QHow do I find Shambhala?

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Ah, the age of the internet and handy online maps! Check it out:
Shambhala on Google Maps

You can click the “Directions” link and enter your own address to get personalized directions to the Salmo River Ranch.

QCan children come to Shambhala? / Is Shambhala 19+?

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Minors cannot attend Shambhala. The chaperone program is no longer available. All attendees must be 19+. ID’s will be checked.

QDo you offer Day Passes?

AWe do not offer day passes. Most festivals that do offer day passes are events where accommodations are off-site. Because camping for the festival is on-site, we are unable to offer day passes.

QDoes Shambhala start on August 8th, 9th or 10th?

A Officially the 10th, but we do open we open the gates on Wednesday (the 8th) and Thursday (the 9th) for Early Entry. Additional parking fees apply for those who wish to camp with their vehicle.

2012 Early Entry Fees:

Wednesday August 8th – $60 per person

Thursday, August 9th – $30 per person

 

**Upon entering the driveway, you agree to pay the early entry fee that is in effect at the time you arrive. Do not count on wait times being a certain length – they are variable and unpredictable.

If you want to pay the early entry fee for Thursday only, or if you want to enter for general admission, the only way to guarantee you do not have to pay more than you’d planned for is to arrive after 8am on the appropriate day.

There is no entertainment on Wednesday, August 3rd. Two of the six stages open on Thursday.

QCan I bring my RV? Do you have hookups?

AYou can bring RV’s or Trailers. We do not have any hookups of any kind. Generators are prohibited, as is running a built-in RV generator. Parking fees apply to all oversized vehicles. 

QDo I need a parking pass to camp with my vehicle?

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Yes. In order to preserve the farm land, we encourage you to take advantage of our Free Parking Lot, which is separate from the camping areas. If you wish to camp with your vehicle, there are fees associated.

2012 Parking Fees TBA.

Take me to the Parking Page

QDo you have beer gardens? Can I bring in my own alcohol?

A Shambhala is an alcohol-free event. Any alcohol found in vehicle searches on the way in will be confiscated. Any alcohol inside the festival grounds will be dumped.

Visit our Banned Items Page for more info on what not to bring.

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QWhat should I pack for Shambhala?

A Check out Britz's Guide to Shambhala Essentials

QIs there a public phone on site?

A We DO NOT have a public phone on site. The closest public phone is in the town of Salmo. Cell phone service on the property is sporadic at best. Wireless internet, Voip calls, and phone charging are available for a fee through the Columbia Wireless kisok.

QCan I bring my dog/pets?

A No. Please make arrangements for your pets – you will not be granted access to the festival if you have any kind of pet with you. Kennels in the West Kootenay area book up very quickly for the summer months, so be sure to make arrangements for your pet well in advance if you intend for them to stay in the area.

QMy wallet/purse/Photo ID was lost/stolen, and I can't replace it before the festival. What should I do?

A Identification is required to get into the festival. If your ID has been lost  / stolen, you must file a report with the RCMP, and bring a copy of the police report with you to the gate. If you have an interm driver’s license, bring that as well. You will also need supporting pieces of ID, such as a birth certificate, SIN card, care card or credit card. The more you can bring with you, the better.

If you have an expired Passport, you may use that as your primary ID, with supporting ID.

QCan I leave a ticket at the gate for a friend?

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Yes. There is a $15 fee to register a ticket at Will Call. You must provide the name of the person who will be picking up the ticket as it appears on their ID. Please see the Ticket FAQ for details on how to pick up a Will Call ticket.