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Going To BottleRock … Here’s a heads-up on what to expect

 

If you are among the thousands of lucky wristband holders … Here’s what you need to know for the SOLD OUT BottleRock Festival this weekend in Napa!

Remember, BottleRock is cash free!

Don’t wait! Register for Cashless with PayPal or Venmo when you get your wristband and enter the venue. QR codes are everywhere to help you set up your wristband. Enjoy the convenience of cashless payments right on your wrist. It’s the easiest way to pay for food, drinks, merch, and more!
Don’t have PayPal or Venmo yet? Sign up quickly with PayPal or Venmo.

 

THE DAILY CONCERT LINEUP!

 

 

THE CULINARY LINEUP!

 

 

 

HOW TO GET THERE

From Sacramento, take westbound Interstate 80 to Highway 12, then take Highway 221 and Soscol Avenue to the Napa Valley Expo.

Festival buses will operate from Fairfield, Mill Valley, Oakland, Petaluma, Sacramento, San Francisco, Sonoma, Santa Rosa, Vacaville and the Walnut Creek/680 Corridor. Book tickets and check schedules.

Napa Valley’s VINE Transit will offer free rides and extended, late-night service all weekend. A rideshare and taxi pickup/dropoff site will be offered at 3rd Street and Randolph Street in downtown Napa, about a half-mile from the main entrance.

All-day street parking is available in the downtown Napa area – check signs for restrictions. All festival parking lots are sold out for all three days. Parking lots open at 10 a.m. and close at midnight. There is no overnight parking or RV parking in the festival parking lots. For a list of permitted and prohibited items, such as backpacks, visit the BottleRock website info page.

 

BOTTLEROCK APP

Download the BottleRock App to keep up with schedules, food and wine locations, and listen to music. Downloadable for both Apple and Android at your app store.

 

All of the stages have new names this year!

  • PRUDENTIAL STAGE
  • T-MOBILE STAGE
  • HELLOFRESH STAGE
  • NORTHBAY HEALTH STAGE
  • BACKSTAGE BY UNITE

 

CHILDREN

You can bring one child aged 5 and under for free with a photocopy (or a photo on your phone) of birth
certificate or valid passport/ID. Make check-in quicker by pre-registering LittleRockers in advance. Then check in at the LittleRockers tent
outside the 3rd Street Gates.

APPROVED BAGS INCLUDE:

NON-CLEAR SMALL PURSE OR FANNY PACK
No larger than 6″ x 9″.
Must be 1 pocket only.
Does not need to be clear.

CLEAR TOTE OR CLEAR BACKPACK
No larger than 12″L x 6″W x 12″H.
Must be 2 pockets or less.
Must be clear.

HYDRATION PACKS
2.5 L / 150 cubic in. or less.
Must be empty.
No more than one additional

NO BAGS LARGER THAN 12″L x 6″W x 12″H
ALL BAGS WILL BE SEARCHED BEFORE ENTRY

 

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Don’t forget to review the Prohibited Items list before you arrive to the festival.

A few things you cannot bring include:

  • Wagons or chairs of any kind
  • Professional cameras
  • Backpacks or large bags
  • Selfie Sticks
  • Drones
  • Aerosols of any kind (including sunscreen spray

 

LOCKERS

Keep your belongings secure and your phone charged with a personal locker,
sponsored by Allianz. Reserve in advance-prices
increase onsite.

 

FREE WI-FI

Stay connected with #BottleRock
Cisco Wi-Fi at the Festival! Thanks to Cisco, the entire festival
is Wi-Fi enabled-just join the “#BottleRock Cisco Wi-Fi” network
and keep the good times streaming!

 

SUNSCREEN / WATER

NorthBay Health, our Official Healthcare Sponsor, is here all weekend with Water & Sunscreen Stations across the festival-stop by to hydrate,
cool off, and reapply SPF between sets.

 

WILL CALL

The Festival Box Office & Will Call is at 3rd St. and Bailey St. in Napa.

A valid government issued photo ID

required to pick up passes.

BOTTLEROCK BOX OFFICE HOURS:

  • THURSDAY, MAY 21…………….12:00PM – 7:00PM
  • FRIDAY, MAY 22 ………………… 10:30AM – 8:00PM
  • SATURDAY, MAY 23…………… 10:30AM – 8:00PM
  • SUNDAY, MAY 24….

….10:30AM – 8:00PM

The wristband replacement fee is $40

 

 

 

BACKSTAGE BY UNITED

Check out Backstage United for up close and personal acoustic performances throughout the weekend. Follow the schedule on the BottleRock App.

 

BOTOX®

BOTOX® Cosmetic is heading to BottleRock! Stop by for a chance to win exclusive savings on your next treatment, capture the perfect photo moment, and score premium giveaways.

Please see BOTOX® Cosmetic Boxed Warning and Medication Guide here.

 

DEFENDER

Destination Defender returns to Napa Valley and presented an unforgettable night on Thursday, May 21 at Silver Oak, overlooking the vineyards. British adventure SUV brand Defender was under the Napa sky for a private evening that paired a curated culinary and wine experience with an intimate Mt. Joy performance. Join Defender in embracing the impossible at BottleRock! British adventure SUV brand Defender is bringing exclusive experiences only found off the beaten path.

 

T-MOBILE

We’re thrilled to welcome T-Mobile as a new Stage Sponsor! T-Mobile members can relax, charge up, and score exclusive giveaways like T-Mobile Side Stage access! Every beat is better with T-Mobile.

 

ULTA BEAUTY

Stop by The Beauty Bar by Ulta Beauty for hair touch-ups, bold makeup add-ons, and quick resets between sets. Whether you’re refreshing your look or trying something new, we’ve got you covered all weekend long.

 

CISCO

Stay connected with #BottleRock Cisco Wi-Fi at the Festival! Thanks to Cisco, the entire festival is Wi-Fi enabled—just join the “#BottleRock Cisco Wi-Fi” network and keep the good times streaming!

 

ALLIANZ

Dance it out at the Silent Disco by Allianz!

Toss on some headphones and get dancing at the Silent Disco by Allianz on Main Street where DJs will be spinning all day long.

We’ve partnered with Napa Valley Vintners to introduce Encore Tastings, giving festival attendees exclusive offers at Napa Valley wineries.

 

HELLOFRESH

This year, HelloFresh is taking dinner on tour at BottleRock. We’re inspiring home cooks and festival goers to discover bold flavors from around the world, night after night. Expect delicious samples of HelloFresh recipes, premium kitchen gifts, dynamic cooking demos, and much more. See, touch, savor, and immerse yourself in a new kind of dinner experience with HelloFresh.

 

MIRACLE-GRO

Customize your own garden hat, give your plants the main-stage energy they need with plant food freebies, and snap a few photo-worthy moments among the blooms. Swing by for some hydration to refresh before heading back out—because just like your plants, you need to hydrate too.

 

BE LOVE

Get ready to stay refreshed at BottleRock with Be LOVE Hydration, the clean, zero-sugar, zero-calorie electrolyte drink made to keep you feeling great all day. Swing by their GA activation for free samples.

 

AVIATOR NATION

Aviator Nation is back at BottleRock and ready to DANCE! Come shop this year’s exclusive festival merch & more. Our team will be on site in GA all weekend long. You DON’T want to miss this gear at these prices, can’t wait to see you!

 

PACIFICO

Pacifico is turning up the energy with a pop-up built for your unforgettable music moments. Stop by and dance the day away with DJs spinning between sets on the T-Mobile Stage, fun photo ops, and crew-ready vibes with a Pacifico in hand.

 

HIGH WEST WHISKEY

Next stop, BottleRock!

All aboard the iconic High West Whiskey Train as it rolls into Napa Valley!  Stop by for refreshing handcrafted cocktails made with High West Whiskey.  Don’t forget to grab your personalized flask or keychain to remember the music, the whiskey and the weekend! 21+

 

ATHLETIC BREWING

Don’t miss a beat this weekend with Athletic Brewing non-alcoholic brews.

Stop by to grab an award-winning non-alcoholic beer or play our Spin-to-Win game for a chance to win prizes and learn how we brew just like full-strength beer. No hangovers, just good vibes and great tunes!

 

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