Despite a looming coastal storm that threatens to bring heavy rain, gusty winds, and potential flooding, the XPoNential Music Festival in Camden is set to take place this weekend. While some performances may face delays, festival organizers have emphasized that it is an “all-weather” event, and tickets remain non-refundable or transferable, even in adverse weather conditions.
This three-day music festival, featuring around two-dozen artists, will be held from Friday through Sunday at Camden’s Wiggins Park. Organized by Philadelphia’s WXPN radio station in partnership with the Camden County Board of Commissioners, the festival is among the largest outdoor music gatherings in South Jersey.
Despite numerous cancellations and postponements of Greater Philadelphia events due to the approaching storm, the XPoNential Music Festival has maintained its commitment to going forward as planned. Festival-goers are reminded that ticket purchases come with a no-refund policy, a stipulation clearly communicated during the ticket-buying process.
A festival spokesperson emphasized, “We expect to have performances throughout the weekend and, as we have done with many previous editions of our festival, will be prepared for the possibility of schedule delays.”
For those interested in attending, a one-day pass to the festival is currently priced at $60, with a three-day pass available for $216. Special tickets are offered to WXPN “members” who support the public radio station. Ticket details can be found on the festival’s website.
Check out the festival’s lineup:
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a warning that the coastal storm is “increasingly likely” to impact the region from Friday night into Sunday. The forecast predicts 1.5-2 inches of rain in the Camden area from late Friday night through Saturday night, accompanied by gusts reaching approximately 30 mph on Saturday.
Notably, Saturday is expected to be the day with the most hazardous weather conditions, coinciding with the festival’s busiest schedule featuring 10 acts performing in the afternoon and evening.
Here is the NWS’s latest forecast for Camden:
- Friday: Partly sunny with a high near 73, accompanied by an east wind of 5 to 15 mph.
- Friday night: Rain likely, mainly after 2 a.m., with mostly cloudy conditions and a low around 59. An east wind of 10 to 15 mph is expected, with a 60 percent chance of precipitation. New precipitation amounts may range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch.
- Saturday: Rain with a high near 65. Breezy conditions are anticipated, with a northeast wind around 20 mph and gusts reaching as high as 35 mph. There is an 80 percent chance of precipitation, and new precipitation amounts may range from three-quarters to one inch.
- Saturday night: Likely rain, cloudy skies, and a low around 60. Breezy conditions persist, with a northeast wind of 15 to 20 mph and a 60 percent chance of precipitation. New precipitation amounts may range from a quarter to half an inch.
- Sunday: A chance of rain with mostly cloudy conditions and a high near 68. There is a 50 percent chance of precipitation, and new precipitation amounts may range from a quarter to half an inch.
- Sunday night: A chance of showers with mostly cloudy conditions and a low around 57. There is a 30 percent chance of precipitation.
Festival-goers are advised to stay updated on the latest weather conditions and to exercise caution during the event.
