Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Most volunteer positions come with a free or discounted ticket in exchange for a set number of hours. Each role has different requirements, but we’ll make sure the perks match the effort.

Definitely. If you’re interested in multiple areas—say, volunteering and performing—just let us know. We’ll try our best to make it work without overlapping schedules.

We review applications on a rolling basis and aim to get back to folks within a few weeks of submission. Some roles fill quickly, so don’t wait too long to apply.

Not always! Some positions (like First Aid or Media) need specific skills, but most roles are open to anyone with good energy and a willingness to help.

Absolutely! We make sure everyone has plenty of time to experience the festival. You’ll work a few shifts, but you’re still part of the party.

Supportive, creative, and full of collaboration. Whether you're painting live, playing a set, or selling your creations, you'll be surrounded by a community that lifts each other up.

Yes! Generally, vendors should be self-sufficient and bring everything they need—tents, tables, displays, etc. We’ll provide space and basic info on setup logistics in advance.

Life happens. If you need to cancel your Volunteer Pass, just let us know as soon as you can so we can find someone to fill your spot. We appreciate the heads-up.

To bring or rent an RV, you’ll need to purchase an RV camping pass in addition to your festival ticket. Spots are limited and tend to go fast, so we recommend locking yours in early!

You can absolutely bring your own RV! If you don’t have one, we also work with trusted third-party rental partners—check our site for recommendations and delivery options.

Yes! RV Parking With Power Hookups spaces include water, 30A power and a grey water dump. There is a black water dump station on-site for an additional fee to the State Park.

Yes! Quiet hours are enforced at night to keep things enjoyable for everyone. You're still welcome to hang, just be mindful of noise.

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The RV spaces are 24-25 feet wide and maximum length is 40 feet. If you’re unsure, feel free to reach out before bringing something oversized.

We prefer you use the provided hookups but, if you must run a generator, it must be quiet and only used during designated hours.

Most RV sites allow space for your towing or accompanying vehicle, but this will depend on your RV size. Spaces are 24-25 feet wide with maximum length is 40 feet.

If you have an RV Parking With Power Hookups pass, they can camp with you around your site. They may have a longer walk with their gear depending on where you park since all parking pass holders will be directed to the lots they purchased parking for.

If you have an RV Parking Without Power Hookups pass, they will not be able to. This space is in a large parking lot and there is no space around the spots to set up tents.

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The Festival is held at Moreno Beach located inside Lake Perris State Park.

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GA ENTRANCE: 18095 Lake Perris Dr., Perris, CA 92571

When you arrive, you must use the West Entrance unless you have a VIP pass. The North Entrance will be closed to all non-VIP attendees, and you will be asked to turn around and go back.

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VIP ENTRANCE:  Vía Del Lago, Perris, CA 92571

When you arrive you may use the North or West Entrance. The North Entrance allows you to skip past the majority of gate traffic and cruise right in. To enter the park through the North Entrance you must come off Iris Ave and head south on Via Del Lago.

Box Office Hours:  

• Thursday: 11am - 11pm
• Friday: 10am - 12am
• Saturday: 10am - 12am
• Sunday: 10am - 9pm

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The festival will end Monday, September 29th and all campers will need to exit the park by 3pm.

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Arrive on time. If you arrive outside gate hours, the box office will be closed and you will not be able to enter the festival.

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Yes, this is an all-ages festival. Kids under 6 are free. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian.

Yes! Please visit our ticketing page, click “Add-Ons” and select the GA to VIP Upgrade.

Your GA or VIP wristband includes tent camping at the festival. You can set up camp in any of our campgrounds, as all campgrounds are free-form. There is plenty of space at the property to set up and camp comfortably, however we ask that footprints are kept reasonable (50 sq ft per person rule) and will enforce this if campsites are too large. If you are interested in RV Rentals or Glamping Options, please visit our ticketing page to learn more.

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You can arrive Thursday 9/25 when gates open to set up your camps, you must exit the park by Monday 9/29 at 3pm.

The Car Camping parking loops have fire pits in them that are part of the State Park. If you have a Car Camping Pass or RV Parking With Power Hookups, you will be allowed to set up enclosed fires in the pits. The flames must stay below the top of the pit (no large fires). You can bring in your own wood or wood will be available for purchase.

Yes! Bags entering the festival grounds will be searched. You will not be allowed to bring in outside alcohol, liquids, drugs or weapons of any kind to the festival grounds.

Yes, we are interested in any help you can give! Please visit our Get Involved page, fill out one of our forms and we will be in contact.

Yes! The Car Camping campgrounds have State Park-maintained showers. They are free to use for all festival attendees, along with State Park bathrooms that have running water in sinks and toilets.

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Yes! There will be a variety of amazing food vendors and a full bar inside the festival. We will have vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Guests must be 21+ to purchase alcohol and we will have a number of bars located throughout the festival area.

Yes! If you need medical assistance for any reason, we'll have a medical tent as well as an ambulance on site.

Unfortunately, no boats with engines will be allowed on the water during the festival this year. Paddle boards, Kayaks and floats are encouraged however.

If you plan to use an RV delivery service, the SSBD guest with the GA/VIP wristband and the RV parking pass need to arrive with rental delivery driver. Once the RV is dropped off, the delivery driver and their vehicle are expected to leave the property (if they do not have a wristband and/or parking pass). RV delivery drivers are able to enter to pick up the RVs on Monday without SSBD guest present.

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The length limitation for an Up-Front or Car-Camping Pass parking is 25ft. If your setup is longer than that, you can either buy a 2nd Up-Front or Car-Camping for the trailer, or upgrade to an RV Pass.

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For all information about ADA Facilities and ADA inquiries, please visit our accessibility page or email ada@ssbdfest.com

You can bring alcohol into the campground areas but no outside alcohol will be allowed in the festival grounds. Alcohol will be available for purchase inside the festival grounds. Alcohol is limited to 1 case of beer OR 1 box of wine OR 1 plastic alcohol bottle per car. No kegs. No glassware (We're on the beach and want to be able to walk around barefoot). You must be 21+ to consume alcohol.

Yes, we will have free drinking water refill stations in the festival area. The camping areas have lots of drinking fountains and potable water spigots to refill your containers. There will also be cold water for purcahse at all our bar areas.

Music times will run roughly following the schedule below:

Friday - 11am until 3am

Saturday - 11am until 3am

Sunday - 11am until 3am

Nakey Island is the island in the middle of Lake Perris and is a collaboration between Almost Nakey and SSBD. This island is NOT a nudist beach. There will be a stage on the island and boat ferries to take you across from the festival grounds to the island. There is an additional charge to ride the boat to the island.

No! SSBD has a strict no pet policy that will be enforced. Documented service animals, who are trained to handle loud and active environments and required for disability, are allowed. If you have a service animal, please email ada@ssbdfest.com to inquire about registering your documented service animal. Remember, it is illegal to fraudulently claim that your pet is a legitimate service animal.

Motorized scooters and bicycles are not allowed inside the festival area so you'll need to lock them up outside the gate. However, you may use them to get from your campsite to the gates.

If you're arriving in an Uber or Lyft, there will be a drop-off zone near the festival within walking distance. PLEASE NOTE - Uber and Lyft drivers can have a hard time finding their way into the state park at night and typically have limited cell service once they arrive at the park. Please plan accordingly.

Permitted in Campground:

• Camping Gear
• Personal Alcohol
• Food and Water
• Coolers
• Enclosed Propane Stoves
• Bluetooth Speakers
• Floaties, Paddle Boards, Rafts
  

Prohibited in Campground:

• Sound Systems
• Weapons
• Illegal Drugs
• Glass Bottles
• Motorized Vehicles
• Pets (except documented service animals)
• Fireworks
• Fires Outside Designated Pits
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Permitted In Festival Grounds:

• Backpacks
• Cameras
• Empty Reusable Water Bottles
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Prohibited In Festival Grounds:

• Outside Alcohol
• Glass Bottles
• Generators
• Coolers
• Illegal Drugs
• Offensive Costumes or Attire
• Motorized Vehicles
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Note: All patrons, items, and vehicles are subject to search upon entry. Security reserves the right to prohibit any item deemed dangerous.

SSBD has a Pack It In, Pack It Out policy. So please bring your own 3 trash sorting bags/bins.  Campsites are responsible for separating their own trash and taking it out of the festival grounds. Simply, whatever you bring in - you are responsible for bringing out!

No, SSBD is cashless. You can use credit cards, Apple Pay or Google Pay.

Yes! If you're bringing a vehicle to SSBD, you must purchase a parking pass separate in addition to your admission pass. This is for all motorized vehicles entering the park ,including motorcycles, RVs, cars, and buses.

Your ticket should be emailed to the email address you purchased from TIXR. Look for your confirmation email from TIXR or you can go to our ticketing website and login to find your tickets. If you're still having trouble, you can email support@tixr.com with your order info and they will be able to assist.

No, we do not sell single day tickets for SSBD. We believe the multi-day camping experience helps to create the close-knit community that makes SSBD so amazing.

Yes, leave your parking sticker on your car and your wristbands on when you leave the park, You will be able to come and go from the park as you need through the weekend. Please take note of the gate times for entry and exit.

No, your tickets will be picked up upon arrival at the gate.

If your friends got a Car Camping pass or an RV Parking with Power Hookups, you can still camp with them at their site. You may have a longer walk with your gear depending on where you park. All parking pass holders will be directed to the lots they purchased parking for.

Yes! Just make sure you arrive together. The spots will fill up on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you would like to arrive at different times and still camp together, we would suggest purchasing one of our 80' x 80' or  40' x 40' Group Campsites.

Up-Front campgrounds are located closer to the festival grounds but do not have showers located in them. You may walk to the showers though and use them.  No vehicles are allowed on the grass so you can not park your car at your campsite here. You’ll park in a parking lot adjacent to the campgrounds and carry your items to your spot. Keep in mind, You may hear music from your tents late night in the Up-Front campgrounds since they’re near the stages.

Car Camping campgrounds are farther away from the stages (typically ranging from a 5-20 minute walk, depending on where you camp). However they have campground showers in them for free and typically provide a bit more space at your campground. Additionally, all spots in the Car Camping campgrounds are directly next to your vehicle so you can park at the campsite. If your vehicle is part of your camping set up (your tent comes off your vehicle), you should go purchase a Car Camping pass.

Tickets are not refundable. All ticket sales are final. Please review our refund policy at the bottom of all pages on our website.

No, our gate times are strict!

SSBD does not offer an official ticket exchange. Unfortunately, running an exchange would require significant resources in terms of personnel, technology, and customer service. We aim to maintain control over ticket pricing to keep the festival accessible and fair, and an official exchange run by third parties typically complicate this and offer legal complexities. For those who can't attend and wish to sell their tickets, we recommend using trusted personal networks or secure third-party resale platforms. We do not recommend purchasing from unverified people and we cannot verify tickets that are not sold on our official TIXR website.

RVs are very welcome at SSBD. If you buy a parking pass for your RV, there is no limit on who can sleep at the RV.

If you're bringing an RV to Same Same But Different you have two options:

RV PARKING WITH HOOKUPS: Spaces are 25 feet wide, maximum length is 40 feet. This space includes a 30 amp power hookup for your vehicle and also a running water hookup and grey water dump for your vehicle. Black water dump located on-site nearby but not at your site. Campsite space is available around the RV to set up tents nearby if needed. These spaces are near showers and bathrooms with running water that are cleaned and maintained by the state park. Each RV space has its own grill / fire-pit and picnic table. If your friends want to camp with you they can. If your friends are bringing another vehicle they will need to purchase a separate parking pass depending on their needs. All RV and parking spaces are first-come, first-serve and cannot be reserved. No vehicles without this parking pass will be allowed into this lot.

RV PARKING WITHOUT HOOKUPS: Spaces are 24 feet wide, maximum length is 40 feet. Please keep in mind, this space is in a large parking lot. You can camp inside your vehicle however there is no space around it to set up tents. All RV and parking spaces are first-come, first-serve and cannot be reserved. No vehicles without this parking pass will be allowed into this lot.

RV DROP-OFFS FROM THIRD PARTIES: If you plan to use an RV delivery service, the SSBD guest with the GA/VIP wristband and the RV parking pass need to arrive with rental delivery driver. Once the RV is dropped off, the delivery driver and their vehicle are expected to leave the property (if they do not have a wristband and/or parking pass). RV delivery drivers are able to enter to pick up the RVs on Monday without SSBD guest present.

PURE IMAGINATION

Congratulations, seeker of hidden wonders! You've uncovered one of SSBD’s secret treasures.
Magic loves those who explore.

As a reward, here's a hidden password:
BUTTERSWORTH

Write it down and keep it safe — you'll need it later on your journey to unlock something hidden at the festival.

P.S. You didn't think that would be the only secret, did you? Keep your eyes and heart open. There’s more wonder to find.