FAQ

Admission: Your concert ticket is exchanged at the front gate for a wristband. The wristband becomes your passport to re-enter the festival. Please take care of your wristband as it will not be replaced. Wristbands are non-transferable and are void if tampered with. All wristbands will be placed on the right wrist. You can exchange your tickets for wristbands beginning at 2:00pm on Thursday at Will-Call near the main concert entry.

Animals: We accommodate service animals. Service animals are working animals, not pets. Service animals are NOT emotional support or therapy animals.  We follow the criteria for a service animal set forth by Oregon's Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services. 

ATM: ATM cash machines are available inside the concert area.

Attractions: Sankey Park will house several attractions for people of all ages allowing for a weekend of non-stop fun!

Beer Garden: Jamboree provides tables and chairs in the beer gardens. No personal chairs allowed in the beer gardens.

Beverages: Sorry, NO outside food, beverages, or coolers are allowed. However, a wide selection of your favorite foods and beverages including beer and wine are available inside the concert area. Food and beverage scrip tickets can be purchased at on-site booths.

Big Screen Video: To enhance your concert experience, the Jamboree has three big video screens. With the Jamboree big screens, every seat in the house will seem like a front row seat!

Cameras: Still cameras are welcome. Video cameras or any recording devices are strictly prohibited as are laser pointers and all will be confiscated. This is strictly enforced.

Camping: RV & tent camping is available at various locations near the concert site. Campsites vary in size and do not include hookups. Water, portable toilets, and trash containers are provided. Showers are available at RV9, the Jr. High, High School, and at the Boys & Girls Club for a minimal fee. Camping fees are per site, not per person, and include one vehicle. Additional vehicle passes are available for purchase from your camp host for $25. All vehicles must fit within your campsite.

Children: Children 6 and under are free in general admission area only. Everyone in the reserved seating section must have an VIP ticket and wristband. See the tickets page for special pricing for children 7-12. All children must be accompanied by an adult!

First Aid: EMT stations will be present on the festival grounds.

Future Events: The dates for Jamboree 2012 will be August 3rd, 4th, and 5th.

Food: Sorry, NO outside food, beverages, or coolers are allowed. However, a wide selection of your favorite foods and beverages including beer and wine are available inside the concert area. Food and beverage scrip tickets can be purchased at on-site scrip booths.

Gates: Please keep in mind that long lines form at the gates prior to the headline shows. We encourage you to arrive early to avoid the late afternoon long line up. Gates open at 1:30 PM Friday and at 10:30 AM Saturday & Sunday.

For the safety of all of our patrons there will be a search conducted at the front gate. No coolers, food, beverages, alcohol or weapons. Video cameras or any recording devices are strictly prohibited as are laser pointers and all will be confiscated. This is strictly enforced.

Handicapped: The Oregon Jamboree makes every attempt to be handicap-accessible. Limited handicap parking is available. State permit is required. A general admission seating area is provided for persons in wheelchairs and one companion. This area fills quickly and is available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Most of the Jamboree concert area is leve with low cut grass and is equipped with handicap-accessible portable restrooms. For more information, please call our Box Office.

Information Booth: An information booth is located inside the festival. Also available at this booth are patron surveys and lost and found.

Parking: The Jamboree has a limited number of premium parking passes available. Parking is also offered near the concert at reasonable per day prices. Free street parking can often be found early in the day.

Pets: Sorry, NO pets allowed into the festival.

Photography: Still cameras are welcome. Video cameras or any recording devices are strictly prohibited and will be confiscated. This is strictly enforced.

Re-Entry Lines: Please keep in mind that long lines form prior to headline shows. We encourage you to arrive early to avoid the late afternoon line up. Gates open at 1:30 pm Friday, and at 10:30 am Saturday and Sunday. If you are leaving the festival, please be advised that there may be long re-entry lines.

Reserved Seating: Chairs are provided by Jamboree. Everyone in the reserved seating section regardless of age must have the appropriate writstband. No exceptions will be made for infants or small children. Chairs may not be carried into the concert area through the reserved express line. No strollers or infant seats in reserved section.

Restrooms: Available in many areas throughout the site. Handicap-accessible portable restrooms are available on Festival site, as well as in each of the campgrounds. There are hand washing facilities available.

Scrip: All food and beverage purchases are made with scrip tickets that are available at several locations inside the concert ground.

Seating: Chairs are provided in the Reserved seating area only. General Admission ticket holders should bring standard camp chairs. No double chairs, loungers, high back, or chairs with side tables or foot rests. Back height should not exceed 20" (shoulder height). Limit of 4 single chairs per person. Click here to view Chair Information. No Wagons, chair caddies, or similar items will be allowed into the Festival. No Carry-in chairs allowed in the Reserved Seating area. NO BLANKET SEATING.

Second Stage: In-between concerts on the main stage, artists will be performing on a second stage in Sankey Park for a constant flow of music.

Showers: Showers are available at the RV9, Community Chapel Camps, Jr. High, High School, and at the Boys & Girls Club for a minimal fee.

Smoking: To comply with state law, smoking will be allowed only in beer garden areas.

Weather: The Jamboree is a rain-or-shine event. Artists and times are subject to change. No refunds or exchanges.