As you’re planning your weekend, here’s a guide to help you have a safe and stress-free time!
Know Before You Go
PRINT YOUR TICKETS!
There is no cell service at the venue, so please print or screenshot (be sure to include the QR code or barcode) all your festival tickets.
IF YOU PLAN TO STAY OVERNIGHT
You must have purchased one of the following types of tickets:
Tent Camping Ticket (each tent camper needs their own ticket)
Riverside Tent Camping Ticket
RV Parking Ticket (East Park / Main Park / West Park)
Elk Ridge RV Ticket
Elk Ridge Tent Camping Ticket
Have your tickets ready UPON ARRIVAL
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Show Festival Tickets to the Parking Attendant when you pull in.
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Show Tent Camping Tickets to the Tent Area Attendants when you load-in your camping gear.
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Show RV Parking Ticket to RV Parking Attendants.
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Show Festival Tickets again when you check-in at the Box Office/Ticket Booth to collect your festival wristband or VIP badge.
Parking
Parking for passenger vehicles is FREE and included in your festival ticket.
Passenger vehicles are NOT PERMITTED in RV Parking areas without and Additional Vehicle Parking Ticket. Parking / Vehicle Entrance is based upon the type of festival ticket you have.
Gate #1
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East Park RV Parking Ticket Holders
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3-Day, 4-Day, Friday Only, Saturday Only and Sunday Only Ticket Holders
Gate #2
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Main Park RV Parking Ticket Holders
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VIP Ticket Holders
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Tent Camping Load/Unload
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ADA
Gate #3
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West Park RV Parking Ticket Holders
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Arrival times
Arrival times are dependent upon the type of festival ticket you have. If you’d like to Tent Camp or park your RV next to friends and family, please plan to arrive together. We cannot accommodate holding space for others.
RV Parking Ticket Holders
RV entrance is based on a staggered arrival schedule. Every RV Parking Ticket Holder receives an email giving them the option to select their arrival time on the day of their designated ticket type (3-day or 4-day), based on availability. We greatly appreciate you working with us to stagger arrivals and support our efforts to keep Highway 410 and the festival grounds safe for all travelers and arrivals.
Tent Camping Ticket Holders or Not Camping
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4-Day Ticket Holders – Arrive after 2pm on Thursday, June 12th.
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3-Day Ticket Holders – Arrive after 9am on Friday, June 13th.
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Friday Only, Saturday Only or Sunday Only Ticket Holders – Arrive after 9am on the day your ticket is good for.
RV Parking & Tent Camping Rules
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Arrive on the day and time designated by your ticket. ONLY Chinook Fest 2025 tickets will be valid and accepted for RV Parking and Tent Camping.
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Additional Passenger Vehicles are not permitted at RV Parking spots without an Additional Vehicle RV Parking Ticket. Passenger vehicles are not permitted in GA Tent Camping areas.
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Car + Tent Camping / Small Rec Vehicle Tickets are for spaces that are 10ft x 25ft. If your setup exceeds this area, you will need to have an RV Parking Ticket.
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RV Parking spots may set-up ONE tent in their space. Maximum site capacity will be 4 people.
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Depending upon space restrictions, trailers may be asked to unhook and park your tow-vehicle a the nearby lot. We greatly appreciate your cooperation in this.
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No wood, pellet, charcoal or similar fuel fires. Propane stoves and firepit are OK.
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Generator quiet time is 10pm to 8am.
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No two-way radios. These are disruptive to the radio communications of staff and security.
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No off-road vehicles.
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No littering, weapons, drugs, drones or pets.
What to Bring
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CASH. Due to limited internet access, some vendors accept cash only. (The merchandise booths can accept credit cards.) There is an ATM available for festival goer use outside the Nile Fire Department.
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Flashlight to reach your camp at night.
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Sunscreen for the daytime and warm clothing for the evenings.
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Comfortable shoes + your dancin’ boots.
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Concert viewing chairs/blankets (please note all chairs/blankets must be removed from the Price Ford | Price Nissan Main Stage area during evening performances to ensure a safe festival experience for all).
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All your necessary camping gear to have a safe, dry, comfortable, and fun weekend.
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The event goes on rain or shine. Be prepared for rain by grabbing a poncho + extra rainfly or tarp.
What's Allowed & Not Allowed in Festival Grounds
Allowed
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Concert viewing chairs (seats 20in. or lower). Chairs must be placed in the designated concert chair viewing area and are not permitted during evening performances
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Reusable water bottles. All reusable vessels must be emptied of liquid prior to entering the festival grounds
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Personal cameras/cell phones
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Purses, bags and small backpacks – UNDER 12x6x12”
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Sunscreen and/or hand sanitizer
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Costumes
Not allowed
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Pets/Animals (except registered service animals)
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Alcohol/Open Containers (excluding empty, refillable water bottles)
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Personal food items
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Coolers, backpacks or large bags – exceeding 12x6x12”
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Laser pointers or selfie sticks
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Illegal substances/drugs
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Weapons
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Aerosol cans
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Professional Cameras/Recording devices, GoPros, Drones
Bag & Chair Policy
All festival goer belongings are subject to search upon entry and re-entry of the main festival grounds.
Bag Policy
Purses, bags and small backpacks under 12x6x12 inches are permitted. Backpacks or large bags exceeding 12x6x12 inches will not be permitted and coolers of any type will not be allowed.
Chair Policy
Concert viewing chairs (seats 20 inches or lower) are permitted during daytime performances. Chairs must be placed in the designated concert chair viewing area and are not permitted in the main stage area during evening performances.
HEALTH & SAFETY TIPS
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Know your limits. We know most people enjoy a few adult beverages while at Chinook Fest. Please drink responsibly and don’t become someone that requires medical attention.
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Watch out for your neighbors & use the buddy system. If someone around you looks like they need help, check in with them and/or alert the nearest security or festival staff. As there is no cell service, designate a place for you and your festy buddies to meet up should you become separated.
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Be considerate. You are sharing Jim Sprick Park with 1,500 other festival guests and we want everyone to be able to enjoy themselves. Keep the vibes chill, make space for each other and make friends with strangers.
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If you experience an emergency in the overnight hours, you can find a BLUE SHIRT security person stationed in the Ticket Booth who can assist you.
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Stay out of the river. In June the Naches River runs cold, high and fast. Do not go swimming or bathing in the river.
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Dress for the weather. Early June in the Nile Valley can be unpredictable. Be prepared for cool and warm temperatures, bright sun or rain.
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We reserve the right to remove/eject any festival goer found to be endangering themselves or others.
Accessibility
Jim Sprick Park is an outdoor, rustic public park. As such the terrain varies from lawn to gravel to dirt and asphalt. Accessibility parking is available in closest proximity to the festival main gates on a first come, first serve basis. Chairs are permitted for use during all event hours for those with accessibility needs. If you have further questions or have specific accessibility needs, our team would be happy to help. Please reach out to info@chinookfest.com
Festival Patron Code of Conduct
We take the safety and well-being of our fans, artists, guests and staff very seriously and consider it our number one priority. Please know that our festival rules and safety tips are based on years of experience and the advice we receive from local law enforcement and medical professionals. It is NOT our intent to be downers on your festival weekend, but to make sure you don’t go home in a cop car or ambulance.
You will notice uniformed and plain-clothed security personnel as well as EMTs and First-aid volunteers throughout the festival grounds. They are there to keep you safe, so don’t hesitate to ask them for help if you are in need of immediate assistance.
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21+. This is a 21+ event on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You are required to carry your government issued I.D. at all times when in the main festival grounds. Kids are welcome on Sunday.
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NO DRUGS. While you may not be aware of it, this has become a growing concern at Chinook Fest. Please do not partake in illegal substances. One serious medical emergency could be enough to put Chinook Fest out of business.
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NO FIRES. Any type of fire that emits ash or embers is not permitted. Propane cook stoves or fire pits are ok.
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NO PETS. No Exceptions. We understand your animal is one of the good ones, and won't cause any trouble, but please leave them at home. This will be strictly enforced.
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BE KIND. To your neighbors in the campgrounds, to the festival goer next to you boot scootin’ in front of the main stage and to our beautiful Jim Sprick Park.
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GOOD VIBES ONLY. We’re all here to have a good time, make friends with strangers, and enjoy some good music. At Chinook Fest we leave the things that make us different at home and focus on celebrating great music and the great outdoors. Let our little mountain music party be a place you can disconnect from the daily grind and reconnect to what really matters.
Once You've Arrived
TICKET BOOTH INFORMATION
Visit the Ticket Booth during the following hours to collect your festival access wristband/credential. Wristbands or badges must be worn at all times within the main festival grounds.
Thursday: 4:30 - 8:00pm
Friday: 11:30am - 9:00pm
Saturday: 11:30am - 9:00pm
Sunday: 9:30am - 12:00pm
Merchandise Pick-up
If you pre-ordered your festival apparel, it will be available for pick-up:
Thursday
Outside the main festival entrance: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Friday
Outside the main festival entrance: 11:00am-12:00pm or at the merchandise sales tent during sales hours
Saturday & Sunday
At the festival merchandise sales tent during sales hours
Band Schedule
Activities
We love seeing our campers challenge the neighboring campsite to a game of flip cup or lawn pong. The festival has a few activities going on as well that we invite any and all to be a part of!
The Chinook Fest Games
Compete in several "Summer Camp" style activities Friday, 6/13, and Saturday, 6/14. This is a leaderboard style, points accumulation, fun and friendly competition. Earn points and win bragging rights for years to come + festival tickets + a fun photo op and awesome swag. Sign-ups closed June 6th.
In addition to being able to earn Games points from our usual Campsite Competition, Cornhole Tournament and Axe Throwing, you can also earn points playing Chinook Fest Bingo, running a Relay Race, or creating a fun team flag.
Campsite Competition
We invite all RVers and Tent Campers to participate in the festival campsite competition!
2025 Theme: Margaritaville
Slip on your flip-flops, grab your flamingo floatie, and deck out your campsite with all the breezy, beachy, island-inspired vibes you can muster. Whether it's tiki torches, palm trees, or parrots in Hawaiian shirts, show us how you unwind in your own slice of paradise.
You may decorate your campsite, which can include your overnight dwelling plus a maximum of one 10x10 tent/area. Competition judging will begin at 11:00am on Saturday. The winning campsite will receive 4 tickets to Chinook Fest 2026!
Cornhole Tournament
Presented by Whistlin’ Jack’s Lodge, the cornhole tournament is back, bigger and better. Sign-up in advance or swing by The Games tent to join the waitlist for last-minute tournament openings. $20 buy-in.
There will be two tournaments of 16 teams each to compete for top prizes of 50% of the pot + 2026 Weekend Tickets + killer WJL swag.
Friday at 2:00pm and Saturday at 12:00pm
Sound Bath + Barre + Yoga
Friday, Saturday & Sunday experience sound bath with Chistine Gamache who brings 30+ years of experience in Sound Healing.
Friday enjoy a 45 minute barre session brought to you by the instructors at Yakima’s Barre3. Kick-off your morning right with the combined movements of pilates, yoga, ballet and strength training.
Saturday warm up with a slow vinyasa yoga class with Sara Washburn to ease in to the day and align yourself with the sacred ground of the Naches River Valley.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME. All sessions are appropriate for beginners. Bring a mat, towel or blanket + water bottle and sunscreen.
Meet at Festival Main Gate to be led to a private riverside meadow.
FRIDAY: 9am – Barre followed by Sound bath
SATURDAY: 9am – Sound bath followed by yoga
SUNDAY: 9am – Sound bath
Our facilitators lovingly accept tips.
Axe Throwing
Test your aim at the Axe Academy throwing cage inside the festival grounds. $10 for 10 throws or $25 for a weekend pass!
Get into Nature
Just across the street from the Chinook Fest grounds runs a forest service road. Hike up to the ridge and enjoy the view!
Forget Something?
The Little Hopper offers complimentary service at designated times to and from Whistlin’ Jack’s Lodge & Outpost. Hop on and head up to the lodge to purchase weekend essentials (beer, ice, rain ponchos, etc) or grab a bite to eat in the restaurant or lounge.
Lost & Found
Lost and Found items should be turned in / collected at the Ticket Booth. We will hold on to lost items for 2 weeks after the festival. If you get home and discover you have lost something, email info@chinookfest.com and we will look to see if we have it and ship you the item or make it available to be picked up in Yakima, WA.