Kids 12 and under are free, but must be accompanied by an adult.
There are NO REFUNDS on tickets once you have purchased them unless the festival is cancelled due to extenuating circumstances.
There is an additional charge for camping so be sure to purchase the right ticket combo. We can also upgrade your tickets at the box office if you decide to add camping.
Our Box Office opens at 1 pm on Friday, and 9 am on Saturday and Sunday. You may purchase tickets to any of the days at our Box Office, although gate prices do increase day of show. You can purchase tickets on line HERE up to 24 hours before showtime.
All shows are General Admission. We recommend bringing some ground cover and a camping or lawn chair. The Palisade Bluegrass and Roots Music Festival will enforce chair height restrictions so if you have high-back chairs, umbrellas or tents, we ask that you please position yourself toward the back of the festival grounds and not near the stage. Low-back chairs and blankets are welcome toward the front of the festival grounds and dance floor.
**Note** Please remove all blankets, chairs, tents and umbrellas at the end of each day. We will be removing all items left overnight and placing them at the ticket booth to be picked up the next day.
**Please see recommended chairs at the bottom of the page
Yes. Check with the festival’s box office. Please remember, we are not responsible for items lost or stolen. If it is valuable to you, it is probably safer at home or in your car.
We do not allow dogs or other domestic animals in the festival or camping grounds during the festival. We know you care about your animals and we beg you to not leave them in your car. It can get very hot at this time of year. If you want to bring an animal, Palisade Basecamp allows dogs and has a great dog run and other amenities.
No alcohol may be brought into the concert park. Beer, wine and mixed drinks will be available for purchase for guests 21 and over.
Actually, NO! It’s illegal to smoke marijuana in public places in Colorado. This is a community/family event – Please be respectful and mindful. Please follow these simple guidelines and continue to show that marijuana users are lawful, mindful and environmentally sensitive!
- It’s illegal to smoke or consume marijuana in public places in Colorado. This is a Community/Family event – Please be respectful and mindful.
- If you are observed smoking in the venue, you run the risk of being asked to vacate the premises.
For those that enjoy smoking a cig once in a while, please respect others and smoke in the designated smoking areas and not in the main festival area.
Camping opens Thursday, June 5th at noon. It is first come as far as spaces go.If you arrive before noon you MUST stage in the Palisade High School Parking Lot. You will receive your credentials here and you can purchase camping if needed.
Premium Camping is located closest to the Festival Grounds and only available to those that purchased it in advance and have the proper credentials. The lawn camping in Premium is focused on family friendly and tent camping only. We encourage folks in this area to create a quieter vibe between 11:30 pm and 7:00 am. Car and RV camping is available in Premium and General. There are no hook-ups.
All other camping is general. We have lots of space so enjoy. There is some shade but we suggest bringing extra shade for your campsite.
Bring a bicycle, or rent one, to get from camp site to festival grounds or just to cruise around town. There’s lots to see. If you can’t bring a bike, Palisade Pedicab is on hand to give free shuttles from camping to the festival site. They can also provide Wine tours etc. for a charge by reserving with them directly: HERE
Three Day Festival pass holders can purchase campsites for tents and campers on our web page or at box office to camp on site at Riverbend Park.
NO Fires are allowed in the campground. Gas fires ONLY and not at all if windy and dry.
The entrance to the campground is at 36 1/4 Rd.
If you have already purchased camping you can pick up your camping passes at the High School Parking Lot, Thursday from 8:30 am – Noon Camping Entrance from Noon – 9:00 PM on Thursday, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.
There are different colors for each section of the campground. Please note which section you are in so we can find you in case of an emergency.
NO vehicles can enter the campgrounds after 9:00 PM on Friday and Saturday unless you are a late arrival on Friday evening. NO vehicles can exit after 9:00 pm unless there is an emergency.
No vehicles can drive around the campground after 9:00 PM unless there is an emergency. You will be asked to leave the campground permanently if you are found driving around for no good reason after 9:00.
Shuttle Hours for Regular Shuttle Loop which includes Downtown, Additional Parking and the Wine Country Inn
Friday – 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Saturday -10:00 AM- 10:30 PM
Sunday – 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
The shuttle will go to Palisade Basecamp:
Friday between 2 and 4 pm and 8 and 10
Saturday between 10 and noon and 8 and 10
Sunday between 10 and noon and 6 and 8
Festival grounds are level and accessible. Please let an event staff know if you would like assistance with mobility or seating.
- No knives, weapons or fireworks of any kind
- No illegal substances or drug paraphernalia
- No glass of any kind
- No drones
- No flyers or marketing materials
- No outside alcohol
- No flasks
- No laser pointers
- No illegal/unauthorized vending
There is limited parking at Riverbend Park. The earlier you get there, the better chance you have of snagging a spot.Once it is full you will be directed to Over Flow Parking elsewhere in town and can take the shuttle to the festival. Riding your bike, if you can, is another great option. Our Parking Hosts, Traci and Clark are awesome so while the parking is free, feel free to give them a tip for making sure your experience goes smoothly cause it can be hot and dusty out there.
We love our bicycle riders. Follow the rules and all is good.
DO NOT CHAIN YOUR BICYCLE TO ANY FENCES THAT HAVE A GATE. We will have to remove them.
We provide a Bike Corral. Please use that.
No Bikes allowed in the Festival Grounds.
We have awesome food vendors and we encourage you to support them but you are welcome to bring in coolers with snacks, water etc. YOU CANNOT BRING ANY ALCOHOL INTO OR OUT OF the festival. It will be confiscated.
We provide potable water within the festival grounds where you can fill up your water bottles. These are marked with banners that say, “WATER”. We discourage the sale of single use plastics and anyway you can mitigate the use of plastic water bottles helps our earth so bring your own bottle or swing by Festieville and snag yourself one of our cool water bottles and cups.
We love our earth and love Riverbend Park. Please be respectful of the park, use your own utensils or plates when you can, limit single use plastic and throw waste in the proper bins. Our Green Team works hard to limit what goes to the landfill and you can help.
SECURITY WILL BE CONDUCTING BAG CHECKS, PAT-DOWNS AND POCKET SEARCHES AT THEIR DISCRETION. VIOLATION OF THESE TERMS CAN RESULT IN CONFISCATION, EXPULSION, OR ARREST DEPENDING UPON THE SEVERITY OF THE VIOLATION.
We suggest bringing chairs and blankets into the festival grounds. Here are the parameters:
Low backed chairs and blankets ONLY on stage side of walkway(this will be marked)
High backed chairs are welcome beyond the walkway.
All chairs and blankets must be removed nightly.
Example of chair heights
Low Back Low Chair
Standard Lawn Chair
High Back Low Chair