VIP
Where do I sit?
The VIP Party Pit is standing-room-only with limited bleacher seating. Between sets, relax with seating in the backstage VIP lounge. No chairs or blankets will be allowed in the VIP Party Pit.
What do I get with my VIP ticket?
You'll get access to the VIP Party Pit and shaded backstage lounge featuring air-conditioned restroom trailers, a full no-host bar, and phone charging stations. Your pass includes premium parking, gate admission, $25 fair food voucher, VIP credential and lanyard.
Seating
Where do I sit?
All tickets to Party in the Dirt are Festival Seating, meaning you can find a seat in our grandstands or join the standing-room-only Party in the Dirt!
Can I save seats?
Because of the free-flowing nature of the event, we ask that you not save seats. Mix it up, make new friends!
Can I sit in the dirt?
For safety reasons, sitting or laying down is not allowed in the arena. No chairs or blankets will be allowed in the grandstand or arena.
Is accessible seating available?
Accessible Seating will be available upon request. Seats are not assigned and are available on a first come first served basis.
Ticket Pricing
Why does it have $60 crossed out?
We offered a limited-time discount for those who bought tickets to our 2020 event and our email subscribers. Prices go up as we approach fair-time. All $30 tickets are SOLD OUT. The last tier of tickets will be $60.
What does my ticket get me?
In-and-out access to both the standing-room-only arena and grandstand seating. Be sure to get your hand stamp when they scan your ticket and restamp when you exit! Guests 21+ will have access to an exclusive beer garden in the arena. Separate fair gate admission is required.
Lineup
Who's playing?
Eli Young Band, Canaan Smith, Parmalee, and Tenille Townes.
Set Times
Amenities
Where can I buy food?
There are numerous options for food just outside the grandstand and throughout the fairgrounds.
Where can I buy alcohol?
There are two beer gardens: one in the dirt arena and one outside the grandstand. VIP guests will have access to a private full no-host bar. A wine garden will be located next to the community stage. A secretive speakeasy will be hidden on the grounds, and you'll need a password to enter!
Where are the restrooms?
Restrooms are located south of the grandstand adjacent to the horse barn and north of the grandstand at the carnival entrance.
Additional Activities
What else is there to do?
Your Fair Gate Admission gives you access to a variety of free shows around the grounds, the cutest farm animals, and even exotic ones! Be sure to say hi to our sloth!
Is there a beer garden?
Party in the Dirt will feature a beer garden in the arena, as well as an additional beer garden outside the grandstand area. VIP guests will have access to a private full no-host bar.
Getting Here
Is there parking?
Limited fair parking is available at $10 for the day, no in-and-out privileges. Limited premium parking is available at Lot 8 for $15. Off-site parking is available at no charge with complimentary shuttle service to the fairgrounds. Each pair of VIP tickets comes with one VIP parking pass.
Is the WTA bus really free?
YES! All WTA buses are completely free the week of the fair. Ride from Bellingham and get dropped off at the fair's main gate.