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OVERVIEW
The 2008 JazzFest West will feature:
  • A handful of the world's finest Smooth Jazz and R&B performers
  • A spacious festival venue at the rolling grounds of Bonelli Park
  • A Vendor Village with numerous artisans, vendors and sponsor exhibits
  • An ethnic International Food Court featuring an array of vendors and menu favorites
  • An onsite music store where fans can meet the performers and buy their newest releases
  • A portion of proceeds to benefit the Pasadena Kiwanis Club
DATE & HOURS
July 19 & 20, 2008. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. on both days and music will continue until 9:00 p.m. There will be five main stage performances each day, each lasting 45-90 minutes. During the 30-40 minute intermissions, the Garden Stage will feature additional performances.

DIRECTIONS
Bonelli Park is located adjacent to the Raging Waters Waterpark in San Dimas, just 15 miles east of Pasadena. Bonelli Park is located directly off the 57 Freeway at Via Verde, or you can exit the 10 Freeway at Fairplex Drive.

If you need directions to Bonelli Park, click here for a Yahoo map.

THE PARKING PLAN

CLICK HERE to view/print the entire Parking Plan with map!

We have improved the Parking Plan this year, but we suggest you read the following information to make your arrival at JazzFest West a smooth one.

VIP & Gold: If you have purchased VIP or Gold tickets, you have been mailed an parking tag - this will allow access into Bonelli Park, and parking will be $8 per car. ONLY enter Bonelli from the 57 FWY at Via Verde.

General Admission: All GA ticketholders will be parking at the nearby Fairplex fairgrounds and will be shuttled efficiently to the front gate. The cost will be $9 per car, and the shuttle is free. ONLY use the Fairplex Drive exit from The 10 Freeway - follow the signs.

Preferred Parking: We have opened up one parking lot inside Bonelli Park for $15 per car; shuttles (if needed) will deliver you to the front gate. You must buy these Preferred Parking passes in advance through the website; if you order them between July 11-20, your pass will be waiting for you at the parking kiosk at either entrance.

ADA Parking: ADA Parking is available in the lot closest to the main entrance (Lot 1). Parking is limited and shuttle service will be available to transport those with disabilities directly to the front gate (if required). You must enter Bonelli Park from the 57 FWY at Via Verde Drive to enter Lot 1; all appropriate state issued auto identification is required and will be strictly enforced by law enforcement.

ADA INFORMATION (Americans with Disabilities Act): JazzFest West is accessible to all guests with disabilities, and meeting the needs of our fans with disabilities is a never-ending commitment. In our quest to continually improve accessibility, we ask that you contact us with your comments, questions and/or suggestions: info@omegaevents.com.

Please CLICK HERE to view the ADA Plan for JazzFest West.

OFFICIAL HOTEL
The all-suite Sheraton Fairplex is the Official Hotel for JazzFest West, located less then two miles from Bonelli Park. They have offered some great rates to JazzFest West attendees... so book your rooms now!

Join Marcus Johnson as the music director for the Official After-Party at The Sheraton on July 19 (9 pm - 1 am). Marcus will be joined my many special guests, and DJ Jonathan Phillips will also be spinning tunes thru the evening. The cost is $10 at the door, or you can purchase reserved table seats in advance with complimentary appetizers and waitress service. Click on the ticket page to purchase the reserved table seats for $25.

UPDATE: Rooms at The Sheraton Fairplex are sold out, but here are a few options:

Shilo Inn & Suites: (909) 598-7666; $119 per night, which includes breakfast

Holiday Inn Select: (909) 860-5440; $109 per night

To receive these rates, you must mention "JazzFest West."


FRONT GATE
The gates will open at 10:30 a.m. for all customers. We are committed to getting fans into JazzFest West as quick as possible. For the benefit of the others in line, please do not bring items that will not be allowed into the event.

OK TO BRING
Feel free to bring low-back chairs, a blanket, two (2) sealed personal bottles of water (sport bottles or smaller), small coolers (see below), still cameras (no video, no flash), sunscreen, ATM/Credit Cards, and light clothing. We accept cash and credit cards everywhere at the event, including the front gate and Event Card sales locations, the exclusive form of payment for food and beverages.

WHAT NOT TO BRING
Please do not bring food or beverage (two personal bottles of water are allowed), large coolers, picnic baskets, video cameras, tables or canopies. For the convenience of those around you, high-back chairs and umbrellas must be positioned on the perimeter of the seating areas. You are allowed to save rooms for 2 persons but not the whole family , as we want to ensure a fair seating arrangement for all the attendees.

WATER & COOLERS
We have adjusted our water policy for this year: (1) Each ticket holder will be allowed to bring in 2 sealed water bottles of water, sport bottles or smaller; (2) water will be reduced to $1 per bottle throughout the venue;(3) we will allow small coolers into the venue for ice and water (no larger than 10" wide x 10" tall x 15" long max.)

UMBRELLAS & HIGH-BACK CHAIRS
In fairness to everyone in attendance, we must ensure that views of the stage are not blocked. Therefore, umbrellas and high-back chairs must be set-up in the various Umbrella Zones throughout Bonelli Park or at the back of the general seating areas.

GOLD/VIP
Please check-in at the "VIP & Gold Check-In" booth at the Front Gate. Gates will open to everyone at 10:30 a.m.

TICKET ORDERS
At the top of the page, click on TICKETS.