2025 passes are ON SALE NOW! Buy here.
2025 passes are ON SALE NOW! Buy here.
Typically, gates open at 1 pm each day, and show ends around 11 pm each night.
Only the greatest group of country fans in the world – our loyal WaterSHED(DERS)!
It’s typically hot & sunny with a nice steady breeze. Make sure you stake your tent down properly – we get a good gust of wind out there every so often.
And, though it likely goes without saying: sunscreen and hydrate regularly!
Only approved and licensed vendors are allowed to sell “stuff” on site. If you would like to apply to be a vendor, please visit our contact page.
Unfortunately not. The nearest Greyhound stop is about 14 miles away in Quincy and the nearest Amtrak stop is in Wenatchee, 45 miles from the venue.
You can always catch a short flight from Sea-Tac Airport to Pangborn Airport in Wenatchee, where there are a number of rental car options.
You sure can! The Gorge Amphitheatre provides day parking to patrons at no additional cost. All day parking is first come, first serve.
We are happy to tend to the needs of our ADA patrons. If you’d like a sign language interpreter, send your request to info@watershedfest.com.
All lost and found items are held at campground guest services located just inside Gate D at the Standard campground.
To inquire about lost and found items please visit this link, and fill out a lost item form.
Attendees are NOT permitted to bring any of the items listen below into the venue:
Alcohol
Any beverages aside from: Up to one (1) Gallon factory sealed bottle of water.
Glass Bottles or Cans
Zoom Lens Cameras
Coolers or Large Bags
Illegal Substances – Yes, this includes marijuana
Laser Pointers
Animals (except service animals)
Recorders (audio or video) Go pros included
Selfie Sticks
Weapons
Fireworks
Aerosol Cans
Umbrellas
Drones – Drones are strictly prohibited from all of the festival grounds as well as campgrounds.
Large chairs
Wagons
Strollers
Disposable cameras
Small camera with no detachable zoom lens or flash
Up to one (1) gallon factory sealed or empty bottles of water
(1) Small (1 gallon) clear bag of snacks.
Low-profile beach style chair. The seat should be no more than 9” off the ground and it should not have a high back. Lawn chairs will also be available for rent at the venue.
Camel baks (1.5-liter, empty)
Small 6 pack soft sided cooler (if used for medical use only)
Sunscreen (non-aerosol)
BAG POLICY:
Hydration packs (i.e. camelbaks) that are 1.5L or smaller and clutch-style bags 6” x 9” (15cm x 23cm). All other bags larger than 6” x 9” (15cm x 23cm) must be smaller than 12” x 6” x 12” (30cm x 15cm x 30cm) and clear. Medically necessary bags and diaper bags are also welcome.
*All containers and bags are subject to inspection.
BAG POLICY: Hydration packs (i.e. camelbaks) that are 1.5L or smaller and clutch-style bags 6” x 9” (15cm x 23cm). All other bags larger than 6” x 9” (15cm x 23cm) must be smaller than 12” x 6” x 12” (30cm x 15cm x 30cm) and clear. Medically necessary bags and diaper bags are also welcome.
*All containers and bags are subject to inspection.
Correct. You may not bring a hard cooler into the venue.
Each attendee is permitted to bring one (1) gallon factory sealed bottles of water and as many snacks as one can fit into a one (1) gallon CLEAR plastic bag.
All other snacks and drinks will be confiscated at the festival gates.
Yes, strollers are allowed inside the venue, but please note that they are subject to search. You’d be surprised what people try to hide behind the kid!
You can, but you must advise the security guard at the gate to avoid confiscation. They will call medics to assist you.
Yes, you are more than welcome to come and go from the festival site each day!
Yes we do. Just make sure to bring a valid photo ID and drink responsibly.
Because they are a crowd nuisance and a poking hazard that obscure the view of the people behind them.
There are plentiful port-a-johns and hand washing stations on site for General Admission patrons. For VIP Club members and box seat holders, air-conditioned, flushable restrooms are provided.
We will not have ATMs at the festival this year and won’t be accepting cash inside the venue. We advise all attendees to bring a credit card or sign up for cashless via wristband registration (pay using the swipe of your wristband and enter your pin) or visit the cash to card station inside the festival.
Sure is. Please ask any staff member and they will point you in the right direction.
You can find sunscreen and other necessities at the campground General Store and in The Gorge venue store.
There is no overnight parking allowed in any parking lot. To leave your car overnight at the Gorge, you’ll need to buy a camping pass for it and park it in the campground. We do not have separate overnight parking. If you don’t want to leave your car in the campground, we suggest looking for overnight parking in Vantage, Ephrata, Quincy, and Ellensburg.
You can bring a low-profile beach style chair. The seat should be no more than 9” off the ground and it should not have a high back. Lawn chairs will also be available for rent at the venue.
No! However, you have the below options:
We’ll be accepting credit card and cashless wristband payments only. Once you receive your festival wristband, you’ll be able to go to our Wristband Registration page and sign up for cashless. You’ll be able to pay for items using the swipe of your wristband (and entering your preferred pin number). Our wristband registration page will be here on WatershedFest.com once wristbands are distributed.
You may also use our cash to card station to inside the festival.
2025 passes are ON SALE NOW! Buy here.
2025 passes are ON SALE NOW! Buy here.
Campground hours for 2025 – to be announced.
No, no personal motorized vehicles (golf carts, segways, scooters, etc) are allowed in the campgrounds.
2025 campsite contest to be announced.
Hot and cold showers are available and are free. Showers in Standard Camping are located in the Pivot. Separate shower facilities are provided within other campgrounds.
Yes! You would need to purchase a Standard Campsite. There is a designated ADA camping section within the Standard Camping area available to those with current, valid disability placards or plates. Spaces are allocated on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, check out the ADA camping section here.
As long as you are of age, alcohol is permitted within the confines of your individual campsite. No open containers or alcohol consumption is permitted in public areas or on roads.
Campsite spaces will be allocated as you arrive to your campground. Spaces cannot be held or reserved for any reason. If you would like to camp next to your friends, you will all need to arrive together. There is no way around this.
Campers/Trailers/Motorhomes are welcome in all campgrounds with the exception of Gorge Tent Only and Oasis. However, Gorge RV, Terrace, Big Rig and The Grove RV Park are better suited to larger vehicles (ex: Class A and larger Class C). Be sure to check out the campsite map on our camping page which will include sizes under each campground description, and a legend on the map to see what camping units are allowed in each campground.
CAMPING TIP: Have a camping unit but are unable to locate a campsite that fits? You may also purchase 2 campsites together to create one larger campsite and to spread out.
Yes, everyone must have a festival wristband in order to enter campground areas.
Yes. The store has a wide variety of beer, soft drinks and snacks, and some of those little necessities you may have forgotten, such as sunscreen, basic toiletries, etc. The General Store is located close to GATE D.
We allow a max of 8 persons per campsite. Our only exception to that rule is for Terrace Camping – for which the max occupancy per site is 6. Glamping capacities vary from 2, 3, and 4 people based on the tent option you select.
No*. Please leave Fido and all other pets at home. If we see an animal in a car or running around the campgrounds unattended, we will alert the authorities and your pet(s) may be taken to a shelter for their own welfare. All vehicles are subject to search. You may be subject to prosecution for cruelty to animals.
*SERVICE ANIMALS are allowed.
Campsites are permitted one steering wheel. Any extra vehicles will need to purchase a Standard Camping pass to park in overnight. We have no overnight parking lot.
Per vehicle! Campsites are not sold per person.
There are re-entry privileges for vehicles in the campground, but please keep in mind that someone might park or encroach on your spot while you’re gone, and the venue wouldn’t be held responsible. Additionally, you may experience lengthy delays if you leave/return during high traffic time periods (especially on Thursday and Friday). Please get a re-entry pass from the staff before you leave the campground.
You can stop at the box office to pick up your festival wristband at will call before heading over to your campground. If you arrive outside of box office hours, you’ll be let into the campground if you bring your order confirmation (as long as you also have a camping pass for your vehicle). You’ll need to grab your festival pass the next morning from the box office in order to stay in the campgrounds.
Will Call for camping passes will be at the campground entrance gates 24 hours a day.
No charcoal or open fires are permitted. Small camp stoves and small propane barbecues are okay.
Campground quiet hours are 2AM-8AM daily.
There are no water hookups for RVs in the campground, but a pump out truck is available to campers upon request (for a fee). The Grove RV Park campground has 30 amp and 50 amp capabilities.
RV Drop-off vehicles will only be accepted on the dates listed on the drop off form below.
A convenience fee will be assessed to the rental company for early drop off, they may pass this fee on to you.
All vehicles are left at the owners or renters risk. The Gorge will not be held responsible for any damage or theft.
To schedule a RV Dropoff, go here.
2025 passes are ON SALE NOW! Buy here.
Ticket Limit for Presale: 8 GA, 4 GA+, 4 VIP SRO, 4 VIP RSVD
Ticket Limit for On Sale: 8 GA, 8 GA+, 8 VIP SRO, 8 VIP RSVD
For camping you can purchase 6 GorgeTent Only sites OR 2 sites in Big Rig, Gorge RV, The Grove RV Park, Oasis or Terrace.
Wristbands will be shipped approximately 3-4 weeks prior to the festival.
Don’t lose or break it. Wristband replacement is subject to verification of the order. If you break, damage or lose your wristband, please bring your order number and photo ID to our box office. There is a $10 wristband replacement fee.
Yes! Fans now can sell and purchase through Ticketmaster’s Verified Ticket Exchange. If you can no longer attend and wish to resell your ticket, sign into your Front Gate Tickets account and under “Your Account,” select “Order History” to list your ticket on Ticketmaster Verified Exchange. Festival passes purchased through an unauthorized source and/or are counterfeit will not be allowed entry.
Please note, VIP Club Reserved Seating is not eligible for resale.
No, your wristband needs to be on tight enough that it does not slide off and is good for you and only you. Wristbands that have been tampered with will be void and lost wristbands cannot be replaced for any reason.
Will Call for 2025 is TBA.
Nope. There are no print-at-home options for this show and ALL festival passes are wristbands only.
Be wary when buying passes anywhere other than the official Front Gate Tickets website or TIcketmaster Ticket Exchange. We see our fair share of forgeries and bad tickets, and they will not get you into the festival. We are unable to validate any passes sold through other people or websites. The only way to assure you have a valid pass is to purchase yourself at Front Gate Tickets or Ticketmaster Ticket Exchange and have the passes shipped to you directly.
All children 2 and under are free in our General Admission area! Otherwise, yes.
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