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Travel & Lodging

FESTIVAL CAMPING

From: Noon, Tuesday, August 31st, 2021
To: Noon,  Tuesday, Sept. 7th, 2021

North Cascades Bluegrass Festival is pleased to be able to provide limited RV Hookup (power/water) and ample Dry Camping with plenty of space for motorhomes, trailers, and tents.  Many camping locations are situated within the festival grounds and music can be heard from the main stage.  Our campground is sure to be a popular location for all bluegrass and camping enthusiasts.

 

Camping Pass:  A campground pass is required for all tents, RV’s and trailers and must be displayed at all times.  Failure to do so will result in being asked to purchase a camping pass or to leave the festival.

Festival Pass:  All individuals camping are required to purchase a valid festival pass for the same duration as their camping pass.

 

“RV HOOKUP” IMPORTANT NOTE: For those purchasing an ​RV Hookup camping spot, please note the following limitations:

      1. All spaces are located along a fence line.  This means that if you have a trailer, your only option is to back in.  If you have a motor home, your options are drive in or back in;
      2. Space “length” varies among RV Hookup locations (i.e., one space may only accommodate a 25′ RV while others will accommodate a 45′ RV).  It is important when purchasing a ticket to provide the full length of your RV (Trailers should include tongue length); and
      3. Space “width” is more narrow and ranges from appx. 15′ to 17′.  This means that if you camp with an RV with a slide-out and Awning, in some spaces you may not be able to fully deploy your awning without encroaching on the location next to you.  If believe this to be an issue,  we suggest dry camping which has the normal ~20′ x 50′ intended space.
      4. Regarding RV hookup locations, only one camping pass is needed per RV.  Additionally, each tent in an RV Hookup location requires its own camping pass. However, kids tents which can be setup on their parents’ RV Hookup space are no additional charge, provided, they fit in the RV Hookup space.
      5. RV hookup sites will be assigned according to length as not all sites are the same.  Once you have purchased your RV Hookup Camping pass, you will be contacted to discuss.  Please ensure you provide all information requested at time of purchase.

“DRY CAMPING” IMPORTANT NOTE:  For those Dry Camping, please note the following restrictions:

    1. The nominal size of the “dry camping” spots are 20-ft by 50-ft however they are not all uniform and can vary depending upon where you chose or how you choose to setup camp.  Tents, Vans, RV’s,or other types of Dry Camping shelters require its own camping pass and camping sticker provided by NCBF, regardless of location.  However, kids tents which can be setup on their parents’ Dry Camping space are no additional charge, provided, they fit in the 20-ft by 50-ft Dry Camping space.
    2. Dry Camping spaces are limited to a maximum of 20′ x 50′.
    3. GENERATORS:  Please limit the use of generators in the campground to the hours of 8am to Noon and 10pm to Midnight.  Please ensure that the exhaust from your generator does not affect your neighbors.  Campers who abuse this policy, will be asked to leave the festival with no refund.
    4. There are multiple water locations throughout the campground.  Each of the Baseball dugouts in the large Dry Camping areas have one behind the backstop.
    5. Dry Camping areas are located both inside the Fenced Festival Area and in the large Dry Camping area.  For those considering the Dry Camping area inside the fenced festival area, not that music will be played from the stage from 9am – about 10:00pm.  If you like to Jam during the day, we suggest picking your spot carefully.  Please see Festival Map Here

Festival Admission and Camping Passes can be purchased through our online ticketing system by clicking here.

 

To help you have a safe and enjoyable camping experience at the North Cascades Bluegrass Festival please be sure to read through our Policies and Guidelines.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at info@ncbf.fun

OTHER ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

For Festival goers seeking overnight accommodation in the Bellingham/Deming area, additional accommodation options can be found at Bellingham.org

DIRECTIONS

Site Address:

Deming Log Show
3295 Cedarville Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226

 

North Cascades Bluegrass Festival is located near Deming, WA and is easily accessible via Interstate 5, Highway 539, and Highway 9. It is approximately 12 miles northeast of Bellingham, WA.​

 

NOTE: Unfortunately, part of the main route to the Log Show Grounds, Hwy 542 (also known as Sunset Drive and the Mount Baker Hwy), is closed due to construction and a detour is in place for those coming from the South of Bellingham on I5.   Please note that Google maps does NOT show the detour correctly:  Here are the directions for this 2023 festival.

 

Traveling South on I5 from Canada:

Take the Axton Road/Main Street Exit 262:  This is the shortest route if you are coming from Vancouver, BC. and are coming south on I-5. Take the Axton Road/Main St exit 262 and head east (left) to the Guide Meridian (Highway 539) Turn Left(North) for a short distance to E. Hemmi Road and turn (right) East. Follow E. Hemmi Road for a while and veer right on “Fazon”.  Fazon turns into Cedarville road and takes you all the way to the festival. which will be on the right side.  Look for the signs.

Traveling South from Canada using the Canadian Highway 13/US 539 Border Crossing:

This is the shortest route from this crossing. Cross the border and travel South on 539 (Guide Meridian) to  E. Hemmi Rd.  Turn (Left) East on E. Hemmi.  Follow E. Hemmi Road for a while and veer right on “Fazon”.  Fazon turns into Cedarville road and takes you all the way to the festival. which will be on the right side.  Look for the signs.

Traveling South on Highway 9 from Canada:

Take Highway 9 South: Travel south to roundabout.  Take Highway 542 West (Mount Baker Highway) to “Cedarville Rd”.  Take a right on “Cedarville Rd and continue appx. 1 Mile to the North Cascades Bluegrass Festival

 

Traveling North on I5

Take the Sunset Dr/Mt Baker Hwy – Exit 255:  This is the shortest route if you are coming from points south of Bellingham (Seattle, Portland etc.) Take I-5 to the Sunset Drive exit (#255) and head east. In a couple of miles turn north on Hannegan Road and follow it to Smith Road (despite the signs, don’t take any of the detours that you will see before coming to Smith Road – those are for local access only and will not work). At Smith Road, turn east (right) and follow it all the way to the 2nd roundabout (which is also the end of Smith Road). Take the Hwy 542 exit out of the roundabout heading north east. Follow 542 to the bottom of the hill and turn left on to Cedarville Road. If you cross the bridge/river, you’ve gone too far, so turn around and go back to the Cedarville Road. Follow the Cedarville Road for a mile or two until you see the Deming Log Show Grounds on the left – you can’t miss it.

ALTERNATE:  A bit faster between the hours of 4:30 and 6:30:  Guide Meridian – Exit 256 Take I-5 to the Guide Meridian exit (#256)  and head north for an alternate option for points south of Bellingham.  Follow the Guide Meridian to Smith Road At the Smith Road, turn east (right) and follow it all the way to the 2nd roundabout (which is also the end of Smith Road). Take the Hwy 542 exit out of the roundabout heading north east. Follow 542 to the bottom of the hill and turn left on Cedarville Road. If you cross the bridge/river, you’ve gone too far, so turn around and go back to the Cedarville Road. Follow the Cedarville Road for a mile or two until you see the Deming Log Show Grounds on the left – you can’t miss it.

Traveling North on Highway 9: Travel Northwest on WA-9/WA-542 (Mount Baker Highway).  At the traffic circle, continue straight onto WA-542.  Continue Northwest to “Cedarville Rd”.  Take a right on “Cedarville Rd and continue appx. 1 Mile to the North Cascades Bluegrass Festival