Shambhala Music Festival is an alcohol-free event. Any found in searches will be confiscated and dumped. Not only does the no alcohol policy make the festival safer – it creates a better vibe.

Whipped Cream Canisters and Cartridges are dangerous to our farm animals when they end up getting left behind. Plus, we all know what you're doing with them!

For the safety of our guests, crew and artists, drones are not permitted at Shambhala Music Festival. Drones found in searches will be confiscated.

No campfires or open flames of any kind are permitted on the Salmo River Ranch. It is extremely dry during the summer and provincial fire bans are regularly in effect. Do not bring candles, fireworks, fire poi/hoops/other fire toys, fuel (white gas), tiki torches, BBQs (charcoal or propane), hibachi-style camp stoves, propane-powered heaters or propane campfires.

You may bring cooking devices (Jet boil, propane camp stoves) but please exercise caution when cooking. We encourage you to use LED and solar light options to light up your camp at night. Smokers, please ensure you bring a pocket ashtray or other small container to dispose of butts. Do not toss your butts on the ground, it could easily start a fire.

All types of liquid fuel in open-nozzle containers are banned, including white gas, kerosene, gasoline in jerry cans, and any other forms of combustible liquid fuel. Refillable propane tanks are permitted. Propane or butane cookstoves and containers are permitted. Do not leave camp stoves unattended. Gas-powered fire pits, barbecues, and anything else with an open flame are banned and will be confiscated.

The use of generators, including those built into RVs is prohibited at Shambhala Music Festival. Generators create noise and air pollution and are not suited for our campgrounds. There is no public access to electricity for personal care (ie: hair dryers) at the Salmo River Ranch. You can charge your phone at the General Store. If you need electricity to charge your electric wheelchair, or have another medical device that requires power, please contact us at info@shambhalamusicfestival.com so we can arrange access for you. View info on Accessibility Zone Camping here.

Glass is banned to protect you, as well as our beloved cows, horses, ponies, donkeys and dogs who roam the Salmo River Ranch before and after the festivities. Banned glass items include large mirrors, drink containers, decorative glassware, etc.

No handheld laser pointers are permitted. Laser pointers can very seriously damage someone’s vision, they do not belong on the dancefloor at eye level.

Matters involving illegal substances will be turned over to the RCMP.

Only authorized Shambhala Music Festival drivers can operate motorized vehicles during the festival. The motorized vehicle ban includes minibikes, golf carts, ATVs, dirtbikes, and any other motorized items. We encourage pedal-powered transportation. Bring your bike. Drones, quadcopters, and other magical flying machines are also banned, and will be confiscated by security if found.

Shambhala Music Festival is not a suitable environment for pets. Please leave your pet at home in the care of someone who loves them or make other boarding arrangements. If you arrive with a pet (including dogs, cats, birds, rats, etc) you will not be given access to the festival, with no exceptions. Legally recognized service animals are permitted, but must be pre-registered with the Accessibility Program. Unfortunately, emotional support animals, therapy animals, and comfort animals are not permitted.

Weapons of any kind are not permitted at Shambhala Music Festival. This includes machetes, knives (including swiss army knives/leatherman tools with blades), swords, guns, axes, baseball bats, etc. Anything that could potentially harm another Shambhala farmily member can be considered a weapon. Cooking knives must be under 6 inches.

Shambhala Music Festival does not tolerate hate speech of any kind. If you display images or symbols that represent hate, including but not limited to signs, flags or attire, you will be immediately asked to leave. We welcome each and every human being with open arms on the farm regardless of their ability, sexual orientation, gender, sex, age, race, colour, ancestry, aboriginal status, ethnic origin, place of origin, citizenship, marital and family status, immigrant status, political affiliation, religious affiliation, creed, level of literacy, or language. If you notice any signs, etc that display concerning messaging as mentioned above, please notify a Shambhala Music Festival staff member immediately.

We will do our best to return confiscated items after the show (except for alcohol, drugs or paraphernalia). However, there is no guarantee that you will get your items back. Shambhala Music Festival does not take responsibility for lost or damaged items. We have hundreds and hundreds of banned items checked into our front gate. The best way to guarantee these items don’t go missing or get damaged is to not bring them in the first place.

Synthetic feathers and boas are an environmental hazard and classify as MOOP (Matter Out of Place). These items tend to fall apart very easily and the synthetic feathers are very difficult to clean up. Any garbage that can’t be picked up by us is usually eaten by the cows, which can be harmful to their health. Please leave your synthetic feathers and boas at home.

 Indigenous Headdresses are banned from the festival grounds. If you are seen wearing one you will be asked to remove it immediately and may be asked to leave the festival grounds. 

We ask that you refrain from bringing signs that contain: profanity, explicit imagery, and messages of discrimination. If you are found with an offensive sign, security reserves the right to remove it, and you will be asked to leave.

Electric Vehicles (EVs such as onewheels, scooters and skateboards) are banned from the festival grounds due to fire risk concerns. Exceptions to this ban include E-Bikes and Electric Motor Vehicles.