General
What's the best time to arrive?
The Festival Box Office opens at 9:00am. Gates open at 12:00pm noon. Limited capacity. Arrive early to guarantee entry and avoid the lines.
What time does it end?
The festival will end at 12:00am midnight, the latest.
Will you be posting set times in advance
Yes. Set times will be posted on the Lineup page a couple of days before the festival. Set times will also be in the festival guide that is passed out upon entry.
Are there opportunities to volunteer at the event?
Yes. Students and Staff from UC San Diego and other Universities are welcome to volunteer. Please visit the
Volunteer section for more info.
Can I pass out flyers at the festival?
Flyers will only be permitted outside of the festival at the close of the show.
Can I Bring...
Can I bring a backpack? skateboard? umbrella? chair? instrument?
All patrons are encouraged to leave these items at home. A limited "coat check" service will be available on Ridge Walk for a fee. Small Bags are permitted, but are subject to search.
Can I bring outside food/beverage?
Factory sealed clear bottled water (non-glass containers) and empty water
bottles will be allowed in the festival. If you are using a camel back it must be emptied before entering. No other outside food or beverage permitted.
Can I bring a camera?
No video or professional cameras (removable lens) will be permitted. Non-professional cameras only.
Will There Be...
Will there be vegetarian food offered?
Will there be flushable toilets and sinks available?
Sorry, porta-potties only. There will be sinks.
Will there be ADA parking/bathrooms?
Will there be ATM machines
Yes. Locations will be clearly marked on the festival map.
Will there be lockers on site?
Yes. A limited number of lockers will be available for rent outside of the venue on Ridge Walk.
Will there be a Lost & Found?
Yes. There will be a combination Lost & Found and Information booth. Location will be clearly marked on the festival map. Found items will be re-located to the UCSD Box Office after the festival ends.
Will there be an Information booth/area?
Yes. There will be a combination Lost & Found and Information booth. Location will be clearly marked on the festival map.
Will there be First Aid on site?
Yes. First Aid stations will be on site, clearly marked on the festival map, and visible on the field.
Will there be a mist tent?
Sorry, no, but there will be shaded areas.
Will there be free water?
Yes. Free water will be available at multiple locations clearly marked on the festival map. However, in an effort to minimize our impact on the environment, patrons are encouraged to bring your own bottle. Festival-branded water bottles and plastic water bottles will also be available for purchase. Check out our
Water Program for full details.
Will there be a festival map available?
Yes.
Click Here. The full map will also be in the festival guide that is passed out upon entry.
Parking And Transportation
Where can I park?
Patrons are strongly encouraged to park in Pangea, Regents, or East lots. Permit required to park on campus; available for purchase on site. Regents/East shuttles will run on extended service and hours until 1:00am.
When will Hopkins Drive be closed?
Hopkins drive will have limited access on May 14th, and will be closed to all vehicular traffic on the day of the festival. Regular street access will resume on May 16th.
Will Campus Loop be running?
Campus Loop will run on extended service and hours until 1:00am. Shuttles will run on an alternate horse-shoe route. Two convenient stops - Pangea Parking Structure and Geisel Loop - will provide easy access to and from the festival.
What about Arriba and Nobel?
City Shuttles will run on extended service and hours until 1:00am.
Tickets, Wristbands, And Re-entry
Where do I get my student wristband?
Undergraduate students are no longer required to pick up a wristband in advance. Wristbands will be distributed at the Festival Box Office on May 15th. Student ID required.
What about student-guests?
Undergraduate students may purchase up to two (2) tickets for $40 each at the Price Center Box Office beginning April 13th. Student-Guest tickets have sold out. Ticket must be exchanged for a wristband at the Festival Box Office on May 15th in order to enter the festival.
What about grad students? staff? faculty?
Graduate students, staff, faculty, and other UC San Diego affiliates may purchase up to two (2) tickets for $40 each at the Price Center Box Office beginning April 13th. These tickets have sold out. Ticket must be exchanged for a wristband at the Festival Box Office on May 15th in order to enter the festival.
What about alumni?
Discounted tickets are available through the Alumni Association.
Buy your tickets now! Wristband will be picked up at the Will Call Booth at the Festival Box Office. Photo ID required.
Where will the festival entrance be located?
The festival entrance will return to the RIMAC Arena ramp on Ridge Walk. Hopkins Drive will serve as an exit only. Additional entrances may be opened to accommodate long lines.
Where will the Festival Box Office be located? Hours?
The Festival Box Office will be located outside of the Marshall tennis courts on Ridge Walk. Distribution will begin at 9:00am on May 15th and continue throughout the duration of the festival, or until a sell out.
What is the re-entry policy?
Ins & Outs are allowed for the entirety of the festival.
I graduated early/took the quarter off - do I need to purchase a ticket?
No! Entry is free for all undergraduate students enrolled at UC San Diego for at least one quarter during the 2008-2009 school year. Summer Sessions are not applicable.
I don't know anyone at UC San Diego - how can I attend?
Sorry. This event is not open to the public.
That said, we may still be looking for volunteers. Please visit the
Volunteer section for more info.
Will there be tickets sold at the event?
No tickets will be sold on the day of the festival.
