Frequently Asked Questions
Find maps and directions on our venue page. The festival takes place in Flagstaff, Arizona at various venues in Fort Tuthill County Park, located off exit 337 (the same exit that you take for the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport) on Interstate 17 south of Flagstaff.
The main stage is in the Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill. The park entrance is on Route 89A, just west and north of the interstate overpass. Once you reach the fairgrounds, there is additional signage.
Box Office Hours:
(These hours are for the weekend of the festival)
*Thursday – Open Noon to 7:00 pm
Friday – Open 8:00 am
Saturday – Open 8:00 am
Sunday – Open 8:00 am
Box Office Location: Pepsi Amphitheater
Exchange your ticket for a wristband at the box office before entering the festival.
Simply bring your Photo ID to the Pepsi Amphitheater box office to receive your wristbands.
*Pickup your wristband early on Thursday to beat the crowd.
If you are camping: Please bring your confirmation receipt in order to check in at the campgrounds when you arrive. All wristbands and vehicle passes will be available for pick up at the box office after you arrive.
Please visit our Rules & Policies page for all details about seating, parking, food, animals and more.
General parking at Pickin’ in the Pines is free. The General parking lot is located a short distance from the amphitheater. There is a free shuttle that runs between the Navajo Ramada and the Amphitheater.
The Handicap parking lot located next to the amphitheater. This parking lot is free, first come, first serve and fills up early in the day.
A Premium parking lot is located across from the handicap parking lot. Premium parking is available to purchase through the ticket page on June 1st when single day tickets go on sale.
Visit our Festival Venues page for maps of the area.
Yes, we have a map of the fairgrounds that locates the campgrounds, the venues, roads, foot trails, restrooms, parking, first aid and more on the venue page.
Yes. When you arrive at the festival, we’ll exchange your ticket for a wristband which allows you to enter and exit the festival grounds throughout the weekend.
Attendees may bring a small bag of personal snacks or a very small personal cooler with sealed drinks and snacks (6 pack style cooler). You may also bring in sealed water bottles. No glass or alcohol allowed. Vendors inside the venue will offer a wide range of foods including vegetarian and gluten free options.
You may bring your own water in factory-sealed containers only. There are drinking fountains inside the amphitheater, so to cut down on waste, we encourage you to bring an empty water bottle with you to the venue, and fill it from the drinking fountain. If you bring liquids in re-useable containers, you will be asked to empty them before entering the festival grounds. A variety of beer, soda, coffee and wine will also be for sale. Only small personal coolers are permitted, no large coolers. No glass or alcohol allowed. Outside non-alcoholic beer is not permitted in the amphitheater.
Pickin’ in the Pines runs on volunteer energy! Please visit our volunteer page to get information about how to volunteer at our festival.
All camping areas are a moderate, 1/8- to 1/4-mile walk from the amphitheater. There will be a free shuttle service between the campground and the amphitheater running in a continuous loop from the campground and parking lots to the amphitheater. The shuttle stops are at the campground, main parking lot and amphitheater during main stage festival hours. Shuttle times will be posted at the entrance to the amphitheater and campground. The campgrounds connect to the Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS), where you can hike or bike for miles.
Yes! Pickin’ in the Pines is accessible! The Pepsi Amphitheater is wheelchair accessible from the main parking lot to the covered stage. We set aside a convenient location that is flat space for people with wheelchairs or mobility support devices. This area includes seating for an assistant. Additionally, we have an onsite Safety Team to assist in locating accessible seating. If you would like assistance, please ask at the main entrance.
All camping areas are a moderate, 1/8- to 1/4-mile walk from the amphitheater. There will be a free shuttle service between the campground and the amphitheater running in a continuous loop from the campground and parking lots to the amphitheater. The shuttle stops are at the campground, main parking lot and amphitheater during main stage festival hours. Shuttle times will be posted at the entrance to the amphitheater and campground. The campgrounds connect to the Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS), where you can hike or bike for miles.
No. All Pickin’ in the Pines festival wristbands are non-transferable. Festival wristbands are fastened to one attendee for the entire 3 days of the festival (or for one day if you purchased a Friday, Saturday or Sunday ticket). Keep your wristband on for the duration of the festival.
Friday: Gates at 9:00 am
Music from 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday: Gates at 9:00 am
Music from 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday: Gates at 9:00 am
Music from 9:30 am – 7:00 pm
Times are subject to change, check back before the festival for the exact times.
Visit the schedule page for exact times.
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Please contact RPM Ticketing first at info@r-entertainment.com or call 480-656-9940 during business hours. They handle all ticketing needs and have records of all ticket orders.
Tickets can be purchased online through RPM Ticketing via our tickets page.
If you’ve already purchased tickets and have a question about your order, contact info@r-entertainment.com.
All festival 3 day passes, single day tickets or camping tickets purchased through the RPM Ticketing website will be held at the Pepsi amphitheater Box Office Will Call where you may exchange them for appropriate wristbands. Simply bring your RPM Ticketing receipt or confirmation number and photo ID as proof of your purchase to the Pepsi Amphitheater Box Office.
Refund Policy: Tickets are non-refundable. If you are unable to use your ticket, you may designate someone else to use it. Forward your confirmation email to the new person and they can exchange for wristbands at the box office.
Amphitheater:
Pets are not permitted in the Pepsi Amphitheater. Only ADA compliant service dogs will be admitted.
Campground:
Dogs are not allowed in the Group South or Group North Campgrounds. Dogs are allowed in the RV, Main, West and Brigade Campgrounds.
The following campground dog policies remain in place for the RV, Main, West and Brigade Campgrounds:
- You may be required to register your dog when you check in at the campground.
- Please understand dogs are never allowed to be loose anywhere in Ft. Tuthill County Park, including all campgrounds. DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH AND UNDER CONTROL AT ALL TIMES – NO EXCEPTIONS. If your dog is found to be loose in the campground you will be asked to vacate your campsite with no refund. Leaving dogs unattended in the campground is prohibited.
- YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CLEANING UP YOUR DOGS WASTE; failure to do so will result in your removal from the campground.
THANK YOU FOR FOLLOWING OUR DOG POLICY – WE APPRECIATE YOUR COOPERATION!
Yes. You may bring your own lawn chair to the festival. There is also a large area in front of the stage where you may use the provided folding chairs or you may place your own low-profile chair on the lawn.
Please be considerate and not block others’ views of the stage.
If you leave your seats unattended, they are available for others to sit in until you return. You need to bring your chair with you at the end of each night. If you leave your chair inside the festival, you will find it outside the festival gate the next morning.
Visit the band contest page for information about how to enter the band contest.
Each of the campgrounds has different rules for vehicles. Some campground tickets come with a vehicle pass, some need to be purchased in addition to the camping ticket. Visit our camping page for details about each campground.
Showers are available to our campers for free. Find out more details at the campground check-in during the festival. For additional Flagstaff shower locations please see Flagstaff shower options for more information.
Yes. Please visit our camping page to learn more about RV camping options.
Yes, you can purchase potable water from Vista Recreation located in the Main Campground. You may also “dump” your RV waste in the same location. The cost for both services is $10 each.
Campfires are okay in some of the campgrounds (not all), barring any fire restrictions. If there are fire restrictions, you will be notified upon check-in. Please use the existing campfire rings available and you may choose to bring your own above-ground fireplace. Campfires must NOT be left unattended. Make sure yours is out before leaving the campground or retiring for the evening. Wood is available for sale, or you may bring your own. Pack it in, pack it out. Do not leave unused wood in the campground. Wood cutting inside the park is prohibited.
Visit our camping rules page for more details on campfires.
Thank you for your interest in performing at the festival. Pickin’ in the Pines has a closed artist submission process and does not accept unsolicited artist submissions. Please do not contact Pickin’ in the Pines regarding artist submissions. Thank you.
Children may not accompany you during volunteer shifts. We need your full attention during your scheduled volunteer shifts. Of course, they are welcome to join you at the festival and in the campground (if you have purchased camping).
Strollers are allowed for children and long as they are not obstructing anyone’s view or walkways.
