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, cookware for cooking at your campsite and also in the community kitchen, wimwear, floaties, cold/wet weather clothes, mosquito repellent, food, campsite decorations and anything else you can’t live without for a few days.
What NOT to Bring
Bad attitudes, dogs, glass bottles, guns, drugs and firewood. A designated fire pit area and wood are provided by the venue. 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!
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.
Directions from the Hwy
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 $100.
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.
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.
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.
