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Festival Info | FAQ

General

FAQ

Where is ssbd located / what's the address? 

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

Address:
18095 Lake Perris Dr
Perris, CA 92571

GA ENTRANCE: 
When you arrive you must use the WEST ENTRANCE unless you have a VIP pass, the north entrance will be closed to all other attendees, and you will be asked to turn around and go back. To ensure you’re arriving at the right gate use this link for your directions.


VIP ENTRANCE:
When you arrive you may use the North Entrance to the park if you wish. This allows you to skip past the majority of gate traffic and cruise right in. To enter the park through the north gate you must come off Iris Ave and turn right on Via Del Lago. Use this link for your directions.

WHAT ARE THE GATE TIMES?

Box Office Hours:

- Wednesday (EARLY ARRIVAL TICKET HOLDERS ONLY): 
2pm - 6pm (WEST PARK GATE ONLY)

- Thursday: 11am - 11pm

- Friday: 10am - 12am

- Saturday: 10am - 12am

- Sunday: 10am - 9pm

The festival will end Monday, October 2nd and all campers will need to exit the park by 3pm. 

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. 

How does camping work? 

Your GA or VIP wristband includes tent camping at the festival.  You can set up camp in any of our campgrounds. All the campgrounds are free-form. There is plenty of space at the property for everybody 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 camp sites are too large. 

You can arrive Thursday 9/28 when gates open to set up your camps, you must exit the park by Monday 10/2 at 3pm.

If you are interested in our Shift-Pod Glamping Options please visit our ticketing page to learn more and reserve your spot.

Can we set up fires in the fire pits?

The car-camping loops all have fire pits in them that are part of the state-park. If you have a Car-Camping Pass or Full Hookup RV Pass 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.

Will there be bag searches going into the festival grounds from camping?

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

WHAT ABOUT KIDS, IS THIS ALL AGES?

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

HOW DO YOU ENSURE MY SAFETY?

Your safety is one of our largest concerns. We work closely with our peace-keeping security teams as well as law-enforcement to ensure this with detailed plans in the event of an incident. Additionally we have an ALS certified ambulance on-site in the case of a medical emergency.

ARE YOU ACCEPTING VOLUNTEERS, WORKERS, STAGE HELP, PROMOTERS, ETC. FOR THE FESTIVAL?

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.

WILL THERE BE SHOWERS ON-SITE FOR CAMPING?

Yes, car camping campgrounds have state park maintained showers.

WILL THERE BE LOCKERS IN THE FESTIVAL TO KEEP MY STUFF SAFE?

 WILL I BE ABLE TO FIND SECURITY IF I NEED THEM?

Yes, they'll be wearing security uniforms and available 24/7 during the festival. Please seek their help if you need it.

WILL THERE BE FOOD AND ALCOHOL FOR SALE?

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

WILL THERE BE MEDICAL STAFF ON SITE?

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

CAN I PAINT OR DO OTHER ART AT SSBD FEST?

Yes, we encourage all types of art including painting. If you would like to be an official SSBD live painter and have the opportunity to sell your art at the festival, please fill out our official artist submission form with information and links to your art.

CAN I BRING MY BOAT?

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

CAN I HAVE AN RV DROPPED OFF FOR US FROM A THIRD PARTY?

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 is expected to leave the property if they do not have a wristband and/or parking pass. 


Delivery drivers are able to enter to pick up the RVs on Monday without SSBD guest present.

CAN WE SELL OR VEND IN THE FESTIVAL CAMPGROUNDS?

Only official vendors will be allowed to sell merchandise at the festival. If you attempt to sell anything without approval from the festival organizers, all items will be considered surrendered and not returned. If you would like to apply to become an official vendor you may do so on our “get involved” page.

ARE THERE ADA FACILITIES?

Please visit ssbdfest.com/ada for all information about ADA Facilities and for ADA inquiries. 

CAN WE BRING ALCOHOL INTO THE VENUE?

You must be 21+ to consume alcohol. You can bring alcohol into the camping areas. No kegs are allowed to be brought into the campgrounds. 


No outside alcohol will be allowed in the festival grounds - alcohol will be sold inside the festival grounds. Alcohol is limited to 1 case of beer OR 1 box of wine OR 1 plastic alcohol bottle per car. You can't bring glassware to SSBD. We're on the beach and want to be able to walk around barefoot.

WHAT'S THE WEATHER GOING TO BE LIKE?

Lake Perris averages in the mid 90's during the day and gets down to the low 60's at night.  Bringing shade for your campsite is strongly encouraged.  

WILL THERE BE WATER REFILL AREAS?

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. We will also sell cold water at all our bar areas.

WHEN DOES THE MUSIC START AND STOP EACH NIGHT?

Music times will run roughly following the schedule below:

Friday - 11am until 3am 

Saturday - 11am until 3am

Sunday - 11am until 3am

CAN WE HAVE BONFIRES IN THE PARK OR AT CAMPSITES?

No, unfortunately not, fire's are only allowed in designated fire pits which are in car camping areas.

CAN I BRING MY PETS?

No. SSBD has a no pet rule 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 info@ssbdfest.com to inquire about registering your documented service animal. Please keep in mind, it is illegal to fraudulently claim that your pet is a legitimate service animal.

CAN WE BRING A BICYCLE OR MOTORIZED SCOOTER?

Motorized scooters are not allowed. Bicycles will not be allowed in the stage 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.

Tickets

& Camping

HOW DO I FIND MY TICKET I PURCHASED?

Your ticket should be emailed to the email address you purchased with from TIXR. Look for an 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.

WILL SINGLE DAY WRISTBANDS & PARKING PASSES BE AVAILABLE?

No, we are not currently planning on selling single day tickets.

MY FRIENDS GOT A CAR-CAMPING PASS, CAN I CAMP WITH THEM?

If your friends got a Car-Camping Pass or an RV Pass with 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.

MY GROUP HAS MULTIPLE CAR-CAMPING PASSES, CAN WE PARK NEXT TO EACH OTHER?

If you want to park next to your friends in our car-camping loops, you will have to 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' Group Campsites.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN UP-FRONT CAMPGROUNDS AND CAR CAMPING CAMPGROUNDS?

Up-Front Campgrounds are a closer walk to the stages but are a short walk from the showers. You may hear music in your tents late night in the Up-Front campgrounds. No vehicles are allowed on the grass so you can't park your car at your campsite here.
 
Car Camping Campgrounds are farther away from the stages, however they have campground showers in them 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. 

WILL TICKETS BE MAILED OUT THIS YEAR?

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

AM I ABLE TO LEAVE THE FESTIVAL AND COME BACK IN?

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. 

IS MY TICKET REFUNDABLE OR TRANSFERABLE?

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


If you purchase our Flex Refund Guarantee at checkout and need to cancel your plans for any reason, you can request a refund up until 72 hours before the event, and receive a full refund for your GA Pass in the form of a credit towards Same Same But Different 2024 or 2025. 

CAN I ARRIVE EARLY TO THE FESTIVAL?

Our gate times are strict. You must purchase a Wednesday Early Arrival pass if you want to arrive to the festival early.

CAN I RETURN MY TICKET THROUGH AN OFFICIAL TICKET EXCHANGE?

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.

Arrival Info

WHAT ARE THE DIRECTIONS TO GET TO THE FESTIVAL?

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


Address:

18095 Lake Perris Dr

Perris, CA 92571


GA ENTRANCE: 

When you arrive you must use the WEST ENTRANCE unless you have a VIP Pass or a Fast Pass, the north entrance will be closed to all other attendees, and you will be asked to turn around and go back. To ensure you’re arriving at the right gate use this link for your directions.


VIP OR FAST PASS ENTRANCE:

When you arrive you may use the NORTH ENTRANCE to the park if you wish. This allows you to skip past the majority of gate traffic and cruise right in. To enter the park through the north gate you must come off Iris Ave and turn right on Via Del Lago. Use this link for your directions.



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CAN WE GET DROPPED OFF OR PICKED UP BY UBER OR LYFT?

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 have a hard time finding their way into the state park at night and have limited cell service once they arrive at the park.

WHEN DO THE BOX OFFICE AND GATES OPEN FOR ARRIVAL?

Box Office Hours:


Wednesday (EARLY ARRIVAL ONLY): 2pm - 6pm (WEST GATE ONLY)

Thursday (camping arrival day): 11am - 11pm

Friday: 10am - 12am

Saturday: 10am - 12am

Sunday: 10am - 9pm


The festival will end Monday, October 2nd and all campers will need to exit the park by 3pm. 


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. 

MY FRIENDS GOT A CAR-CAMPING PASS, CAN I CAMP WITH THEM?

If your friends got a Car-Camping Pass or Electric RV Pass 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.

MY GROUP HAS MULTIPLE CAR-CAMPING PASSES, CAN WE PARK NEXT TO EACHOTHER?

If you want to park next to your friends in our car-camping loops you will have to arrive together. The spots will fill up on a first-come, first-served basis.

DO YOU HAVE ADA POLICIES FOR PARKING?

Please visit ssbdfest.com/ada for all information about ADA Facilities and for ADA inquiries. 

CAN I ARRIVE EARLY TO THE FESTIVAL?

Our gate times are strict. You must purchase a Wednesday Early Arrival pass if you want to arrive to the festival early.

CAN WE BRING ALCOHOL INTO THE VENUE?

You can bring alcohol into the camping areas, you must be 21 to consume alcohol. No kegs. No outside alcohol will be allowed in the festival grounds - alcohol will be sold inside the festival grounds. Alcohol is limited to 1 case of beer OR 1 box of wine OR 1 plastic alcohol bottle per car. You can't bring glass to SSBD, we're on the beach and want to be able to walk around barefoot.

Camping Guide

WHAT'S ALLOWED

ALLOWED IN THE CAMPGROUND

Camping Gear 

Your own alcohol for personal use

Food and Water

Coolers

Enclosed propane stoves

Bluetooth speakers

Floaties, paddle boards and rafts

Good attitudes and vibes all weekend!


NOT ALLOWED IN THE CAMPGROUND

Generators of any kind

Sound Systems

Weapons

Illegal Drugs

Glass Bottles

Motorized vehicles

Pets (email ada@ssbdfest.com for documented service animals)

Fireworks

Fires outside designated fire pits


ALLOWED IN THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS

Backpacks

Cameras

Empty Reusable Water Bottles


NOT ALLOWED IN THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS

Outside alcohol

Glass Bottles

Generators

Coolers

Illegal Drugs

Offensive costumes or attire

Motorized vehicles of any kind


ALL PATRONS, ITEMS AND VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH UPON ENTRY AND BY LAW ENFORCEMENT


SECURITY HAS THE RIGHT TO DEEM ANY ITEM AS DANGEROUS AND PROHIBIT IT FROM THE FESTIVAL

PACK IT OUT

Plan to take everything you bring to the festival back with you.


We have a robust trash plan, however you should consider yourself personally responsible for everything you bring with you to the festival. Our goal is to reduce waste hitting the landfill as much as possible and that requires all of us working together with a commitment of packing up what we bring in.

PRO PACKING TIPS

Box Office Hours:
Thursday (camping arrival day): 11am - 11pm
Friday: 10am - 12am
Saturday: 10am - 12am
Sunday: 10am - 9pm
The festival will end Monday, October 2nd and all campers will need to exit the park by 3pm. 
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. 
Swimsuits
Warm clothes in case the temperature drops at night
Bug spray
Sun screen
Garbage bags
Food and drinks
Toiletries
Ibuprofen

First Aid Kit Blisters, scrapes, & scratches are common festival boo-boos. Save yourself the trek to the medic tent for a band-aid and pack your own. You never know!
Sunscreen You’re not invincible ya know. Don’t forget the aloe in case you get burned.
Lip Balm Don’t skimp on the sun protection.


Toiletries Don’t leave behind the toothbrush, toothpaste, feminine products, towel, and extra toilet paper never hurts.
Baby wipes These little guys make for quick cleaning when you don’t have me to shower (just don’t put them in the porta-potties please!). Hand soap/sanitizer At some point, you’ll need it.


Sunglasses Pro Tip – bring an extra pair!
Vision Care Extra glasses, contact lenses and/or eye drops
Vitamins & Meds Allergy medication, stomach or digestion aids, vitamins for rejuvenation and your prescription medication permited with a prescription. 


Layering Garments: Bring cool clothes for the day and warm clothes for the night. Plan for highs in the 90’s in the day, with lows in the 60’s at night. Scarves, lightweight sweaters, beanies, cloves, tall socks.
Hats and headwear: Say no to naked noggins.


Scarves and bandanas: Wet these and toss ’em in the cooler for a refreshing treat.


Bathing Suit: Bring the right attire to take a dip and cool off in the lake.


Self Expression Through Style: Be you and do what you do with your bad self…we can’t wait to see what ya got! 

CAR-CAMPING

Parking your vehicle near where you're camping allows you to lock up gear, sleep in the vehicle and keeps your unload-time short and sweet. 


If you want to park next to where you camp you have two options for vehicle passes. 


UP-FRONT PARKING PASSES

Up-Front Campgrounds are a closer walk to the stages but are a short walk from the showers. You may hear music in your tents late night in the Up-Front campgrounds. No vehicles are allowed on the grass so you can't park your car at your campsite here.


 

SHORT WALK CAR-CAMPING PARKING

Short-Walk Campgrounds are farther away from the stages, however they have campground showers in them and typically provide a bit more space at your campground. Additionally, all spots in the Short-Walk 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 short-walk car-camping pass. 

RV CAMPING

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

*Best if you have friends that want to tent-camp nearby.

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

This pass provides a parking space in our RV Parking Lot without Hookups. 

The parking spot is 12 feet wide by 40 feet long. 

If your RV is wider than 12 feet you must purchase a second RV Parking Pass. (Limit 2 Per Order)

Reserves a space for any RV, bus or towable trailer. 

Spaces are first-come, first-serve. 

This space is in a parking lot only, you can camp inside your vehicle however there is no space around it to set up tents. 


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 is expected to leave the property if they do not have a wristband and/or parking pass. 


Delivery drivers are able to enter to pick up the RVs on Monday without SSBD guest present.

TENT CAMPING

Camping out as a collective, we feel, is essential to the SSBD experience. Therefor, camping is included in every single pass. 


You will be allowed to set up your camp in all of the following campground. 


**To park a car you will need a separate parking pass, see the car-camping tab for detail**


SHOWERS / BATHROOMS

If you're camping in SHORT WALK CAR-CAMPING Campgrounds you will be located very close to state park maintained bathrooms with showers.  These facilities have running water for sinks, toilets and all have at least one shower unit in them. All festival attendees will be allowed access to any of the shower / bathroom facilities, however Up-Front Car-Camping Campgrounds will have a longer walk (5 - 10 minutes) to get to them.


These showers are all free to use by all attendees. We do not have paid shower options.

SHIFTPOD CAMPING 

If you're flying in from out of town or just don't want to bother with setting up and bringing your own tent we recommend you book a Shift Pod Campsite with us at the festival.


We set up a fully-enclosed, private area at the festival for you and your guests. The Shift Pod tent area is located close enough to quickly walk back and forth from the stages and has its own upgraded bathrooms.


Learn More Here

CAMPGROUND AMENITIES

ICE

Ice will be available for sale in campgrounds and in the festival area.


GENERAL STORE

Forget something at home? Head to the General Store for camping essentials and personal care products. Check map for location.


INFO BOOTH

We will have a general information booth located in front of the north festival gate into the stage area.