Do you sell single day tickets?
We do not sell any single day advance tickets. Typically we sell a Saturday/Sunday ticket and a Sunday only ticket at the box office.

Can we arrive Friday night if we only want to get a Saturday/Sunday ticket?
No- tickets include camping and parking so Friday night would not be included in a Saturday/Sunday ticket. The same goes for Saturday night if you only want a Sunday ticket.

Is there going to be a family camping area this year?
Yes! After some confusion last year, we are going to set aside a nice, quiet-hour, family camp area where we hope parking access will be close to camping. We will have clear signage. More details will be posted soon!

We have a vw camper van that we prefer to sleep and make food in. According to the online information, my van is not an RV so we can't stay in that area. Also according to the information, we can't "camp" in the parking area. So, my question is, will you have a van parking area that we can camp in that is somewhat level?
...as stated in the small RV policy that we are implementing this year, we will save a place and a more flat area for vans and such where they can sleep comfortably in the vehicle. They will not be able to set up a camp next to the vehicle at all. They can certainly set up a day use area for themselves, i.e. chairs and such with the rest of the tent campers, but because we do not mix camping and cars they can't set up along side their vans.

Are there only 3 day passes or is there any option of camping on the evening of the 17th and having a ticket for the 18th? If so, how would that work? what would it cost?
Since wrist bands include camping there is no mechanism for Saturday night camping without buying a Saturday Sunday 2 day ticket- you can get a Sunday only ticket after the music is over Saturday night and stay over that way.

I already have the 3 day pass. I see that camping fees are separate. Do I need to reserve those in advance, or do I just pay when I get there?
Additional camping fees only apply to Thursday night "early bird" camping. A 3-day pass includes camping Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.

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Children 10 years old and under are FREE with paying adult. The 2010 Northwest String Summit is a rain or shine event. No refunds will be given for inclement weather. Click here for the NWSS 2010 ticket pricing structure.
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NEW! Check out this MAP of Horning's Hideout!

Three-Day Pass prices include parking and primitive camping Friday through Sunday. 2-Day Pass price includes parking and primitive camping Saturday – Sunday. Day Pass includes day parking ONLY. As usual, there will be early arrival allowed again this year starting at 4pm on Thursday, July 15, 2010. Fees for car and driver are $20 ($10 for car and $10 for driver). Each additional person over 10 years old, is $10. Please note that same camping regulations apply for early arrivals. The gates open to the public beginning at 12:00pm on Friday, July 16. Gates will close Monday, at 12:00pm on July 19. Horning’s Hideout offers primitive camping only. The camping areas will be separate from the parking areas. Drinking water is also available for no fee. A variety of independent vendors will be selling food and crafts for the duration of the event. Ice and bottled water will be available for purchase. An ATM will be onsite. We encourage patrons to bring enough cash to last the three-day weekend. Portable toilets and hand washing stations are located throughout the Hideout. Telephones will be available to the public for local calls. Calling cards will be necessary for long distance calls.

A special Kids Area will feature the Horning’s Hideout playground equipment, organized games, crafts and volunteer chaperones. Please stay with your child at all times. Please also take advantage of the free children identification bracelets available in the Kids Area. The children ID bracelets will identify the child and parents name. This year we have also organized a Lost Child Protocol. We request that any parent that becomes separated from their child notify staff or security immediately. When a child is missing all existing vehicles will be stopped so that the identity of any exiting children can be verified. We apologize for any inconvenience that results from this policy. Lets keep our children safe!

A Family Camping area will be open to anyone wishing to camp with children or otherwise enjoy a more quiet camping experience. We ask that noise and partying be kept out of this area.

Below are the Horning's Hideout RULES. Click here to view their official rules and regulations.

• No Campfires
• No Dogs or other Pets allowed
• No Outside Alcohol
• No Nitrous Permitted
• No Fireworks
• No Weapons
• No Motorized Vehicles
• No Bicycles or Skateboards
• No Amplified Live Music
• No Laser Pointers
• No Non-Vendor Sales
• No Alcohol Sales
• No Tobacco Paraphernalia Sales
• No Camping in Parking Areas
• No admittance past the upper road checkout without a festival ticket
• Please make arrangements in advance
• Festival wristband must be worn at all times

Please help the NWSS volunteers keep Horning’s Hideout a clean and beautiful place. We encourage you to take advantage of the free garbage bags available at the front gate and at the band merchandise area. We can use your extra help each night cleaning the concert area after the music ends. Please use both the garbage containers and the recycling containers. Please also clean up the area around your campsite when you are packing up to leave. Horning’s Hideout is a special place and with your help we hope to keep it that way.

A beer tent will be in the concert area. No outside alcohol will be permitted into the concert area. Please help us keep the Hideout clean by picking up after yourself, cleaning up your campsite and using the recycling/trash containers. Back to top of page

String Summit is a strong family-oriented festival. We have a designated family camping area where quiet hours are observed. We also have a "kid's tent" that features all manner of arts and crafts. String Summit volunteers are on hand to facilitate and provide limited supplies. Please note this is not a day-care or babysitting service. Volunteers cannot accept responsibility for your children. We encourage parents to supervise and participate.

In order to minimize the trauma of lost children, children under 10, who are admitted free with paying adult, will not be permitted to enter or exit the amphitheater without a responsible adult. Even non-paying children are required to wear a wristband. We encourage you to stop by the kid's tent and write their name on their band with permanent marker. If you do lose a child please report it immediately to a radio wearing security person. We will then lock down the amphitheater until your child is located.

Please keep your little ones well fed and well hydrated, and don't forget to keep them protected from the sun. Sunscreen and hats are strongly encouraged for everyone, especially kids! Hoola Hoops and safe toys are always welcome.
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RV passes are limited this year to 70. When they sell out there will be no more available, please do not bring your RV to the NWSS without a RV Pass. RV is considered any oversized vehicle that will not fit into a single parking space, trailered camper, and/or attached camper to pick-up. Vans will not be considered RVs. Qualifying vehicles only permitted in RV world - regardless of purchase of an RV pass, non-qualified vehicles shall be directed to park in regular parking areas.

Recreational Vehicles, RV Trailers and Buses will be parked in a separate area. RENTED BOX VANS WILL NOT BE ADMITTED. There are no electric hook ups or dump stations available on site at all- not even for Artists and Crew. The RV Parking Lot is limited in size. Space in this lot is available by special RV pass basis only. Leveling shims (boards or similar) are recommended. For other vehicles that people intend to sleep in that are undersized (vans, pickups with canopies) we will try to accommodate you by placing you in a level area. Although we would like to honor the requests for a large space next to undersized vehicles so you can put out chairs and camping gear next to your VW, we CAN'T, for it is basically taking up a complete parking space. We wish we could accommodate folks with that much extra room around their vehicles, but we are limited on parking spaces. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.
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A separate area will be reserved for Handicap parking and camping. The Special Needs Parking Lot is the only parking area where car camping is allowed. Vehicles are permitted in this area to anyone displaying an official handicap placard in their vehicle. We regret to inform you that RVs and trailers are no longer permitted in this area.

A handicap person viewing area will be reserved in the concert field. Handicap toilets will be available in both the reserved viewing area and the reserved parking/camping area.

Handicap information is also available at the point of ticket sales and at the band merchandise area. If any special assistance in needed please visit one of the two information areas or stop any Event Staffer. We are happy to help.

If you require any additional information or assistance please email info@stringsummit.com.
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Horning’s Hideout is located just 35 minutes west of Portland in North Plains, Oregon.

From Portland Take Highway 26 West approximately 15 miles to the North Plains/Glencoe Road Exit 57. Turn right (North) from the exit onto Glencoe Road. Take Glencoe Rd. approximately 1.5 miles to a left fork that is Pumpkin Ridge Road. Follow Pumpkin Ridge Rd. for 5 miles to Brunswick Canyon Road, which is an easy to miss gravel road on the right. Follow Brunswick Canyon Road down, down, down into the canyon.

If you’re coming from the coast, you can hook up with 26 East from Hwy 101.

If you’re coming either North or South on I-5, or on I-84 through The Columbia River Gorge, you’ll drive into Portland and take the I-405 loop to 26 West, then follow the directions above - Horning’s is very easy to find. Back to top of page

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