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Pickamania Frequently Asked Questions..

So you want to know…

When is Pickamania?
Where is the Festival held?
How much does it cost to attend?
What is the week end schedule?
What is Pickamania like?
How can I volunteer to work for the Festival?
How can I be more involved?
Should we bring our children?
Can we Bring our Pets?
How about Strollers wheelchairs and the like?
What will the weather be like?
Will it take place rain or shine?
What should I bring?
Is the Festival accessible?
Can I stay nearby?
Where can I get information while at the Festival?
I am an artisan and would like to have a booth. What should I do?
Who has performed at the Festival through the years?

When is Pickamania?

September 11, 12-13 2009.

Where is the Festival held?

The Festival is held at Gough Park in Silver City, New Mexico (Click here to view site map and directions)

How much does it cost to attend?

There is no charge for the Festival activities at Gough Park.

What is the week end schedule?

Click here for the Schedule

What is Pickamania like?

Silver City draws thousands of music lovers each yearl. The open air event also features festival food vendors and regional artisans displaying and selling unique and often one-of-a-kind items. Bring the entire family Saturday and Sunday for two FREE day of top-notch performances in a park setting. Local businesses, galleries, and restaurants add to the downtown excitement with extended hours, a special Art Walk on Sunday morning.

How can I volunteer to work for the Festival?

Your assistance would be greatly appreciated. Please click here to view current volunteer openings.

How can I be more involved?

Several ways in addition to volunteering…

The Festival is always accepting additional sponsors. Click here for more information.

IIf you would like to donate to the Festival, click here…and thanks for your support.

Should we bring our children?

Pickamania is a family event.

Can we bring out Pets?

No. Except for service animals, pets are not allowed in Gough Park by the Town of Silver City.

How About Strollers and Wheelchairs

Only Stollers and wheelchairs are allowed in Gough Park. No bikes, scooters, roller skates/blades, dirt bikes, 4 wheelers, trucks, buses or small aircraft please.

What will the weather be like?

It's New Mexico in September. Nuff' said? Evenings may cool down. So dress accordingly.

Will it take place rain or shine?

The Festival goes on whatever the weather.

What should I bring?

Sunglasses, Sunscreen, A hat, Blanket or towel to sit on in the grassy areas.
You may bring low lawn chairs, but please be considerate of those sitting around you and don’t block the view.
A sweater, sweatshirt, or windbreaker for our weather changes.
Friends & neighbors

Is the Festival accessible?

The Festival’s Gough Park location is accessible for wheelchairs.

Can I stay nearby?

There a plenty of places to stay in and around Silver City and Grant County. Click here to learn more

Where can I get information while at the Festival?

The MRAC Information Booth is located on the west side of Gough Park directly across from Wells Fargo Bank. You can pick up a festival program, area restaurants iinformation and other services.

I am an artisan and would like to have a booth. What should I do?

Commercial vending is restricted during the Festival. If you are an artisan/commercial vendor who would like information about participating in the festival, please click here for more information.

Who has performed at the Festival through the years?