Attend Strings & Things
Getting Here
New for 2026, Strings & Things is moving to Lighthouse Marine Park (811 Marine Dr. in Point Roberts, Washington).
Coming From Canada?
If you don't want to drive, Green Cab is available for cross-border transportation between Greater Vancouver and Point Roberts at deltataxi.com.
If you'd like to drive to the festival, and would like to enjoy some drinks, myddride.com can drive you and your passengers home safely in your own car! They are the #1 trusted designated driving service in Greater Vancouver and can pick you up from the festival. Book ahead to guarantee a ride.
Coming From The USA?
If driving, you’ll need to go through Canada then back into the USA to get to Point Roberts.
If flying, fly into Canada to the YVR Vancouver airport, then either rent a car or take a cab through deltataxi.com to get to Point Roberts (35min drive).
Accessing Point Roberts via mainland USA without crossing a border is only possible via chartered flight (through San Juan Airlines) or by boat (see pointrobertsmarina.com/moorage to reserve moorage).
parking
The Lighthouse Park parking lot will be closed to the public on July 11. Access is limited to attendees who have pre‑registered for an accessible parking space, those arriving by bicycle, and to festival crew, bands, and volunteers.
Attendee parking is available on a first‑come, first‑served basis at:
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Blackfish Resort — 755 Marine Drive — Adjacent to Lighthouse Park and within walking distance. Limited availability.
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The Breakers — 531 Marine Drive — Two shuttles, the Raven Van and a large Sprinter Shuttle, will run continuously throughout the day between The Breakers and Lighthouse Park.
camping & accomodation
accomodation
Accommodations in Point Roberts, from forest cabins to beach houses, can be found at airbnb.com and vrbo.com.
Camping
Campsites 1-30 at Lighthouse Marine Park can be booked through Whatcom County Parks starting April 1, 2026, coinciding with our festival ticket launch.
Please note the following reservation requirements:
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Ticket Requirement: You must purchase your festival tickets before reserving a campsite. You will need to provide your ticket number(s) to the Whatcom Parks Administrator.
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Booking Method: Reservations must be made by calling the Parks Admin office at 360-778-5850 Mon-Fri 8am to 4:30pm. Online booking is not available.
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Allocation: One festival ticket allows for the purchase of one campsite. If you are reserving multiple sites, you must have a corresponding number of festival tickets.
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Group Sites: Group sites are not available for rental during this event.
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Park Access: The main recreation area of Lighthouse Park will be closed to the general public from 10:00 PM on Friday, July 10, until Sunday morning, July 12. Gates open at 1:00 PM on July 11 for Strings & Things ticket holders.
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Rules and Policies: Standard campground policies apply. Each single campsite accommodates up to six people (including children). For additional rules, please visit the Whatcom County Parks Website.
at the festival
festival grounds
Strings & Things is a family-friendly event, and the festival field is split into two sections: one half is strictly 21+ and includes our VIP area. The other half is all ages. Alcohol can only be purchased and consumed in the 21 and over area.
Bringing alcohol on site is strictly prohibited, as this is a permitted event. Coolers may be searched.
We'll have a large water station called the "Water Monster", and canned water and other refreshments will be on sale.
sustainability
We're on a new journey to make our festival as green as possible starting this year with reusable aluminum drink cups, water refill stations, and no single use plastics. We'll have a "Green Team" of volunteers cleaning as we go, and kindly ask that attendees aim to "leave no trace" so we can keep our park beautiful and enjoy this stunning venue again in the future!
accessibility
If you need accessibility accommodations—including parking or wheelchair‑accessible restrooms—please pre‑register by emailing your name, phone number, and the serial number and expiration date of your accessible parking placard to stringsandthingsmusicfestival@gmail.com.
A limited number of accessible parking spaces will be reserved in the Lighthouse Park lot. To ensure that wheelchair‑accessible restrooms remain available for those who need them, wristbands will be issued only to pre‑registered guests.
Lighthouse Park is a new venue for us. Some areas have uneven terrain, so volunteers will be available to assist with entry, exit, and finding you a comfortable viewing spot.
umbrella & shade structure rules
As a condition of our permit, nothing may be staked or anchored into the ground at Lighthouse Park. This includes tents, canopies, shade structures, and umbrellas.
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Shade structures and canopies are not permitted.
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Umbrellas are allowed only if they are secured with weights. Water weight bases can be filled at our water stations.
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Stakes, spikes, or any ground‑penetrating anchors are strictly prohibited.
These rules help protect the park’s sensitive terrain and ensure we remain in compliance with our event permit.
Vendors
We are partnering with Resilient Point Roberts for alcohol sales. We are proud that the proceeds from these sales will be redistributed into the community to support projects that improve the quality of life for our residents.
If you are unfamiliar with their work, we encourage you to visit their website or attend their next meeting. This is an amazing group of purpose and service-driven people!
OOB will be at our festival selling delicious treats! There will be dessert flights available for pre-order through the link below.
Kathleen has been in business since 2021. Whether you have seen her rolling around in her signature pink cart (Mary Lou), or visited her cute little Bakery Box on Sunrise Drive you know she delivers high quality, delicious, organic goods.
Amanda Parsons will be serving delicious homemade sandwiches at her booth, Eatables N' Things. To help reduce wait times and assist our vendors with planning, please pre-order if possible through the link below.
In addition to sandwiches, Amanda will also have a convenience store stocked with snacks, sodas, and essential items like bug spray and sunscreen.
Point Roberts Golf & Country Club, through the 19th Hole Restaurant, will be serving food at this year’s festival.
Attendees can look forward to Hot Dogs and Smash Hamburgers, with a pot of house-made chili on the side for optional chili dogs and chili burgers! Chili nachos may also be offered... stay tuned to find out!
Festival FAQ
Yes! Check our 2026 list of vendors here. We'd love for you to support our local vendors but you are also welcome to bring your own food.
We'll have a large free water station called the "Water Monster" (cold, filtered, and BPA free) so please bring your reusable water bottles!
Canned water and other refreshments will be on sale. We'll also have a fun non-alcoholic bar in the family area!
No, bringing alcohol on site is strictly prohibited, as this is a permitted event. Coolers may be searched. There will be a designated 21+ area with a wide variety of alcoholic beverages available for purchase. All alcohol proceeds will go to local non-profit Resilient Point Roberts!
We're also thrilled to add a fun non-alcoholic bar to the family area of the festival!
No, dogs are not allowed on the festival grounds as it's a matter of liability.
Yes, absolutely! While we will offer some shade structures throughout the field, you can also bring umbrellas, but only if they are secured with weights. Stakes, spikes, or any ground‑penetrating anchors are strictly prohibited under our permit. Please place umbrellas so they don't obstruct the view for others.
Bring an umbrella and rubber boots because the show will go on!!
Yes, everyone will have wristbands which offer in and out privileges.
We can’t refund purchased tickets, however, Purchase Protection is available for a small extra fee when buying tickets, which allows a 100% refund should you be prevented from attending due to a qualifying unforeseen circumstance. More details at: purchaseprotection.com/terms/
Yes! We have sponsorship packages available. Contact us at stringsandthingsmusicfestival@gmail.com for more info.
Thank you for you're interest! If you're curious, please contact us at stringsandthingsmusicfestival@gmail.com.