Getting Here


FESTIVAL DATES & ARRIVAL INFO

Early Entry begins on Thursday, June 19th at 3pm.
There is an additional cost of $30 per person to enter the festival grounds on Thursday (free for OMG patrons, Boutique Camping patrons, and volunteers).

Gates will open to all General Admission patrons on Friday, June 20th at 10am.

Remember, the music schedule continues throughout Sunday night, so plan to stick around! You will have until mid-day Monday, June 23rd to pack up your things after the event.

Please note that you will only be able to enter the festival grounds during box office hours, no exceptions.

Box Office Hours:

Thursday, June 19th: 3:00pm – 12:00am
Friday, June 20th: 10:00am – 12:00am
Saturday, June 21st: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday, June 22nd: 10:00am – 6:00pm

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PLEASE NOTE: We will not be selling single day tickets at the gate.

Please follow the appropriate directions below to access the festival site. Do not use your GPS to try and find us as it may give misguided directions.

From Portland

  • Head East on I-84E to The Dalles
  • Take Exit 87 for US-197 toward Dufur Bend
  • Turn Right on to US-197 S off the exit and then Left to US-197 S/The Dalles-California Highway
  • Just after Mile Post 14, turn right onto Dufur Bypass Road – formerly Heimrich Road – (Watch for variable message sign that will be within 1 mile of the exit)
  • In approximately 6/10 of a miles veer left on to Dufur Valley Road
  • Continue West for 4.8 miles and stay right on Dufur Valley/Dufur Mill Road at the Y. After an additional 5 miles turn right down the driveway into the signed venue Box Office to receive your credentials and to enter the event site.

From Bend and all points south

  • Head North on US-97N
  • Just North of the town of Madras, turn Right on to NE 6th St/The Dalles-California Highway
  • Continue on US-197N The Dalles-California Highway for 71 Miles then make a slight Left on Dufur Bypass Road – formerly Heimrich Road – (Watch for variable message sign that will be within 1 mile of the exit)
  • In approximately 6/10 of a miles veer left on to Dufur Valley Road
  • Continue West for 4.8 miles and stay right on Dufur Valley/Dufur Mill Road at the Y. After an additional 5 miles turn right down the driveway into the signed venue Box Office to receive your credentials and to enter the event site.

From Seattle and all points north

  • Head to Portland and follow the above directions

GAS STATIONS:

If coming in from Portland or Idaho area on I-84, your last gasoline stations will be in The Dalles, so be sure to fill up there!

If coming over from Bend, your last gas station will be in Tygh Valley or Maupin.


FYI: Guidelines

  • NO GLASS!  Please transfer your alcohol into different containers
  • NO OPEN FIRE!
  • PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. Be prepared to pack your recycling and trash.
  • All vehicles are subject to a security search
  • No smoking outside of designated areas.
  • Drink lots of water!
  • No illicit drug use or sales.
  • No weapons or fireworks of any kind.
  • No pets of any kind.
  • No renegade sound!
  • If you absolutely must bring your own barbecue, please use it in the community cooking areas only.
  • No re-entry except during box office hours ($40 fee)
  • Absolutely no generators in Walk-In Camping. If you bring a generator for your RV / Car / Boutique campsite, you MUST have a fire barrier and fire extinguisher accompanying.
  • Please review our policies here (2014.whatthefestival.com/policies/)

Local Resources

We encourage our attendees to stay on-site throughout the duration of the event (there is a re-entry fee of $40). But, we do suggest that you explore this beautiful town and community before and after WTF?!

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Historic Balch Hotel
40 S Heimrich Street, 
Dufur, Oregon 97021
balchhotel.com

GROCERIES:

Kramer’s Market
121 N Main Street, 
Dufur, Oregon 
Kramer’s Market facebook

In The Dalles on your way into town there are also the larger outfits such as Fred Meyer, Grocery Outlet, and Safeway.

COFFEE:

We 3 Coffee & Deli
576 NE 5th,
Dufur, Oregon
We 3 Coffee & Deli facebook

RECREATION:

Want to take part in one of the many activities in the local area pre or post festival? The beautiful area surrounding Wolf Run Ranch offers so many activities, such as: River Rafting, Fishing, Wine Tasting, Bicycling, Art & Antique hunting, Hiking, and so much more! Please visit the following websites for resources:

Dufur Chamber of Commerce

dufur.org

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce

thedalleschamber.com

Balch Hotel’s Suggested Activities in the area:

balchhotel.com

Columbia Gorge Wine Tours

hoodrivertours.com