Frequently Asked Questions

Location: Tulameen (close to Princeton) BC. Exact location will be emailed to ticket holders prior to the event.

Date: July 30 - Aug 3, 2026

Start/End Time: Our opening ceremony begins at 6:00 pm on Thursday July 30th and our closing circle ends at approximately 12:00 pm on Monday Aug 3rd.

General admission ticket holders can arrive from 12:00 pm on Thursday, July 30th. If you wish to arrive earlier than this to secure a better camping spot, you must purchase an early entry pass.

Early entry passes are required by all adults (19+) who wish to enter the festival grounds 1 day early, on Wednesday July 29th from 12:00 pm onwards. You may purchase an early entry pass via our ticketing portal (preferred), or pay upon arrival. Early entry is not required for children and teens.

You must purchase an early entry pass to gain access to the festival before 12:00 pm on Thursday July 30th. Please arrange to arrive with people who have the same entry permissions as you. There are no exceptions - if you are arriving with people who have early entry and you do not wish to pay the entry fee, you can find a campsite nearby such as Granite Creek Recreation Site, Martin Lake Recreation Site or other campgrounds within Princeton.

Enliven Wellness Festival is centered around deepening our relationship to ourselves, to each other and to the natural world. With that intention in mind, we will be offering a variety of workshops, ceremonies and talks to promote wellness in body, mind and spirit. There will be an array of masterful artistic expressions from live music and DJ sets to acrobatic and dance performances. As well as an opportunity for you to participate! We will also have a beautifully curated vendor area with artisans selling their handmade items and high vibrational food trucks where you will be able to purchase nourishing meals.

The lineup is currently TBA and will be announced to email subscribers when it is ready. Likely around May!

Yes, Enliven is child friendly! We offer a staffed children’s area with scheduled activities and workshops. The schedule will be released at a later date with more details. ​Youth passes (between 13-18 yrs old) are 50% of adult prices. Children 12 years of age and under are free, but must be registered through our ticketing portal. Parents must sign a liability waiver for each child on site.

Your Enliven Festival ticket includes a TENT camping pass for the main GA campground. This year, we have the privilege of celebrating in beautiful Tulameen, BC which offers spaces for camping in the forest as well as in open fields with your tent, RV or vehicle. Car Camping and RV passes will be available in the spring. We encourage you to pool resources with your friends to make a cozy camp for yourselves, and prepare to be camped in the open if you do not arrive early.​ You are very close to the elements in this setting. Ensure you bring a thick, comfortable mattress to sleep on, shade structures, and a high quality tent that can withstand wind and rain.

We are pleased to announce that we will have infrastructure for a family camping zone this year, which is in a shaded area. Reserved spaces within the family camping zone are available for tenting only and will be available for an additional fee. Details will be emailed to ticket holders when they become available in the spring.

The terrain is well maintained, and relatively flat with a few hills. The ground is level enough to access with a wheelchair, however we recommend making sure to have someone to assist you up the hills. The terrain is natural: grass & dirt. We recommend bringing chairs, tapestries to sit on and appropriate footwear for your comfort and safety. The river is down a somewhat steep embankment, and is about a 20 minute walk from the main festival grounds.

Increased numbers of vehicles on-site creates an impact on the land as well as our logistics team, therefore each vehicle must purchase a Parking Pass in order to park on-site. This year we have enough space to accommodate your vehicles within the festival grounds, as well as provide Car Camping options for attendees. These passes will be available for purchase in the spring, and ticket holders as well as email subscribers will be notified via email when they become available.

The communal kitchens are making a comeback, and we highly recommend making use of them in order to connect with the community and to keep the forest safe from potential fires and wildlife attractants! BRING YOUR OWN EVERYTHING. You are making a little village camp, and we are supplying you the designated space and potable water. Bring gazebos, tables, stoves, cooking supplies and a good quality, labeled bin for all your things. While you are not required to use the communal kitchens, it is highly encouraged.

Yes, and we are working to secure some incredible food trucks for this year! If you know of anyone who would love to vend at this year's fest, please send them our way!

We have access to potable water on-site which will be available at select locations throughout the grounds. This water will be available for cold showering and washing hands/dishes as well. However, we encourage self-responsibility and recommend that you bring at least 3L of water per person, per day to reduce the load on the water system, and a solar shower system if you wish to have a warm shower (they work wonderfully!).

Our new venue has a gorgeous river spot within 20 minutes of the main festival site. Access to the river is down a relatively steep hill, so please keep in mind that you will be returning uphill on your way back. We will also have cold showers available on site, and a cold plunge in the spa zone (if you purchase the sauna pass). You are responsible for your own safety in the water. We cannot stress enough the importance of watching your children in the water. Enliven Festival does not take responsibility for your safety at the river or cold plunge. There will be no lifeguards on site. 

In an effort to reduce our overall environmental impact, we now require all attendees to pack out what they pack in. We will NOT have waste disposal on site, except for compost.​ We strongly encourage you to contemplate what you bring - instead of packaged snacks, can you bring apples? Instead of so many canned drinks, can you drink cold lemon water? We recognize this may be a challenge for some, but if you saw the mountain of garbage we were left with in 2024, you would understand!

We will have free garbage bags available to those who need them, and eco crews doing the rounds and educating guests on how to properly dispose of waste! Please do not bring glass containers on the festival grounds, for everyone's safety.

Yes, nudity is permitted on the festival grounds. We encourage bodily autonomy and the right to choose what you wear (or don't wear) on your body. However, this is a family friendly environment and public sexual interactions or gestures are not permitted. Anyone who is engaging in inappropriate or potentially predatory behavior may have their wristbands revoked and be asked to leave the festival grounds.

Enliven will follow all regional camp fire bans if they are implemented. It is more than likely that no fires will be allowed.

There is no wi-fi or cell service on site. It's time to unplug!! Our staff and vendors have access to Wi-Fi, and an in-reach in case of emergencies.

We have trained first aid responders along with a first aid tent and an emergency fire response plan which includes direct communication to emergency authorities.

We are not permitting any foreign animals or pets at the festival, except for service dogs. Please advise us if you are bringing a service animal on site.  

Yes, as we are inhabiting a forest, we are visiting the home of many creatures. Please be respectful of wildlife, including plants, animals and insects. The natural world has much to teach us when we listen instead of imposing our desires upon them. Be mindful where you set your tent and your feet. Be kind to other living beings and be content to observe them in their natural environments. After all, they are all our relations.

We do not sell or promote the use of alcohol, cannabis or illicit substances during the festival. Each person is responsible for their own conscious consumption of any drugs, medicines, substances and for their actions while under their influence. Be mindful and respectful towards your own health, body and mind, as well as towards the wellbeing of the other participants. We will have a Sanctuary available where trained space holders will be present at set times for those who wish to integrate their experiences. We have a first aid tent on site to respond to any emergencies.

Enliven Festival is made possible by sponsors who share our values of respectful, holistic living, health & wellness and authenticity. We would love to promote your products, services and offerings to our community! Please contact us to see what kind of sponsorship opportunities we offer. We also accept Vendor Applications for our market. Vendor applications are now open in our Applications Portal!

All ticket sales are final. As a small, community-led initiative, we are unable to offer refunds as funds are used directly to support the planning and production of the festival. If you are no longer able to make it to the event, you can conveniently transfer your tickets to a new buyer through your Ticketspice account, which you will be prompted to set up after you purchase your festival ticket. This allows tickets to stay in circulation while helping us continue to create the event with care and integrity. Please email us at [email protected] if you have any issues with this.