About Strings & Things
Bringing world-class music to Point Roberts
Strings & Things is a festival focused on high-caliber, string-driven acts from across North America. For one day, we bring world-class, award-winning performers together in picturesque Point Roberts.
The result? Dancing beside beautiful ocean vistas, untethered musical flexing, and cameos and collaborations you won't see anywhere else.
Previous performers include Juno award-winners, The Paperboys; party-folk-rockers, The Whiskeydicks; 11-piece symphonic rock powerhouse, The Living Orchestra; violin looping virtuoso, Gabriel Wheaton aka “The Red Fiddler”; and more.
Getting Here
New for 2026, Strings & Things is moving to Lighthouse Marine Park (811 Marine Dr. in Point Roberts, Washington).
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.
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.
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).
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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.
what else is there to do?
Tons! Beautiful beaches, forest trails, parks, wildlife, golfing, restaurants, bars, shops, camping, cabins, beach houses, and more!
Check out pointrobertschamberofcommerce.com to see the best of Point Roberts.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes!
Check our 2026 list of vendors here
We'll also have a large water station called the "Water Monster", and canned water and other refreshments will be on sale.
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, as well as free water stations at multiple locations throughout the field.
No, dogs are not allowed on the festival grounds.
Yes, absolutely! While we will offer some shade structures throughout the field, you can also feel free to bring umbrellas or pop-ups. Just place them 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.