Frequently Asked Questions
General camping and full access to all music, performances and workshops that we offer throughout September 6 – 8, 2024.
Gates open on Friday, 6th (10 a.m.) and all attendees must exit the festival grounds before Noon, Monday 9th.
Yes, Imagine is for all ages and family friendly however anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent. We offer a wide variety of activities for young dreamers throughout the weekend, a kids zone, and family/elder camping area.
Imagine is held at Doe Bay Resort & Retreat on Orcas Island, Wa. To get there you will need to take a ferry from Anacortes, Wa and land on Orcas Island Ferry Terminal. It is 35minute drive from the Orcas Ferry Terminal to Doe Bay.
We also offer the Imagine Foot Ferry which is an alternative way for you to travel directly from Anacortes to Doe Bay using the foot ferry.
Dogs are not allowed unless is a service animal. Staff may ask two questions: (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability, and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform.
Early Entry tickets allows you to access the festival ground on Thursday, Sep 5th. This give the an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with the festival grounds and settle in before everyone else.
Bring your songs, poems and mixes to open mic night at Doe Bay Café. There will also be acoustic music in the revival tent.
Early Entry gate opens Thursday, Sep 5th (1 p.m.)
We only allow parking in our designated parking areas. There is no parking on the public roads leading to Doe Bay.
When arriving you will need to drive pass Doe Bay Resort & Retreat for about 1/2 mile up the road to our parking area. You will park and leave your car on the parking area. Bring your gear with you and a shuttle will take you from the parking area to general camping area. Please be sure to bring your wristband and wear it before you enter the shuttle.
To save time, please purchase your parking pass on our website before arrival.
The average temperature on Orcas Island during September is high 60s during the day and low 50s in the evenings. It does typically rain in Washington so please prepare for rain and keep warm and dry during night time.
There will be many food/drink vendors throughout the festival grounds.
Bring your own food and cook at camp. Fires are not allowed. If you are cooking hot meals, please use safe and secure cooking stove.
There are two community bathhouses and showers on-site. There are several public bathrooms as well as many portoilets.
Doe Bay accommodations are only available for Early Bird ticket buyers and is already full
Please do not contact Doe Bay Resort for booking accommodations.
Yes, we have the Imagine Guardians stationed and Guardians walking the grounds throughout the event. We have certified medical teams and a first aid tent on the festival grounds near general camping.
We understand there may be emotional difficulties or if you need a safe space, please drop by the Imagine Sanctuary with our professional support team ready to assist you.
If there is an emergency or you need assistance, please find the nearest Guardian or any staff member with a radio.
Imagine is a family-friendly event and public nudity is prohibited on the festival grounds including at Otter Cove and the beach.
The spa pools are clothing optional.
To ensure the safety, privacy and enjoyment of all festival attendees, artists, and staff, we strictly prohibits the operation of or use of any unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), also known as “Drones”, on, from, or above the venues without specific written permission from our producers. This includes all UAVs regardless of size, weight, or purpose.
Please contact info@imaginegathering.com for inquires.