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)
Car + Tent Camping Ticket
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 an 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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Sponsor Partners
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3-Day, 4-Day, Friday Only, Saturday Only and Sunday Only Ticket Holders
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Car + Tent / Small Rec Vehicle 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
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 18th.
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3-Day Ticket Holders – Arrive after 9am on Friday, June 19th.
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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 2026 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 in a 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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RV/Outdoor Rugs are not permitted in Main Park - please help us keep our luscious grasses green
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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 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. 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: 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday: 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday: 9:30am - 11:00am
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Merchandise Pick-up
If you pre-ordered your festival apparel, it will be available for pick-up:
Thursday
Outside the main festival entrance: 4:30pm-5:30pm
Friday
Outside the main festival entrance: 11:30am-12:30pm or at the merchandise sales tent during sales hours
Saturday & Sunday
At the festival merchandise sales tent during sales hours
Music
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!
Wine Tasting
Wine Tasting at Chinook Fest is expanding and sessions are now available to all festival goers.
Indulge your tastebuds with a wine tasting experience hosted by Aviam Cellars and DarkRock Wines. Each winery will host 50-minute tasting sessions giving you the opportunity to explore their new releases while lounging under the pine trees.
PURCHASE A TASTING SESSION TICKET IN ADVANCE for $10
The Chinook Fest Games
Compete in several "Summer Camp" style activities Friday, 6/19, and Saturday, 6/20. 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 festival swag. Sign-ups closing June 15th.
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, a hay toss, or creating team bandanas.
Campsite Competition
We invite all RVers and Tent Campers to participate in the festival campsite competition!
2026 Theme: DISCO RODEO
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Be ready to meet the judges at your campsite on Saturday between 10am and 11am.
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Points from 1 to 10 will be awarded for each category:
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The Blend: How well your camp represents the theme incorporating disco AND rodeo.
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Creativity & Craftsmanship: Your camp clearly thought outside-the-box and effort was put into crafting, upcycling and/or building unique decorative elements.
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Team Spirit: You don't just look good, you're bringing good vibes to our campground too.
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Extra credit points may be awarded for immersive experiences or activities for the judges and your fellow campers.
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Your decorated site must not exceed your overnight dwelling plus one 10x10 canopy/area. Additional points are NOT awarded for camps that join together.
The winning campsite will receive 4 tickets to Chinook Fest 2027!
Cornhole Tournament
Presented by Albert’s NA Dry Hopped Seltzer, the cornhole tournament is back! Sign-up now or swing by The Games tent to join the waitlist for last-minute tournament openings. $20 buy-in.
There will be two tournaments to compete for top prizes of 50% of the pot + 2027 Weekend Tickets + killer 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 followed by Yoga
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!
Line Dancing
Join our resident coach, Morgan Young, for a fun line dancing lesson! Suitable for beginners and experienced dancers. Meet at the Re/Max Collective Locals Only Stage:
THURSDAY @ 6:00pm
FRIDAY @ 12:15pm
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!
Whistlin' Jack's Shuttle Schedule
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 extra supplies 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.