ACCOMMODATION
TENT CITY CAMPING
Blues at Bridgetown have a fantastic WEEKEND FESTIVAL TICKET & TENT CITY CAMPING bundle which offers great value accommodation for a 2-person tent.
Affectionately known as Tent City (but really more a tent village), your weekend home away from home is less than a 10 minute walk from all the action, and has a great easy-going vibe with only like minded blues and music enthusiasts as your neighbours. Many of the people staying at Tent City return year after year, so you’re in good hands with friendly people happy to help out and point you in the right direction.
The accommodation must be pre-booked and is only available as a bundle inconjunction with Weekend Festival tickets – three nights of festival, three nights accommodation. All are two person tents which can be occupied by one or two people.
AVAILABILITY – Pre-booked only • 2 person tents (1 or 2 person occupancy) • only available inconjunction with Weekend Festival tickets
HOURS – Arrive after 4:30pm Friday • Depart by 7:00am Monday
LOCATION – Bridgetown High School Oval • 40-58 Steere Street, Bridgetown
INCLUDES – Tent • Cot (per person) • Access to school shower facilities • Site lighting only (no power provided) • Breakfast
BRING – Linen, sleeping bag or bedding • Pillows • Torch (no power provided)
NOT PERMITTED – Open fires • Cooking • Animals and pets.
LOCAL ACCOMMODATION
Bridgetown is in the heart of the Blackwood Valley, within easy reach from the surrounding towns of Balingup, Greenbushes, Boyup Brook, Nannup and Manjimup. They are between 15 and 40 minutes away – a comfortable drive through lush countryside. All our neighbours are great hosts, and they will certainly look after you.
A range of accommodation types to suit all budgets is available within the region – from hotels, motels, chalets, bed & breakfasts, farm stays and bush retreats, to various caravan and camping options.
Accommodation during the event is in high demand both in Bridgetown and the surrounding areas. Booking early is definitely a good idea.
The Bridgetown-Greenbushes Visitor Centre is the best place to start – visit their website, send them an email or give them a call. They can assist with finding and booking the right accommodation for you in Bridgetown as well as all the surrounding areas. You can also get in touch with the visitor centres of Balingup, Boyup Brook, Nannup and Manjimup directly.
BUDGET CAMPING
The below is taken from the Bridgetown Show website
Bridgetown Blues Budget Camping – TENTS, CARAVANS, RV’s
Bookings are now open for the 2024 Bridgetown Blues Festival
**NON POWERED SITES AVAILABLE** BOOK HERE
*** All of our team are volunteers and are there to ensure you have a fun and safe camping experience. Please remember to be courteous at all times ***
Budget Camping @ The Showgrounds for Bridgetown Blues Festival weekend is a great place to use as a base – toilets, showers, ice, breakfast (Sat and Sun), plenty of space for everyone and within walking distance
EVERYONE – ALL CAMPERS (powered or non-powered users) is $60 per person and includes 3 days of camping from 8am Fri 8th Nov until 11am Mon 11 Nov (no discounts for shorter stays).
If you wish to stay for an extra night(s) – Wed 6, Thurs 7, or Mon 11 November, it is $20 per night per person.
Children under 16 years are free.
Non-powered sites cannot be prebooked or reserved – just turn up on the day – there is plenty of room. You can however prepay your entry fee through Humanitix HERE for an easier, quicker check in.
There will be a shuttle bus operating for a gold coin donation for the weekend to and from the Showgrounds. Ice will be available to purchase at the front gate.
Strictly no pets – NO DOGS allowed – the Bridgetown Caravan Park accepts dogs so please book there to avoid being turned away from The Showgrounds.
STRICTLTY NO FIRES
If you wish to bring your own generator, then we ask you to be considerate and switch off by 10pm.
No refunds for cancellations.
COLD WATER DISH WASHING SINKS, HOT SHOWERS
BREAKFAST AVAILABLE ONSITE FROM LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS – Menu will be posted online once available.
We look forward to seeing you there!