Going to Gem & Jam this year? Be as prepared as possible for the next edition with all the essential information you need to know!
gems and jam An incredible event that lasts longer than many other festivals of the same size.This year’s edition highlights the festival’s ability to provide its infrastructure, access to vendors and workshops, and of course its diverse music lineup. this year, string cheese incident Playing two sets as the main headliner, Frogies, Emancipator, Ott, Snakes & Stars, The Motet, LSDREAM, SoDown, and many others Famous artist for the emerald and onyx stages.
The festival includes a variety of workshops to diversify the experience for attendees, from talks on the Amethyst Stage covering topics such as mushrooms and aphrodisiacs, to intimate ceremonies and drum workshops in the Drumming Sound Workshop Space. There are also many shops. You can also find meditations and workshops held at Topaz Healing Sanctuary and take the opportunity to dive into yourself throughout the weekend.
The weather in the Pima County Fairgrounds over the past few years has been very dynamic. Sunny and warm days and nights can be quite cold and windy. Pack the layers and all the comfort items you need to make your camp comfortable and get the rest you need for the weekend! flows.
Beyond the fun at this year’s festival grounds, there’s a lot you need to know to make the experience as seamless as possible.From camping at the festival, arrival times to what you need to bring, this guide will help you be fully prepared Gem & Jam 2023 And make the most of that experience.
Gem & Jam 2023 – Important information:
date: February 3-5, 2023
Festival hours: Friday: 11:30am – 4:00am | Saturday: 10:45am – 4:00am | Sunday: 10:45am – 3:00am
Venue address: 11300 S Houghton Rd, Tucson, AZ 85747
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Performance and opening hours:
- wood: 3:00pm – 10:00pm Box Office, 4:00pm Camp Gate
- Money: 9:00am-12:00am Box Office, 10:00am Camp Gate, 11:30am Festival Gate
- soil: 10:00am – 12:00am Box Office and Camp Gates, 10:45am Festival Gates
- Sun: 10:00am – 12:00am Box Office and Camp Gates, 10:45am Festival Gates
Gem & Jam 2023 – Music set time:
Gem & Jam 2023 – Workshop schedule:
Gem & Jam 2023 – Festival and Parking Map:
coming soon!
Car Camp Information:
- The car camping pass includes 4 people camping in a car.
- Everyone must be present and in the vehicle upon arrival.
- Car camping passes do not include festival passes. Festival passes must be purchased separately.
- A festival pass must be purchased in addition to the car camping pass. If you do not have a festival pass, you will be asked to leave the car camp zone.
- Everyone must be present and in the vehicle upon arrival.
- Walk-in camping is free for anyone looking to camp and not arriving by car.
- If you arrive by car and choose to walk through the camp instead of camping by car, a $20 weekend parking fee will be charged on-site upon arrival. Weekend parking is available very close to the campground.
- RV pass is suitable for up to 6 people arriving together in an RV
Reminders to take care of your belongings:
Unfortunately, there have been many reports of pickpocketing, bag slashing, and theft of wallets, smartphones, wallets, and other valuables during this festive season. This few bad apples don’t define the entire crowd, but opportunists come to these events to take advantage of unsuspecting partygoers. gems and jam.
Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check out the post highlighting some ideas!
Gem & Jam 2023 – Dos and Don’ts:
Prohibited matter
- No weapons of any kind, such as slingshots, sticks, bats, clubs, etc.
- Open flames, campfires, and charcoal grills are prohibited (propane grills are allowed only at campsites)
- No outside food or drink is allowed on the festival grounds, only in designated campground zones
- There are no coolers or ice chests at the festival grounds. Only available in designated campground zones.
- Professional photographic equipment or cameras with removable lenses larger than 2 inches without proper credentials (compact cameras without additional lenses are fine)
- drone ban
- No fireworks or explosives of any kind
- no voice recording
- Do not put up tents in the venue, only in the designated campground zone
- No use of water guns or water guns
- No skates, skateboards or bicycles allowed
- No pets (even really small ones)
- No box trucks or trailers (camping trailers are fine, but are considered RVs requiring an RV pass)
- No drugs or drug paraphernalia
- No refund or exchange
- Laser pen or similar light gathering device
- Any kind of vending without a vendor pass is prohibited (yes sharing, no selling, you know the difference).
- No open fire of any kind is allowed.
Featured Products
- rain gear
- Camping equipment: tent, tarp, sleeping bag (within the designated camping area)
- Favorite hoodie and extra layers (for warm days and cold nights)
- Additional shoes/sneakers/sandals
- Mud boots (for rainy weather)
- Bug spray & sunscreen
- Sun hat and sunglasses
- bandana for dust
- Aluminum or stainless steel reusable water bottles
- Earplug
- Biodegradable plastic bags for campsites (pack in, pack out)
- toilet paper
- Lanterns, flashlights, headlamps (and spare batteries)
- Flags or balloons to identify campsites
- Additional set of keys
- Small luggage (please do not bring valuables)
- soap, detergent, shampoo
- portable ashtray for smokers
- extra blanket
Totem guidelines
- Up to 10 feet tall
- Must be made of lightweight material (e.g. foam, not PVC/solid metal)
- PVC, light wood, and aluminum poles must be no larger than 1 inch in diameter
- Decorated pool noodles are great for easy entry through security
- Inflatables attached to the totem must be deflated upon entry.
- Please note that we may refuse admission to the event if it is judged to be dangerous.
