Info, safety measures, FAQ

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL ATTENDEES

As of right now (2/22/22), there are no covid safety measures required (vax, neg. tests, masks), but this could change if the Covid Climate takes a negative turn between now and the event.

WE DO HIGHLY RECOMMEND:

• Practicing COVID precautions in the 2 weeks leading up to the event – (limiting risk of exposure, wearing a mask, washing your hands etc.). Getting turned away at the gate because you have COVID is going to suck, let’s do everything we can to avoid that!
• Getting a COVID test ahead of time. There are plenty of locations to get free COVID testing, you can find a list of local ones HERE under Testing Resources.
• Getting a COVID test 72 hours after the event – Especially if you live or interact with any immunocompromised or at-risk humans. Monitor your health and be mindful of your interaction with others until you know you’re in the clear.

SAFETY MEASURES

The BaHOOTenzie team will follow all COVID-19 safety guidelines in place, as well as any additional protocol that we deem appropriate at the time of the event. Continue to check this space for updates as we approach the event dates for specific policies and requirements for attendance.

SAFETY MEASURES WE WILL BE IMPLEMENTING INCLUDE:

• Reduced number of attendees
• Streamlined will call process to allow everyone space
• Sanitation stations around the site
• Added sanitation procedures for high touch points
• Masks available
• “Give me space” wristband for those that want to maintain social distance throughout the festival
• Additional signage with all the info you need!

ADDITIONAL POLICIES MAY BE IMPLEMENTED BASED ON STATE/COUNTY/CDC GUIDELINES AS THEY EVOLVE. THESE MAY INCLUDE:

• Social distancing protocols
• Spacing in community areas
• Restrictions on food and beverage service
• Regulating the flow of attendees in high traffic areas

If you have any specific questions about health and safety protocol, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at love@joshuatreemusicfestival.com.

WHAT IF I FEEL SICK BEFORE/DURING THE EVENT?

We ask all attendees to monitor their health before and during the event.

COVID symptoms include:

• Fever of 100 degrees
• New cough or shortness of breath
• Runny nose
• Sore throat
• Fatigue
• Loss of smell or taste
• Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
• Headache
• Chills
• Muscle ache

IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS BEFORE THE EVENT: If you are experiencing any symptoms before the event starts, please reach out to us at love@joshuatreemusicfestival.com. We will credit your tickets towards a future BaHOOTenzie event or merch.  After gates open tickets will be considered forfeited if we haven’t received an email letting us know your are sick and won’t attend.

IF YOU GET A POSITIVE COVID TEST BEFORE THE EVENT
If you test positive for COVID up to 2 weeks before the event start date, please email us with your order info as well as your positive test result and we will gladly refund you OR roll your tickets over to a future BaHOOTenzie event for you. 

IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS DURING THE EVENT: Please visit the medical tent if you are experiencing any symptoms during the event. Our medical staff will be equipped with COVID tests if needed. We will handle any refunds on a case-by-case basis in this situation.

FOLK FEST SCHEDULE

Friday, May 20
Noon Gates open
2pm – 3pm TBA
3:15pm – 4:15pm TBA
4:30pm – 5:30pm Mai Bloomfield
5:45pm – 6:45pm TK & Lewi (of the Holy Know Nothings)
7pm – 8pm TBA
8:15pm – 9:45pm Steve Poltz
10:15pm – 11:45pm BaHOOTenzie ! (Steve +3 artists in the round)

Saturday, May 21
9am – 10am Yoga #1
10:15am – 11:15am Qigong (movement)
11:30am – 12:30pm Yoga #2
12:45pm – 1:45pm TBA
2pm – 3pm Lisa Sanders
3:15pm – 4:15pm Freedy Johnston
4:30pm – 5:30pm Megan Slankard
5:45pm – 6:45pm Dan Bern
7pm – 8pm Shook Twins (duo)
8:15pm – 9:45pm Steve Poltz
10:15pm – 11:45pm BaHOOTenzie ! (Steve +3 artists in the round)

SONG SCHOOL SCHEDULE

Tuesday, May 17
3pm – 6pm Check In
6:30pm – 7:30pm Dinner, Meet and Greet,
7:45pm – 9:45pm Improv Session w/ Steve
9:45pm – ?? Campfire Hang. Fireside Chats.

Wednesday, May 18
8am – 9am Yoga
9am – 10am Breakfast
10am – 12:30pm Workshop #1 w/ Steve, Mai, & Dan
1pm – 2pm Lunch
3pm – 5:30pm Workshop #2 w/ Steve, Mai, & Dan
6:30pm – 7:30pm Dinner
7:45pm – 9:45pm “Hoot” Group Performances w/ Steve
10pm – 11pm Stargaze w/ Astronomer (optional)
10pm – ?? Fireside Chats. Campfire Hang.

Thursday, May 19
8am – 9am Yoga
9am -10am Breakfast
10am – 12:30pm Workshop #3 – w/ Steve, Mai, & Dan
1pm – 2pm Lunch
3pm – 5:30pm Workshop #4 – w/ Steve, Mai, & Dan
6:30pm – 7:30pm Dinner
7:45pm – 9:45pm “Hoot” Group Performances w/ Steve
10pm – 11pm Sound Bath (optional)
10pm – ?? Campfire Hang. Fireside Chats.

Friday, May 20
8am – 9am Yoga
9am -10am Breakfast
2pm – Gates Open for BaHOOTenzie FolkFest

TICKETING

WILL TICKETS BE AVAILABLE AT THE GATE?

SongSchool tickets are pre-sale only as we need to know numbers for catering AND attendance is strictly limited to keep it intimate.

FolkFest tickets may be available at the gate though we cannot guarantee this. Advance purchase is highly recommended.

DO TICKETS INCLUDE CAMPING?

FolkFest tickets do not include camping. Car/tent camping, RV sites and RV hook-ups are available right next door at the Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground and can be booked via their website.

SongSchool tickets include car/tent camping on site for the duration of SongSchool and FolkFest. RV sites and RV hook-ups are available right next door at the Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground and can be booked via their website.

TRANSFERS: Yes, you can transfer your ticket to someone else. You can find instructions on how to do this here.

By purchasing a ticket to any of our events, you agree to our terms & conditions which you can read here.

REFUND POLICY

WAYS TO GET A REFUND / CREDIT

“I tested positive for COVID” – Thanks for being a responsible human and getting tested! If you test positive for COVID within 2 weeks of event start date, please email us at love@joshuatreemusicfestival.com with your order info as well as your positive test result and we will gladly refund you OR roll your tickets over to a future BaHOOTenzie event for you.

“I bought a ticket but now I’m not sure I want to go” – Things change, we totally get that. We want to make it as easy as possible to make a decision that feels good for you. It doesn’t matter what the reason, if you changed your mind and don’t feel comfortable attending an event in October, no stress, – email us by September 20, 2021 and we’ll gladly roll over your tickets to either of our 2022 events.

“I don’t agree with testing, masks etc…” – we have laid out all the possibilities from the beginning to help you make your decision. If you’ve now decided that’s not the way you want to play, we get it – email us by September 20, 2021 and we’ll gladly roll over your tickets to either of our 2022 events.

“What if the event is postponed?” – if event is postponed, tickets will automatically be rolled over to 2022. You may also email us to request a refund at love@joshuatreemusicfestival.com.

WAYS NOT TO GET A REFUND:

“I don’t want to wear a mask/get tested etc…” We will not be offering refunds to people who show up but don’t want to get tested, wear a mask or otherwise abide by the safety protocol. All of this information has been available to you from the beginning to help you make an informed decision. If you are asked to leave the event for not abiding by event policies (COVID related or otherwise), you will not be offered a refund.

“I just decided not to show up” – Please email us at love@joshuatreemusicfestival.com by September 20, 2021 and let us know if you decide not to make it so we can open your ticket up for someone else. Your ticket will be considered used/forfeited unless we hear from you.

GETTING HERE

Driving

Joshua Tree Lake Campground
2601 Sunfair Road
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS

• From Park Blvd. in Joshua Tree, go east on HWY 62 for 4 miles, turn left on Sunfair Road and the
  campground is 5 miles down on your right. Can’t miss it. Pavement ends there.
• From 29 palms, go 11 miles on HWY 62 from Adobe Road, turn right on Sunfair.
  Five miles down Sunfair on your right. Can’t miss it. Pavement ends there.

Flying

The nearest airport is 40 minutes away in Palm Springs and services Southwest and many other airlines.

ARRIVING ON SITE

GATE/BOX OFFICE HOURS:

FolkFest: Friday October 1: noon – 10PM / Saturday October 2: 9am – 9PM
SongSchool: Check in is Tuesday Sept 28 from 3pm – 6pm

Please make alternative plans if you cannot arrive within these hours. If you arrive outside of these hours you will not be able to access the festival or the campgrounds, you will be directed to a holding area to wait until the gate opens.

WHAT DO I NEED TO CHECK IN? Please have your barcoded ticket/s and photo ID ready at the gate to check in.

HOW DO I ACCESS MY TICKETS? All tickets are managed online through Afton. Just log into your account at aftontickets.com to view tickets, change your personal information, transfer to another person and download.

CAN I LEAVE & RETURN? Once you have your festival wristband, and your vehicle has the all-weekend in-and-out pass, you can come and go from the festival site as you please.

WHEN DO THINGS START HAPPENING?
FolkFest: Music kicks off at 3pm on Friday Oct 1.
SongSchool: We’ll be getting the ball rolling 6pm Tuesday Sept 28 with a dinner/meet & greet.

You can view both schedules at the top of this page.

MASKS, HUGS AND STUFF.

DO I NEED TO WEAR A MASK: We are extremely grateful to have plenty of OPEN SPACE to enjoy. We do not anticipate needing to require masks, however this may change if advised by county, state or CDC guidelines. That said, if you want to wear a mask, wear a mask. We will not tolerate bullying anyone because of their choice (or bullying of any kind), we are all in this together.

I NEED HUMAN CONTACT, WHAT ABOUT HUGS? We get it, we’ve all been hug starved for over a year! Please be mindful of people’s space, ask first (you should anyway) and remember anything but a verbal enthusiastic yes is a no. We will have “give me space” wristbands available at production for those wishing  to maintain social distance.

SPACE INVADERS: If you want to cozy up in someone else’s space – whether in the campground or on the dance floor – ask first. Consent is sexy, considerate people are sexy and you’re all sexy people.

SITE INFORMATION

BE PREPARED: Temperatures can be erratic to say the least. In May, the average high is 93, low is 71. In October it’s 84 and 56 respectively. Come prepared for anything. Bring shade for camp, hats, umbrellas, water, and sunscreen. Wind does blow through so remember to adequately stake things down; rebar and sandbags work great. EZ-Ups fly away easily – If you MUST bring an EZ Up, please make sure it is staked securely with rebar or similar, if it is not secured properly we may ask you to take it down.

ACCESSIBILITY: There are handicap spaces reserved in both day parking lot and car camping in the campground that are closest to festival entrance gates. If you have further accessibility needs, please don’t hesitate to contact us at love@joshuatreemusicfestival.com.

AMENITIES:

• Hot showers are free from 8am to 8pm each day, cool down shower station available around the clock.
• Free filtered water for festival attendees is available in the music bowl and campground . Please bring your own refillable containers!
• WIFI is available for a daily fee thanks to Mojave Wifi.

PLEASE RESPECT THE WILDLIFE: Swimming in the lake is for the ducks and fishies only. No humans, no trash – you wouldn’t want trash floating in your home! If you see a snake, leave it alone. If you think it may cause an issue, please report it to the Rangers. Lizards, birds and critters – this is their home first, leave them be.

IS SMOKING ALLOWED? You may smoke at your campsite, please be mindful of your neighbors and don’t litter your butts! Within the site, there is no smoking in the Music Bowl or Boogaloo area. Look for our designated smoking areas and be mindful of/ask those around you.

CAMPING INFORMATION

SONG SCHOOL ATTENDEES: Tent or car camping is included at the event site for the duration of SongSchool and FolkFest – 3pm Tuesday Sept 28th through 10am Sunday October 3rd. RV sites or RV hook-ups are available next door at the Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground for an additional fee, book via their website. A limited number of Cozy Camper Trailers are available onsite, please email bookings@casagogo.com to inquire.

FOLK FEST ATTENDEES: Camping is not included. Car camping, tent camping, RV sites and RV hook-ups are available next door at the Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground for an additional fee, please book via their website. A limited number of Cozy Camper Trailers are available onsite, please email bookings@casagogo.com to inquire.

WHERE DO I PARK? If you are coming in for the day and not camping on site, parking is available in the day parking lot. Please leave your wristband on for the duration of the event, if you show up without a wristband you will asked to go home and get it.

DO I NEED TO BRING MY OWN TENT? You sure do! Please bring your own structure to camp in. Space can be limited so please be mindful of your footprint. If you’re travelling a distance and don’t want to haul your gear, our friends Joshua Tree Outfitters have camping set ups to rent locally.

CAN I BRING AN RV? Yes. Please make sure you make the appropriate reservation through the Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground.

AMPLIFIED MUSIC: Please no sound systems or live amplified music in the campground. Be considerate of all your neighbors – there are general public and permanent residents in the campground. If noise from your campsite is bothering your neighbors, you’ll be asked to turn it down. If multiple complaints are received about your party, the Campground reserves the right to confiscate equipment and/or ask campers to leave.

GENERATORS: Use of whisper quiet generators is permitted between 8am & 10pm. Please be conscious of placement and hours of use and consider your neighbors/friends. We may ask you to turn your generator off or limit use if it is being disruptive to others.

EZ UPS/SHADE STRUCTURES: We regularly experience winds in the desert that EZ Ups are not built to withstand, they can break and turn into hazards. Please ensure any shade structures are secured properly with rebar or similar. We may ask you to drop shade structures/EZ ups if not secured properly or during high winds

FIRES: Wood fires are allowed only in the metal fire ring barrels if there is not currently a fire ban. It is crucial that fires are extinguished completely before you leave the fire ring. High winds can occur without warning & carry embers.

WHAT TO BRING (AND NOT BRING)

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

• Directions to the site and PHOTO ID for will call.
• Refillable water bottles.
• Shade for camp, and stakes (rebar or similar) to tie it down (crucial) – we may ask you to drop shade structures/EZ ups if not secured properly or during high winds.
• Water, sunscreen, hats & umbrellas (crucial).
• Cash. There are no ATMs on site, some vendors, bar and beer garden are cash only.
• Bring food if you like, but there are yummy eats on site (SongSchool meals are provided). Health food store, restaurants, and liquor stores are 8 miles from the festival sight.
• Heaps of smiling friends.
• Dancing shoes.
• Open heart.

WHAT SHOULD I LEAVE AT HOME?

• Firearms, weapons, violence or hate.
• Illegal drugs are illegal
• Fireworks or explosives of any kind.
• Fire toys (no open flames, glow toys are a-OK!)
• Charcoal grills or open flames (White Gas/Propane is ok)
• Glass containers.

CAN I BRING MY PET? We love animals but you have to leave your dogs, cats, pigs, etc., at home. Qualified service animals only. Treat your pup to a vacation at the Joshua Tree Pet Resort, and ask for a festival discount.

CAN I BRING ALCOHOL? Yes – a reasonable amount in plastic bottles or cans for personal consumption. Please leave glass bottles at home, broken glass + bare feet in the sand = no bueno.

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW

• No glass/outside alcohol in music bowl.
• Smoking is only permitted in designated areas.
• No on site camping w/o a music festival wristband.
  Swimming in the lake is for the ducks and fishies only.
• Rogue vending is a no-no.
• No amplified music in the campground.
• No leaving your campsite a mess. Really.
• Respect all your fellow music loving campers.
• Pack it in, pack it out. Bring heavy duty garbage bags with you. Sort recycling, garbage & compost at camp.​
• Cell phones do work (AT&T seems to be best). Wi-Fi is available to purchase for those that must stay in touch.

PHOTO/VIDEO POLICY

By attending any event at the Joshua Tree Music Festival site you consent to being filmed and or photographed, whereas your image, voice, and likeness may be used by the Festival for promotional purposes.

All photographers using professional equipment (ie DSLR / anything with a detachable lenses) are required to have media credentials to take pictures or video at the Festival.
Attendees may take photos and shoot video for personal, non-commercial use, with personal cameras (excluding SLR/DSLRs) as long as they are not standing in the press area, obstructing views, using any sort of device like a tripod or selfie-stick.

DRONE use is prohibited without specific written permission from the Festival. Please keep them packed away, if we see you using it, we may confiscate it and hold it for the remainder of the event.

More detailed information can be found in our terms and conditions.