2025 FAQs

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May 2nd from 3pm to 11pm & May 3rd, 2025 from 2pm to 11pm.

Dairy Creek Golf Course, 2990 Dairy Creek Rd – San Luis Obispo, CA 93405.

Music starts at 3:10pm on Friday, May 2nd & 2:30pm on Saturday, May 3rd.

Allowed Items
– YES! Backpacks
– YES! Cameras
– YES! Jackets
– YES! Reusable Water Bottles
– YES! Empty Water Backpacks

Prohibited Items
– NO Glass bottes or glass containers
– NO Generators of any kind
– NO Alcohol of any kind
– NO Illegal drugs of any kind
– NO Weapons (Including machetes for opening coconuts)
– NO Fireworks, fire tools or fire lanterns
– NO Pets (Email info@shabangslo.com to inquire and register a documented service animal)
– NO Fires
– NO Headdresses or cultures as costumes

Security Policy
All persons and items are subject to search upon entry by security and law enforcement.
Security personnel reserve the right to prohibit items seen as harmful, dangerous or not in the best interest of the festival and it’s patrons.”

No! If you leave the event, you will not be able to re-enter.

Yes! As long as it is empty, you may bring a camel bak (or similar product) into the event.

No, but there is a coat check

Yes! These teams will be on duty all throughout the festival. If you need assistance you can contact any Shabang staff member, security guard, volunteer, or go to the medical stations or info kiosk.

Shabang celebrates freedom of individual expression, and while we love all bodies, this is a family-friendly event and the law states public nudity is prohibited.

Yes. Anyone caught with illegal substances will be escorted from the event and may face legal consequences. SLO PD will be onsite in the event they are needed.

No. Shabang has a strict no pet rule that will be enforced. Only documented service animals required for a disability, and who are trained to handle loud and active environments, are allowed in the festival grounds.

Please email info@shabangslo.com to inquire about registering your documented service animal. Please keep in mind, it is illegal to fraudulently claim that your pet is a legitimate service animal.

Yes. During the festival, the lost and found is located at the main info-kiosk. After the festival, you can email info@shabangslo.com to inquire about your lost items.

We recommend bringing a reusable bottle or water bladder as there will be water re-fill stations.

Yes! There will be cocktails, beer, and seltzers at multiple bars throughout the festival area. Non-alcoholic drinks will also be available at the bars. Only cards are accepted – no cash.

You can contact us at info@shabangslo.com. We try to answer questions as quickly as possible, please allow 48 hours Mon – Fri for a response.

Whether you’re a 5-time vet, or a first-time Shabanger, we ALL take part in creating our community. Take it one step further and get involved in Shabang 2025 by going to our Get Involved page.

There are many places to stay in and around San Luis Obispo. Between the Shabang campgrounds, airbnbs, VRBOs, hotels, motels, hostels, and other campgrounds, you should be able to find something that will work for you.

Here are some places to camp and the estimated driving time from the venue. Beyond these public campgrounds listed below, there are many private campgrounds and HipCamps around the area as well as free dispersed camping.

San Simeon Creek – 45 min
Washburn (San Simeon) – 40 min
Morro Strand State Beach – 10 min
Morro Bay State Park – 10 min
Cerro Alto – 20 min
North Beach – 25 min
Oceano – 30 min
Oceano Memorial – 30 min
Oceano Dunes State Vehicle Recreational Area – 30 min
Avila Hot Springs Spa & Campground – 20 min
Islay Creek Campground (Montana De Oro) – 25 min
Lake Lopez – 35 min
Santa Margarita Lake – 35 min
Lake Nacimiento – 60 min

By attending Shabang (the “Festival”) you consent to being filmed and or photographed, whereas your image, voice, and likeness may be used by Shabang Music Productions for promotional purposes. Any photography or video taken at the Festival, whether in digital or analog format, is subject to a mandatory, non-exclusive license to Shabang Music Productions for use in promotional purposes. Any artwork or performances sponsored by the Festival or taking place on Festival grounds is also subject to a mandatory, non-exclusive license to Shabang Music Productions for use in promotional purposes. All photographers using 360-degree cameras, DSLRs or cameras with detachable lenses are required to have media credentials to take pictures or video at the Festival.

To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all festival attendees, artists, and staff, Shabang Music Productions strictly prohibits the operation of or use of any unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), also know as “Drones”, on, from, or above Shabang Festival premises, events or venues without specific written permission from an official of Shabang Music Productions. This includes all UAVs regardless of size, weight, or purpose. If you are found to be using or in the possession of a UAV or “Drone” while at Shabang, it will be confiscated by ground staff and held for the remainder of the event.

Shabang partners with WeGenerative, a waste-reduction company that is happy to have helped reduce the environmental impact of Shabang since 2022. Check out their page www.wegenerative.com (there you can see waste diversion reports for 2022 and 2023), @wegenerative on instagram, or email them at wegenerative@gmail.com. Here is the 2024 Shabang Sustainability Plan

Check your email by searching for ‘Shabang’. If you purchased a ticket, a confirmation should pop up. Use either the attached PDF with the QR code or log into your Tixr account to find your digital ticket. Take a moment to add your digital ticket to your ‘wallet’ (apple) or Google Pay (android) on your phone for the quickest and easiest way to get into the festival.

They are on sale now! Go to https://tixr.com/e/104111 to purchase.

Yes! Our Payment Plan option expires on March 23rd. Select ‘Payment Plan’ when on our ticketing page.

When on our ticketing page, select ‘Payment Plan’. Our Payment Plan option expires on March 23rd, 2025.

Yes, it is $10 to use our payment plan.

Log into your Tixr account, click “transfer”, select the ticket(s) you want to send, and enter an email address to send the ticket to.

Yes. When the other person receives the Fan Transfer email, if an account does not exist, the recipient will be prompted to create an account in order to check out an accepted transfer offer. Please note that in order for your friend to claim the transfer offer, the recipient’s email address must match the email address you submitted during the transfer process.

Screenshot the QR code of their specific ticket and send it to them to present at the Box Office. Tickets can only be scanned one time.

No. You need your electronic ticket from Tixr with the QR code and you will then receive a wristband at the Box Office.

You will be issued a ticket from Tixr by April 20th. If you don’t see this in your inbox by April 21st please reach out to tickets@shabangslo.com with your name and confirmation number.

Yes! Once you are given a wristband, that becomes your ticket. Do not lose your wristband, as it will NOT be replaced if it is lost, stolen, or destroyed. You must wear your wristband at all times while on festival grounds. Those found not wearing a wristband will be asked to leave without a refund.

All sales are final. No refunds.

No! It’s not a good idea, trust us.

No open flame or charcoal grills will be allowed.

It’s somewhat hilly with grass covering most of the grounds.

Nope! If you’re sensitive to dust, we recommend bringing a scarf or bandana in case the wind kicks up!

Yes! Please contact info@shabangslo.com if you need assistance or additional information.

No, but there is service for most providers.

  • General Campgrounds: Located in the Bishops Loop, suitable for tents, cars, and RVs without power. Includes 
3 non-potable washing stations.
  • RV/Car Campgrounds: Located in the Chumash and Romauldo Loops, offering hookups at all sites.
  • Sites vary in size and length; please share your RV details during ticketing to ensure proper placement.
  • No sewer dump services are available upon exit.
  • Respect your assigned space. Late changes may not be accommodated.
  • Do not camp or block roads/walkways
  • No “space saving” for friends arriving later.
  • Minimize waste: bring only what you need and remove packaging at home.
  • Be a good neighbor: keep noise down late at night and early in the morning.
  • No in-and-out vehicle privileges: vehicles moved after placement will lose their pass.
  • Positive vibes and community spirit!
  • Camping gear, food, and water.
  • A reasonable amount of alcohol for personal consumption.
  • Coolers (ice available for sale).
  • Enclosed propane stoves.
  • Cameras (always ask for consent when photographing others).
  • Sound systems or large speakers.
  • Weapons
  • Glass bottles or containers.
  • Motorized personal vehicles (e.g., scooters, dirtbikes, etc.).
  • Pets
  • Illegal drugs, fireworks, or fire tools.
  • Firewood or open flames of any kind.
  • The campgrounds and festival grounds are separate; plan your schedule accordingly.
  • Ice will be available for purchase within the campground.
  • Help us maintain a clean and respectful environment so we can continue hosting Shabang year after year.

Get your camping pass today and make Shabang a weekend to remember!

All persons, items and vehicles are subject to search upon entry by security and law enforcement.
Security personnel reserve the right to prohibit items seen as harmful, dangerous or not in the best interest of the festival and its patrons.

At Shabang, we believe in preserving the natural beauty of our environment. Help us protect this special place by planning to take everything you bring with you back home, or by utilizing our Waste Collection Stations to dispose of items responsibly.

  • Bring Your Own Trash Bags: Sort your camp’s waste into compost, recycling, and landfill.
  • Free Waste Drop-Off: Sorted waste can be dropped off at our collection stations free of charge.
  • Unsorted Waste Fees: Unsorted waste will incur a fee based on bag size.
  • Bulky Item Disposal: Large items like camp gear can be accepted, though fees may apply.
  • Donate Usable Items: Items in good condition can be donated instead of discarded.

    Let’s work together to ensure that Shabang remains a beautiful and sustainable experience for years to come. Thank you for doing your part!

Only if you want to camp next to your car inside the campgrounds. A car pass allows you and 4 friends to camp with you at your car site.

No, the car camping pass is good for 5 people in the car max.

A car pass is for a standard car (Sudan, SUV, Truck, or camper van less than 25ft ). An RV pass if for a truck and trailer, a large camper van over 25ft, or any size RV.

There are limited RV sites located in the Romauldo and Bishop loop. Depending on the size of your RV or truck and trailer, our team will assign you a designated RV site that will be reserved specifically for you. It will have your name on the placard in front of the site. All RV sites have full hookups.

With your car pass, you can bring up to 5 people in your car (including yourself). If you have friends that cannot arrive at the same time, but are a part of your 5 person group, you will be given camping wristbands when you arrive and will be responsible for providing them to the rest of your group when they arrive.

If you arrive at the same time, then our staff will do their best to place you next to each other, but this is not guaranteed and you might have to camp separately.

When you buy your RV passes, our staff will reach out to you to work on reserving a site based on your RV size, at that time you can communicate that you wish to be next to your other friends RV’s. Our staff will do their best to accommodate, but we cannot guarantee that everyone will end up next to each other as spaces are limited and are determined by size of vehicle.

Once parked, vehicles are not permitted to leave the campgrounds until Sunday morning due to safety reasons. Campers are allowed to come and go as they please on foot.

NO FIRES are allowed at the campsites per the county fire marshall. Anyone lighting campfires in the campgrounds will immediately be removed from the campgrounds with no re-fund and may receive a fine from the park ranger.

Small generators are permitted.

Washing stations are not provided. Attendees are expected to wash their dishes in a cleanly manner at their campsite. The campground faucets are not to be used as dishwashing stations.

Unfortunately, for the safety of all attendees, pets are not permitted within the campground. If you arrive with a pet, you will not be allowed to enter.

A small speaker is fine, but large speakers, amps or subwoofers are not allowed. We ask that all attendees respect their neighbors and keep any music to a reasonable noise level and keep it down after 12am.

Load in is on Friday May 2nd, from 9am to 5pm. If you cannot arrive before 5pm, please email camping@shabangslo.com and notify them so that they can plan your arrival after hours.

Load out is 9am – 2pm on Sunday, May 4th.

There are potable water spigots near all the campsites as well as bathrooms/handwashing stations that are spread out around the campgrounds. Additionally you’ll have access to volleyball courts, baseball fields and the beautiful San Luis obispo Botanical Gardens right next to the campgrounds. We will also have an activation space in the meadow with live music and camp games throughout the weekend!

– Party Shuttles – We provide round-trip shuttles from Campus Bottle and Cal Poly. You’ll choose a depature window and a pick-up location and then you can take a shuttle back at any time. You can purchase Shuttle Passes on our ticketing platform.

– Private Shuttles – We provide private shuttles with pick up/drop off at a location of your choosing (in San Luis Obispo, Los Osos, or Morro Bay) for 14 passengers at a time. You can purchase Private Shuttles on our ticketing platform.

– PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION – You can take SoCO Transit on the 12S line which has pick ups in San Luis Obispo, Los Osos, & Morro Bay. Hop off at the Cuesta College stop, which is a 10-minute walk from Dairy Creek Golf Course.

– CARPOOL – If you know anyone driving, ask them if you can come along!

– RIDE SHARING – Uber and Lyfts are available in San Luis Obispo.

– LEGS – Bike, etc. if you’re able to! Make sure you are getting to venue using O’Connor Way instead of Highway 1.

When you purchase a shuttle pass, you will select a departure window and a pick up location. Arrive at the pick up location within your departure window and you will be given a Shuttle Pass wristband. You be will dropped off near the entrance of the festival. You can take the shuttles back to your pick up location at any time!

We cannot promise you a ride if you do not arrive within your departure window but we will do our best to accomodate you. It may mean having to wait until it isn’t busy to get a ride.

Yes, there is a $25 parking lot fee per day at Cuesta College for those driving to Shabang. There is NO PARKING at Dairy Creek Golf Course.

11:30pm both nights