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WE’RE BACK BABY 🥳
This year’s Destination Fest is a 3-day boutique music and arts gathering on Forbes Island, an historic floating light house, only accessible by ferry or boat, a short drive from San Francisco.
Set sail, lose yourself, come home changed. 🪼🌊🗓️ Date: Sep 18th, 2026 2PM - Sep 20th, 2026 5PM (last ferry departs from island at 5).
📍 Location: 3992+3F, Bethel Island, CA
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Car camping & tent camping included with ticket
Medical staff, harm reduction supplies, and fire safety personnel onsite
1-2 hour drive from SF via I-80 to the ferry, which takes you to the island
**Please Note** Forbes Island is not accessible via car alone. After you purchase your ticket, the Welcome Crew will assist in arranging your travel via car ferry or passenger boat.
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1. Drive to 1541 E Cypress Rd, Oakley, CA 94561 (Valero gas station in Oakley)
2. Then drive to Bradford Island Ferry (it is a 15 minute drive from Valero). Address: Jersey Island Rd, Oakley, CA 94561.
3. When you arrive at the Bradford Island Ferry, please park on the left side. Wait here for the car ferry.
4. When the car ferry arrives, some nice people will direct you where to park on the ferry. Then you are on your way to Forbes Island! The ferry is 5 minutes long.
5. Once you arrive on land, head towards the right and drive down the road until you see the Lighthouse. This is Forbes Island. Address: 3992+3F, Bethel Island, CA
6. You have arrived!
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Arrive between 2pm-8pm on Friday, Sept 18
Car/tent camping is included
Camp in the open field - set up next to your friends or away from the action
Bring your own camping gear or rent a tent through us when you buy a ticket
Campgrounds close Sunday at 3PM (last ferry departs at 5PM).
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No pets (service animals welcome)
No weapons
Radical self-reliance encouraged - come prepared, come kind
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DJs, bands, and hybrid performances
Yoga + wellness
Lighthouse, bar, and nautical spaces to explore
A musical instrument library
Immersive experiences
Water access
Beautiful community + new friends
EVERYONE IS A VOLUNTEER
Destination Festival is entirely community-driven, and we rely on everyone’s help. Each participant is asked to volunteer for at least one shift (or more, if you’d like).
You can sign up for a shift in advance or upon arrival at the event.
Check your email for the volunteer sign up sheet!
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We’re an inclusive community of creatives rooted in the Bay but open to all.
Come build the weekend with us! Destination is a collective effort, and everyone is welcome to help shape the experience. Please reach out if you’re interested in:
Photography / Videography
Building an Art Installation / Interactive Space
Vending
Collective Partnership
Sponsorship / In Kind Donation
Questions? Reach us at: theneighborhoodpta@gmail.com ❤️
🎩 And remember: A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving. 🎩