Festival Information

Plan your visit to Goldenpalooza on Saturday, May 16 from 11-5pm at the Golden Hill Recreation Center for a day of music, arts, food, and fun.

Get Here

Golden Hill Recreation Center
2600 Golf Course Drive
San Diego, CA 92102

 

Find your Way

Festival Zones include: Mini Makers, Makers Workshop, The Studio, Maker’s Market, The Play Field, Story Corner, Main and Dance Stages, Sensory Friendly Spaces, Restrooms, Food Court

Performance Line-up
Festival Zones
Activity Schedule

Frequently Asked Questions

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Yes! Entry to the event is free and open to the public.

  • Absolutely! The concerts and art are perfect for all ages, and we’ll have plenty of interactive art activities for kids and adults. We will also have a sensory-friendly calming space set up for anyone in need of a break.

  • Yes! The event will proceed regardless of weather conditions.

  • All proceeds benefit Golden Hill TK-8 Dual Language Immersion School, our neighborhood public school supporting Golden Hill and South Park. All donations are tax deductible. Thank you for your support!

ACTIVITIES, TICKETS, & WORKSHOPS

  • Goldenpalooza offers a mix of free and ticketed activities for all ages:

    • Free: Live music and dance performances, interactive art installations, live art demonstrations, local artisan makers market, community booths, and more.

    • Kids Activities: Most kids craft activities require one ticket ($5 for one, or $20 for five), or you can buy an all-access Unlimited Kids Wristband ($35).

    • Workshops: Art workshops geared towards teens and adults will be held at designated times throughout the event. Purchase workshop tickets at the festival for $5 each.

    Tickets, wristbands, and festival merchandise (shirts, totes, and more) will be available for purchase in advance on our website, and will also be available at the festival while supplies last. Workshop tickets can only be purchased live at the festival.

  • Yes! We highly recommend purchasing tickets, wristbands, and festival merchandise in advance through our website to save time at check-in and guarantee availability. A limited number of tickets and wristbands will also be available for purchase at the festival.

GETTING THERE & EVENT INFO

  • Parking is limited to the residential streets around the Rec Center, which can get crowded. We recommend walking, biking, using rideshare services, or taking public transit if possible. MTS Bus Route 2 stops at 26th & C (about 3 blocks away from the Rec Center), and runs from Downtown to North Park.

    We will have designated bike parking (see festival map for location)!

  • Yes! You are welcome to come and go throughout the day. If you purchase a wristband, please keep it on so you can re-enter activity areas.

  • Yes! Visit the Goldenpalooza Food Court to refuel throughout the day with delicious food and drinks from Village Pizzeria, Moo Time Creamery, Family Tacos, House of Bao, Ms. Kim’s, Baja Soul Coffee, Le Beignet, Straight Up Cake, and the Golden Hill Snack Shack.

    Picnics and outside food are welcome, but please note that alcohol and glass bottles are not allowed.

  • Vendors, tickets, and merchandise booths accept cash, credit card, and tap-to-pay.

  • Yes. Restrooms and water bottle filling stations are available inside the Golden Hill Recreation Center.

  • Yes. Goldenpalooza takes place at the Golden Hill Recreation Center, which has accessible paths, accessible restrooms, and accessible indoor and outdoor spaces. If you need assistance during the event, please visit the Information Booth and we will be happy to help.

  • Yes. We will have an indoor sensory-friendly calming space available. Please ask at the Information Booth if you would like access.

WHAT TO BRING & FESTIVAL RULES

  • Our festival will take place outdoors on an unshaded field. We recommend bringing a picnic blanket or camp chairs to sit and enjoy the show. Ground-level shades are also welcome, but please be courteous to other festival-goers on the Main Stage Lawn to allow everyone to enjoy the show. Bring a reusable shopping bag to carry home crafts and keepsakes from our interactive activities and Makers Market (or just buy a Goldenpalooza Festival Tote at the merch booth!). Make sure to apply and bring your favorite sunscreen, and don't forget your reusable water bottle - a bottle filler is available inside the Rec Center lobby.

  • The Golden Hill Rec Center is a smoke-free, vape-free, alcohol-free, and glass-free zone. To keep Goldenpalooza safe, welcoming, and family-friendly for all, please do not bring alcohol, glass bottles, smoking materials, drugs, or weapons of any kind.

  • Yes! Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome in outdoor areas.

  • Goldenpalooza is a community event intended to be a safe, welcoming, and positive space for everyone. Attendees are expected to be respectful of others, the venue, and event staff and volunteers. Anyone engaging in unsafe, illegal, or disruptive behavior may be asked to leave the event.

  • Yes, Goldenpalooza will have photographers and videographers capturing moments throughout the day for promotional use by the Golden Hill TK-8 PTO. By attending, you acknowledge and consent to the possibility of appearing in event photos or videos shared with our community.

SUPPORT & GET INVOLVED

  • There are lots of ways to support Golden Hill TK-8 during the event, including purchasing activity tickets, wristbands, shirts and other merch, and refreshments at the Golden Hill Snack Shack. You can also contribute directly to our cause by clicking “Donate” on our website, or by scanning a donation QR code live at the festival. All donations are tax deductible. Thank you for your support!

    Make a donatation

  • Volunteers are a huge part of what makes Goldenpalooza possible. There are lots of different roles available so you can choose what sounds fun to you. You’ll still have plenty of time to enjoy the festival - and every volunteer receives a limited-edition thank-you gift! Visit our Volunteer page to learn more and sign up.

    Become a volunteer

  • For general inquiries, questions, comments, or anything else, send us a note through our Contact Page.

    Contact us

  • Goldenpalooza is a community event intended to be a safe, welcoming, and positive space for everyone. Attendees are expected to be respectful of others, the venue, and event staff and volunteers. Anyone engaging in unsafe, illegal, or disruptive behavior may be asked to leave the event.

  • Yes, Goldenpalooza will have photographers and videographers capturing moments throughout the day for promotional use by the Golden Hill TK-8 PTO. By attending, you acknowledge and consent to the possibility of appearing in event photos or videos shared with our community.