Desert Hearts Microfest
- Dates
- Expected October 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Deloro Valley
- Price
- $349
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Desert Hearts Microfest's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 1 to 5 October 2026 in Tuolumne, CA. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Desert Hearts Microfest is an intentionally intimate five-day house and techno gathering staged at Deloro Valley, a private outdoor venue in Northern California near Tuolumne. Launched by the Desert Hearts collective for October 2026 after the group's flagship festival paused for the year, it pairs the crew's long-running 'House, Techno, Love' ethos with wellness programming, daytime yoga, a sauna and poolside relaxation, in a natural setting. Pre-set glamping Bell Tents and RV camping are offered on site
When it runs
A single five-day gathering, October 1-5, 2026
Listen
Tap an artist to play them right here.
No official playlist linked yet. Find Desert Hearts Microfest on Spotify.
Lineup
2027 lineup not yet announced. Here's who played in 2026:
Getting there
How do I get to Desert Hearts Microfest?
By car
Most people drive to Desert Hearts Microfest. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Merced Regional is a small regional airport roughly 68 miles from the Tuolumne area, and Deloro Valley itself is a private venue with detailed directions shared only after booking, no vehicle access before official gate times. Rideshare coverage this far from a major metro is unreliable, so a rental car is the realistic option for fly-in attendees
Book / info →Stockton Metropolitan is a comparable-distance alternative to Merced, also roughly 69 miles from Tuolumne, with the same lack of realistic rideshare coverage for the full leg
Book / info →Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
Cost Pricing tiers increase as the event approaches and inventory becomes limited, per the official FAQ. Prepay via Booked through the festival's own ticket checkout. No public overflow lot or rideshare-only zone described; this is a private, gated venue with directions shared only after booking
🚙 Car hire
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If you are hiring a car, it is worth checking parking near the venue before you go.
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Where
Map shows the centre of Tuolumne. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Is there camping at Desert Hearts Microfest?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Facilities
Camping site types 3
Every ticket includes tent camping; guests bringing a vehicle select a parking pass or car camping pass at checkout, with pricing tiers that rise as the event nears
RV camping is available; beyond it being offered as a camping option
Vans use the same parking or car camping pass system as other vehicles
Not camping? Where to stay
Mid-range hotels 2
In Sonora, roughly 20 to 25 minutes from the Tuolumne venue area, with full breakfast included
≈ $140-190 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Book direct →In Sonora, roughly 20 to 25 minutes from the Tuolumne venue area
≈ $150-200 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Book direct →Luxe hotels 1
On site at the festival venue itself. Lodge Rooms sit at the heart of Basecamp, Private Cabins are in a quieter pocket of the property, and Pool House Suites are near the pool and snack shack; a limited number of Private Houses are also available for large groups. Booked separately from admission and each guest staying in a lodging upgrade must also hold a Microfest ticket
Book direct →Where can I stay near Desert Hearts Microfest?
Airport hotels 3
1215 R Street, Merced, CA 95341
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Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Desert Hearts Microfest has no dedicated accessibility page. The only published statement is one FAQ line saying they strive to provide accessibility where possible and asking guests to contact them in advance for specific needs, so access is handled case by case rather than by published policy.
Read the full notes
On terrain, the FAQ says the venue is a historic summer camp property spread across 132 woodland acres in the Sierra Nevada foothills and that you will be in the woods and somewhat subject to the elements. Camping areas at Deloro Valley are described as close to the music, pool, food vendors, restrooms, showers and gathering spaces.
On site parking capacity is limited and a Vehicle Parking Pass must be bought separately unless you have a Car Camping Pass, which lets you camp beside your vehicle. Nothing is published about accessible parking, accessible toilets, accessible viewing, accessible camping, companion or carer tickets, sign language interpretation or a quiet space.
Access questions go to the general enquiries address [email protected], which is the only contact route the site gives
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Checked 2026-09-03 · source
Pricing
Price history and tiers
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