HEAR, TASTE, SEE
Music, food, art converge for inaugural Lost Lake Festival
A three-day musical, culinary and artistic bonanza, the inaugural Lost Lake Festival is expected to draw upwards of 45,000 people to downtown Phoenix to revel in the hippest tastes and tunes.
The first-ever Lost Lake Festival is almost here, with more than 45,000 music fans descending upon Phoenix’s Steele Indian School Park on Oct. 20-22.
The three-day music, culinary and arts extravaganza will feature top-tier musicians including Chance The Rapper, The Killers and Major Lazer; a culinary area curated by Chris Bianco; a gaming area hosted by Walter Productions; and a marketplace showcasing local artisans and works from up-and-coming artists.
Make sure to be prepared before you go. Here’s a complete guide for anyone attending the fest:
General info
Hours: 2-11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20. 12:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. 12:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22.
Location: Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Website:lostlakefestival.com.
Tickets: It’s not too late to get your tickets for the festival. Single day tickets are $89.50 for general admission, $224.50 for VIP. Three-day tickets are $239.50 for general admission, $574.50 for VIP. The festival is free for children younger than 10 years old.
Your ticket will be emailed to you prior to the event. If you don’t receive it within 48 hours call the Frontgate support line at 888-512-7469. A ticket for each day will be sent. VIP ticket holders will exchange their tickets for wristbands at the festival.
The box office will be located at Glenrosa and Central avenues. Hours are 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday.
Accessibility: The festival will have wheelchair accessible entrances, viewing stages and bathrooms.
In the fest
Payment: Most vendors will accept credit and debit cards, but it’s smart to have cash on hand. ATMs will be available at the festival.
Charge up: It’s always a good idea to bring a portable charger to a music festival. In case you run out of juice, the State Farm and Miller activation areas will have phone charging stations. Chrgr will offer mobile chargers to rent.
Drink up: It’s dry in the desert and still warm here in October, so stay hydrated. The festival allows attendees to bring two factory sealed water bottles up to one liter each, and reusable water bottles that can be refilled at the event.
Food: The festival will feature a culinary area called Phoenix Flavors with 25 local restaurants and food trucks.
Alcohol: The 21-and-older crowd can enjoy adult beverages throughout the festival, and there are no designated drinking areas. Bartenders at the various bars will check IDs and issue wristbands. Drinking attractions include the Brewpark and Nectar of the Gods.
Weather: The forecast calls for sunny days throughout the weekend, with highs in mid-to-high 80s, and lows in the low 60s.
What to wear: It will be warm and sunny during the day, cool at night. The park is mostly grassy with paved walkways.
» T-shirt or tank top
» Shorts or jeans
» Casual maxi dress
» Sneakers, or comfortable flat boots or sandals » A hat and sunglasses
» Jacket or hoodie
Transportation
There is no parking at the festival. Let me repeat that: there is no parking at the festival. So utilize public transportation, ride-sharing options and shuttles.
Light rail: There are two stops near the festival off Central Avenue, at Indian School Road and Campbell Avenue. Both are a short walk to the festival entrance. Lost Lake has partnered with Valley Metro light rail so attendees can ride for free; your festival ticket is your light rail ticket.
Ride-sharing: Lyft is the official partner for the festival. The drop-off location is on Second Street and Indian School Road.
Bicycle: The festival offers bike valet if you decide to take two wheels.
Shuttles: Live outside of central Phoenix? Hop on one of the shuttles departing from El Hefe in Tempe, Bottled Blonde in Scottsdale and Cabin Peoria. Some shuttles are already sold out, so get your tickets soon.
Shuttles will depart from the restaurants at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and also at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. They will depart after the show each night, from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 9 p.m. to midnight on Sunday.
Details: $30. plus-oneproductions.com/ lostlakefestival.
What to bring, what to leave home
Festival days can be long, so be prepared with the following essentials.
OK to bring:
» Two factory-sealed water bottles, or a reusable water bottle to fill at the festival
» Hand sanitizer
» Chapstick
» Sunscreen
» Tissues
» Earplugs
» Blankets
» Personal cameras
» Binoculars
» Small backpack or hydration packs
» Ice in a small, soft-sided cooler only
» Totems: No taller than six feet, no thicker than half an inch. Must be made of a light material. Totems made from wood, metal or PVC are not allowed.
Don’t bring:
» Weapons of any kind
» Illegal substances
» Alcohol
» Headresses
» Umbrellas or selfie sticks
» Skateboards, scooters or personal motorized vehicles » Pets
» Picnic baskets or large coolers (soft or hard) » Chairs, tents
» Laser pointers or instruments
» Video cameras
See the complete list in the FAQ section of the Lost Lake Festival website: lostlakefestival.com/.