OFF SITE ACTIVITIES

Night performances around town

Tuesday February 10TH 6:00-7:00pm Showcase at Eastern Arizona College Activities Center Lobby

Wednesday Lunchtime Busking Downtown Ginaveve’s 12-1PM

Wednesday February 11th 5:30VIP & 7:00PM Show at Eastern Arizona College.

Thursday night @Fancy Pizza from 5:00-8:30pm Live Performances

Festival Rules

RELAX AND HAVE FUN!

We are here to support music education, opportunities, and community.

-Wrist bands must be worn at all times.

-Avoid conversation in the seating area in front of the Main Stage so everyone can enjoy the show.

-Festival Chair Rules. The city and county have provided chairs for inside the building and in jam rooms. If you bring your chairs please set them up behind the set seating arrangement and do not block walk ways.

-No glass containers on Festival grounds.

-Chairs left unattended is at the owner’s own risk.

-Matheson Foundation is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Take care of your valuables.

-Found items will be returned to the Registration table.

-Small coolers for personal use are okay. All bags and coolers are subject to inspection.

-This is a no alcohol event. Any disrupting persons will be asked to leave with no refunds. Please keep it responsible and at your campground. Please no drinking and driving.

-No outside meals are allowed in concert area. Please support our vendors.

-No weapons allowed in the Festival Grounds.

FESTIVAL Information

Camping Rules

-Wrist bands must be worn at all times.

-Festival camping opens Thursday February 18th at Noon. All Campers must be gone by Monday morning February 22nd, 2026 at 10AM.

-There are no reserved campsites.

-Campers using a lot of space may be asked to change their use or we may ask other campers to “fill in” as needed.

-Do not block the fire lanes.

-Secure your campsite and valuables. The Matheson Music Foundation and Festival organizers are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

-It can get windy so please make sure to keep your camp secure and tidy.

-Weights or tie downs are required on all canopies!

-Generator Hours. Be Courteous, do not run your generator before 8am or after 10pm

-There is a generator free zone located in the South East corner of the parking lot.

-No Open Fires, Propane only.

-Dogs must be on a leash under owners control at all times.

-No overnight camping in the day camping area.

-Fireworks are prohibited.

-There are no quiet hours for acoustic music! 24/7 Jamming is encouraged over the entire festival.

-NO RV tank dumping allowed. You may dump for free at the Safford Waste Water Treatment Facilities off 8th Ave in Safford.

-Campers are responsible for picking up their pet’s call of nature.

-Campers are responsible for taking their own trash to the dumpster themselves.

-If you find a lost item please turn it into the Registration table in the building.

Festival Amenities

-The Graham County Fairgrounds Agriculture Building will be heated and chairs are provided.

-ARS 28-884 Reserved ADA parking spots are located directly through the entrance.

-There are ADA bathrooms located on the Northwest side of the building towards the highway.

-There are Scarborough port-a-potty units in the campground, and by the East Side of the building.

-There are multiple vendor food trucks and booths throughout the weekend to offer their delicious meals and snacks. Check out Vendor City in the East Side Building!

-A roll off dumpster is available for Festival and Camper use, located at the Northwest side building by the fence.

-There is no potable water available on site.

-RV waste can be dumped at the Safford Waste water treatment plant at

1395 W. Reclamation Way

Safford, AZ 85546 - Phone: (928) 432-4241