Seating
All Seating is General Admission
There are plenty of seating options at Pickin’ in the Pines. All seating is general admission, first-come, first-served. The lush lawns of the Amphitheater offer plenty of space for your tarp, blanket (no larger than 8 x 8), or lawn chair. Only low-profile chairs are allowed on the first half of the lawn closest to the stage and high-profile, regular lawn chairs are allowed behind the signs posted defining the two areas of lawn seating. If we can roll a basketball under it, it is a high-profile chair, and we will kindly ask you to move behind the signs.
We provide folding chairs and stadium style seating located under the shade canopy in front of the stage. This seating is also general admission, first-come, first-served seating. We encourage people to use empty chairs in the covered area and we ask that seats not be saved or left empty for an extended period-of-time. If you vacate your seat for more than 20 minutes, it will be considered available for others to use. Personal lawn chairs are not allowed in the folding chair area however, they are allowed on the concrete section behind the stadium style seating. The seats under the canopy are designated listening areas. Please be considerate of your neighbors and keep your conversations to a minimum.
You must remove your chairs and sun shades with you at the end of every day, and we are not responsible for them. If you leave them at the end of the night, we will put them in front of the amphitheater.
Shade tents or canopies are limited to an 10′ x 10′ footprint and may only be set up in a single row wrapping around the back edge of the lawn and in front of the vendor areas. Considering our available space, please be considerate by not blocking anyone’s view of the stage. Shade tents and canopies along with all other personal property must be removed each night. If you leave them at the end of the night, we will put them in front of the amphitheater.
Recording & Photography
You may bring cameras, small camcorders, and audio recording devices to Pickin’ in the Pines. No flash photography is permitted. Do not obstruct the view of those around you. This is a taper-friendly festival; however, audio and video recording may be prohibited at the request of the Artist. Please respect our sound technicians, do not locate your taping equipment in front of or directly next to the sound booth. You may not use any type of photograph or recording from Pickin’ in the Pines for commercial purposes without express permission.
Alcohol
No glass containers or alcoholic beverages may be brought into Pepsi Amphitheater. Individuals 21 years of age and older may purchase alcohol from vendors in the amphitheater. All coolers, backpacks and bags are subject to search. You must present an ID at the gate and get a special pass to purchase alcohol.
Food & Beverages
Attendees may bring a small bag per person for snacks or a small personal cooler with sealed drinks (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. A variety of beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages will also be for sale.
You may bring your own water in factory-sealed containers only. If you bring water and other liquids in re-useable containers, you will be asked to empty them before entering the festival grounds. There are drinking fountains inside the amphitheater. Please note that glass containers are prohibited by Coconino County throughout Fort Tuthill County Park, including the campground. Please leave all glass containers at home. No large coolers are allowed inside the amphitheater. You will be asked to empty any non-factory sealed containers or cups of beverages or water upon leaving the amphitheater.
Vehicles & Parking
There is plenty of free parking available at Pickin’ in the Pines with free shuttles between parking lots, campground and amphitheater. Free handicap parking is available only to those with valid, state-issued permits. Premium parking is available near the amphitheater at a cost of $20 per vehicle.
Children
Adult supervision is vital to the safety of our young guests. If your children are attending the festival, we ask that you be always alert and aware of their activities and whereabouts. For their protection and safety, please make sure they do not climb under or over the fence surrounding the amphitheater. Children should not impede anyone’s enjoyment of the festival. Hula hoops, football toss, etc. are not allowed on the lawn seating areas.
Children 14 years old and under are free and must be accompanied by a ticketed parent or guardian to enter the amphitheater. Pickin’ in the Pines is not responsible for children who leave the amphitheater unaccompanied by a parent or designated adult. Please always accompany your children.
Animals
Only trained service animals are allowed inside the Amphitheater.
Please read our full dog policy for the campground here.
We recommend, for the safety and enjoyment of you and your pets, that you not bring them to the festival. Friendly pets are allowed in the campground, but must remain on a leash, with a human at the other end and under control always. No loose pets, no exceptions. Leaving pets unattended or in tents in the campground is prohibited. Always clean up after your pets or you will be fined and possibly asked to leave the campground and festival without refund. Pickin’ in the Pines reserves the right to ask you to remove yourself or your animal from the premises if either of you are affecting the enjoyment of others.
Ticket Refunds
Tickets are non-refundable. If you are unable to use your ticket, you may designate someone else to use it. Contact RPM Ticketing to transfer your ticket into their name: info@rpmtix.com
The Weather
This is a “rain or shine event,” so bring your rain gear just in case. Better safe than sorry! And don’t forget your sunscreen. It can get pretty chilly in the evenings this time of year, so it’s best to bring layers. The temperature in Flagstaff is expected to be in the high 70s during the day and into the mid 40s at night.
Miscellaneous
- Pickin in the Pines festival wristbands are non-transferable.
- Cleared items at the Pepsi Amphitheater and campground will be delivered to the Pepsi Amphitheater Lost & Found, label your stuff if possible.
- You must have a valid wristband to enter the amphitheater and the campground.
- Sorry, we cannot replace lost, stolen, or forgotten tickets.
- Lineup and schedule subject to change.
Banners
Due to space restrictions and limitations, only Sponsors at the $500 Guitar level and above are afforded the opportunity to display banners. In addition, as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music, and it’s program Pickin’ in the Pines Bluegrass and Acoustic Music Festival adhere to policies regarding our tax exempt status, festival mission and guidelines to remain neutral to political and advocacy campaigns.
