Pemberton is the unexpected jewel of the Coast Mountains. The community is just a 25-minute drive north of Whistler and serves as a gateway to adventure.

Located at the foot of majestic Mount Currie, Pemberton’s back yard includes vast tracts of backcountry. As a result, Pemberton is a recreational paradise and hosts a variety of wilderness-inspired activities.

Pemberton is one of B.C.’s oldest communities and has maintained a friendly atmosphere and rural flavor. Since the early 1900’s, visitors and residents have been falling in love with the Village of Pemberton.

Between 2001 and 2006, Pemberton was the fastest growing municipality in British Columbia. According to the 2006 Statistics Canada census, the town grew by 33.5 per cent. Pemberton’s population spiked from 1,642 to 2,192 in five years.

Pemberton is also a growing hub for organic produce with farmers growing a variety of vegetables and berries. Much of the produce is in high demand among fine-dining restaurants based in Vancouver.

Today, expansion continues in all sectors – housing, commercial and industrial. Pemberton has some of the best recreational activities that B.C. has to offer, and is a spectacular setting. Designated a “Gateway Community” to the backcountry, Pemberton is also recognized as a Superhost Community.

The year 2008 marks the 150th year since the founding of British Columbia as a Crown Colony.  This is particularly significant to the Pemberton area as the Harrison-Lillooet trail was the first major route to the interior and through the lands that had been occupied by the First Nations people for thousands of years. This was the first wave of white settlers to the area.  Port Pemberton was the terminus at the head of Lillooet Lake and the valley has adopted this name.    The construction of this trail was one of the first acts of Governor Douglas and this places this area in a unique position because we are part of the province’s early history. 

The beautiful Pemberton Valley, nestled among the magnificent Coast Mountains  , and famous for its virus free seed potato industry, also hosts a wide variety of recreation  activities including snowmobiling, cycling, horseback riding, skiing, golfing, hiking, rafting, jet boating, ,fishing , gliding, parasailing,   and camping. Pemberton is named after Joseph Despard Pemberton, a surveyor general for the Hudson’s Bay Co. in the 1850’s.  The original Pemberton Hotel still operates today, and the Pemberton Museum consists of a number of original log homes all of which add to the heritage and rustic charm of the area. First settled via the waterway ( at Lillooet Lake), Pemberton entered the age of the railway in 1914 when the first passenger train rolled through bringing with it more families to settle in the valley.

Pemberton is a hub of family farms, with many farms being operated by third and fourth generation farmers. It is unofficially a GE free zone. Its food-producing base makes it a rare asset in BC where less than 3% of the land is prioritized as agricultural. The Pemberton Valley is still underutilized in it's agricultural potential, but produces 60% of the province's potato crop. There is almost 20,000 hectares of farmland in the region, growing primarily seed potato, forage crops and beef cattle. However, there is a growing number of organic and market garden operations. 

Local produce includes Pemberton Meadows Natural Beef, blueberries, organic garlic, organic and conventionally grown potatoes, organic greens, hazelnuts, honey, locally-roasted coffee beans, root vegetables, strawberries, raspberries... 

An estimated 95% of the seed potatoes grown in the Valley are exported, predominantly to California. However, local table potatoes are now being served at the Pony, Wildwood, Legion and Mt Currie Coffee Co. Pemberton produce also finds its way to the finest tables in the Sea to Sky and Lower Mainland, through Farmers Market sales, local grocers, and Vancouver and Whistler chefs with a passion for sourcing quality locally grown produce, like Diva at the Met, West, Araxi, the Westin, Ciao Thyme Bistro, Après, Bearfoot Bistro, Rimrock Cafe, Whistler Cooks Catering, Edgewater Lodge, Mt Currie Coffee Company, Pemberton Legion, Pony Espresso, Wildwood Café.

The Pemberton Festival Site is located in a grassed area at the foot of the majestic 8300 foot Mount Currie in picturesque Pemberton, BC.  Pemberton is a recreational paradise, serving as a gateway to adventure, hosting a variety of wilderness-inspired activities.

The Pemberton Festival is committed to producing a sustainable event with the intent of reducing its overall environmental impact. We are dedicated to seeking innovative opportunities to create the most environmentally friendly event possible.

The Festival Site will have it all! It will be fully equipped with toilets, wash facilities, medical facilities, general store, vendors, food vendors, farmers market, fun zone, kid’s zone, art walk displaying art from local artists as well and multiple themed bars.  The site will have live music from 12:00 PM (Noon) through 1:00 AM each day on the The Mount Currie Stage, Lillooet Stage, B-Live Stage and Barn Dance. We will also have representatives from the local outdoor adventure companies on site signing people up for White Water Rafting Trips, Horse Back Riding, Hiking, Golf, Canoe trips plus many more fun outdoor activities and adventures.

Camping and RV Sites
Open Thursday, July 24 @ 10:00 AM and Closes Monday, July 28 @ 5:00 PM
If you show up prior to 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 24th you will be turned away!

Camping  Parking Lots
Open Thursday, July 24 @ 10:00 AM and Closes Monday, July 28 @ 5:00 PM
If you show up prior to 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 24th you will be turned away!

Single Day Parking Lots
10:30 AM - 2:00 AM (Friday through Monday)

Festival Village 
Opens at 11:00 AM and closes at 1:00 AM daily

The Mount Currie Stage
Open from 3:30 PM through 11:00 PM daily

Lillooet Stage
Open from 1:20 PM through 7:45 PM daily 

B-Live Stage
Open from 1:00 PM through 1:00 AM daily

Barn Dance
Open from 7:00 AM through 11:00 AM daily for Breakfast
Open from 12:00 PM (Noon) through 12:00 AM (Midnight)

Food Service
Open from 7:00 AM through 1:00 AM daily

Beer Gardens
Open from 12:00 PM (Noon) through 11:00 PM daily

Kids Zone
Open from 11:00 AM through 5:30 PM daily

All times listed are subject to change

All ages welcome.

Children 7 and under are free but must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

19+ in bars, Bacardi B Live Stage and campground.

The Festival Village will have a variety of great food available from 7:00 AM through 3:00 AM daily along with beer gardens serving alcoholic beverages.


We will be featuring as much local produce and meat as we can get our hands on.  We will have all kinds of great stuff to eat as well as a farmer’s market featuring local farmers’ products. 

A variety of vendors will be offering an assortment of goods ranging from hats, sunscreen and sunglasses to other miscellaneous necessities as well as local vendors / artisans and official festival and artist merchandise.

The Festival General Store will be provided by local merchants.

For Food and Merchandise Vendor Opportunities and Applications please email vendors@pembertonfestival.com

There will be representatives on site from all of the great adventures that Pemberton has to offer:

Hiking
White Water Rafting
Soaring
Horse Back Riding
Jet Boating
Golfing
Mountain Bike Riding
Swimming in one of the many lakes
Zip Trek Tours
Canoe Trips

Pick your trip and your adventure guides will pick you up and return you to the Festival Site.

LITTER
The Festival Site will be well equipped with trash and recycling containers throughout.  Please help us to keep the site clean by placing garbage and recyclables in the appropriate containers provided.

NEIGHBOURS
We want to come back and have another great festival next year so please be nice to our neighbours. Pemberton is a beautiful place - don’t spoil it.

No rogue camping / No breaking and entering.
Please observe the noise curfew times below:
RV Site Noise curfew: 12:00 AM Midnight to 8:00 AM
Family Campground Noise curfew: 12:00 AM Midnight to 8:00 AM
Campground Noise curfew: 3:00 AM to 8:00 AM

DRUGS
No illegal drugs allowed on the Festival Site, Campgrounds or RV Site.

DRINK
Don’t overdo it. It is very easy to do when outdoors all day. Please remember to drink lots of water while in the sun and as well to wear a hat and sunscreen.

Please get home safe and don’t drink and drive.

If you want to get drunk and fight, stay home!

• Cell Phone & Walkie Talkies
• Meeting plan- make a plan with friends where to meet if you are separated
• Flashlight
• Extra Car Key
• Warm clothes for the evening, wet weather gear, extra shoes
• Medications- If you take regular meds, bring them! If you have concerns or forget your medications, contact the medical team in advance or upon your arrival.
• Tylenol, Advil or Antihistamines

• Fire- No open Flames and be careful with lit cigarette butts
• Earth- Don’t climb anything, so that you don’t fall off
• Metal- Wear earplugs if you are near a speaker
• Wood- Seek the shade of trees when you need it
• Water- Drink plenty of water-Avoid Crowd surfing
• Wind- Be careful what you inhale or ingest
• Love- Practice Safe Sex- get away if you feel threatened
• Food- Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer before you eat

• Sun Exposure- Bring Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat
• Heat Exposure- Drink fluids (not just alcohol), seek shade, and go to a misting or cooling area as necessary. Monitor yourself, if you don’t feel well seek help
• Partying- Pace yourself, there is so much to see and experience, you don’t want to miss it!

• Medical and First Aid services are free of charge on the Festival Grounds
• First Aid Posts- One located in the Festival Venue and one located in the Main Camping Area
• Roving First Aid Teams- several teams will patrol the sites
• Medical Center- A full service Medical tent will be located within the Festival Venue. Most medical problems can be dealt with here.
• BC Ambulance Service will be on site to transport serious medical problems to hospital (charges may apply)

Contact any secutiry or festival staffer if you need help


For more info contact medical@pembertonfestival.com

· Backpacks (medium)
· Hats
· Sun Block 
· Cell Phones
· Sunglasses
· Small Beach Towel
· All Ages Welcome
· Ages 7 & Under Free
· Fanny Packs
· Digital Cameras (Non-Pro)
· Disposable Cameras
· Film Cameras (Non-Pro)
. Health Insurance Card

Note: There will be an area provided at the Festival Entrance to leave your bicycle

Please check back before you leave for more information on what to bring and what not to bring.

No Root Vegetables will be permitted on site:

All ages welcome.

Children 7 and under are free but must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Special Kids Zone will be Open Daily from 11:00 AM through 8:00 PM with fun filled activities for children.

All ages welcome.

Children 7 and under are free but must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

19+ in bars, Bacardi B Live Stage and campground. Two pieces of valid identification required:

The first ID (a driver's license or passport, for example) must include:
· name
· photo
· date of birth, and
· signature

The second ID (a Care Card or credit card, for example) must include:
· name
· photo or signature

All standard camping attendees MUST be 19 years of age or older & have a valid I.D. - Sorry NO exceptions.

A family campsite is available for younger patrons accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Tickets on sale from:
Friday, March 28, 2008 @ 10:00 AM PST 
Tickets available 24 hours a day at www.pembertonfestival.com

Charge by Phone at:

Canada Toll Free - 1-800-594-8499
US Toll Free - 1-800-594-8499
UK – 434-951-0325
Toll - 1-434-951-0325

Hours: 
6:00 AM PST / 9:00 AM EST – 9:00 PM PST / 12 mid EST Monday - Thursday.
6:00 AM PST / 9:00 AM EST – 5:00 PM PST / 8:00 PM EST Friday

Or buy tickets at the following cash only purchase locations:

Highlife Records
1317 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Tel: 604.251.6964

Showcase Snowboards
4340 Sundial Crescent, 
Whistler, BC, Canada
(In the Sundial Hotel)
Tel: 604.905.2022

Pemberton Valley Lodge
1490 Portage Road
Pemberton, BC, Canada
Tel: 1.877.894.2800

All tickets can be printed using the free print-at-home feature. Alternately, tickets can be shipped to you for a fee. 

Shipped tickets will be sent after May 20th. Tickets purchased after May 20th will be shipped within three weeks of purchase. Customers will receive an order confirmation email and a shipping confirmation email when tickets ship.

Disabled Viewing Platforms will be available at both Main & B Stages.

For more information regarding disabled access tickets please contact:
access@pembertonfestival.com

VIP Tickets include:

- Access to VIP Viewing Platform / Lounge / Tent (close proximity to Main Stage)
- VIP Parking
- VIP Entrance
- VIP Pemberton Festival commemorative merchandise piece

Your VIP Ticket does NOT including camping or accomodation.

International customers will have the choice of International UPS or print-at-home.

Shipped tickets will be sent on May 20th. Tickets purchased after May 20th will be shipped within three weeks of purchase.  Customers will receive an order confirmation email and a shipping confirmation email with the tickets ship.

Camping and RV Sites Open Thursday, July 24 @ 10:00 AM and Close Monday, July 28 @ 5:00 PM. 

If you show up prior to 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 24th you will be turned away!

Access to the Campsite is restricted to those with a valid Camping Ticket and 3-Day Event Ticket.

All Standard camping attendees MUST be 19 years of age or older & have a valid I.D. Sorry NO exceptions.

There are limited tickets available for family camping. Please check the tickets page for more information.

Pemberton Festival Location
1835 Highway 99
Pemberton, BC
V0N 2L0
CANADA

WHISTLER SHUTTLES - providing daily shuttles between Whistler Village and the Pemberton Festival Site for all three days of the event. 

For more information check out www.pemfestshuttle.com



PERIMETER BUS SERVICE  - providing scheduled bus service with various pick up locations in Downtown Vancouver and from Vancouver International Airport. 

For more information check out www.perimeterbus.com

Complimentary continuous Loop Shuttles will be available between the Festival Site, Parking Lots, RV Site and Pemberton Village for all Festival goers.

FREE Parking if you have 4+ people per vehicle

All Festival Parking Lots will be serviced by a complimentary shuttle service to and from the Festival Site.

Camper Parking (for guests with valid Festival Camping Tickets)
$50.00 CDN / vehicle plus service charges  
* Includes Parking for Thursday through Monday (5 days)
* FREE Parking if you have 4+ people per vehicle
* No refunds or exchanges / Rain or Shine
* Campers can use the complimentary Loop Shuttle to get to and from the Parking Lots, the Pemberton Village and the Festival Site. 

Parking Lot Hours: Open on Thursday, July 24 @ 10:00 AM and Closed Monday, July 28 @ 5:00 PM. 
If you show up prior to 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 24th - you will be turned away!

3-Day Parking (for guests staying off site)
$90.00 CDN / vehicle plus service charges 
* Includes Parking for Friday, Saturday & Sunday
* FREE Parking if you have 4+ people per vehicle
* No refunds or exchanges / Rain or Shine
* Guests can use the complimentary Loop Shuttle to get to and from the Parking Lots, the Pemberton Village and the Festival Site. 

Parking Lot Hours: 10:30 AM - 2:30 AM (Friday through Monday)

3-Day Motorcycle Parking 
$45.00 CDN / motorbike plus service charges
* Includes Parking for Friday, Saturday & Sunday
* FREE Parking if you have 2 people per bike
* No refunds or exchanges / Rain or Shine
* Guests can use the complimentary Loop Shuttle to get to and from the Parking Lots, the Pemberton Village and the Festival Site. 

Parking Lot Hours: 10:30 AM - 2:30 AM (Friday through Monday)

VIP Parking (for guests with valid VIP Event Tickets)
* VIP Parking is included with the purchase of a VIP Event Ticket

HELP US STAY GREEN
In our efforts to be as environmentally conscious as possible we have tailored our Parking Policies to ease traffic flow in the Pemberton area and lower emissions by providing shuttle service to and from the Parking Lots, the Pemberton Village and the Festival Site for all Festival goers free of charge.

Please help us to ease our carbon footprint by abiding by these policies.

We want to encourage carpooling whenever possible and to show our gratitude for those who help in our quest to help our environment we are offering FREE PARKING for those who travel in a vehicle with 4 or more passengers.

Check out our carpooling section for more information!

Pemberton Farm Road East is the drop off and pick up location

Festival RV Site will be in a lit, secured, grassed field. 
There will not be any hook-ups available and as well there will not be any on site gas vendors. Be sure to fill your tank before entering the Festival Site.

No mode of transportation (motorized or other) which allows you to travel faster than by foot will be allowed on the Festival Site, Campgrounds or RV Site.

Noise curfew: 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM

Vancouver International Airport is the closest International Airport to the Festival Site.

Take the airport causeway over the Arthur Lang Bridge into Vancouver. 

Exit the bridge using Granville Street. Continue north on Granville Street into downtown Vancouver and over the Granville Street Bridge. 

Exit the Granville Street Bridge via the Seymour Street exit, a right lane off ramp. Continue on Seymour to Georgia Street (6 – 7 blocks). 

Take Georgia Street westbound over the Lions Gate suspension bridge. When you reach the far end, take the West Vancouver Exit.  

Circle under the bridge onto Marine Drive and stay in the right-hand lane over a green bridge, making the first right at Taylor Way. 

Highway 1 is at the top of the hill. Merge to the left under Highway 1 and turn left immediately under the overpass. 

As you approach Horseshoe Bay, watch for the exit to Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton. 

You are now on Highway 99, the Sea to Sky Highway, which will take you all the way past Whistler to Pemberton.

Festival Location:
Pemberton Festival, 
1835 Highway 99
Pemberton, BC
V0N 2L0
CANADA

The Canada – U.S. border is about 100 miles (160 kilometres) from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. 

If you are driving from California, you will be on Interstate 5. 

At the airport the highway splits, with I 5 going into Seattle proper and Highway 405 continuing north across the border to Pemberton. Take Highway 405, unless you are heading into Seattle. 

The 405 eventually rejoins Interstate 5, once outside of the city again. From there, you have another 80 miles (128 km’s) to the border. 

Look for signs for the towns of Everett, then Bellingham, and then Blaine is right at the border.

Festival Location:
Pemberton Festival, 
1835 Highway 99
Pemberton, BC
V0N 2L0
CANADA

If you are coming from the U.S. the entry point is the Douglas Border Crossing which features the Peace Arch. Once in Canada the highway becomes Highway 99. 

Follow Highway 99 through the Massey Tunnel and go straight entering Vancouver via Oak Street Bridge, about 20 miles (32 km’s) from the border. 

Once on the bridge stay in the right lane and watch for the Granville Street exit (right off the bridge). Continue north on Granville Street into downtown Vancouver and over the Granville Street Bridge. 

Exit the Granville Street Bridge via the Seymour Street exit, a right lane off ramp. 

Continue on Seymour to Georgia Street (6 – 7 blocks). Take Georgia Street westbound over the Lions Gate suspension bridge. When you reach the far end, take the West Vancouver Exit.  

Circle under the bridge onto Marine Drive and stay in the right-hand lane over a green bridge, making the first right at Taylor Way. 

Highway 1 is at the top of the hill. Merge to the left under Highway 1 and turn left immediately under the overpass. 

As you approach Horseshoe Bay, watch for the exit to Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton. You are now on Highway 99, the Sea to Sky Highway, which will take you all the way past Whistler to Pemberton.

Festival Location:
Pemberton Festival, 
1835 Highway 99
Pemberton, BC
V0N 2L0
CANADA

As you approach the Canada – U.S. border, take Exit 275 (about a mile before the border), off Interstate 5 onto Pacific Highway.  The Pacific Highway Border crossing is also known as the Truck Crossing. 

Once across the border it becomes 176th Street or Highway 15.  Follow Highway 15 approximately eight miles north of Highway 1, the Trans Canada Highway. 

Take Highway 1 westbound. Make no turns.  You will drive through the north-eastern municipalities of Greater Vancouver, across the Port Mann Bridge and over the Fraser River and eventually the Iron Workers Memorial (Second Narrows) Bridge crossing Burrard Inlet. 

Watch for the exit for Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton.  Pemberton is about 2 hours from this point.

Festival Location:
Pemberton Festival, 
1835 Highway 99
Pemberton, BC
V0N 2L0
CANADA

Take Highway 1 / Trans Canada Highway West out of Kamloops and merge onto Provincial Route 97 / Cariboo Highway towards Cache Creek, Lillooet, Vancouver / Coast. 

Take Provincial Route 99 / Duffy Lake Road to Pemberton. 

The Pemberton Festival wants to advise those who are planning on arriving to the festival through Lillooet via Duffy Lake Road of additional hazards to be aware of before heading out on their drive.

•         Duffy Lake Road is a very mountainous section of highway with numerous switchbacks and steep grades. These conditions can be very demanding on a vehicle’s engine, transmission and braking. It is therefore advised that drivers get their vehicles serviced so that they are in good mechanical condition;
•         This section of highway is remote with no cell phone reception. Therefore, response times to vehicle breakdowns or accidents could be quite long. In addition, it is advised that drivers refuel in Lillooet to ensure they don’t run out of fuel before reaching Pemberton.


Total trip is approximately 166 miles or 267 kilometres.

Festival Location:
Pemberton Festival, 
1835 Highway 99
Pemberton, BC
V0N 2L0
CANADA

Take Provincial Route 97 South out of Kelowna and follow 97 C West / Okanagan connector towards Merritt / Kamloops. 

Take Highway 5 / Coquihalla Highway North, bypassing Merritt towards Kamloops.  

Take Highway 1 / Trans Canada Highway West and merge onto Provincial Route 97 / Cariboo Highway towards Cache Creek, Lillooet, Vancouver / Coast. 

Take Provincial Route 99 / Duffy Lake Road to Pemberton.

The Pemberton Festival wants to advise those who are planning on arriving to the festival through Lillooet via Duffy Lake Road of additional hazards to be aware of before heading out on their drive.

•         Duffy Lake Road is a very mountainous section of highway with numerous switchbacks and steep grades. These conditions can be very demanding on a vehicle’s engine, transmission and braking. It is therefore advised that drivers get their vehicles serviced so that they are in good mechanical condition;
•         This section of highway is remote with no cell phone reception. Therefore, response times to vehicle breakdowns or accidents could be quite long. In addition, it is advised that drivers refuel in Lillooet to ensure they don’t run out of fuel before reaching Pemberton.


Festival Location:
Pemberton Festival, 
1835 Highway 99
Pemberton, BC
V0N 2L0
CANADA

Follow Provincial Route 17 North out of Victoria towards Schwartz Bay Ferry Terminal.  Check Ferry Schedule for rates and up to date scheduled departures for Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal. 

Once at Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal take Highway 99 North towards Richmond / Vancouver.  Follow Highway 99 through the Massey Tunnel and go straight entering Vancouver via Oak Street Bridge, about 20 miles (32 km’s) from the border. 

Once on the bridge stay in the right lane and watch for the Granville Street exit (right off the bridge). Continue north on Granville Street into downtown Vancouver and over the Granville Street Bridge. 

Exit the Granville Street Bridge via the Seymour Street exit, a right lane off ramp. Continue on Seymour to Georgia Street (6 – 7 blocks). 

Take Georgia Street westbound over the Lions Gate suspension bridge. When you reach the far end, take the West Vancouver Exit.  Circle under the bridge onto Marine Drive and stay in the right-hand lane over a green bridge, making the first right at Taylor Way. 

Highway 1 is at the top of the hill. Merge to the left under Highway 1 and turn left immediately under the overpass. As you approach Horseshoe Bay, watch for the exit to Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton. 

You are now on Highway 99, the Sea to Sky Highway, which will take you all the way past Whistler to Pemberton.

Festival Location:
Pemberton Festival, 
1835 Highway 99
Pemberton, BC
V0N 2L0
CANADA

The Pemberton Festival Campgrounds are THE place to stay! Located directly adjacent to the Festival Site and all it's amenities, the Campground will have 24 hour security, toilets, cooling station, free shower trailers, general store, and a campground chalet that will serve alcoholic beverages from 12:00 PM (Noon) through 10:00 PM daily and non-alcoholic beverages as well as food service from 7:00 AM - 3:00 AM daily.

Access to the Festival Campgrounds is restricted to those with a valid Camping Ticket and 3-Day Event Ticket.

Campers can come and go between the Campgrounds and the Festival Site at their leisure during the Festival Site hours (11:00 AM - 2:00 AM).

Bring a tent for your own 10 x 10 space or combine spaces with friends and pitch a larger tent to share. Either way, you'll wake up to picturesque Mount Currie at your feet every morning in the heart of the Pemberton Valley and all its scenic wonder.

Remember, spaces are assigned on a first come, first served basis so if you want to camp with friends, you must arrive together!

Main Campground Noise curfew: 3:00 AM to 8:00 AM

Family Camping is also available near the Festival Site in our Family Campground which has a noise curfew of 12:00 AM (Midnight) through 8:00 AM daily.

Buy a Festival Camping Ticket and stay right where it all happens!

The Festival Campgrounds and Festival RV Site will open Thursday, July 24 @ 10:00 AM and close Monday, July 28 @ 5:00 PM.

If you show up prior to 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 24th you will be turned away!

New Arrival Hours: 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Returnees: Open 24 Hours

Access to the Festival Campgrounds is restricted to those with a valid Camping Ticket and 3-Day Event Ticket.

Vehicles are not allowed in the Festival and Family Campgrounds,  tents only

The Festival RV Site will be in a lit, secured, grassed field.

There will not be any hook-ups available and as well there will not be any on site gas vendors. Be sure to fill your tank before entering the Festival Site.

No mode of transportation (motorized or other ie: golf carts, scooters) which allows you to travel faster than by foot will be allowed on the Festival Site, Campgrounds or RV Site (with the exception of your RV / Truck & Camper).

Noise curfew: 12:00 AM (Midnight) to 8:00 AM

NO Campfires
NO Weapons
NO Chains / Chain Wallets 
NO Bear Spray
NO Outside Alcohol
NO Refunds Or Exchanges
NO Stuffed Animals
NO Pets
NO Drugs & Drug Paraphernalia
NO Fireworks
NO Unauthorized vending
NO Mode of transportation (motorized or other ie: golf carts, scooters) which allows you to travel faster than by foot will be allowed on the Festival Site, Campgrounds or RV Site (with the exception of your RV).

Please check back before you leave for more information on what to bring and what not to bring.

· Camping Gear (tent, tarp, sleeping bags, etc.)
· Clothing with a hood
· Extra pair of shoes/sneakers
· Mud Boots (in case it rains)
· Bug Spray
· Blanket for seating
· A hat for shade
· Small camping stove & small propane canisters
· Sunglasses
· Plastic container (or two!) for water
· Plastic bags for trash
· Lantern/Flashlight with extra batteries
· Flag or balloon to identify your campsite
· Small luggage lock for your tent (please don’t bring any valuables – if you must, keep them locked in your vehicle out of view)
· Earplugs
· Pen and paper for names, addresses, memories, and set lists!
· Extra set of keys to keep with you at all times (Avoid keeping keys in your car!)
· Vehicle Key Code (this will cut down on the time it takes for the locksmith to duplicate your key if you lose it)

Venue is not responsible for lost or stolen items, please leave valuables at home.

With your cooperation we can leave a positive impression with the town of PEMBERTON, and in doing so, preserve the vitality of the Pemberton Festival community. Please respect the rules of the venue and local community so that we may be welcomed back in the future.

The sale of alcohol is strictly prohibited.

The application deadline for volunteering has now passed. All successful applicants will be notified.

The application deadline for the medical team has passed. All successful applicants will be notified no later than 5pm on June 30th.



The Pemberton Festival is a first for Canada and we want you to be a part of what we hope is going to be a Pemberton tradition for many years to come. We all look forward to working with you to raise the bar of what a Festival is supposed to be.

• Minimum of 18 Volunteer Hours is requested (to be completed pre, post and/or during the event)
• Volunteer Shifts are available from 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM
• Volunteers are needed for: on / off-site information hosts, general hosts, security, gate-keepers, parking, set-up / take-down and food services
• Volunteers are required to wear an event t-shirt during shifts
• No alcohol can be consumed during shifts
• Complimentary Camping is supplied from Wednesday, July 23 through Monday, July 28, 2008
• Complimentary off-site Parking is provided
• Complimentary shuttle service to / from Parking Lot and Festival Site
• Volunteers receive Event Tickets, on-site meals during Volunteer Shifts, Invitation to pre-event Volunteer party, event souvenir, event t-shirts and hat.