Presented By
Sierra Nevada Logo

General Info: F.A.Q.

What is allowed into the McDowell Mountain Music Festival:

    • · Kids - There will be a special kid's zone so your little ones will enjoy every
      bit as much of the festivities as you will, so plan to make this a family event.
    • · Audio Taping Equipment - A list of the artists that allow taping and those
      that do not will be available both days of the event at the ticket booth.
      Please respect the artists' wishes and abide by the list.
    • · 2 1-Liter size, factory - sealed bottles of water
    • · Lawn chairs (the lower the better so everyone can see past you!)
    • · Blankets
    • · Personal Camera (small digital cameras or point and shoot 35mm cameras
      -no extended lenses or professional equipment of any kind)
    • · Backpack - be advised all bags are subject to search at entrance and upon re-entry.
      Note: leave your mammoth-sized bags at home so you don't slow up the lines!
    • · Strollers
    • · Your happy festival going attitude!

Not allowed into the McDowell Mountain Music Festival:

    • · Weapons
    • · Frisbees
    • · Gang colors
    • · Drug paraphernalia
    • · Outside Alcohol (21 and up may purchase at the festival)
    • · No outside food or beverages, except for 2 1-liter factory-sealed water bottles
    • · Skateboards
    • · Bicycles (please use the bike rack at main entrance)
    • · No Umbrellas or shade structures
    • · Non-collapsible chairs (don't wheel your chair from the office)
    • · Coolers
    • · Tents -available for set up in camping area ONLY
    • · Pets
    • · Video Equipment of any kind is strictly prohibited
    • · No fires - camp stoves OK in camp ground area
    • · No solicitation or sales of any kind allowed outside the marketplace area. If you have not
      purchased a vendor pass, we may confiscate your goods and sadly make you leave.

What the Festival does provide:

    • · ATMs
    • · Portable potties (and plenty of them)
    • · Lost & Found (located at the main entrance ticket booth)
    • · Kid's Area
    • · Trash / Compost / Recycle Stations
    • · Beer/Wine/Liquor available for purchase in the Festival grounds and in the Tent Campground
    • · Folding chairs available for purchase


Lost or stolen tickets or wristbands will not be replaced. You will have to purchase a replacement ticket. Tampered, stretched or torn wrist bands will not be allowed re-entry. Wristbands are non-transferable, non-exchangeable and cannot be replaced. They cannot be removed and must be worn both days to allow entry.

All ticket sales are final - no refunds and no exchanges. Event takes place rain, shine—or dust storm.

Is the festival wheelchair accessible?
The Festival grounds are wheelchair-accessible. However, due to the large size and natural terrain it can be difficult to maneuver a wheelchair across the park. Please Note: Festival does not provide personal care, golf cart rides, or push service. Please bring attendants if needed.

Do you have security?
We make every effort towards having a safe and secure environment at the Festival. On-site security will be provided by the local law enforcement as well as a private security company.

What if someone gets hurt?
Emergency medical staff will be available on site at the First Aid tent. If you need medical assistance, go to the medical tent, or look for festival staff or a police officer.

No Child Left Behind Pass
As much as we enjoy your kids, we'd really appreciate you taking them home with you at the end of the festival. Take advantage of our free No Child Left Behind service. Stop by the Children's safe booth (located near the main entrance/exit at the volunteer station) where you can register your contact information and give your child a specifically numbered wristband. If you and your little one get separated, we'll track you down and reconnect you.