Driving Directions

Driving Directions

YELLOW PINE MUSIC & HARMONICA FESTIVAL

August 3, 4, & 5, 2023

Each year, during the first full weekend of August, this sleepy mountain village is transformed into the largest festival of it’s kind in the western hemisphere!  The Yellow Pine Music and Harmonica festival is a family-friendly, harmonica focused music festival held outdoors in the Idaho backwoods.

The Music

While still honoring our harmonica beginnings, we have evolved to include all music genres. Musicians from all over the world come to Yellow Pine to perform at the festival. 

Festival Schedule

How to Get Here

If you have not been to the festival PLEASE read the driving directions and review the maps.  

Your GPS is not accurate in this area.

Driving Directions

Lodging, CAMPING, & Parking

There are several campgrounds and forest camping options available as well as local lodging. Yellow Pine does not have an RV dump station. Free day parking is available.

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FAQ

Where can I get water, ice, & gas at the festival?

Water is available from the faucet on the south edge of the property by the Schoolhouse Museum, a faucet at the Veteran’s Memorial, and on the south side of the old General Store. 

Ice is available from the General Store, the Yellow Pine Tavern and The Corner.

Gas can be purchased from the General Store. Diesel may be purchased from The Corner (park in General Parking and go into the business to purchase.)

Is food available for purchase during the festival?
The Corner is open for lunch and dinner serving a limited menu.   There are food vendors at the festival.  There is breakfast at the Community Hall, Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning, for only $6 (as a festival fundraiser).
Where do I park?

Free general parking is available in town, one-half block from all the action.  Special areas are designated for ATVs and Cycles. Parking areas are shown on the festival map.

How to get to the festival?
Please DO NOT follow your GPS. View our driving directions and view maps of the routes.

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What lodging & camping is available?
There are several different camping and local lodging options available.
Can I bring my pets?
Your well-controlled, LEASHED, domestic pets are welcome in Yellow Pine. There is a leash law within all USFS boundaries (which includes all nearby campsites). Animals should not be left in vehicles during the day as the heat builds quickly in the vehicles at this elevation and time of year. The safety of all pets is important in Yellow Pine.
Are trash cans & portable toilets available?
Trash cans, recycling cans, and portable toilets are available throughout and around town.
Will there be medical services available?
Yes. The First Aid Station is across from the toilets in the center of town.
Will law enforcement be present at the festival?
Both the Valley County Sheriff’s office and Forest Service Law Enforcement will be present at the festival. They are helping us make this a fun-filled, family-friendly event, by watching for unattended campfires, drinking while driving, and other illegal activities.
Is there a liquor store in town?
Yes. There is a liquor store in the General Store.
Is there an ATM available?
Yes. The General Store has an ATM. Also, the businesses and most vendors can now take debit and credit card payments.
What is the weather like?
During the festival, the local weather is generally chilly in the mornings and gets quite warm by mid-afternoon. Even when it gets hot during the afternoon, it cools off overnight.
Is smoking allowed at the festival?
The Yellow Pine Music and Harmonica Festival is a family-friendly event where the health and comfort of families and performers is of the utmost concern. We ask that people refrain from smoking in the outdoor audience and performance areas at all times during the festival.

Contact

Josh Jones, Festival Director | 208-633-3300 

Bill McIntosh, Media & Advertising | 208-633-5555

Deb Filler, Vendor Manager | 208-633-6945

Festival Sponsors

Yellow Pine, Idaho