Ultimate guide to Arizona's newest music festival: Dreamy Draw 2023 in Scottsdale
The inaugural Dreamy Draw Festival is coming to the grassy grounds of Scottsdale Civic Center the weekend of Nov. 3-4 with a focus on the music of the American Southwest.
The bill is topped by indie-folk heroes Lord Huron and Midland, an amazing band with Tucson roots whose set this year at Country Thunder Arizona was a textbook case of everything a country band should be but rarely is in 2023. Other highlights include Margo Price, Trampled By Turtles and Hailey Whitters, another stunning Country Thunder standout.
In addition to performances by such high-profile national artists as Trampled By Turtles and Luke Grimes, Dreamy Draw also features a handful of regional acts on the rise, including Evan Honer, Taylor Glasheen and the Senators.
When is the Dreamy Draw Festival?
The Dreamy Draw music festival starts at 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3-4.
Where is the Dreamy Draw Festival?
The Dreamy Draw Festival is at Scottsdale Civic Center, 7380 E. Second St.
How to get tickets to Dreamy Draw music festival
Tickets are on sale at DreamyDrawFest.com.
How much are tickets to Dreamy Draw music festival?
Single-day general admission tickets are $90. A general admission weekend pass is $140.
Single-day VIP tickets are $170. A VIP weekend pass is $315.
Children younger than 6 get in free.
What does a Dreamy Draw VIP ticket include?
A Dreamy Draw VIP ticket includes:
Unlimited access to two VIP lounges with side-stage viewing areas for each stage
Indoor, air-conditioned VIP food experience at The Monarch curated by @AZFoodie
Exclusive VIP bar serving craft cocktails and locally brewed beer
VIP whiskey tasting experience
Access to VIP elevated viewing deck at main stage
Dedicated express entrance
Exclusive restrooms
Access to all areas available to general admission ticketholders
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What time should I arrive at Dreamy Draw Festival?
Gates open at 1 p.m. both days, which is also when the music starts.
Dreamy Draw Festival Friday set times
Here's the Friday lineup:
1 p.m. The Senators on the Stampede Stage
2 p.m. Matt Farris on the Poncho Stage
3 p.m. Grady Spencer and the Work on the Stampede Stage
4 p.m. Nat Myers on the Bronco Stage
4 p.m. Logan Crosby on the Poncho Stage
5 p.m. Emily Nenni on the Stampede Stage
6 p.m. Stephen Wilson Jr. on the Bronco Stage
6 p.m. Chase Wright on the Poncho Stage
7 p.m. Hailey Whitters on the Stampede Stage
8 p.m. Margo Price on the Bronco Stage
8 p.m. Country Night on the Poncho Stage
9 p.m. Luke Grimes on the Stamped Stage
10 p.m. Midland on the Bronco Stage
10 p.m. Breland on the Poncho Stage
Dreamy Draw Festival Saturday set times
Here's the Saturday lineup:
1 p.m. Taylor Glasheen on the Stampede Stage
2 p.m. American Hustler on the Poncho Stage
3 p.m. Steely Dead on the Stampede Stage
4 p.m. JD Clayton on the Bronco Stage
4 p.m. Logan Halstead on the Poncho Stage
5 p.m. Mighty Poplar on the Stampede Stage
6 p.m. American Aquarium on the Bronco Stage
6 p.m. Nolan Taylor on the Poncho Stage
7 p.m. Watchhouse on the Stampede Stage
8 p.m. Trampled By Turtles on the Bronco Stage
8 p.m. Evan Honer on the Poncho Stage
9 p.m. Jamestown Revival on the Stampede Stage
10 p.m. Lord Huron on the Bronco Stage
10 p.m. Will Worden on the Poncho Stage
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What is the Dreamy Draw bag policy?
All persons and bags are subject to search.
Bags, totes and backpacks must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and no larger than 12 by 12 by 8 inches.
Fanny packs, wallets, purses and clutches do not have to be clear but must not exceed 5 by 7 inches.
Dreamy Draw Festival is a cashless event
Vendors will accept credit and debit cards only.
What to expect at Scottsdale Civic Center
Presented by Oh Wow and Spoonful in partnership with Scottsdale Arts, the two-day festival will span three stages on 40 acres outside Scottsdale Civic Center, which opened in January after a $35 million reconstruction.
It's in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale with easy walking access to bars, restaurants and hotels.
In a press release, Gerd Wuestemann, president and CEO of Scottsdale Arts, said, “We’re excited to bring a brand-new festival with a stellar lineup to the Valley, and we’re especially looking forward to hosting it in the beautiful amphitheaters of the newly renovated Scottsdale Civic Center."
Food, drink and swimming at Dreamy Draw in Scottsdale
Dreamy Draw promises "some of the best cuisine this famed region has to offer" from local vendors and a cocktail program developed by up-and-coming artisanal artist Austin Blanchard.
The festival will take over the Monarch Hotel pool to offer a VIP package that will include private rooms overlooking the festival and access to the artist's backstage area.
A percentage of proceeds from Dreamy Draw will be donated to Scottsdale Arts.
Can I take public transportation to the Scottsdale Civic Center?
ScottsdaleAZ.gov/trolley provides routes for Scottsdale Trolley System stops near Scottsdale Civic Center.
They recommend taking the 68CM (68th Street/Camelback) route or the MLHD (Miller/Hayden) route to the stop at Indian School Road, which is a short walk from the Civic Center.
The Scottsdale Trolley link also has maps for Scottsdale Trolley transfer points to Valley Metro, which also has stops nearby.
Can I take Uber or Lyft to Dreamy Draw?
Yes. Give the driver the address for Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., so they can use the circle drive on the south side of the center, facing Second Street.
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Parking at Dreamy Draw Festival in Scottsdale
Free parking is available at the following locations. Here's how to get from the parking areas to the Civic Center:
Civic Center Lot and Garage, 3888 N. Wells Fargo Ave. Use the passageway directly east of the garage and north of Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, or use the passageway just south of AZ/88, traveling east past the restaurant and then south toward the north or west doors of the center.
Civic Center Library Garage, 3803 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Although construction is ongoing on the east side of Scottsdale Civic Center, a passageway is open from the northwest corner of the library to the recently opened portion of the Civic Center. Travel west over the Drinkwater Overpass to enter the center via the north doors.
You can also use the ramp from the middle level of the Library Garage to access the sidewalk along Drinkwater Boulevard. Use the crosswalks at the intersection of Drinkwater Boulevard and Second Street to cross both roads and approach the center from the south. Enter via the south doors.
If parked on the bottom or top level of the Drinkwater Boulevard garage, use the elevator on the east side of the garage to access the middle level and follow either of the directions above.
Old Town Parking Corral, 3806 N. Brown Ave. Walk south down Brown Avenue, east along Second Street, and enter via the south doors of the center.
Pepperwood Lot, 7319 E. First Ave. There are walkways to Scottsdale Civic Center at various points along the south side of the parking lot. Once on the Civic Center grounds, travel south and enter the center via the north or west doors.
Lost and found at Dreamy Draw
Visit the information booth on the festival grounds. Notice something missing after the festival ends? Email info@dreamydrawfest.com.
Reach the reporter at ed.masley@arizonarepublic.com or 602-444-4495. Follow him on Twitter @EdMasley.
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Dreamy Draw festival 2023 in Scottsdale: Lineup, tickets, schedule
