trip from Toronto, Ontario, Canada 6 hour trip from Madison, WI 6 hour trip from Charleston, WV 6 hour trip from Louisville, Kentucky 7 hour trip from Dubuque, Iowa 8 hour trip from St Lous, Missouri 9 hour trip from Nashville, Tennessee

Yes! That would be greatly appreciated! You have a few options, listed below.. PayPal: justincarlton13 Venmo: justin_carlton Last four of phone number is 1012 or mail a check payable to Justin Carlton, 526 E Broad St, Chesaning, MI, 48616 - PLEASE MAKE SURE TO PUT IN THE NOTES THAT IT IS A HEART DONATION SO WE CAN KEEP TRACK OF ALL FUNDS PROPERLY - Your donations will help with many great children's heart related foundations & organizations!

Yes! Tickets may be purchased at the gate. However, they will be $5 more. We offer single day tickets or full weekend tickets. So, we suggest you pre-buy & save your self a little money. We suspect that camping will be full by the event date, but by chance if their is any spots left, they most likely will be rustic with no electric, but you can purchase those at the gate as well. We will update our Facebook if any sites are available leading up to the show, or contact us before the event, waiting for the day of & hoping their is campsites is not a good route to go.

Sorry, no golf carts allowed in show area or campground. As well, no mini bikes are allowed to be driven in the show area except during the mini bike races or during the mini bike parade. The campground area is small, so there just isn't room for golf carts flying around, other than staff. Safety first and our insurance does not allow it as well. Walking is good for you or you are welcome to bring a bicycle. If you need assistance, please reach out, a staff member when not busy with other duties will be happy to give you a ride as needed.

You don't have to camp. We encourage it so your on site & don't miss anything. It may be hot, or it may be cold (never know with Michigan weather) & you may want to have somewhere to lay down & take a nap, or cool down/warm up, so camping is convenient. But, your welcome to drive in to the show everyday as well. There is also an RV dealership 3 miles down the road that offers RV rentals & will deliver & set up right at the fairgrounds! Carlton Camping Center (RV dealership) is 3 miles down the road & offers RV rentals at $129-$177 a night plus tax, fees & insurance .. they will deliver, set up & then haul away when your done. All nice new RV rentals that sleep at minimum 4 people up to 7 people. But they only have 5 units available so you'll want to make sure you book it right away! You can book an RV rental here: https://www.carltoncampingcenter.com/michigan-rv-rentals If you'd rather stay in a motel/hotel there are several options for that as well.. - Prices may have changed since posting this, always call to verify pricing & do your research - Chesaning Inn & Suites - 2.7 miles away 12898 Brady Rd / M-57, Chesaning, MI, 48616 Rates start at $84 a night The Stone House Inn - 1.8 miles away 405 W Broad St, Chesaning, MI, 48616 Rates start at $135 a night Oak Creek Lodge (Richard Bush Renewal Center) - 11.3 miles away 21575 Brady Rd, Bannister, MI, 48807 Rates start at $165 a night Comstock Inn - 14.5 miles away 300 E Main St, Owosso, MI, 48867 Rates start at $119 a night The Pines Country Inn - 15.8 miles away 1730 E Main St / M-21, Owosso, MI, 48867 Rates start at $90 a night Country Inn & Suites - 24.6 miles away 12112 S Beyer Rd, Birch Run, MI, 48415 Rates start at $77 a night Holiday Inn Express - 25.4 miles away 12150 Dixie Hwy, Birch Run, MI, 48415 Rates start at $110 a night Bavarian Inn Lodge - 32.1 miles away 1 Covered Bridge Ln, Frankenmuth, MI, 48734 Rates start at $175 a night There are many name brand larger hotels as well in Saginaw, MI or Flint, MI both of which are about 35-40 miles away that may be a good option if looking for something more familiar & higher quality. As well, there are several AirBnb rentals in Chesaning, New Lothrop, Montrose, Birch Run, Frakenmuth, Flushing, Owosso..etc that all are within a 30 minute drive to the venue. We do not help with hotel accommodation's and we do not have any affiliation with any hotels. We recommend renting a RV so you can be close to the action & support our sponsor Carlton Camping Center!

The fairgrounds are quite large, so there will be a lot of walking. From the bathrooms, to the exhibit hall, to vendor spaces, to the car show area, to the campground, to the grandstands you'll be walking to get to everything. The roads are paved to each area so it is wheelchair friendly. You are welcome to bring bicycles if you'd so wish, but please ride them respectfully & watch out for other attendees. We are not responsible for a lost or stolen bicycle. No motorized bikes or scooters allowed. Our staff has a golf cart as well, so if you need assistance getting somewhere, please ask. We are happy to accommodate any friendly 'Dust Upper' the best we can, but please be courteous to staff, they are busy.

All sales are FINAL. No refunds, no exchanges on tickets, wristbands, camping or merch. This event is rain or shine. No refunds will be given for ANY reason. Your ticket costs are going to a good cause, so don't be a dick. No whinners, no complainers, no "Karens", no assholes ... come have a good time or stay at home. Not everyone will win a trophy, it's not that type of show, if you are someone who gets "butt hurt" over not winning a trophy or not parking next to a buddy or whatever the case may be, this is not the show for you. We are here to have a good time and help kids with heart defects.

All sales are FINAL – no refunds and no exchanges. This show is rain or shine. There is a large exhibitor hall building to go inside & shop, hang out & eat if it does rain.. but we aren't afraid of no rain! If you are the kind of person that can't drive in the rain or needs to cover your car if it rains, this may not be the event for you. No divas or drama queens. Only tickets purchased through the-dust-up.com are valid. If you purchased from an unauthorized source and/or the ticket is counterfeit, you will not be allowed entry, sorry! Don't follow those links on Facebook. Tickets will be emailed immediately after purchase. To gain entry to The Dust Up, present your barcoded ticket receipt at the gate in exchange for a wristband. Wristbands must be worn securely on your wrist so they cannot be slipped on and off. Wristbands must be worn upon exit in order to re-enter that same day, weekend wristbands may enter the next day as well. Wristbands are NON-TRANSFERABLE and NON-EXCHANGEABLE. DO NOT REMOVE, stretch or tamper with your wristband in any way or you will not be allowed entry. This event raises funds for several heart charities, so don't be a dick! If your wristband is removed by show security/event staff for any reason, it WILL NOT be replaced. All ticket holders must pass through security and bags are subject to inspection. Prohibited items will be confiscated. Prohibited items into the festival grounds include but are not limited to outside alcohol, glass bottles, weapons of any kind, including but not limited to guns, knives, axes, hatches or baseball bats. This policy applies to everyone, including those with concealed carry permits. No weapons of any kind are permitted. Please leave them at home. You will not be allowed in the gates with a weapon. This is for the safety of all event goers.. sorry if that offends you! This is event for a good cause, save the drama for Facebook.

Yes, we have space for trailers to be parked on the far end of the parking lot. If you show up with a trailer, our staff will guide you where to park it. Though, we highly encourage you drive your vehicle to the show. That is what this show is about, taking a road trip, hitting the country roads, living back in the 50's & having a fun weekend! Especially Friday night with our downtown cruise.

Yes! We encourage you to bring cash & a lot of it. You'll want cash for merch, food & plenty for the art auction on Saturday. If you don't have cash, but want to buy something, we will also accept Venmo & PayPal, but it must be done as Friends/Family so there are no fee's & we ask you put in the description "heart donation" so we can keep track of funds properly. There are no ATM's on site, but the town of Chesaning is 5 minutes away where you will find Citizen Bank, State Bank & United Financial Credit Union. They will be open until 4 or 5 pm during the week & noon on Saturday (depending which one you go to) but ATM's outside are open 24/7. You may also use the "cash back" function at many of the stores & gas stations in town.

Items lost or found at the show may be collected/turned in at the main building in The Dust Up booth. After the show, we will make every attempt to reunite found items with their owners. Anything major (phones, wallets, keys) not claimed at the show will be posted on our Facebook page. If not claimed after one month the item(s) will be donated to a local organization or thrown away.

Hell yeah! and we ask that you do! Volunteers who put in the required hours receive FREE ADMISSION to The Dust Up. We could not put on this show without the help of many, many volunteers. Please consider being one of them. There are many jobs and shifts to choose from. You choose the ones you want. All registration and assignments are done online in advance. You know exactly what, when and where you will be working, because you chose it. You can even sign up to work with friends! Volunteer for 2 hours to receive free weekend admission. Anyone working 4 hours or more will also receive a free Dust Up t-shirt. Snacks and beverages are provided for volunteers as well. Jobs include; show car parking, camper check in, vendor check in & set up, car guideline inspectors (making sure cars fit the correct category where they are parked) Wednesday/Thursday/Friday set up, Sunday clean up, Merch sales, security & more.

Yes! Children 12 and under will get in for free when accompanied by a paid adult. Children are the next generation of hot rodders. We encourage you to bring them. We will have several events for children, for example Saturday afternoon we will have Trunk or Treating, face painting, bounce houses, power wheels racing & more. We are not responsible for curse words picked up over the weekend or trips to the principal’s office Monday morning because they won't stop talking about how cool The Dust Up was!

No! You must also buy tickets, per person additionally to your campsite pass, if you are camping. Camping is not required, just makes it more convenient to stay at the grounds & enjoy everything that is going on all weekend. You will not be able to get through the main gates without a wristband.

Contact Vehicle City Vixens out of Flint, MI. They are in charge of putting on the pin up contest, their email is vcvixens@gmail.com , they will be in touch with you on the next steps to take! Sign up usually opens around August & fills up fast. Typically only 20 spots available, so DO NOT WAIT! https://www.facebook.com/VCVRockabillyQueens

Sorry, no dogs allowed, unless they are a service dog required for a medical condition. Emotional support dogs do not qualify. We are big animal lovers & have several dogs ourselves but the fairgrounds and our insurance does NOT allow dogs on the premise. So, please leave them at home. Do not leave them in your camper, in your car, or in the parking lot. You will not be allowed in with a dog unless it is a service dog with proper qualifications, on a leash & under your control. A service animal is a dog who is individually trained to do work or perform tasks that are directly related to and mitigate the handler’s disability. For example, a service animal may be trained to navigate for someone who is blind, retrieve items for someone in a wheelchair, or lead someone with PTSD to a safe location during an episode. All other species of animal, trained or untrained, are not recognized as service animals in Michigan and are not required to be admitted into covered entities under the ADA such as grocery stores, state and local government facilities, events, hotels, hospitals, etc More info on service dogs in Michigan: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcr/service-animals/documents/faq.pdf?rev=e946e4e0c2f54260ab503e42c22883f4

Camping is $39 per night for an electric site (15/30 amp) & $29 a night for a rustic site with no electric. 62 electric (30 amp) sites with 14 of those being designated for the vintage camper section. 53 rustic non electric camp sites will also be available. These are grass sites, in an open fenced in campground, with no trees. See the camping page on the website for photos. A water fill station & a dump station is located on site. Showers & bathrooms are located in the main building, as well as on the outside of the main building, a short walk from the campground, past the propane pig near the gate. The campground will have a porta-potty as well for use. Camping can be purchased under the 'Buy Tickets' tab that is featured on most pages, or as well under the camping page, you'll find a link to book your site. Sites must be pre-booked on the website. We'll announce on Facebook if there are any sites available to book day of show, but we expect everything to book up fast. Need an RV rental for the weekend? Carlton Camping Center (RV dealership) is 3 miles down the road & offers RV rentals at $129-$177 a night plus tax, fees & insurance .. they will deliver, set up & then haul away when all done. All nice new RV rentals that sleep at minimum 4 people up to 7 people. But they only have 5 units available so you'll want to make sure you book it right away! You can book an RV rental here: https://www.carltoncampingcenter.com/michigan-rv-rentals If you wish to have a campfire, you must provide your own above ground fire ring. The campground does not have any fire rings. Please extinguish all fires before leaving your campsite or going to sleep for the night. Keep campfires a safe distance from your camper or tent, as well as your neighbors. Campground does not offer picnic tables, so bring your own if you'd like. We encourage you to decorate your campsite for Halloween! We will have a contest for best / most decorated Halloween themed camper on Saturday afternoon, so bring some lights & decorations & make it festive! Sorry, no dogs allowed, unless they are a service dog required for a medical condition. Emotional support dogs do not qualify. We are big animal lovers & have several dogs ourselves but the fairgrounds and our insurance does NOT allow dogs on the premise. So, please leave them at home. Do not leave them in your camper, in your car, or in the parking lot. You will not be allowed in with a dog unless it is a service dog with proper qualifications, on a leash & under your control. Please haul away any & all trash, as the campground does not have a dumpster. "Don't trash the bash" keep the campground clean & looking as nice as you found it! Buying a campsite pass, does not get you entry into the event. You must also buy tickets, per person additionally to your campsite pass, if you are camping. Camping is not required, just makes it more convenient to stay at the grounds & enjoy everything that is going on all weekend. Sites will go FAST, so don't wait to book! We can't guarantee there will be any sites left the weekend of the event, so we recommend booking online ASAP! - NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR ANY REASON -

The Dead Pedal Dust Up is a rain, storm, snow or shine event. Ticket is for The Dead Pedal Dust Up general admission, not for a specific activity, event, act or artist. Artists, events, acts and schedule are subject to change without notice. Artist, events, acts and schedule cancellation are not grounds for any refund. The ticket is a revocable license for the time/date listed on the ticket. “Management” means The Dead Pedal Dust Up, Justin Carlton, Korey Carlton, the Carlton family, and their staff/affiliates. Management reserves the right without the refund of any portion of the ticket purchase price, to refuse admission or to eject any person who fails to comply with the rules of the venue, local, state or federal law or whose conduct is deemed illegal, disorderly, or offensive by Management. Persons entering the facility are subject to search for contraband and for prohibited weapons. Ticket user bears all risks of personal injury or theft incidental to the event, whether occurring before, during or after the event. Ticket user bears all risks, including cancellation of the event and of inclement weather. The resale or attempted resale of the ticket for a price higher than that appearing on the ticket is prohibited and if discovered will result in the ticket being voided without refund. The ticket may not be used for advertising promotion (including contests and sweepstakes), or other trade purposes without the express written consent of Management. Ticket user consents to Management’s use of their image or likeness incidental to any photo, video display, transmission, advertising or recording of the event. NO REFUNDS will be given for any reason for anything including vending, entry wristband, merch, camping..etc , no matter how much you whine.