Pima County Fairgrounds
The Pima County Fairgrounds in Tucson, Arizona is where Gem & Jam Festival sets up with on-site camping, from free walk-in sites to car camping, RV passes and glamping. At Gem & Jam, parking costs $30 on arrival, there is a taxi stand on site and no shuttles, and the terrain is primarily grassy and asphalt.
Before you go
- Official site
- gemandjam.com
- Next festival here
- Gem & Jam, Feb 5 to 7, 2027
Worth knowing before you go
- At Gem & Jam, outside food and drink stay in the campground zones, not the festival grounds.
- Chairs, umbrellas and tents are for campground zones only at Gem & Jam.
- Car camping and RV vehicles cannot leave once parked; only walk-in campers in the weekend lot can re-enter with their vehicle.
- No pets are allowed at Gem & Jam, only ADA service animals.
- Anyone needing help ahead of the festival should ask at least 3 days before.
Festivals here
Venue basics: Walk-in camping free with weekend pass · Car camping, RV and glamping extra · Parking $30 on arrival.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want free walk-in camping included with your weekend pass.
- You prefer to arrive by taxi, Uber or Lyft rather than a shuttle.
- You are bringing kids; those 6 and under need no ticket.
Think twice if
- You want to bring your own food into the festival grounds.
- You want to bring pets or an emotional support animal.
- You need to leave and come back in a car-camping vehicle.
Getting there and parking
Festival-specific · Gem & Jam FestivalDaily and weekend parking is in a designated parking area and costs $30 on arrival. A vehicle with a car camping or RV pass cannot leave once it is in, and only vehicles parked in the weekend parking lot can re-enter.
Festival-specific · Gem & Jam FestivalThere is a taxi stand on site, and the festival is accessible by Uber and Lyft. No shuttles are provided.
Accessibility
Festival-specific · Gem & Jam FestivalThe festival takes place on large terrain that is primarily grassy and asphalt, and guests are encouraged to bring their own wheelchairs, scooters, canes and walkers. If you want help arranged before the festival, ask no later than 3 days ahead.
Festival-specific · Gem & Jam FestivalADA campsites sit close to the festival entrance and exits and near accessible bathrooms and showers. They are first come, first served and need pre-registration and purchase. Some campsites are dry camp without water or electricity. During the festival, Disability Advocates can be found at the info booth, box office or first aid.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (gemandjam.com).
Camping
Festival-specific · Gem & Jam FestivalWalk-in camping is free and included with your weekend pass. Car Camping, RV passes and glamping are additional tickets. A Car Camping pass covers 4 people camping by their car, and everyone must be in the vehicle on arrival.
Festival-specific · Gem & Jam FestivalCamping areas are 10x15 for walk-in, 10x30 for car camping and 20x40 for RV. Outside food and beverages are allowed in the campsite, and there is no re-entry for cars with a Car Camping pass.
Food, water and what you can bring
Festival-specific · Gem & Jam FestivalSeveral food vendors are on site, including vegetarian, gluten free and vegan options. There are multiple free water stations, so bring a reusable bottle.
Festival-specific · Gem & Jam FestivalOutside food and beverages are allowed in designated campground zones only, not in the festival grounds. Chairs, umbrellas and tents are also for campground zones only, and water guns are banned. Motorized transportation is not allowed in the festival unless required for ADA accommodations.
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Quick answers
How much is parking at Gem & Jam?
Daily and weekend parking is $30 on arrival, in a designated parking area.
Is there a shuttle to Gem & Jam?
No. There are no shuttles, but a taxi stand is on site and the festival is accessible by Uber and Lyft.
Can I camp at Gem & Jam?
Yes. Walk-in camping is free with your weekend pass, while car camping, RV passes and glamping are additional tickets.
Is there free water at Gem & Jam?
Yes. There are multiple free water stations, so bring a reusable bottle.
Can I bring outside food and drinks to Gem & Jam?
Only in designated campground zones. Outside food and beverages are not allowed inside the festival grounds.
Are kids and pets allowed at Gem & Jam?
Kids are allowed, and under 15s need an adult with them. Kids 6 and under do not need a ticket. Pets are not allowed, but service animals are permitted under ADA guidelines.