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Venue Info…

Forest Creek Event Space

Forest Creek is a magical and private venue on 20 acres nestled in the cascade foothills near Darrington, Washington. Squire Creek runs through the property and is a great place to go for a dip, refresh, and connect with nature. There is a small trail system running through an old growth forest that runs along the creek and is where the venue gets it’s name. The venue is host to weddings and other smaller music focused events like ours.

What to Bring

  • Good vibes!

  • Camping gear

  • Folding or lightweight camp chair/something to sit on.

  • Cookware for cooking at your campsite and also in the community kitchen.

  • Eating utensils… Plates/bowls, forks, spoons, kitchen knife..

  • Swimwear, beach towel, river shoes & floaties

  • Cold/wet weather clothes

  • Mosquito repellent

  • Suntan lotion

  • Food/snacks & beverages (enough to share if so desired)

  • Campsite decorations

  • And anything else you can’t live without for a few days or would like to add to the festivities.

  • Mountain or Ebike?

What NOT to Bring

These are the rules of the venue. Please follow them so that we can all have the best experience possible and get invited back next year!

  • Bad attitudes

  • Dogs

  • Glass bottles

  • Guns/weapons

  • Drugs

  • Firewood. *A designated fire pit area and wood are provided by the venue.

How to get to Forest Creek

If you’re familiar with the Meltdown festival then you should have no problem finding Forest Creek. It is located on the other side of the highway from the old Meltdown location at the Darrington Bluegrass festival grounds.

Here is the address on Google Maps for driving directions. Click the link bellow. If you manually enter the address in to Google it will take you to the wrong place as indicated in the map bellow.

42202 SR 530 NE
Darrington, WA 98241

Once you have passed the the Bluegrass festival grounds you will take an immediate right off the highway at the small green sign that says FC. You will then follow the dirt road and and signs until you reach the entrance gate to Forest Creek where you will check in, park and unload.

  • We should note… If you’re not familiar with I5 traffic heading North from Seattle on a Friday then please plan to leave early. Boeing in Everett has a shift change at 2 pm and can make I5 a parking lot on a Friday afternoon. Without traffic, the drive from downtown seattle is a breeze and takes about 1.5 hrs or less.

Satellite map of Forest Creek area showing driving directions to a fairgrounds. Key points include turning at a marked spot, driving slowly at 10 mph down a winding road, and turning sharply right at the bottom of a hill. The map indicates locations with labels such as 'Forest Creek,' 'Darrington Bluegrass Fairgrounds,' and instructions like 'TURN HERE!' and 'GOOGLE TAKES YOU HERE - DON'T TURN YET!' There are also markers labeled 'FC' and 'FC 4202'.

Directions from the Hwy

A site map of Forest Creek showing areas such as parking, gate entrance, restrooms, forest area, garbage area, house, and several paths and trails surrounded by dense trees.

Venue Map

What to Expect

Camping

General camping will be in a grassy tree lined field near the main stage, barn and kitchen facilities. Park your car and walk your supplies a short distance (50-200 ft) to meet your friends and new neighbors!

Limited car camping is available upon request, for a small fee.

Additionally, a handful of posh glamping tents with a queen size bed and room for another queen size air mattress are available for an additional $150.

Please contact us if you are interested in either of these options. We are reserving these tents for band members, and people traveling from out of state. They are available per request and and on a first come, first serve basis. This will also be the area for family camping as it is on the quieter side of the property. This will require a little more of a walk from your vehicle than the general camping area.

Campsite with tents, canopies, chairs, and cars surrounded by trees and mountains under a clear blue sky.
People walking between parked cars at an outdoor festival or market, with tents and trees in the background.
Multiple white tents set up in a grassy area with a mountain and trees in the background.
Interior of a glamping tent with a bed, pink pillows, and side tables.

Cooking/Chow

Cooking in the communal cooking space is encouraged. However, you are welcome to cook at your campsite if that works better for you.

The communal cooking area is a covered spot off of the barn. There s also a patio/eating area with tables and chairs and a large tent.

There is a sink for dish washing, potable water, 2 full size BBQ’s, and 2 flat top cooking ranges.

Additionally, there are prep tables and shelves to store your dry goods and utensils.

You will need to bring your own cooking utensils… knives, cutting boards, plates, silverware, and pots pans.

People gathered on a rustic outdoor patio with a brick wall and wooden roof beams, near outdoor grills and tables, with trees and a field visible in the background.
Covered outdoor patio area with a table, chairs, a grill, and storage bins, attached to a wooden house with trees in the background.
Outdoor scene with a brick-paved area, trees in the background, a white tent on the left, and a wooden structure on the right, possibly at a park or event space.
Outdoor scene with a white canopy tent, a wooden swing, and a brick patio surrounded by green grass and tall trees under a clear blue sky.

Facilities

Outhouses and a handwashing station are provided.

Potable water and a sink are available in the outdoor kitchen area.

An outdoor cold water shower is also available. The pic shows it in the off season. It is rustic but, nothing like a cold shower in the woods to wake you up!

There is a house on the property that we will be using as a chill space for band members. There is a kitchen, living room a couple bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Entrance will be strictly monitored.

A fire pit and fire wood are provided by the venue. Anyone can enjoy it. However, there needs to be a safety person tending the fire when lit.

Four blue portable toilets in a row outdoors surrounded by trees.
A homemade outdoor swingset with four wooden posts, ropes, and a white plastic seat, set in a wooded area.
Outdoor deck with chairs surrounding a fire pit filled with firewood, overlooking trees and snow-capped mountains under a clear blue sky.
A backyard garden with a wooden fence, a garden gate, green shrubs, and tall pine trees. In the background, snow-capped mountain peaks are visible under a partly cloudy sky.
Nighttime scene of a forest with string lights hanging across a dirt path, illuminating the surrounding trees and foliage.
Forest scene with tree stumps, a moss-covered log, and a curved branch forming an arch, surrounded by tall trees and green foliage.
People practicing outdoor yoga or meditation in a forest with tall trees, natural decor, candles, and nature-themed items.
A rocky riverbank with clear water, surrounded by a forest of tall pine trees and mountains in the background, during sunset.
People swimming and relaxing in a river with logs and trees along the bank and mountains in the background.
People relaxing on a rocky riverside beach surrounded by tall trees, with inflatable floats, umbrellas, and camping gear.
White bell tents set up on a grassy area in a forested campsite with tall trees and blue sky above.
Nighttime outdoor event with blue laser lights, a stage with screen, and people enjoying the show; some individuals have rainbow-colored glowing necklaces.