FAQs
Questions about the Festival? We have answers.
Q. Where is this thing happening?
A. It all goes down at 685 Centerville Highway in the rural community of High Prairie, just 9 miles north of Lyle, Washington. The festival grounds are on an undeveloped 10 acre piece of land with some infrastructure. We are stewards of our land and try to minimize impact, so we ask attendees to fully enjoy the festival grounds but minimize walking on other parts of the land and leave no garbage behind.
Q. Aren’t there tolls to get across the river?
A. Yes. If you cross at 205, there is no toll and you take Hwy 14 to Lyle. If you cross at Cascade Locks, you can pay cash or by toll tag. If you cross at Hood River, you will need a toll tag or you will be mailed a bill later. You do have the option to pay online within 14 days of crossing at this link: https://csc.portofhoodriver.com/paytoll.
Q. What can I expect?
A. A Really good time! Music begins at 12:30 with The Sidewalk Doctor spinning reggae and rocksteady classics, followed by a variety of live musical entertainment (rock, country, Americana, folk, pop) and goes until about 9pm. The night *may* end with live karaoke featuring The High Prairie Three Chord All-Stars (consider joining the band!) and finish with a sing-along of Daniel Johnston’s ”True Love Will Find You In The End”. Food and beverages will be provided (see FAQ below).
Q. Is there parking?
A. Yes, although parking is limited so you are encouraged to carpool. Once you turn into the property, there will be parking on the left and right about 30 feet in. Once you park, follow the dirt driveway to the festival grounds.
Q. Is there a bathroom?
A. We have a port-o-potty.
Q. Are there showers?
A. No. But there’s a garden hose…
Q. Is there a bidet?
A. No. But there’s a garden hose…
Q. Is there a garden hose?
A. Yes!
Q. Is there electricity?
A. Electrical service is on the festival grounds, but is not throughout the property. Attendees are encouraged to bring charging bricks for cell phones, etc. (see cell phone service FAQ below).
Q. What’s the deal with cell phone service?
A. We have AT&T and it’s very limited. Just enough to send texts. Sometimes there is better service up on The Devil’s Backbone (the small ridge right behind the festival grounds), but even that can be scarce.
Q. What should I bring?
A. A water bottle, chairs, sunscreen, snacks, your favorite beverage(s), a cooler, a festive attitude. Please consider bringing your own beverage container to minimize waste.
Q. What should I not bring?
A. Any sort of flame or fire (we are in burn ban season and we take it very seriously). A non-festive attitude.
Q. May I smoke weed?
A. Yes, but as said, we are in a severe burn ban season. If you want/need to smoke, please only do it on the festival grounds since they have been cleared of flammable brush and water is available. Do not smoke at your campsite!
Q. Can I smoke cigarettes?
A. No, this is a no smoking event. We are in a severe burn band so if you need to smoke, bring a vape. Thank you for understanding.
Q. Will there be shade?
A. The festival grounds are surrounded by oaks and pines on three sides. Two large umbrellas and a large tent will be set up. We will also provide a “misting station” to cool your hot self down.
Q. Will there be games?
A. Hell, yes! We have a variety of yard games
Q. What will I eat? What will I drink?
A. Bring anything you like for snacks. Dinner will be provided and will include pork, chicken and vegetarian burritos and tacos. We’ll also have a keg of Mexican beer. We’ll also have water.
Q. What about Sunday morning? Will I starve?
A. On Sunday morning we will whip up some kind of breakfast scramble, brew some coffee, play some tasty Gordon Lightfoot tunes, and offer Bloody Mary fixins (bring your own vodka!). We may also attempt to scare up some old-timey-folksy-type-music just to keep the party going.
Q. Super cool! I’m totally camping! What else should I know?
A. Camping is encouraged (so thank you)! We have prepped some primitive sites for campers. These are no frills spots to pitch your tent just off the festival ground. We will also provide a wheelbarrow to help cart your stuff. FYI: We have lots of wildlife, including wild turkeys, deer and coyotes (the last of which we only hear but have yet to see), so please be aware. We will do our best to light a path, but please bring a flashlight to help you find your way home in the dark. If you have camp gear (plates, cups, flatware) please bring those to minimize waste. Again, no fire at the campsites.
Q. Do I need to pay to attend?
A. Chris & Julie are excited to host the festival as we love music and believe in the power of community. However, if attendance creates a financial hardship such that you cannot attend to basic needs such as food, housing and transportation, please reserve a ticket but don't pay. If you can comfortably meet your basic needs, please pay for a ticket. Ticket sales allow us to pay musicians to perform and make a donation to the local volunteer fire department.
Q. Last question: Can I bring fire?
A. No.