General Info & Policies
Location
Timber! Outdoor Music Festival takes place at King County's Tolt-Macdonald Park in Carnation, WA.
Festival Date & Time
Timber! takes place July 23-25, 2026.
Gates open at 2 pm on Thursday, July 23. Attendees must be clear of their campsites no later than noon on Sunday, July 26.
Tents
Two feet of space is required between tents in the General and Quiet camping areas. Set up camp, expecting to have your neighbors within that proximity of your camp.
Be respectful to your neighbors, and please keep noise to a minimum after hours. If you’d like to socialize after hours, please walk to any number of great spaces that are away from campsites.
Prohibited Items
No Outside Alcohol
Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board and King County Parks regulations prohibit outside alcohol at the event.
Any campers in violation of this policy will be asked to take their alcohol back to their cars.
No Cannabis
While cannabis is legal in WA state, it is illegal to consume cannabis in public. Cannabis is not allowed at the event.
No Firearms
Timber! Outdoor Music Festival is a private event and, as a private event, firearms are not permitted beyond our festival entrance.
River Safety
Cold, flowing water is a tricky thing so please keep an eye on all children and if you are drinking, don't swim. Please pay attention to the currents, stay safe and have a buddy. There is no lifeguard on duty.
Ammenities
Drinking Water
There are several water sources around the park and camping areas, including two water refill stations.
Water Refill Stations are available in the Main Stage Food Court and on the East side of the Tolt Suspension Bridge near general camping. Please use your refillable water bottles when possible.
Food & Beverage
We’ve got an amazing lineup of food and beverages.
TRASH
Leave no trace! Pack out what you pack in and help us keep our park beautiful. Dispose of trash, recycling and compost in the marked bins located throughout the festival.
Help us out by going a step further. If you see something on the ground that doesn’t belong, please pick it up and put it in the nearest bin. We’re all in this together!
General store
Ice, firewood, and amazing Timber! merchandise can all be found at the General Store. Store hours are:
Thursday: 2 pm - 8 pm
Friday: 10 am - 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday: 9 am - 11 am
Parental Guidance Suggested
While we love having children at Timber! (always free), we want to remind parents that we believe in an artist's right to self-expression and will never ask artists performing on our stage to censor their lyrics. With that in mind, we highly recommend that you listen to one of our playlists before the festival so that you can choose which artists you may or may not want your children to see and hear.
Shop in carnation
We are grateful to be guests to the City of Carnation. Please show the town respect by being courteous.
Also be sure to check out the local shops, grocery stores and restaurants. Local retailers have everything you need within walking distance of the festival.
Volunteering
Interested in volunteering for Timber!? All Timber! volunteers are given free weekend passes and camping to the best weekend of the summer and we could not do it without this always fun crew of people!
Refund Policy
Timber! tickets are non-refundable but are transferable.
FAQs
| Can we bring dogs? |
Dogs are not allowed at Tolt-MacDonald Park during Timber! Outdoor Music Festival. Please visit rover.com to see dog-sitting options within 10 minutes of the Festival. |
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| Do I have to pay for babies or small children? |
No, children 12 and under are free, but please register them via our ticketing page so we can bring enough wristbands! |
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| Can I use a stove or BBQ at my campsite? |
Cooking is allowed in designated fire pits and BBQ areas. Great local food vendors will be on-site and a grocery store is within walking distance.
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| Can I leave the festival grounds and re-enter? |
Yes. Re-entry is allowed. If you paid for parking, keep your parking pass with your vehicle for re-entry. Returning vehicles may be directed to a different lot than where they originally parked. |
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| Can I volunteer at the Festival? | Heck yes! See the Volunteering section above to access the application. | |
| Can I bring my own beer/alcohol? | Due to WA State liquor laws, no outside beer or alcohol is allowed on the premises. However, we're proud to be serving some fine beer at incredible prices that can't be beaten! | |
| Parking? |
There is a $25 parking fee at Timber! Outdoor Music Festival. The parking fee is valid for Thursday, July 24 - Sunday, July 27 In/out privileges are allowed, however, space is not guaranteed in the main parking lot upon return. Returning vehicles may be directed to a different parking area than originally parked in. Parking can and should be purchased in advance and all parking pass sales are final.
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| When do people arrive / leave? | Gates open at 2 pm on Thursday, July 24. Attendees must be clear of their campsites no later than noon on Sunday, July 27. |
Can I camp next to my car?
Setting up tents and camping in the parking lot is not permitted at Timber!
For safety reasons, our parking lot, General Camping, and General Family Camping are kept in separate fields.
Only those with Camper Van / Small Trailer, Premium RV Camping or Premium Drive-in Camping are allowed to set up tents next to their vehicles, as they are designated campsites with parking spots.
| I purchased Early Bird Passes. How do I access Premium Accommodations Early? |
Guests who purchase Early Bird Passes will have early access to premium accommodations. Early Bird Passes will be available while supplies last, and purchasers of Early Bird Passes will be emailed a unique promo code that will allow them to purchase premium accommodations before the rest of the general public. |
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| Does Timber! happen regardless of the weather? | Yes, Timber! Outdoor Music Festival takes place in rain, sleet, snow or heat wave. | |