Sand & Strings

A General Admission ticket grants you access to the full festival grounds, including both stages, except for the VIP areas. By purchasing a VIP ticket, you will enjoy table seating in an elevated shaded area in center field, with prime viewing, as well as access to an exclusive bar and menu/buffet for purchase. VIP attendees are free move about the festival.

Yes, however we ask that you please be respectful of other peoples’ space and keep a close eye on your chairs. The festival will not be held responsible for missing chairs (or other items for that matter).

We are working on providing adequate facilities but keep in mind that parking is limited in Sayulita and we highly recommend staying in town for the weekend and either walking or renting a golf cart to get around.

No. For this event we ask that attendees leave their furry friends at home. The presence of many dogs and people, including young children, in a confined space just seems like a recipe for disaster and we want to avoid anyone getting hurt. Please leave your dogs at home!

No. We have carefully selected a handful of outstanding local food and beverage providers for you to choose from. Prices will be affordable and we encourage you to try these culinary offerings, ranging from traditional Mexican dishes to juicy handmade burgers, as part of the festival experience. There will be plenty of vegetarian and vegan options as well.

General Admission ticketholders can purchase food and drinks from our food-truck style vendors, who will accept cash or major credit card. VIP ticket holders can purchase food and drinks within the VIP section or they can purchase refreshments from the food-truck style vendors in the General Admission section.

Our merch table will accept cash and all major credit cards. There will be both festival and band merch available and we encourage you to support us and the artists in this way.

Absolutely. A full security staff will be monitoring the festival grounds, both inside and out, constantly to ensure everyone’s safety and address any incidents. There will be first-aid on site and an ambulance parked outside, just in case there is an injury or serious illness. Please help us by acting responsibly to ensure everyone’s well-being throughout the weekend!

Absolutely not. We are working closely in conjunction with environmental organization Azul Sayu, which is run by long-time Sayulita residents who care about the environment, to ensure sustainable practices. We are taking a “holistic” approach that carefully considers the pros and cons of every decision we make, from environmental, social and economic perspectives. We feel this small festival will continue to draw a socially and environmentally conscious cohort of music lovers who support the arts and progressive grassroots initiatives, in Mexico and beyond, bolstering the town’s reputation and cultural significance.

Yes, as long as you keep these images for your personal (i.e. non-commercial) use. We encourage you to share your clips and pics on your social media profiles using the hashtag #SANDANDSTRINGSFEST to let all of your friends and followers know what an awesome time you’re having!

There are a number of campgrounds located within walking distance to the festival grounds. However, we have no association with them and can’t comment on the quality of those accommodations. There is no camping allowed within the festival grounds.

Yes. All attendees will receive an official festival bracelet that will allow their re-entry to the festival grounds on the respective day. These bracelets are different colors, depending on whether you purchase a 1-day or 2-day ticket. All of these will be made crystal clear in the email you receive upon purchasing your tickets.

The lineup has been a work in progress for many months and is basically set in stone. However, there is always next year, and we welcome submissions at any time by email at sandandstringsfest@gmail.com