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Rapidgrass Bluegrass Festival '24

Fri August 2 - Sat August 3, 2024 Idaho Springs Ballfields
Idaho Springs, CO 80452 US

Parking & Shuttle Information

 - Parking directly next to the site is available by advanced paid reservation only. Our local community is encouraged to walk or bike to the event!


 - Please ensure you do NOT park in any spaces that are marked residential. Please note that parking in several of the areas listed  are Paid Parking.

SHUTTLE TIMES: TBA

Macey Ruth Mill Park
Clear Creek Rec Center (98 12th Avenue)
Hwy 103 City Lot (paid parking)
Citizens Park (1545 Miner Street)
Corner of 17th & Colorado
Courtney Riley Park (2350 Colorado Blvd)

FAQ

General Questions

I’m an event attendee, what time can I arrive?

  • Friday 8/4 - Gates open at 4pm (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

  • Saturday 8/5 - Gates open at 10am (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

When does the music start?

  • Friday 8/4 - TBA

  • Saturday 8/5 - TBA

Am I allowed to bring a pet to the event?

  • No pets allowed on the festival grounds or camping areas: This includes dogs, cats, iguanas, snakes, tigers, and any other animals. 

  • Please see more information on this below. 

Can I bring a tent, umbrella, chairs, etc?

  • Yes! Anything that may block the view of others though, will only be allowed on the outside edge of the performance area. 

Ticket Questions

What tickets do I need for the festival?

  • You need a either a one day pass, two day, VIP, or camping pass to access the festival 

Do I need to show my ticket upon arrival?

  • Yes, you will need to show our attendants your ticket upon arrival (this is relevant for both Friday & Saturday). You may print your tickets, or show the confirmation email on your phone.  

Can I upgrade my ticket?

  • Yes! You can upgrade your ticket prior to the event by emailing us at samantha@ccmrd.com or at the ticket station at the event day of. 

Can I buy tickets on site?

  • Yes! But we highly recommend you buy tickets ahead of time to ensure access and ease of entry. We will have 2 Day Passes, Camping Passes, and Saturday Access available to buy on site. 

Is there any way to cancel my order or get a refund?

  • No refunds are allowed for this event. 

Can I smoke at the event?

  • No smoking within the festival grounds or camp site. Designated smoking areas will be provided. 

Camping Questions

Is camping available?

  • Yes! Limited tent camping is available. To ensure you get a spot, please pre-purchase your spot. Additional camping instructions will be sent to those who have reservations ahead of the event. 

Can I bring my RV?

  • Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to accommodate RV’s or vans this year. We hope to change this in future years. 

Parking Questions

Where should I park?

  • Parking directly in front of the event site is limited to VIP ticket holders and those camping only.  

  • There is limited parking along County Road 314 (which requires a short walk to the festival grounds)

  • Main event parking is located throughout Idaho Springs and will be served via shuttles.

  • We encourage our local residents to walk or bike to the event! 

Are there Shuttles?

  • Yes! The majority of parking is within walking/biking distance, or you can utilize our FREE shuttle service. 

Where and when do the shuttles pick up?

  • We will be running shuttles on both Friday and Saturday, see pick up locations and times below (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

    • Friday - 4pm to 12:00am

    • Saturday - 11am to 12:00am

    • Macy Ruth Mill Park

    • Clear Creek Rec Center (98 12th Avenue) 

    • Hwy 103 City Lot (paid parking)

    • Citizens Park (1545 Miner Street)

    • Corner of 17th & Colorado

    • Courtney Riley Cooper Park (2350 Colorado Blvd)

 

Food and Beverage Questions

Will there be food and/or drinks on site?

  • Yes we will have a variety of vendors on site selling food and drinks. 

Can I bring in outside food/and or drink?

  • No outside alcohol or glass containers are allowed. Please feel free to bring in your own cooler with food and non-alcoholic drinks.

Dog Policy

WE LOVE DOGS!!!    BUT…

  • Service Animals Only Please. Service animals are working animals trained to perform tasks for the benefit of individuals with physical or mental disabilities such as: 

    • Guiding people who are blind,

    • Alerting people who are deaf,

    • Alerting and protecting people who are prone to seizures,

    • Or other tasks directly related to a disability.

Dogs whose function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

If your pet is not a service animal, please make arrangements for the animal as they will not be allowed on festival property.

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