FAQs
What should I wear? What should I bring?
The festival is held in the outdoors where it is mostly asphalt with some grass or compact dirt walkways. There are some natural shade trees and shade tents with tables and benches, but parasols and hats are recommended if you have a sensitivity to the sun. You may bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating.
Prepare for lots of eating, shopping and walking! For your comfort, we highly recommend that you:
Prepare for lots of eating, shopping and walking! For your comfort, we highly recommend that you:
- Wear comfortable shoes. You will be walking on asphalt, dirt, and grass. There may be some uneven ground, particularly in the parking lots.
- Dress in layers. Mornings could be foggy; afternoons are usually sunny and warm to hot temperatures.
- Bring sun protection. We have lots of sunshine in Pittsburg, so bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
- Shirt and shoes are required at all times.
- Bring a chair or blanket to sit on as our main stage, Pirates cove, is open seating on the lawn
How do I get to the Pittsburg Seafood & Music Festival?
Please note: parking lot locations and configurations have changed. Due to extremely limited parking in Old Town Marina, there will be no paid parking options available.
We suggest you park in a FREE lot!
The primary FREE parking areas are located at Pittsburg Civic Center, 65 Civic Ave, with a secondary location at Pittsburg City Hall. Look for the shuttle signs for boarding the Tri-Delta Shuttles to the festival. The ride is approximately 7 minutes long.
**If you Live in the Oak Hills and San Marco Area, you can park at Pittsburg BART and take the FREE shuttle to the main gate.
If driving from Antioch direction (West)
Take CA Highway 4 West, exit Auto Center Dr toward Somersville Road, turn right on Auto Center Dr. then continue onto Somersville. Turn right on Delta Fair and continue onto E. Leland. Make a U-turn and arrive at the parking lot - then look for a shuttle stop sign.
If driving from direction of Concord - CA 242 (East)
Take CA 242 N and merge onto CA-4 East toward Stockton/Pittsburg. Use the right lane to exit on Loveridge Road. Turn right onto Loveridge and then turn left onto E. Leland. Several blocks down you will see the first school parking driveway. To access the backlot continue to the last driveway at the edge of school.
For City Hall, 65 Civic Center Dr
Take Hwy 4 to Harbor St./Railroad Ave exit, merge onto California Street, and then right on Railroad, and left on Civic Center Drive. Park in the CIty Hall parking lot then walk up toward and cross the street for Pittsburg City Center BART station.
The shuttle stops are ONLY on Civic Center across from the baseball fields Click here for more parking information.
Don't forget BART and the Tri-Delta Transit Shuttle make a smooth, easy and affordable way to get to the festival without worry. Check out our Parking & Shuttle page for information on routes and stops here.
We suggest you park in a FREE lot!
The primary FREE parking areas are located at Pittsburg Civic Center, 65 Civic Ave, with a secondary location at Pittsburg City Hall. Look for the shuttle signs for boarding the Tri-Delta Shuttles to the festival. The ride is approximately 7 minutes long.
**If you Live in the Oak Hills and San Marco Area, you can park at Pittsburg BART and take the FREE shuttle to the main gate.
If driving from Antioch direction (West)
Take CA Highway 4 West, exit Auto Center Dr toward Somersville Road, turn right on Auto Center Dr. then continue onto Somersville. Turn right on Delta Fair and continue onto E. Leland. Make a U-turn and arrive at the parking lot - then look for a shuttle stop sign.
If driving from direction of Concord - CA 242 (East)
Take CA 242 N and merge onto CA-4 East toward Stockton/Pittsburg. Use the right lane to exit on Loveridge Road. Turn right onto Loveridge and then turn left onto E. Leland. Several blocks down you will see the first school parking driveway. To access the backlot continue to the last driveway at the edge of school.
For City Hall, 65 Civic Center Dr
Take Hwy 4 to Harbor St./Railroad Ave exit, merge onto California Street, and then right on Railroad, and left on Civic Center Drive. Park in the CIty Hall parking lot then walk up toward and cross the street for Pittsburg City Center BART station.
The shuttle stops are ONLY on Civic Center across from the baseball fields Click here for more parking information.
Don't forget BART and the Tri-Delta Transit Shuttle make a smooth, easy and affordable way to get to the festival without worry. Check out our Parking & Shuttle page for information on routes and stops here.
Is there RV Parking Available?
No Festival-adjacent overnight RV parking is available.
Is there bicycle parking?
Secure bicycle parking is available on Railroad Ave., near the Post Office.
lot located at 835 Railroad Ave.
Please be sure to bring your own lock.
lot located at 835 Railroad Ave.
Please be sure to bring your own lock.
Can I bring my pet?
We’re sorry, but no pets are allowed in the festival, with the exception of service dogs. The City of Pittsburg parks & recreation rules prohibit dogs and other animals from being brought into the festival grounds (except service dogs), and California Law prohibits dogs and other animals from being left in vehicles. There are no kennel facilities available at the festival.
Do you have handicapped or disabled access?
Yes, the Pittsburg Seafood & Music Festival does offer accommodations for disabled guests. However, there are some things to keep in mind.
- There is a paved parking lot for attendees displaying a valid handicapped plate or placard. Follow the signs to handicapped parking. If you’ve missed the signs, ask a parking lot volunteer for directions to handicapped parking. Please have your placard displayed at all times.
- From the handicapped parking lot, guests will have easy access to a designated festival entrance on 4th and Railroad ave. This is in close proximity to the disabled parking lot.
- Please note that the Festival is held within a commercial district and park. There is some uneven ground in the festival. The festival grounds are mostly asphalt, compact dirt, and grass. There are handicapped restroom facilities in throughout the festival. There are limited shade tents with tables and benches throughout the festival grounds.
Where should I stay when I’m in town?
To help accommodate our guests, the Pittsburg Seafood & Music Festival has partnered with Hampton Inn & Suites and offers discounted rates for our patrons. Please visit them through the button below and
use group code: PSF
use group code: PSF
Is there seating at the festival?
An important question. There are a variety of options that you have. In John Buckley square there are concrete formations that provide some seating, but if you want a great seat for the music at the Pirates Cove stage, you will want to bring a blanket or lawn chair. There will be tables and chairs a various locations at the festival for eating. For those that upgraded to the VIP experience, some seating and chairs will be available, they are on a first come, first serve basis.
WHat is not allowed at the festival?
PITTSBURG SEAFOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL - PROHIBITED ITEMS & BEHAVIOR POLICY
FOR THE SAFETY, ENJOYMENT, AND COMFORT OF ALL ATTENDEES, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AND BEHAVIORS ARE PROHIBITED WITHIN THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS:
WE PRIORITIZE THE SAFETY AND ENJOYMENT OF ALL OUR ATTENDEES AND APPRECIATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND COOPERATION. LET'S MAKE THE PITTSBURG SEAFOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL A MEMORABLE AND SAFE EVENT FOR EVERYONE!
FOR THE SAFETY, ENJOYMENT, AND COMFORT OF ALL ATTENDEES, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AND BEHAVIORS ARE PROHIBITED WITHIN THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS:
- WEAPONS: THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO FIREARMS, KNIVES, EXPLOSIVES, AND ANY OTHER ITEM DEEMED AS A POTENTIAL WEAPON. OFFICIAL SECURITY PERSONNEL ARE EXEMPT.
- GANG COLORS OR AFFILIATED CLOTHING: WEARING OR DISPLAYING GANG COLORS OR ANY CLOTHING, JEWELRY, OR TATTOOS THAT INDICATE AFFILIATION WITH OR SUPPORT FOR ANY GANG OR SIMILAR ORGANIZATION IS PROHIBITED.
- DRUGS & DRUG PARAPHERNALIA: POSSESSION, CONSUMPTION, DISTRIBUTION, OR SALE OF ANY ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN
- SMOKING OR VAPING: SMOKING OR VAPING IS NOT ALLOWED.
- OUTSIDE ALCOHOL: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT PURCHASED WITHIN THE FESTIVAL PREMISES ARE NOT ALLOWED.
- GLASS CONTAINERS: FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL ATTENDEES, GLASS CONTAINERS OF ANY KIND ARE PROHIBITED.
- DRONES: THE OPERATION OF DRONES OR OTHER REMOTE-CONTROLLED FLYING DEVICES IS NOT PERMITTED.
- LASER POINTERS: THESE CAN BE DISTRACTING AND POTENTIALLY HARMFUL, AND THEREFORE ARE NOT ALLOWED.
- FIREWORKS OR EXPLOSIVES: ANY TYPE OF FIREWORKS OR EXPLOSIVE DEVICES IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
- PETS: EXCEPT FOR REGISTERED SERVICE ANIMALS, PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED WITHIN THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS.
- UNAUTHORIZED VENDING: SELLING GOODS OR SERVICES WITHOUT A VALID FESTIVAL VENDOR PERMIT IS PROHIBITED.
- AMPLIFIED SOUND EQUIPMENT: UNAUTHORIZED SOUND AMPLIFICATION EQUIPMENT CAN INTERFERE WITH FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES AND DISTURB OTHER ATTENDEES.
- TENTS OR CANOPIES: TO ENSURE EVERYONE HAS A CLEAR VIEW OF THE STAGES AND ATTRACTIONS, PERSONAL TENTS OR CANOPIES ARE NOT ALLOWED.
- BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS, AND SCOOTERS: FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL ATTENDEES, PLEASE LEAVE THESE ITEMS OUTSIDE THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS. BIKES AND SCOOTERS CAN BE CHECKED IN TO THE BIKE VALET AT THE FESTIVAL ENTRANCE.
- AGGRESSIVE OR DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR: ANY BEHAVIOR THAT THREATENS, HARASSES, OR DISRUPTS THE ENJOYMENT OF OTHER ATTENDEES WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
- COOLERS OR ICE CHETS OR PICNIC BASKETS: ANY ITEM DEEMED BY SECURITY TO FIT IN THIS CATEGORY WILL NOT BE ALLOWE INTO THE FESTIVAL
- EMPTY REUSABLE CONTAINERS: ATTENDEES ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING EMPTY REUSABLE CONTAINERS FOR WATER. THERE WILL BE WATER REFILL STATIONS AVAILABLE ON-SITE.
- FOLDING LAWN CHAIRS: ATTENDEES CAN BRING FOLDING LAWN CHAIRS FOR COMFORT, BUT PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL OF OTHER ATTENDEES' SPACE AND SIGHTLINES.
WE PRIORITIZE THE SAFETY AND ENJOYMENT OF ALL OUR ATTENDEES AND APPRECIATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND COOPERATION. LET'S MAKE THE PITTSBURG SEAFOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL A MEMORABLE AND SAFE EVENT FOR EVERYONE!
Do you accept CAsh?
Bring on the treasure! We're all about convenience, so while we're happy to accept good old-fashioned cash, we're giving the nod to modern convenience with card payments. It's like using a compass instead of a map—quicker and easier to navigate!
