Yahn Dawn at Meadow Creek

YAHN DAWN ADMISSION - A Weekend Admission Wristband includes three (3) nights of Pretty Lights in the Venue (Friday - Sunday) and access to beach hangs, all-day creek play, and community in the Campgrounds (Friday - Monday).

All guests must purchase an Admission Wristband. There is no Single Day Admission.

CAMPING PASSES - One (1) Camping or RV Pass is required per vehicle, NOT per person.

PARKING PASSES - All non-camping vehicles require a separate Weekend Parking Pass.

EARLY ARRIVAL - To extend your Yahn Dawn experience, purchase a Thursday Early Arrival Pass. Upon purchase, all of your admission, camping, and parking passes will automatically extend to Thursday.

AGE REQUIREMENT - All ages are welcome at Yahn Dawn. Each individual must have an Admission Wristband, except ages 5 and under are free and do not require an Admission Wristband.

ON SITE PURCHASES - Wristbands and Parking Passes may be purchased on site subject to availability.

If your group wants to park multiple camping vehicles next to each other, please plan to have all vehicles arrive together. No reserving spots.

There is no re-entry for camping vehicles during the peak entrance times. If you leave in your car, on your return you will be subject to Vehicle Toll search procedures and may be required to park in the Day Parking lot during that busy time.

All patrons, vehicles and RVs will be searched before entry into the campgrounds.

All patrons must be wearing an Admission Wristband.

Meadow Creek is partnering with ALL IN to facilitate our MC Access Team. After having purchased an admission wristband and either: a car, RV or camping pass, please reach out to: access@meadowcreekco.com. Our Accessibility Director will get back to you as soon as possible.

We will have an Accessible Camping area with accessible amenities. We will also have an Accessible Viewing Platform for the main stage.

Please see here for Meadow Creek's 2026 Accessibility FAQs, including detailed information regarding our Access Program.

The Box Office is located at the main Yahn Dawn entrance, just off of County Road 350. Thursday Early Arrival Passes must arrive between 12pm noon - 11:59pm on Thursday, September 17th.

The on-site Box Office will be open:

Thursday: 12pm - 11:59pm
Friday: 8am - 11:59pm
Saturday: 8am - 8pm
Sunday: 8am - 6pm

15264 County Road 350, Buena Vista, CO.

Please do not use Google or Apple maps for your directions to the entrance. Please follow arrival instructions that will be sent in the weeks leading up to the event.

There will be a specific route that must be followed in order to arrive to the campgrounds in an organized fashion. Please follow arrival instructions that will be sent in the weeks leading up to the event.

For safety reasons, it is advised that you do not leave the campgrounds in your car at night. If you do, please be responsible, go slowly, stay on the roads and use extreme caution when backing out and navigating around other people’s campsites. There are designated exits from the campgrounds. On return you will be required to go back through the Main Entrance Vehicle Tolls where you will be subject to search procedures. Stay tuned for specific departure instructions that will be sent in the weeks leading up to the event.

Admission Wristbands and Camping/Parking Passes are sold separately. Everyone on site must have a valid Admission Wristband in order to be in the Campgrounds. All vehicles must have a Vehicle, RV, Weekend, or Day Parking Pass.

Vehicles that do not have a Vehicle or RV Camping Pass must purchase a separate Weekend Parking pass. Those planning to bring a companion vehicle must purchase a Weekend Parking Pass. Those parking on site but planning to stay off site at night must have a Weekend Parking Pass. Vehicles that intend to arrive before 8am on Friday, September 18th must purchase a Thursday Early Arrival Pass.

All ages are welcome to Yahn Dawn. Children ages 0-5 are free. 6+ require an Admission Wristband.

Please bring a government-issued photo ID. You must be 21 or older to buy, consume, carry, or bring alcohol into the event campgrounds. Proper Government IDs are needed.

Make your trip to Yahn Dawn as convenient as it is memorable, with a little help from Meadow Creek Shuttles. Shuttle services will be provided to and from Denver International Airport and Downtown Denver.

Official Shuttles include:

Express Round-trip shuttles to/from
Pickup Locations (Denver International Airport and Downtown Denver) and Buena Vista
Complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic drinks provided on board
On Site Host

Official Shuttle Timing

Thursday:

3:00pm MT departure from Denver International Airport
4:00pm MT departure from downtown Denver (Union Station)

Friday:

1:00pm MT departure from Denver International Airport
2:00pm MT departure from downtown Denver (Union Station)

Monday:

The Official Shuttle will depart Meadow Creek on Monday, 8/18 at 9:00am MT. This will be the only scheduled Official Shuttle departure back to Downtown Denver and Denver International Airport.

Those planning to arrive via Official Shuttles and camp in their own tent at Meadow Creek without a vehicle must still purchase a Camping Pass to secure a designated campsite - these individuals will get the same 20’x22’ camping space as vehicles. You may place more than one tent within a Car Campsite as long as camping gear does not spill over into other spots or fire lanes.

A free shuttle will operate from the town of Buena Vista to the event. Pick up locations are The Surf Hotel on South Main and Railroad Ave parking lot in downtown Buena Vista. The shuttle will drop off and pick up passengers at the campground Box Office.

If staying off site, you may take the local shuttle to Meadow Creek. Please find street parking for the Surf Hotel location, and use the Railroad Ave parking lot for shuttle pickups. Please abide by all street signs and city policies.

Meadow Creek will have free water refill stations in the venue and campgrounds. Please bring reusable water bottles or hydration packs. Remember to stay hydrated, nourished, and well-rested throughout the weekend. Find water stations on the official Map.

There will be food & beverage available for purchase from vendors in the campgrounds, Main Street, and Venue, including delicious vegan, non-vegan, and gluten-free options.

Showers will be available for purchase across the campgrounds for $10 per shower.

Bring your credit or debit card and experience the convenience of faster and safer transactions at Yahn Dawn – The benefits of this cashless experience include fewer touchpoints, faster transactions, and quicker lines. All points of sale on-site, including the Merch Stands, Food & Beverage Vendors, General Store, Showers, Lockers, and more will exclusively accept debit or credit.

Nature is a Headliner. We are beyond lucky to have such a beautiful venue in Meadow Creek, and we must all work together to minimize our impact on these grounds throughout the weekend.

Bring plenty of trash bags for your campground.
Always have two trash bags out, one for recycling and one for landfill.
Avoid excess disposable plastic like cases of water bottles.
Remove packaging from your camping gear before you arrive to Yahn Dawn.
Clean up after yourself before leaving your campsite.

There will be garbage, recycling, and compost bins in the campgrounds and the venue. Please refer to the signage and be conscious of where you place your trash.

We are committed to leaving no trace, and we are dedicated to clean up after ourselves. In this spirit, we expect that all who arrive at Yahn Dawn do their part to add to this collective mission so we can continue to enjoy this land deep into future generations. Pack in, pack out.

If you have lightly used camping gear that you no longer wish to keep, when you are ready to depart, bring your gear (and clothing) to one of our Eco Hubs and all acceptable gear will be donated back into the local community and to unsheltered people in need throughout Chaffee County.

We are grateful for the local support from Chaffee County Sheriff, EMS and Fire services. Medical staff will be available 24 hours a day to help in any situation, and they will not incriminate anyone. Do not hesitate to visit medical tents or reach out to any staff member or security member.

In the case of an emergency, please contact the nearest staff member for help. There are medics onsite who are fully equipped to deal with all situations.
Yahn Dawn is outdoors. Please come prepared for any weather. This includes sun hats and sunscreen, sweaters, and raincoats.
Note location of exits, information points, first aid areas, and water refill stations when the map is released.
Please cooperate with staff, security, and police. They are there to help make sure that everyone has a good time.
Please drink alcohol responsibly.
Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and electrolytes.
While there will be 24 hour security onsite, Yahn Dawn is not responsible for lost or stolen items. When leaving camp, please take valuables with you and lock your car and tent.

There are no dogs or animals (of any kind) allowed anywhere in the venue or in the campgrounds. If you bring your dog or another animal to the gates, you will be turned away.

Bicycles are permitted in the campgrounds but we ask you ride responsibly and cautiously. Please wear a helmet and ride with awareness. Bicycles are not permitted in the venue and must be parked in the venue entrance bicycle lot. The event is not responsible for bicycle theft, so please lock up.

While you are able to arrive on motorcycle to Meadow Creek, they are not to be driven around the campgrounds during the event. Those that are found driving motorcycles will be subject to confiscation.

This event will take place rain or shine. If we need to interrupt programming, stage announcements and social media will be used to advise on safety procedures.

Yahn Dawn will be offering work exchange opportunities closer to the event. Stay tuned for more details.

All vehicles entering the campgrounds will be subject to a security search. Any items confiscated of $50 value or more will be held and returned upon departure.

Allowed Venue Items -

Empty Reusable water bottles - please help us limit single-use plastics
Empty Hydration Packs
Single-compartment backpacks (maximum 12“ x 12“)
Purses (maximum 12“ x 12“)
Ear Plugs
Fanny packs
Makeup
Hand Sanitizer
Chapstick and lip balm
Lotion/Sunblock
Sealed Tampons
Eye drops
Wet Wipes
Cigarette Packs
Lighters
E-cig/Tobacco Vapes
Vape Juice in Plastic Bottles (Sealed)
Cameras (anything but pro equipment – GoPros OK)
Disposable cameras
Mobile Phones, external batteries and chargers
Totems (see Totem Rules below)
Kandi
LED Lights
Flow arts like hula hooping, poi, gloving, orbiting
Costumes are encouraged! Full face masks must be removed when going through security.
Bubbles (small sealed container)

All patrons entering the venue will be subject to a security search.

Prohibited Venue Items -

NO Illegal substances
NO Alcohol may be brought into the venue
NO Open containers (empty reusable water bottles & empty hydration packs OKAY)
NO Glass of any kind
NO Weapons
NO Knives
NO Pepper Spray or Mace
NO Tanks of compressed air, helium, nitrous, etc.
NO Aerosol products/cans except Sunscreen and Bug Spray
NO Fireworks or any kind of explosives
NO Open Flames or Charcoal Grill
NO Tiki Torches
NO Sky Lanterns
NO Animals of any kind
NO Professional cameras/GoPro attachments, unless you have an official Photo Pass (application coming soon)
NO Selfie Sticks, unless you have an official Photo Pass (application coming soon)
NO Tripods, unless you have an official Photo Pass (application coming soon)
NO Laser Pointers
NO Drones
NO Large speaker systems
NO Frozen water bottles
NO Excessively large/long metal key chains
NO Large purses or bags (Max 12″×12″)
NO Stickers
NO Flyers
NO Beach Balls
NO Markers, pens, spray paint
NO Paint markers
NO Strollers/Skateboards/bicycles/one wheels
NO wagons or carts
NO Folding chairs and/or camping chairs

All vehicles entering the campgrounds will be subject to a security search. Any items confiscated of $50 value or more will be held and returned upon departure.

Prohibited Campground Items -

NO Illegal substances
NO Liquor. Each camper over 21 years old is allowed only 1 case of canned beer, 1 case of canned hard seltzer, or 1 box of wine permitted per person. See Campground Alcohol Policy below for more info
NO Glass of any kind except handheld mirrors
Regarding vending or selling of any products - Meadow Creek will have craft vendor applications available
NO Glass vape juice bottles, plastic only
NO Glass lighting. Plastic tipped Christmas-style lights OK
NO Large sound systems (if neighbors ask you to turn it down please respect their wishes). See sound system Policy below
NO Weapons of any kind
NO Knives (including cooking and steak knives)
NO Pepper Spray or Mace
NO Generators (RV onboard generators OK, no external generators)
NO Selfie Sticks
NO Tanks of compressed air, helium, nitrous, etc.
NO Aerosol products/cans except Sunscreen and Bug Spray
NO Bonfires
NO Fireworks or any kind of explosives
NO full-sized propane grill, charcoal, butane or fires of any kind (small propane grill ok)
NO wood-pellet Smokers
NO Tiki Torches
NO Sky Lanterns
NO Animals of any kind
NO Laser Pointers
NO Orbeez (expanding gel beads)
NO Drones
NO Golf carts, dune buggies, segways, off-road motorcycles, or self-propelled scooters. Mobility devices for patrons with disabilities are allowed.
NO Large metal key chains
NO Spray paint
NO Paint markers
NO Stickers
NO Flyers

In the interest of minimizing plastic waste, we highly encourage all fans to bring an empty reusable water bottle or an empty Hydration Pack with you inside the venue each day and take advantage of our free water stations located around the grounds.

If you must bring a disposable plastic water bottle with you into the venue grounds, you may enter with a maximum of two (2) empty bottles.

We love your totems, we promise. But we also love being able to see the stage, allowing all guests to view the show and take great photos and videos, and above all else, keeping everyone safe. We ask that everyone please follow these guidelines as they will be enforced at the security checkpoint:

Maximum height including pole: 7 feet. Combining multiple poles to create extra long totems will result in security asking you to return it to your campsite or surrender it.
Poles must be less than 1-inch diameter
No reflective or mirrored surfaces
No extendable poles
No extra poles
No wood, aluminum or metal (use something light like PVC)
No Inflatables
Nothing that can poke, stab or fall causing injury
No hate speech, negativity or illegal activities. Security reserves the right to deny entry to totems they deem unacceptable.
Totem Heads: Will be limited to 2′ measured diagonally. Must have artwork on all sides. Highly creative totem heads will be more flexible on size, but please keep it reasonable. Originality is encouraged!
Flags may be 3’x5’ or no more than 4’ measured diagonally.

Each camper over 21 years old is allowed only 1 case of canned beer, 1 case of canned hard seltzer, or 1 box of wine permitted per person.
You cannot bring any liquor, glass bottles or kegs.
If security deems an excessive amount of alcohol is being brought into the campgrounds, they may confiscate the excess amount of alcohol.
If you plan to bring alcohol (a reasonable amount of beer or wine) into your campsite and have campers under the age of 21, you may only bring enough alcohol for those 21 and over. Furnishing alcohol to minors is a FELONY and local/state law enforcement will be present in the campgrounds. Please drink responsibly.
Please do not put your alcohol into coolers before arriving as this will slow down your entry search.

Yahn Dawn reserves the right to remove sound systems that do not follow guidelines. Repeat offenders of noise complaints are subject to removal from the campground.

No amplified sound after 11pm.
If a campground neighbor asks you to turn down your music, please respect their wishes.
Only USB powered personal/portable speakers allowed
No speakers larger than 11 x 5 x 5 inches are allowed. Small handheld bluetooth speakers will be allowed. As a general rule of thumb, if your speaker has a carry handle it is too big.
No externally amplified sound
No large speaker systems
No playing car audio systems loudly

Prescription medication is permitted as long as it is in its original pharmacy-labeled container which states the prescription, dosage, and patient name.

Please contact access@meadowcreekco.com if you have any questions.