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  • Doors 12pm both days

  • Whale Rock Music Festival is a Benefit for TIMBA, which works directly with the Templeton Unified School District music program

  • This is an all ages event but you must be 21+ to purchase alcoholic beverages

  • Dates are September 14th and 15th 2024

  • The festival is located at Castoro Cellars in our Whale Rock Vineyard. Enter at 1315 N. Bethel Rd., Templeton, CA 93465 follow signs for the event.

  • There is NO ONSITE CAMPING, however there are campgrounds, hotels and RV parks throughout the county. Cava Robles, Wine Country RV, Hampton Inn & Suites, Paso Oaks Hotel, Cerro Alto Campground. Air BnB also has lots of great options!

  • View Past Lineups HERE

  • Children 4 and under are free with a paid adult ticket. Ages 5-12 need a youth ticket that is just $10 to help cover supply costs for activities in Kit’s Corner. There are LOTS of great kids activities!

  • Bring a low back lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the concerts! No seating provided. Higher back chairs will be allowed at the back area of seating ONLY

  • Food and wine will be available for purchase. No outside food or beverages allowed. Sealed water bottles are ok. Purses and backpacks will be subject to search

  • Admission ticket (one day or two day) includes complimentary parking and a full day of live music!

  • No Pets

  • No drones of any kind

  • No weapons of any kind (firearms, knives, etc)

  • No Ins and Outs

  • There is onsite parking at no additional cost

  • No refunds, all ticket sales are final!

  • Join the wine club for discounted tickets!

  • Saturday Performance Times Main Stage:

    •  1:00pm

    •  2:30pm

    •  4:15pm

    •  6:00pm

    •  8:00pm

  • Saturday Performance Times Stomping Grounds Stage:

    • 12:00 - 1:00 -

    • 2:00 - 2:30 -

    • 3:45 - 4:15 - 

    • 5:30 - 6:00 -

    • 7:30 - 8:00 -

  • Sunday Performance Times Main Stage: 

    •  1:00pm

    •  2:30pm

    •  4:15pm

    •  6:00pm

    •  8:00pm

  • Sunday Performance Times Stomping Grounds Stage:

    • 12:00 - 1:00 -

    • 2:00 - 2:30 - 

    • 3:45 - 4:15 -

    • 5:30 - 6:00-

    • 7:30 - 8:00 - Samba Loca

Getting here:

Parking is free, but limited.  We suggest carpooling or using a car service. Shuttles are provided to and from parking areas and the main entrance!

what to bring

The Essentials
Comfortable walking shoes (that will probably get dusty)
Clothes for hot days and cool nights
Sun screen
Water Bottle (water is free and readily available)
Your ID if you’re 21 or older.

Recommended

Hat
Sunglasses
Low back lawn chair
Blanket to sit on

Nice-to-haves

A day pack
Cell phone charger (there’s an onsite charging station)

Comfortable walking shoes (that will probably get dusty)
Layers for hot days and cool nights

Credit Cards & some cash to be safe.

Nearly all vendors as well as our merchandise area accept credit cards.

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