The festival is hosted on Gord Bamford’s private property near Bashaw, Alberta. Guests will park at the Bashaw Agricultural Grounds and receive complimentary shuttle service to and from the festival site. Detailed arrival and shuttle information will be provided to ticket holders prior to the event.

That is the mystery. The artist lineup will not be announced in advance. Each artist will be revealed only when they take the stage.

Canadian Dirt is built around an incredible country music experience, with a carefully curated mix of artists, musical styles and surprises throughout the weekend.

A limited number of tickets are available for this long weekend, creating an intimate and exclusive festival experience.

Yes. Passes are available for the Friday Kick-Off Party, Saturday and Sunday. Youth day passes are also available.

Yes. Children 12 and under are free, however each child must have their own registered ticket through Showpass. Youth ages 13 to 17 require a Youth pass and must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.

Please note: children and youth attending on a VIP All-Inclusive Ultimate Package are covered by the VIP Youth & Child pass, which is not complimentary.

Camping is included with all Long Weekend Pass purchases. Camping check-in begins at 12:00 p.m. (noon). Guests with a Long Weekend Pass must check out and depart the campground by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Monday, September 6.

Camping is not included with Kick-Off Party or single-day passes. One-night and three-night camping options are available for purchase separately. For individual nightly camping reservations, check-in begins at 12:00 p.m. (noon), with checkout required by 12:00 p.m. (noon) the following day. All camping sites are located at the Bashaw Agricultural Grounds and must be reserved in advance.

No. Camping stalls are non-serviced, with no power, water or sewer hookups. Limited shower and washroom facilities will be available.

Camping on Gord Bamford’s private property is reserved exclusively for designated VIP and Sponsorship Packages. General admission camping is located at the Bashaw Agricultural Grounds, with complimentary shuttle service provided to and from the private festival site.

No. Guests must park at the Bashaw Agricultural Grounds and use the festival shuttle to reach the private Concert Bowl.

No. One camping reservation is required per camping unit. Each person staying in the camper must have the appropriate Adult, Youth or complimentary Child festival admission ticket.

If your group is bringing more than one camper, trailer or RV, a separate camping reservation is required for each camping unit.

Yes. Shuttle service between the Bashaw Agricultural Grounds and the Concert Bowl is included with festival admission.

Guests on a VIP All-Inclusive Ultimate Package camp on site at Gord Bamford’s private property and do not need the shuttle.

Shuttle buses will begin transporting guests from the Bashaw Agricultural Grounds to the festival site at 6:30 p.m. each evening on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Gates to the festival grounds will open at 7:00 p.m. each evening.

At the end of each evening, shuttle buses will begin transporting guests back to the Bashaw Agricultural Grounds from 11:00 p.m. through 2:00 a.m.

All campers must depart the Bashaw Agricultural Grounds by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Monday, September 6. Additional arrival, parking and shuttle details will be provided to ticket holders prior to the festival.

Yes. Guests are required to bring their own lawn chairs. As guests travel by shuttle with their chairs, please clearly label your chair with your full name before arriving.

The festival will proceed rain or shine. A covered structure will be available in the event of inclement weather for the concert bowl. Guests should dress appropriately for changing Alberta weather.

Outside alcohol is not permitted. Food and beverage vendors will be available on site. Additional information about permitted outside food and water will be provided to ticket holders before the festival.

Yes. Food and beverage vendors will be available throughout the festival. Food and beverages are not included in the ticket price.

Re-entry policies and daily wristband requirements will be communicated to ticket holders before the festival.

Accommodations are available in surrounding communities, including Ponoka, Stettler and Camrose. Early reservations are strongly recommended, as availability may become limited closer to the festival.

Important: guests staying off site are responsible for their own transportation to and from the Bashaw Agricultural Grounds, where they will park and catch the festival shuttle. Personal vehicles cannot be driven directly to the private concert site.

Ticket holders will receive additional arrival, parking, camping and shuttle information by email before the festival.

All ticket and camping purchases are final sale. No refunds, exchanges or credits will be provided for personal circumstances, illness, travel disruptions, scheduling conflicts, purchasing errors or failure to attend.

The Canadian Dirt Mystery Music Fest is a rain-or-shine event. Refunds will not be issued due to weather conditions, artist changes, performance schedule changes or dissatisfaction with the mystery lineup.

Please review your ticket type carefully before purchasing.