Parking is FREE in our lots the majority of summer except as noted during special events.
 

From May to September on holidays and weekends we see a high volume of guests. We post parking updates on Facebook as needed. (You do not need an account to look at timeline updates) On high-volume days, we recommend using ride share (Uber/Lyft) during *peak times—it’s always a good option, but especially helpful then. Please note the speed limit in our parking lot is 10MPH.
 

What should I do if the parking lot is full?

There is NO off-street parking, so please respect our neighbors and avoid turning around in private driveways. Always use turn signals and follow all traffic laws. On busy weekends, we recommend arriving early to secure a spot.

Note: Peak volume typically occurs between 4:30–6:30 PM on summer Saturdays when the weather is nice. This is a general guideline, but on high-capacity days—especially for guests traveling long distances—we strongly recommend arriving before or after peak hours to ensure a smoother experience.

Are families with minors welcome?

Yes! Families with minors are welcome to enjoy The Holler (Lawn). However, minors are not permitted on the lawn after 9 PM. Per state law, guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all bar service areas.
 

Parents must actively supervise their children at ALL times. In the Rumpus Room, minors must be directly accompanied after 7:30 PM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

Definitions:

• Supervision = Ongoing, active engagement. Parents must know where their children are and what they are doing at all times.

• Accompanied = Physically escorting. Example: Walking a child to the restroom or having them seated with you under your direct supervision.

Are pets allowed?

Yes! Well-behaved, socialized, and leashed domestic animals are welcome. Owners must maintain complete control of their pets at ALL times.
 

Please note: The Rumpus Room & Deck can be busy and crowded. Before bringing your pet inside or onto the deck, ensure they are comfortable in this environment. Do not allow your pet to lay down in busy walkways. 

Please note due to concerns about communal dog bowls (spreading disease) we do not offer dog bowls, we can fill a water bowl you bring however. 

What forms of ID do you accept?

Per the law we accept the following valid, government-issued photo IDs:

• U.S. Driver’s License or State ID Card

• U.S. Passport Book (typed, not handwritten)

• U.S. Passport Card

• U.S. Military CAC Identification Card (white with microchip)

We do NOT accept:

• Expired IDs (expired documents are NOT valid, sorry this is the law)

• DMV/MVA paper driver’s licenses or extensions

• Photos, digital copies, or renewal documents

• Any forms of ID not listed above

🚨 We ID ALL guests under 55 who wish to consume alcohol. There are no exceptions. We utilize an ID scanner to verify ID's are real. 

Do you take reservations?

No, we do not take reservations. All areas of our property are first come, first served, except for three rentable areas available for groups of 12 or more.

Rentable areas:
We have several rentable areas. For more details, check out our group rental options here.
Outside food is ONLY allowed with rental of a group space. 

Can I bring outside food or drinks?

🚫 Absolutely NO outside alcohol is allowed anywhere on our property at any time. We reserve the right to inspect coolers. Anyone found violating this will be asked to leave and not welcomed back. 

✅ You may bring water.

🔹 Outside food and beverages are not permitted . The only exceptions are:

• Birthday cakes, cupcakes, and other confectionery items

• Outside food or catering is only allowed as part of a paid group rental

For more details on group rentals, click here.

Please understand we get an immense amount of inquiries to play at The River. We pride ourselves in having THE BEST live music booked by live music fans. That being said we do not book new musicians without first seeing you play live. There are almost no exceptions. So, when sending inquiries it's best to invite us to see you play. And please note...this can most likely happen during our winter offseason. 

Also note we book music an entire year+ ahead only leaving a few open dates for special events/touring artists. (Now booking 2026)

Lastly, please remember we get far more requests to play here than we have spots to offer! Best way to get booked is catching our attention generating a buzz that catches our eye. Offseason we comb the area checking out new music! If you have a buzz we will know about it and most likely seek YOU out. Same goes for Food Trucks.

What drinks do you serve?

🍺 We serve our own craft beer & hard seltzers, plus hard cider (which is gluten-free). Our draft list typically includes 10-20 taps, featuring:

• Seltzer Slushees

• Beer & Seltzer mixed drinks

• Rotating seasonal beers

• Flagship beers on tap year-round

• Occasional guest taps from PA craft breweries, primarily from the Lehigh Valley Brewers Guild

🥤 Non-Alcoholic Options:

• A-Treat Soda (served in old-fashioned glass bottles)

• Juice & Water and soft drinks.

• N/A Slushees (available in summer)

• N/A Beers

🍹 Specialty Drinks:

• Orange Crushes and assorted Hard Seltzer mixed drinks (available Mid-March–October at the Tiki Bar only)

🛍️ To-Go Options:

• Rising River 4-packs & cases are always available

• Growler fills when the Rumpus Room window is open (not available at the Tiki Bar)

🍽️ Food Options:

• Rising River Macungie: Features rotating partner food trucks daily (schedule posted on Facebook) Sun-Tue we have our own partner foodtruck East Texas Food Co.

• Seasonally we sell Hersheys Novelty Ice Cream.

• We have a assortment of snacks daily.

(Note: Our Conneaut Lake location also serves spirits & wine.)

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Do you charge a cover?

🎶 Sometimes. We may occasionally have a cover charge for certain popular bands to help offset the cost of live music. While multiple businesses operate on our property, Rising River alone covers 100% of entertainment costs.

Cover Charge Details:

• The majority of our live music is FREE!

• When we do charge a cover, it helps bring the highest-quality entertainment to our venue.

• Cover charges often apply only to the Rumpus Room and only after certain times, normally a half hour before a band begins. Come early and beat the cover!

• Patrons can still access other businesses inside the barn without paying cover.
   

Ticketed Events:

🎟️ We also host ticketed events for touring bands and events like art classes. These events often sell out, so we highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance here.