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Refuge Fest is the premier camping experience geared toward Black, Indigenous, People of Color (ALL are welcome)!
About this Event

(This article is reposted from https://happeningnext.com/event/2022-refuge-outdoor-festival-eid4snv0g5oar1 .)

REFUGE IS BACK! #LeetsMeetOutside

You BELONG outside. Join us for the 5th annual Refuge Outdoor Festival campout. 3-days and 2-nights filled with opportunities to feel liberated and free. Leave rejuvenated and connected.

ALL bodies are welcome at Refuge– Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Allies, Queer, Trans, Disabled. New to exploring the outdoors? Expert in all things outdoors? Just want to kick it? This event is for you! This event is to build community and take refuge. While no space is safe for everyone; we design for emotional and physical safety, accessibility, connection, joy, and belonging. All ages, all experience levels, all people are welcome, sorry only service animals.

Schedule to include a variety of activities including justice conversations, physical recreation opportunities at various levels, healing practices, art creation, and musical experiences. AND of course our silent disco & partner market. Choose your adventure, do as much or as little as you would like.

You have options! Camping at Refuge Fest isn’t just in a tent. We offer a number of camping options including open field camping, private car camping, RV or Campervan sites, REI pre-set camping, and 6-person yurts with electricity.

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What to expect:

• Black, Indigenous, People of Color and Allies
• A Safer Space
• Outdoor Recreation Activities & Workshops
• Musical Experiences
• Community Service Project
• Camping Options
• Food & Camp Cooking Options
• Resource & Vendor Market
• Art
• Fun
• Did we mention fun?!!!

Do as much or as or as little as you would like.

This is for you if you:

• Are a BIPOC person that wants to build community with other BIPOC folks.
• Are a white person that respects, supports, and want to build community with BIPOC.
• Have an interest in the outdoors but don’t know where to start.
• Love the outdoors and are looking for a community to share it with.

LOCATION

Ancestral lands of the Snoqualmie. Prior to white settlement of the Snoqualmie Valley in the late 1850s, this area was home to several large permanent winter villages occupied by the ancestors of members of the Snoqualmie Tribe. The  575-acre Tolt-MacDonald Park and Campground is located in Carnation at the confluence of the Snoqualmie and Tolt Rivers in the beautiful Snoqualmie Valley. Because this is high-quality salmon habit, during the fall, visitors can observe chinook salmon spawning in the river below while eagles and osprey soaring above.

King County’s Tolt- MacDonald Park & Campground

Carnation, WA

TICKET INFORMATION 

Step 1: Select your festival pass (Options: Adult, Kid, Youth)

Step 2: Select your lodging (Options: Field Camping, Private Car Camping, RV or Campervan, REI Pre-set 2-person Camping, Yurt)

Step 3: Select payment (Options: PayPal, Venmo*, Cash, Check) *visit www.refugeoutdoorfestival.com/tickets

*Tickets are non-refundable but are transferable.

* This is a drug-free event.

* Rain or Shine

* People-Friendly SERVICE Dogs on leash are allowed.

PAST SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS

Friday

3:00pm- 10:00pm Check-in

5:00pm- 7:30pm Camper Social

7:30pm- 10:00pm Welcome Experience w/ outdoor movies, curated mediation, & star gazing

Saturday

7:00am- 4:30pm Outdoor Recreation & Workshops

4:30pm- 7:00pm Partner Market

8:00pm- 10:00pm  Concert

10:30pm- 12:30am Silent Disco

Sunday

9:00am- 11:00am Service Project

11:00am- 11:45am Closing Circle

No pre-registration for activities is required. Sign-up onsite first come, first serve.

PAST SPONSORS & PARTNERS

In-kind: Bobo’s, Osprey, Patagonia, Zipcar, Klean Kanteen, Kavu, Field Notes, MSR, Therm-a-rest

Community partners: Y-WE, Urban Wilderness Project, EPOC, Rainier Valley Corps, Outdoor Asian, Brown Girls Climb, Girl Trek, Brown Girls Write, Co3 Consulting, Climbers of Color

Sponsors: Washington Trails Association, The Wilderness Society, The Mountaineers, US Forest Service, Bike Works, WA State Fish & Wildlife, Seattle Audubon, National Wildlife Federation, Mountain to Sound Greenway Trust, Evo, Conservation NW, WA State Parks Foundation, REI, WA State Parks

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Who can come?

A: All are welcome, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and allies. This event is meant to be a safer space for People of Color outdoor enthusiasts and novices to celebrate and explore in one amazing weekend.

Q: Can children come?

A: Yes. Kids under 8 are free. We are building an intergenerational event and community. Bring your kids and grandparents- all are welcome.

Q: Are children free?

A: As of 2021, we have changed our child policy for our in-person event. A ticket purchase is required for children six years of age and older. Children age five or younger are free with a ticketed adult.

Q: Can I bring my dog?

A: Only service dogs are allowed at Tolt-MacDonald Park during the festival.

Q: Is this event ADA accessible?

A: We strive to create an inclusive and accessible event for all to engage and enjoy; building safer outdoor experiences for our community is our mission. Accessibility encompasses many diverse needs. We are committed to continuing to make Refuge as accessible as possible including questions in the registration. If other accommodations are needed, please email [email protected].

Q: I would love to camp but I don’t have gear?

A: No problem. With the support of our partners and sponsors we have gear that attendees can access for the weekend; including tents, sleeping bags, and more. Gear requests can be submitted until August 8, 2021.

Q: Will the event be canceled if it rains?

A: No, the festival will happen rain or shine.

Q: Are there bathrooms? Showers?

A: There will be a number of portable restrooms and pit toilets open at the event. Unfortunately, there will not be showers open during the event.

Q: Can I leave the festival grounds and re-enter?

A: Yes, re-entry is allowed.

Q: How are you addressing COVID risks during the campout?

A: We are continuing to monitor CDC and local guidelines. Closer to the event we will publish our COVID-19 Safety Plan here. Our plans will comply with the latest guidelines released by the Washington State Governor’s Office and Public Health, the City of Carnation & King County.

Q: Do we have to be vaccinated to attended the festival?

A: No. While we highly encourage people to get vaccinated, we understand and respect each individuals right to make this decision.

Q: What will we be doing?

A: We are curating a list of activities and workshops during the festival but we encourage you to participate as much or as little as you would like.

Q: Will the gear be provided for activities?

A: Most activities do not require gear. We are encouraging you to bring your own gear onsite such as bikes and water activity items.

Q: What should I bring?

A: There are a number of lodging and activity options to choose from for your festival experience. Things to consider. You will need to bring your own camping supplies based on your lodging selection and food needs. Field camping is in a open field, which means you need to bring your own tent, sleeping bag, and so on. Dress and plan according to the activities you would like to participate in and the weather.

Q: How do I get there?

A: We recommend carpooling with other festivalgoers, there is free parking onsite. Additional transportation options will be posted in early July.

Q: Can I cook onsite?

A: Yes, you will need to provide your own food and specialized equipment. We will have a camp kitchen where you can sign up to use a stove, knives, cutting boards, and so on. There will be food for purchase onsite.

Q: Are you still accepting sponsors?

A: Yes, we actively seek opportunities to collaborate with organizations and individuals whose missions, values, and work align with our own. Reach out to us at [email protected].

Q: I can’t attend. How can I donate?

A: Thank you so much for donating to Refuge Outdoor Festival. Planning this event isn’t cheap, but together as a community, we will make this event happen! Funds raised go toward supporting community access. Donations can be made via Paypal.

Q: I have another question/concern. Who can I reach out to?

A: Feel free to reach out to [email protected] for further concerns.

By purchasing a ticket you agree with the following:

* Golden Bricks reserves the right to refuse admission or to eject a pass holder for behavior likely to cause damage, injury, or nuisance. This is a hate-free safe space if a pass holder behavior is unbecoming of policies that Golden Bricks has set forth ejection will be immediate. Intoxication or aggressive behavior is unacceptable and will result in ejection from the park. Those ejected from the venue will not be readmitted to the event and tickets will not be refunded.

Don’t miss out on the fun. 

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