Water Stations
Free filtered water stations will be provided to attendees within the festival grounds as well as within the campgrounds.

General Store
Our general store will provide any essential items you may have forgotten at home. From batteries to toothbrushes, we got you covered!

Merchandise
Come check out our merch booth for some exclusive Cascade Equinox Festival gear, as well as merchandise from artists from the CEF lineup.

Coffee Booths
Cascade Equinox will provide local coffee, which will be available for attendees for purchase in the campground and the Culinary Commons food court.

Ice
Ice will be available for purchase in the campgrounds, as well as at the General Store.

Showers
Showers are available for purchase in the Oasis. Don’t forget your towel. Soap available

Cascade Equinox Festival strives to maintain an unwavering commitment to sustainability, ensuring a clean and eco-friendly environment for all festival-goers. Please help our Green Team, who passionately lead efforts to elevate your festival experience, by engaging in simple yet impactful ways to reduce consumption and waste. Our dedicated team strives to make a positive impact wherever possible. We hope you can do the same to help save our precious planet.

We’re thrilled to partner with Green Disco & Earthwin again to reduce the festival’s carbon footprint. For the third year, we are offering Eco-Bands for $20 as an add on to your ticket, purchased either online or at the box office. Each Eco-Band purchase will roughly preserve 2.4 acres of biodiverse rainforest in Brazil while also planting one (1) tree locally in Oregon near the Willamette National Forest. Fans who contribute will receive an Eco-Band made from 100% hemp to wear onsite and an opportunity to win prizes through Earthwin.Org!

Last year we planted nearly 400 trees and secured over 900 acres of rainforest.  Help us reach our goal of planting an additional 500 trees locally in Oregon and restoring over 1,000 acres of rainforest in Brazil.

IMAGINE WHAT WE CAN DO TOGETHER.

• Sorted waste can be dropped off at indicated collection stations FREE of charge. Please see the festival map for locations.
• Please wait to be assisted by a Green Team member. Do not dump your bags and run!
• Please don’t leave your bulky items, like camp gear behind.
• Items in good condition will be donated and accepted FREE of charge
• Take bags of sorted waste to a Waste Collection Station any day throughout the festival. You can sort it right there on the spot and Green Team will give you back your trash bag for reuse too!
• All food and beverage products served at Cascade Equinox Festival will be served using biodegradable cups, plates and cutlery.

Sorting Stations:

Blue = Recycle
Red = Landfill / Biodegradable

• Camping Gear: Tent, Tarp, Sleeping Bags (in the designated camping zones)
• Your Favorite Hoodie and extra layers (for warm days and COLD nights)
• Extra shoes/sneakers/sandals
• Mud Boots (In case it rains)
• Bug Spray & Sunscreen
• Shade hats and sunglasses for sun protection
• Bandana for dust
• Rain Gear
• Aluminum or Stainless Steel reusable water bottle
• Earplugs
• Biodegradable plastic bags for your campsite (pack in, pack out)
• Toilet Paper
• Lantern, Flashlight, Headlamp (and extra batteries)
• Flags, Balloons and fun ideas to Identify your campsite
• Extra set of keys
• Small Luggage (please don’t bring valuables)
• Soaps, Detergents, Shampoos
• Portable ashtrays for smokers
• Extra Blankets

• NO Weapons of any kind including slingshots, sticks, bats or clubs, samurai swords and nunchucks.
• NO Open flames, campfires or charcoal grilling (propane grills are ok in the campsite ONLY)
• NO Outside food or beverages in the festival grounds, only in the designated campsite zones
• NO Coolers or Ice Chests in the festival grounds, only in the designated campsite zones
• NO Professional photography equipment or cameras with detachable lenses longer than 2 inches, without proper credentials (point-and-shoot cameras without additional lenses are OK)
• NO Drones
• NO Fireworks or explosives of any kind
• NO Audio Recordings
• NO Tents in the festival grounds, only in the designated campsite zones
• NO Water guns or squirt guns
• NO Skateboards or Bikes. Roller skates are ONLY permitted in the Solar Spin designated roller skating rink
• NO Pets (even really, really small ones)
• NO Box trucks or trailers (a camping trailer is OK, but it is considered an RV which requires an RV pass)
• NO Drugs or drug paraphernalia
• NO Refunds or exchanges
• NO Laser pens or similar focused-light devices
• NO Vending of any kind without a vendor pass (Sharing yes, selling, no. You know the difference.)
• NO OPEN FIRES OF ANY KIND WILL BE ALLOWED.

Cascade Equinox Festival will take place in the heart of Central Oregon at the Deschutes County Fairground in Redmond, September 19-21, 2025.

Cascade Equinox Festival takes place over the autumnal equinox weekend. There are only two times of the year when the Earth’s axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun, resulting in a “nearly” equal amount of daylight and darkness at all latitudes. These events are referred to as Equinoxes. The word equinox is derived from two Latin words – aequus (equal) and nox (night).

You can buy tickets here now!
We will also have a limited quantity of hard copy tickets available at retail outlets along the west coast this summer… stay tuned for updates about when these tickets will hit stores.

Yes, this event will have something for everyone! We are excited to host an event that will really bring family friendly to a new level. Kids 17 and under need to be accompanied by an adult, and kids 10 and under do not need a ticket. Youth Passes are available for kids 11-17.

The Orbit is an exciting and smile inducing kids’ zone at Cascade Equinox that provides hours of fun, entertainment, and adventure for kids of all ages. It is a designated area that is tailored to suit the curiosities and creativity of children, and is designed to offer an interactive and engaging experience.

The yearly averages on these dates have been 76F Daytime and 40F Night time. Though temperatures have been as high as 97F and as low as 19F. We will keep you updated as we get closer to the event. But like most outdoor festivals it is best to be prepared for all types of weather.

The Fairgrounds maintains beautiful grassy areas around the whole event area. (We are so excited!) There may be some dusty areas at times but dust levels should be quite minimal. It never hurts to bring a scarf or dust bandana just in case.

Yes! All ticket holders have the opportunity to upgrade to The Inner Circle. You can find the Inner Circle upgrade pass on our ticketing page.
All Inner Circle passes include:

• Express check-in at the box office.
• Inner Circle parking on festival grounds
• Express entry into the festival, with dedicated Inner Circle – only entrances
• Full time hosts in lounges
• Beautiful lounge area with comfortable seating & shade
• Complimentary snacks and beverages in the lounges
• A designated viewing area at the main stage, with unobstructed views of the performers
• Inner Circle Private Bars in viewing areas and lounge
• Pop-up experiences
• Access to private restrooms
• A gift bag with festival merchandise and other surprises
• Phone charging stations

*Does Not Include Admission* – You Must Purchase a Festival Pass Separately. Inner Circle details are subject to change without notice up until the time of the event.

We are so excited to hear from you about and how you could contribute to the first annual Cascade Equinox Festival. Click here to view all open applications for vendors, volunteer, healing garden, art installations, performers, street team, workshops and more!

YEP!

Yes! The Culinary Commons at Cascade Equinox will be a food and beverage oasis, where you can enjoy a diverse array of local and regional cuisine. All food vendors at the Culinary Commons have been chosen to represent a wide range of tastes, from classic festival foods to exotic global flavors. Each vendor is committed to using the freshest, sustainable ingredients, locally sourced ingredients. There will be options for all dietary preferences including vegetarian, gluten free, vegan options and more.

Yes, there are multiple free water refill stations throughout the festival and campgrounds. Please bring your reusable bottles and avoid using single use plastic water bottles.

No, there will not be WIFI available to the public.

Yes, we offer ADA parking, camping and designated ADA sections at the main stages, next to the soundboard. The parking and camping ADA will be closest to the festival entrance. For all ADA service inquiries please contact: [email protected] and put “ADA Inquiry” in the subject line.

Only performers will be able to spin fire at the event. If you are interested in applying, our performance application can be found on our GET INVOLVED page (link in NAV).

All other fire spinning is strictly prohibited.