Sep 18–20, 2026 · Early Entry Sep 17
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2026 WAYFINDER

The Wind Down Music & Arts Festival
Festival info

What to bring & not bring

Everything you need for a comfortable weekend of camping in September in Alberta — and what to leave at home.

Bring it

  • Tickets & photo ID
  • Food, water & ice — plus reusable water bottles for hydration
  • Cash for the market & food vendors (ATM on site, but don't rely on it)
  • Camping gear for variable Alberta weather — warm days, cold September nights
  • Warm sleeping gear: extra blankets and a hot water bottle for your sleeping bag
  • Headlamps & flashlights — the sun sets early and nights are long
  • Garbage bags for your garbage and recycling — this is a Leave No Trace event
  • Lawn chairs & picnic blankets for relaxing around the stages
  • A folding wagon to haul your stuff around the grounds
  • Earplugs / hearing protection for you and your kids — music goes late
  • Comfy dancing shoes!
  • Outfit changes for warm days and cold nights
  • Rain jacket, boots and an umbrella — just in case
  • A onesie for the Thursday night Onesie Party!
  • Costumes & rave accessories
  • LED flow toys and props
  • A positive attitude — PLURRA & ELEVATE!

Leave it at home

  • Glass containers (safety)
  • Fireworks or explosives
  • Firearms or weapons of any kind
  • Illegal substances
  • Generators (unless pre-approved by the festival)
  • Laser pointers
  • Drones (unless pre-approved by the festival)
  • Large furniture — stick to compact items
  • Pets (registered service animals excepted — notify us in advance)
  • Large, obstructive tents or structures — respect your neighbours' space
  • Valuables — leave unnecessary expensive items at home

When in doubt, check the Code of Conduct & Event Rules for the full list of prohibited items.