Arrival Instructions
Before making your journey to the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, please carefully read the following information. Also please visit these sections on our website:
Golden Road Gathering is located at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds
100 Placerville Dr, Placerville, CA 95667
Enter through the Main Gate off of Armory Dr across from the Raley’s parking lot
Main Box Office Hours
Thursday, May 11 - Early Entry for Staff and Approved Volunteers Only
9am – 6pm
Friday, May 12
8am – 10pm
Saturday, May 13
9am – 10pm
Sunday, May 14
10am – 8pm
3-Day (Friday – Sunday) Pass valid starting 12pm Friday
2-Day (Saturday – Sunday) Pass valid starting 9AM Saturday.
Multi-day festival Pass (3-Day, and 2-Day), include on-site tent camping. Car and RV parking is not included and must be purchased separately—see below for all details and options. Camping is designated on a first come, first served basis. The fairgrounds have permanent restrooms and showers, and we supplement the facilities with ample portable toilets.
Single Day Tickets available for purchase. No camping, or access to the campgrounds included with Single Day Tickets. Single day tickets will be redeemed for a wristband on the day the ticket is valid.
Single Day Parking available for purchase upon arrival at the Fairgrounds ($20). No re-entry. No access to campgrounds.
After 11pm on Friday, ALL vehicles go straight to the Main Box Office for check-in at the Main Gate (Blue Gate).
General Admission CHECK-IN:
Enter through the Main Gate off of Armory Dr across from the Raley’s parking lot
On-Site Vehicle Parking Pass:
Check-in on Friday begins at 9am for VIP Only.
General Admission check-in begins at 10am Friday for all pass holders.
RV Pass with Hook Up, Dry RV Pass, and On-Site Premium RV Pass:
Check-in on Friday begins at 10am. Please have your RV ticket ready to be scanned in exchange for a parking hangtag. Either a print out or on your phone.
Wristband Scanning Station:
Please have your festival ticket ready to be scanned in exchange for a wristband. Either a print out or on your phone.
Arrival Chart:
If arriving after Friday 11PM, ALL vehicles go straight to the Main Box Office for check-in at Main Gate (Blue Gate).
Parking Pass
Arrival Time
Check-in Location
General Admission, All Pass Holders
10am - 10pm, Friday and Saturday
Main Gate (Blue Gate)
General Admission, All Pass Holders
10am - 9pm, Sunday
Main Gate (Blue Gate)
RV Pass with Hook Up
Main Gate (Blue Gate)
Dry RV Pass
Main Gate (Blue Gate)
On-Site Premium RV Pass
Main Gate (Blue Gate)
VIP CHECK-IN:
Parking Pass
Arrival Time
Check-in Location
Private check-in hours will be Fri 9am – 8pm. After 8:00PM Friday, proceed directly to the box office for processing.
**If you plan to arrive outside of those hours, or if someone other than yourself is picking up your package or a portion of your package, please let us know via email or in the survey. Golden Ticket w/ RV holders: ***RV hook-ups for Golden Ticket RV are guaranteed until 4p Saturday. (water, power, no septic). View the Getting Here page for complete directions. Golden Ticket w/ RV holders: *** We will be holding RV spots for you with hook-ups until 4p Saturday.(water, power, no septic) Please let us know in the survey if you will arrive later than 8pm on Friday.
Friday Arrivals:
8am: Queuing starts in Tier 1 Parking, which is the first row of parking, on the right after the main gate & box office.
9am: You will be routed around the back of the race track to the Golden Ticket check-in station inside the gates. Golden Ticket Staff will greet you, check you in, and direct you to the correct location for your parking and/or camping.
Friday after 8p / Saturday / Sunday :
Golden Ticket Experience with vehicle and Golden Ticket Experience with RV: Please proceed to the box office to get your wristbands and parking passes. You will then be directed to the Golden Ticket parking location. Welcome Packets will be available to pick up in the lounge. Tier Parking or Golden Meadow parking: Please proceed to the box office to get your wristbands and parking passes. Then you will proceed to the upper tier for your weekend parking, and get shuttled to Golden Ticket Camping. Welcome Packets will be available to pick up in the lounge.
Fairgrounds Map
ONCE INSIDE
On site you will find: great food, beverages, and ice for sale. Keep in mind a one case of beer or one “handle” of spirits or one bottle of wine per person policy when entering the fairgrounds
Enjoy the festival, and refer to the festival guidelines with any policy questions. Also note our ADA and service animal information and pre-registration.
If you have questions after reading through the site, please contact us. Thank you, we are looking forward to being with you for the inaugural Golden Road Gathering!
