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.

Click on a thumbnail to view large scale maps and plans of the festival site

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. 

SOLD OUT!

Ticket pick up is at Whistler Blackcomb Day Lodge

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

• Pemberton Airport (CYPS) will be closed from sunset Wednesday, July 23, 2008 until sunrise, Tuesday, July 29^th to accommodate Pemberton Festival activities.  
• Rotary traffic will be permitted on the helipads located in front of Pemberton Helicopters.
• Any aircraft arriving before Wednesday, July 23^rd must park in the grassy tie-down area located next to Pemberton Soaring Centre (no exception).

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: 12:00 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.

1. What time can we arrive? What time do we have to leave?
The Pemberton Festival Campgrounds and Camper Parking Lots will open on Thursday, July 24 @ 10:00 AM and close Monday, July 28 @ 5:00 PM. The hours for NEW ARRIVALS for all Campgrounds are: 10:00am – 9:30pm DAILY. 

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

For individuals staying off-site, the Event Parking Lots will open at 10:30 AM on Friday, July 25. They are open 10:30 AM – 2:30 AM (**) Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. 


2. What is the policy on vehicles re-entering the parking lots?
Due to the expected heavy volume of traffic we discourage patrons from using their vehicles during the festival and encourage the use of the shuttle service. 


3. I am staying off site; can I leave and come back?
If you are staying off site the gates to enter the festival will be closed at 9:00 pm and if you are a camper the gates are closed at 10:30 pm.
You will be able to leave whenever you like, but you will not be allowed back in after these hours.

Festival goers can use the Loop Shuttle to get to and from the Parking Lots, the PembertonVillage and the Festival Site. 


4. Where is the Festival Site located?
1835 Highway 99
Pemberton, BC
V0N 2L0, CANADA 


5. Will there be a shuttle service available for people staying in Whistler? 
Whistler Shuttles will be providing shuttle service between WhistlerVillage and the Pemberton Festival Site for the 3 day event.
As of Friday, July 18 the shuttle tickets will be $120.00 CDN
As of Thursday July 24 shuttle tickets will be $160.00 CDN

Buy your tickets NOW! www.pemfestshuttle.com

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

PERIMIETER 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


6. Where can I find set times?
There will be a printable link on the website before the Event! 


7. What will the weather be like?
The average temperature in July & August is: Lows of 65 (F) / 18 (C) and Highs of 90 (F) / 32 (C)
Pemberton summers are typically dry and hot but please come prepared for all types of weather. 


8. I’m a photographer, how can I arrange a photo pass?
For Media Accreditation please contact:
Jennifer Nessel Road
The Arts Biz
Jennifer@theartsbiz.com
(604) 685-5575 


9. I am looking for a job at the Festival; who should I contact?
The Pemberton Festival has contracted Nasco Staffing Solutions to provide Production and Site Crew services.

Leanne Clarkson
Recruiting Representative
Nasco Staffing Solutions

4th Floor, 343 Railway Street
Vancouver, BCV6A 1A4
Tel: 604-683-2512 / 888-227-8444 ext. 359
Fax: 604-681-1292

lclarkson@nasco.ca
Website: www.nasco.ca

1. Are there age restrictions in the campground? 
All individuals 18 and under must camp in the Family Campground. All individuals under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

You must be 19 or over to camp in the Main Campground area. 


2. Will there be a Family Camping Area?
Yes, Family Camping is available near the Festival Site in our Family Campground, which has a noise curfew of 12:00 AM (Midnight) through 8:00 AM daily. 


3. If I’m staying in the Family Campground, can I visit my friends in the Main Campground area? 
Yes 


4. What amenities will there be in the camping area?
The Festival Campground will have 24-hour security, toilets, free shower trailers, general stores, medical, and a Campground Château including a bar that will serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as food service from 7:00 AM - 3:00 AM daily. 


5. What are the noise restrictions in the main camping area?
Main Campground Noise curfew: 3:00 AM to 8:00 AM 


6. I want to camp with my friends; can I reserve spaces for them?
NO! You cannot reserve spaces. In order to camp together – you must arrive together.
(Camping Spaces can be combined if you wish to pitch a larger tent to share with friends however, spaces are general admission and assigned on a first come, first served basis therefore you must arrive together). 


7. Can I share a Camping Space with my girlfriend/boyfriend?
If both of you have a camping pass you can combine each of your 10’x10’ tent space.
(Each person in the Campground requires a Camping Ticket and will have their own 10 foot by 10 foot space; however, spaces can be combined with friends if you wish to pitch a larger tent to share)


8. Can I go back to my tent throughout the day?
Yes, campers can come and go between the Campground and Festival Site at their leisure during Festival Site hours (11:00 AM – 1:00 AM) 


9. I am staying in the Campground; can I visit my friends in the RV Site?
NO! People who are staying in the RV site can visit the camping sites, but people who are camping will not be able to enter the RV sites 


10. Where should I go if I’ve lost something or someone?
Please go to the on site Information booths. Check the map when you arrive for exact location of the information booths. 


11. What are we allowed to bring into the campgrounds?
Please see our entire list under Camping Info (link to Camping Info) 


12. Am I allowed to sell food or drinks in the campground?
No.


13. Will campfires be allowed in the camping area?
No! 


14. Will there be any electricity in the camping area?
No, electricity will not be available in the campgrounds. 


15. Are service animals allowed in the camping area?
Yes, absolutely. 


16. Is there cellular service available throughout the festival site?
Yes 


17. Will pets be allowed on the Festival Site or Campgrounds?
No pets will be allowed on the Festival Site, Campgrounds, RV Site or Parking Lots with the exception of trained service animals. Please leave your pets at home. 


18. What facilities will be provided for persons with disabilities?
The Mount Currie Stage and Lillooet Stage will have Viewing Area to accommodate attendees in wheelchairs along with their attendant.

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


19. Where will we be camping / parking our RV?
Camping and RV locations will be General Admission with spaces assigned on a first come, first served basis.
Sleeping in cars in Parking Lots is not permitted.

1. Where can I buy tickets?
Tickets are available online 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 


2. How much are event tickets?
3-Day Event Tickets are $259.50 CDN plus applicable fees and service charges – while supplies last 

Single Day Event Tickets are $145.50 CDN plus applicable fees and service charges-while supplies last 


3. How many tickets are you selling? Will they sell out?
There are a limited number of Event Tickets. To ensure attendance, we suggest purchasing your ticket as soon as possible as we are expecting to sell out! 


4. Can I buy a single day ticket?
Single Day Event Tickets are $145.50 CDN plus applicable fees and service charges-while supplies last 

Single day camping tickets are not available for purchase. 

All camping tickets must be accompanied by a 3 day event pass.


5. Are kids allowed to come to the event / Do they need a ticket?
All ages are welcome at the Pemberton Festival. 

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

A Special Kids Zone will be Open Daily from 11:00 AM through 5:00 PM with fun filled activities for children. 

VIP areas are for those 19 and older only! 


6. I want to camp in my tent on site, what ticket should I buy?
Tent Camping is available in our on-site Festival Campground.

Camping Tickets are $60.00 CDN plus applicable fees and service charges.
Camping Spaces are 10 feet by 10 feet and they are per person.

Each person in the Campground requires a Camping Ticket and will have their own 10 foot by 10 foot space; however, spaces can be combined with friends if you wish to pitch a larger tent to share. 


7. Is my Camping Ticket per night or for the whole festival?
Your Camping Ticket admits you to the Festival Campgrounds for the duration of your stay, from 10:00 AM Thursday, July 24 until 5:00 PM Monday, July 28.


8. Will there be a Family Camping Area?
FAMILY CAMPING IS NOW SOLD OUT! 

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

Camping Spaces are 10 feet by 10 feet and they are per person.
Each person over 7 years of age in the Family Campground requires a Camping Ticket and will have their own 10 foot by 10 foot space; however, spaces can be combined if you wish to pitch a larger tent to share.

Children under 7 are free to share a camping space with a Parent / Camping Ticket holder. 

All children over 7 must have valid Camping Tickets. 

Persons under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. 


9. I want to bring my RV / truck & trailer / tent trailer / camper van / VW bus, what ticket should I buy?
RV CAMPING IS NOW SOLD OUT

RV Camping is located in our RV Site.

RV Tickets are $250.00 CDN plus applicable fees and service charges.

RV Spaces are 16’ wide x the length of the RV (up to a maximum of 40’) and they are per RV. 

Each RV requires an RV Ticket and each space can accommodate up to 6 people with valid 3-Day Event Tickets. 


10. Is Parking included in my Event Ticket / Camping Ticket?
No, parking is not included in the Event Tickets or Camping Tickets.

We also 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. 


11. How much are Parking Tickets?
* FREE Parking if you have 4 or more people in your vehicle

- For guests with valid Festival Camping Tickets -
Camper Parking Tickets are $50.00 CDN per vehicle plus service charges (for the duration of your stay)

Camper 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!

- For guests staying off site -
3-Day Parking Tickets are $90.00 CDN per vehicle plus service charges
* FREE Parking if you have 4 or more people in your vehicle
Parking Lot Hours: 10:30 AM – 3:00 AM (Friday through Monday)
3-Day Motorcycle Parking $45.00 CDN per motorbike plus service charges
* FREE Parking if you have 2 people per bike
Parking Lot Hours: 10:30 AM – 2:00 AM (Friday through Sunday)


12. I’m hoping to carpool but my plans might change. Can I buy parking tickets on site?
Yes 


13. I have not recieved my tickets yet!

Please comtact tix@musictoday.com or cal 1.800.594.8499

1. What constitutes an RV?
An RV is defined as any vehicle larger than a 10 x 10 space.
Which includes: trailer, motorcycle trailer, tent trailer, motor homes, camper sized Vans, Truck and camper. 


2. If we bought an RV Ticket, do we need to purchase Camping Tickets as well?
No. Your RV Ticket includes camping on the RV Site for a maximum of 6 people.


3. How many people can I have stay with me in the RV campsite?
There is a maximum of 6 people permitted in the RV site You can have 1 small tent as long as it fits within the confines of your campsite.


4. I bought an RV Ticket and have 3 friends coming with me. Can they arrive later?
Yes they can arrive later. If they are traveling by car, they MUST purchase a parking pass and follow the directions to the parking lots. They will not be allowed to park their vehicle in your RV site. Upon check in you must immediately inform Festival Staff that your friends are arriving later. If you fail to do this no accommodations can be made.


5. Can we park our RV’s together?
Yes, if you arrive together, as RV locations are General Admission with spaces assigned on a first come, first served basis. 


6. Will there be hook ups or dumping area on site?
No! There will not be 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. 


7. Can we move our RV once it’s parked?
There will be no in/out privileges. Vehicles will only be permitted to leave and return in the case of an emergency. If you leave for non-emergency purposes you will forfeit your parking. Festival goers can use the Loop Shuttle to get to and from the Parking Lots, the PembertonVillage and the Festival Site. 


8. Will there be gas available for purchase if we run out?
There will not be 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.


9. Will there be quiet hours in the Campground / RV Site?
Yes, the noise curfew will be 12:00am to 7:00am in the RV site.
The noise curfew will be 3:00 am to 8:00 am 


10. Will campfires be allowed on the RV Site?
No! 


11. Can I tent next to my RV?
You are permitted 1 small tent along with your RV as long as it fits within the confines of your campsite. The campsites are 16’ wide x the length of your RV up to a maximum of 40’.

1. Where is the closest airport to the Festival Site?
The closest airport to Pemberton is VancouverInternational Airport – YVR (approximately 2.5 hours by car)