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Event · September 2027

Pickin' in the Pines 2027

Three days of bluegrass and acoustic music under the ponderosas at Fort Tuthill, September 17–19, 2027. Tickets go on sale in March and the lineup comes out in February.

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Checked November 7, 2026Sept. 17–19, 2027Fort Tuthill County Park

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At a glance

The 21st Pickin' in the Pines

The main stage is the Pepsi Amphitheater, which holds up to 3,500 people on its lawn and seats. Workshops, jams and the band contest run around the park all weekend.

Dates
Friday to Sunday, September 17–19, 2027 (the 21st festival)
Where
Pepsi Amphitheater, Fort Tuthill County Park, I-17 exit 337, about 3 miles south of Flagstaff
Lineup
Announced in February 2027
Tickets
On sale in March 2027. Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to someone else
Seating
General admission on the lawn: low chairs up front, regular lawn chairs behind the signs
Kids
3 and under free. In 2026, a kid's pass (ages 4–14) was $30 for 3 days or $10 a day
Weather
Rain or shine
Camping

Camp next to the music

Festival camping is right at Fort Tuthill. The group campgrounds are first come, first served, so arrive early on Thursday for a good spot. These are the 2026 camping rules.

Other campgrounds near Flagstaff

Ticket
A combined camping and 3-day festival wristband
Campgrounds
Six areas at Fort Tuthill: Main, RV, West, Brigade, and the North and South group campgrounds
Check-in
Noon on the Thursday before the festival, check-out Monday at 11 am
Vehicles
Up to 22 ft in the group campgrounds, with a vehicle pass bought in advance; none sold on site
To the stage
A 1/8 to 1/4-mile walk, or the free shuttle
What to bring

Chairs, a blanket, no glass

Low chairs go up front by the stage, and September nights in Flagstaff average about 42°F.

Bring
A small bag or six-pack-size cooler with sealed drinks, sealed water bottles, a blanket up to 8 x 8 ft
Don't bring
Glass (banned in the whole park) or your own alcohol. Beer and wine are sold inside for 21+
Dogs
Only service animals in the amphitheater. In the campground, on a leash and never left alone
Parking
Free general parking with a shuttle; premium parking next to the amphitheater was $20 a day in 2026
Kids' activities
KidZone with crafts and face painting, an instrument petting zoo and a young jammers workshop
Hotels

Hotels closest to Fort Tuthill

Fort Tuthill is just south of town on I-17, so the hotels in Woodlands Village and along I-17 are the quickest drive.

  1. Hilton Garden Inn - FlagstaffPhoto: Expedia

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    Best for ski weekendsWoodlands Village and I-17 9.2/10 on Expedia

    Hilton Garden Inn - Flagstaff

    Free parkingPets: dogs and cats, up to 2, set rooms onlyBreakfast extra

    In Woodlands Village by I-17, a quick drive to Fort Tuthill, with free parking and an indoor pool open until 11 pm.

    • Good for Ski weekends at Snowbowl: ski storage
    • Good for Longer stays with a dog or cat; the pet fee is per week
    • Skip if You want breakfast included

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  • La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham FlagstaffWoodlands Village and I-17 9.2/10 on Expedia · 2,980 reviewsFree parkingPets: dogs and cats, up to 2, up to 75 lb each, set rooms onlyBreakfast includedCheck prices
  • Comfort Inn Flagstaff South I-17Woodlands Village and I-17 9.4/10 on Expedia · 1,920 reviewsFree parkingPets: pets allowedBreakfast includedCheck prices
  • SpringHill Suites by Marriott FlagstaffWoodlands Village and I-17 8.8/10 on Expedia · 1,002 reviewsParking $10 a dayPets: up to 2 pets, up to 100 lb eachBreakfast includedCheck prices

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Quick answers

When is Pickin' in the Pines 2027?

Friday to Sunday, September 17–19, 2027, at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff.

Who is playing Pickin' in the Pines 2027?

The 2027 lineup is announced in February 2027. The 2026 festival had The Infamous Stringdusters, Blue Highway and Kitchen Dwellers.

When do Pickin' in the Pines tickets go on sale?

In March 2027.

Can you camp at Pickin' in the Pines?

Yes. A camping and 3-day festival wristband gets you into one of six campgrounds at Fort Tuthill, from Thursday noon to Monday 11 am.

Can you bring a dog to Pickin' in the Pines?

Not into the amphitheater; only service animals. Leashed dogs are allowed in the campground.

Where is Pickin' in the Pines?

At the Pepsi Amphitheater in Fort Tuthill County Park, off I-17 at exit 337, about 3 miles south of Flagstaff.