1. What forms of payment are accepted at the festival? 2. Can I volunteer at the festival? 3. How do I find LOST and FOUND? 4. How much are tickets? 5. Where can I purchase tickets? 6. Are there discounts for kids? 7. What if I lose my wristband? 8. Will I be searched upon entry to the festival? 9. How 'bout some directions to the festival? 10. Do you have a map of the festival? 11. Where can I park my car at the festival? 12. Where can I park my bike at the festival? 13. Can I camp at Doheny State Beach? 14. How else can I get to the festival? 15. What can I bring to the festival? 16. What should I leave at home? 17. Is re-entry allowed at the festival? 18. I bought weekend passes, how do I get in both days? 19. Is the Doheny Blues Festival All Ages? 20. Is there an on-site Box Office and Will Call? 21. Are there ATM machines at the festival? 22. Will I be able to buy food and drinks at the festival? 23. Are there vendors at the festival? 24. Is there a Doheny Blues Merch store? 25. Are there restrooms at Doheny State Beach? 26. Are there lockers available? 27. Will there be first-aid on site? 28. Is there security on-site? 29. Is there a Lost & Found? 30. Does the festival offer disability assistance? 31. Will there be recycling bins at the festival? 32. I want to book a hotel room. 33. Does the Doheny Blues Festival donate to charities? 34. How do I become a Doheny Blues Sponsor or Vendor? 35. I'm a member of the media and would like to cover the event. 36. What if it rains? 37. What's the weather forecast? 38. When do the doors open? Back to Top1. What forms of payment are accepted at the festival? We accept the following payment methods at the festival: cash, ATM/Debit cards and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.) We also offer the Doheny Blues Festival "Event Card!" Similar to an ATM/Debit card, blues fans can buy dollar amounts on the card for the purchase of food, beverages and Official Blues Merchandise at the event. All unused money left on the card will be refunded when you leave… it’s that easy. To improve efficiency, Event Cards will be available each morning prior to the gates opening, as well as at four locations throughout the venue. Save yourself some time inside and get an Event Card while you are waiting for the gates to open. The main refund booth will be directly inside the front gate. If you have any questions on The Event Card system, feel free contact us at eventcard@omegaevents.com. Back to Top2. Can I volunteer at the festival? We need people to work in a variety of departments, including: front gate, beverages, event cards, parking and much more. We need volunteers who are ready, willing and able to go anywhere on the grounds and lend a helping hand. We want our volunteers to be flexible, but most importantly excited to be a part of an awesome team! Back to Top3. How do I find LOST and FOUND? If you left something behind...it is possible we have your missing items at our office. Please call 949.362.3366 x 205 to report LOST and FOUND. The LOST and FOUND includes Create-A-Skate boards that were not picked up at the festival. Back to Top4. How much are tickets? ADVANCE TICKET PRICES: (3/15 - 5/21) GA Single day: $50 GA Kids Single day $10 (ages 6-12) Kids 5 and under are free! GA 2-day Pass: $80 (Save $20 off the price of two single-day tickets) VIP Single day: $95 SOLD OUT VIP Child Single day: $40 Gold Single day: $180 Just released...only a few left! DAY-OF-SHOW TICKET PRICES General Admission Adult tickets will be $5 more at the gate ($55), and kids tickets will be $15 (ages 6-12). Kids 5 and under are free. *The following are not available at the door: VIP, Gold and 2-Day GA Passes. Back to Top5. Where can I purchase tickets? @ These Local Outlets around April 1st: Southern California Wahoo Fish Tacos Renaissance Dana Point Doheny State Beach Visitor Center You can also purchase tickets online through our web site. We have recently partnered with Front Gate Solutions. If you have any questions regarding tickets please call the Omega Events Box Office: (949) 360-7800 Or Front Gate Solutions: (888) 512-SHOW. You can also email us at tickets@omegaevents.com. Back to Top6. Are there discounts for kids? Of course! Kids tickets are only $10 (ages 6-12) and all kids age 5 and under are FREE! Back to Top7. What if I lose my wristband? If you lose your wristband, you will have to purchase another ticket to the festival. Please keep wristbands on at all times. Treat your wristband like CASH!! Back to Top8. Will I be searched upon entry to the festival? All of your belongings brought into the festival will be searched. Back to Top9. How 'bout some directions to the festival? DIRECTIONS FROM LOS ANGELES: To Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, exit the 5 Freeway at the Pacific Coast Highway/Highway 1/ Beach Cities exit and travel north on Pacific Coast Highway. Turn left on Dana Point Harbor Drive, first left into Doheny State Beach. DIRECTIONS FROM SAN DIEGO: Travel north on the 5 Freeway, exit the 5 Freeway at the Pacific Coast Highway/Camino Las Ramblas exit and travel north on Pacific Coast Highway. Turn left on Dana Point Harbor Drive, left into Doheny State Beach Back to Top10. Do you have a map of the festival? We sure do! Click here to get a PDF version of it. Back to Top11. Where can I park my car at the festival? PARKING AT DOHENY STATE BEACH: Parking is available at Doheny State Park for $10 per car. Courtesy shuttle service runs from 10 a.m. till 10:00 p.m. between the North and South parking lots at Doheny State Beach. Arrive early, since the Doheny State Beach lot often fills up by noon. SECONDARY PARKING LOT & SHUTTLE: Once the main Doheny lot is full, additional Parking is available at Dana Hills High School with shuttle service running continuously through the day. Parking is free at Dana Hills High School, but the shuttle is $5 per person round-trip. Directions to Dana Hills High School (only 1.5 miles from Doheny): take the 5 Freeway to P.C.H. North, go past Doheny Stage Beach, turn right on Golden Lantern, left on Acapulco. Back to Top12. Where can I park my bike at the festival? Brand NEW for 2009 we are offering a Bike Valet thanks to our friends at the OC Mud Run & Eco Fest. Bikers get early entrance into the festival plus we will park your bike inside the festival gates, give you FREE bottled water and other cool stuff! Back to Top13. Can I camp at Doheny State Beach? The campground has 121 family campsites, however spots fill up instantly. Camping spots go on sale the first day of the 7th month in advance at 8:00 a.m. For reservations at Doheny State Beach, call 800-444-PARK. Back to Top14. How else can I get to the festival? There are many options available: You can walk to the festival, ride your bike, drive your car, or you can also use public transportation, courtesy of Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). To look-up a route visit the OCTA web site. Back to Top15. What can I bring to the festival? A low-back chair, blanket, one personal bottle of water is OK, still camera (no video), sunscreen, and cash/ATM/Debit/Credit Cards. Back to Top16. What should I leave at home? Please do not bring the following items: food, beverages, coolers, pets, audio or video recording equipment, and umbrellas or canopies. All seating is lawn seating... bring a blanket or low-back beach chair. Umbrellas and high-back chairs must be placed on the perimeter of the seating area (courtesy rule – if you are blocking someone’s view, you may be asked to move). Back to Top17. Is re-entry allowed at the festival? Re-entry into the festival is only allowed with the proper wristband! Back to Top18. I bought weekend passes, how do I get in both days? Upon entry into the festival, your ticket will be exchanged for a wristband that you must wear for the duration of the weekend. Back to Top19. Is the Doheny Blues Festival All Ages? YES! We are one big family at Doheny Blues and we want your family to join the fun! We have a brand new area this year, the Kids EcoZone, where kids can participate in eco-crafts, music jam/lessons and face painting. Plus, there will be blues performances on our brand new Beach House stage! Back to Top20. Is there an on-site Box Office and Will Call? Yes our Box Office and Will Call are located at the main entrance. See our site map for details. If you are purchasing tickets at the festival please bring a proper form of payment and if you are picking up tickets during the festival please bring proper photo ID. Back to Top21. Are there ATM machines at the festival? There will be several ATM machines at the festival. They appear as a green dollar symbol ($) on our site map. Back to Top22. Will I be able to buy food and drinks at the festival? Blues music and tasty food is an American tradition! The Doheny International Food Court will include a variety of authentic vendors serving their eclectic menus: everything from BBQ to Greek to vegetarian. Our vendors are encouraged to serve their menu items on plates and containers made from compostable, biodegradable materials. Beverages of all types will be available including: beer, wine, cocktails, water and non-alcoholic beverages. The beverage cups this year will be made from fully-biodegradable, compostable materials derived from corn grown in the USA. Back to Top23. Are there vendors at the festival? There are over 50 different vendor booths located throughout the festival grounds! Back to Top24. Is there a Doheny Blues Merch store? Ellies Merchandise Booth always has a great selection of products, many of them made from organic materials. Stop by, pick-up some new music and meet some of the artists. Be sure to walk away with a smile on your face because your new merch will be stashed in a 100% fully-degradable plastic bag! Back to Top25. Are there restrooms at Doheny State Beach? There are several restrooms located throughout the festival grounds. Please see the site map for locations. Back to Top26. Are there lockers available? There are no lockers available on the festival grounds. Please be sure to secure your personal belongings and do not leave items unattended! Back to Top27. Will there be first-aid on site? Yes first-aid will be located at the entrance of the festival. Please see our site map for details. Back to Top28. Is there security on-site? Security will be stationed throughout the festival grounds. Back to Top29. Is there a Lost & Found? The Lost & Found booth is located at the main entrance of the festival. Back to Top30. Does the festival offer disability assistance? To request a sign language interpreter or other auxiliary aids or services for people with disabilities, please contact Omega Events at (949) 362-3366. On our site map, designated ADA Viewing Areas and Parking Areas are noted. Back to Top31. Will there be recycling bins at the festival? Last year, CR&R Waste & Recycling Services successfully recycled over 9,000 pounds of material generated from the event, keeping it out of the local landfills. This year, CR&R will utilize color-coded recycling containers placed next to trash containers. The recycling containers are convenient and easy to follow so do your part to keep Doheny State Beach clean and recycle! Back to Top32. I want to book a hotel room. Great! Our official hotel partner is the newly renovated DoubleTree Guest Suites Doheny Beach. The hotel is only steps steps from Doheny State Beach and some rooms overlook the concert site! Call the DoubleTree at (949) 661-1100 to book our room today or visit their web site. We have also secured a "Blues Festival" rate at the DoubleTree Irvine Spectrum of $99 per night. The DoubleTree Irvine Spectrum is located near the Orange County Airport approximately 15 minutes North of the Doheny Blues Festival. Visit their web site to book your room(s)! Back to Top33. Does the Doheny Blues Festival donate to charities? Our official non-profit partner for Doheny Blues is the Festival of Children Foundation, who will be presenting the Kids EcoFest. Back to Top34. How do I become a Doheny Blues Sponsor or Vendor? We are so thankful to all the supporters of the Doheny Blues Festival, whether it be a sponsor, vendor or a live music fan. If you would like to receive information on participating in the Doheny Blues Festival, drop us an email at sponsor@omegaevents.com or call (949) 362-3366 x202. Back to Top35. I'm a member of the media and would like to cover the event. For all media questions and requests, please email Lex at lexatomega@gmail.com. Back to Top36. What if it rains? The festival is Rain or Shine, artists and times are subject to change without notice, no refunds. Back to Top37. What's the weather forecast? Bright and sunny with a high of 78 degrees and a low of 57 degrees. Bring sunblock for the day and a sweatshirt/blanket for the evening. Back to Top38. When do the doors open? Doors open at 11 a.m. daily (10:45 a.m. for VIP and 10:30 a.m. for Gold) and the music ends at 9:30 p.m. (8:30 p.m. on Sunday). Bikers get in to the festival early! More info at the OC Mud Run & Eco Fest web site.