Beginner's Guide To Arroyo Seco Weekend 2018

PASADENA, CA – Need something fun to do this weekend, or already have tickets? Here's a complete guide for everything you need to know about Arroyo Seco Weekend. The relaxing two-day music festival will come to Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on June 23 and 24. Single-day and weekend passes are still available.

Music:

Headliners include Neil Young, Jack White, Kings of Leon, and Robert Plant. Other notable mentions include the Pretenders, Bell and Sebastian, Kamasi Washington, Gary Clark Jr., Alanis Morissette, and Third Eye Blind. There are three stages – The Oaks, Sycamore, and Willow – and you can find set times here.

All ages are welcome, and the festival will happen rain or shine.

Food & Drink:

There will be a wide variety of food available at the festival, including gluten-free and vegan options, that celebrate the melting pot that is the LA food scene. From cupcakes courtesy of Baby Love Sweetery, to Korean BBQ from Kogi, to plant-based food from Sage, there's something for everybody.

There will also be an extensive line-up of craft beers by Beer Belly and an incredible raw and natural wine list.

For the cocktail lovers, guests will also be able to experience the Glenfiddich Experimental Dome, home to unique offerings from the range of Glenfiddich Scotch Whisky.

The cocktail list includes: Scottish lemonade, Glenfiddich 14 Year Old Fashioned, Hip Hop, Nitro Mai Tai, Banana Daiquiri, Puna Colada, Blister in the Sun, Strawberry Rhubarb Daquiri, and more.

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Experiences:

There's a variety of experiences to explore aside from listening to great music and having a drink and a bite to eat. Check out the Arroyo Art Studios, the Energy Playground to charge your phone, Focus on Flowers for an interactive installation, Glasshouse Record Store, Interactive Scent Lab, Kidspace Children's Museum, Little Libraries, and more.

For more information about the festival experiences, click here.

Getting there:

Parsons Parking Lot/Shuttle Pickup: Take the Metro Gold Line to Memorial Park Station in Pasadena, then it’s just a short walk to Parsons Parking Lot B for the free shuttle that drops you off next to the stadium. Free shuttles start running inbound to festival from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and outbound from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday and midnight on Sunday.

Parking: Each order will receive one complimentary Day Parking pass. To request additional free parking passes, please contact ticketing support at 855-273-4481. Parking opens at 10:30 a.m. and there's no camping, RVs, tailgating or overnight parking allowed.

For ADA parking, ADA placard must be prominently displayed. Law enforcement will be present to verify identification and placard properly match. You will need a verified ADA placard, permit, or license plate to enter this parking lot. The person to whom the placard or plate is issued to must be present in the vehicle, as a driver or passenger. All patrons inside of the vehicle must have a copy of their festival pass.

Preferred Parking: The closest parking available to the venue for the weekend is available for $60. Get easy access and guaranteed parking within minutes from the festival entrance by picking up Weekend Preferred Parking along with your festival pass.

Metro/Bike Valet/Rideshare: There are also options to take the Metro, park your bike, or catch a ride to the festival. For more information, click here.

Tickets:

Passes range from $149 for a single day to $249 for a weekend general admission, all the way to $999 for a weekend clubhouse VIP.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Arroyo Seco Weekend website.

Festival poster courtesy of Arroyo Seco Weekend