CSUSM ASI: Festival 78 2025

Festival 78 is an annual, outdoor, interactive art and music festival put on by CSUSM's Associated Students, Inc. Taking place on the Mangrum Track and Field, this festival unites students through music, art, and entertainment. Dive into Spring with an event you don’t want to miss!

In April 2016, Tukwut Life and the Dean of Students Office coordinated the Tukwut Spring Festival. The event featured food vendors, crafts, inflatables, and live music. Campus Activity Board (CAB) and the University Student Union Activities Board (USULive!) saw the success of the event and want to expand upon it. A planning team of students and professional staff was formed.
On April 22, 2017, the first ever Festival 78 took place on campus. With 698 tickets sold and a team of 76 student and staff volunteers from across campus, the event was a success. The feedback from students was positive and confirmed that the event would be a priority for the following academic year.
We are so excited to see you at our 8th annual Festival 78 on Saturday, April 12, 2025!

THERE ARE NO REFUNDS AFTER FRIDAY, APRIL 5TH.

There are a limited amount of tickets available!

Tickets will stop selling on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 5:30 pm!

February 13, 2025 - April 4, 2025:

• $15* for CSUSM student tickets
• $20* for guest tickets (GUEST MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER)

April 5, 2025 - April 12, 2025:

• $20* for CSUSM student tickets
• $25* for guest tickets (GUEST MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER)

There are only 300 guest tickets available and it must be purchased with a current CSUSM student ticket. If you would like a guest ticket, purchase your tickets early. Limit is one guest ticket per current CSUSM student ticket. Guest must provide valid federal or state ID and must enter with current CSUSM student. Current CSUSM student MUST present virtual ID in CSUSM app.

• There is NO re-entry.
• RE-SALE TICKETS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
• Gates close at 5:30 PM.
• Beer Garden will stop serving alcohol at 6:10 pm
• Students using a student ticket MUST present current, digital CSUSM ID using the CSUSM app.
• Guests MUST be accompanied into the venue by a current CSUSM student.
• Everyone entering the venue must present a valid state or federal ID (license, passport, military ID, etc.).
• ID will be checked upon entry to the festival and you will receive a wristband.
• Attendees are allowed to bring their FESTIVAL 78 branded picnic blankets or their own picnic blankets. Each attendee is allowed to bring 1 picnic blanket. All picnic blankets will be checked and inspected by security before entering the venue.
• No pets. Only SERVICE ANIMALS.

• Your ticket- digital is ok!
• Your state or federal ID
• Money for food and drinks

• CLEAR bags smaller than 12x6x12" (opaque or colored bags not permitted

• Valid state/federal ID is required to enter the beer garden (license, passport, military ID, etc.).
• Your ID will be checked upon entry to the beer garden and when you order your drink.
• The bar will be a cash bar. There will be NO ATM access, but credit cards will be accepted.
• You'll want to remember this event! Please drink responsibly and avoid pre-gaming.
• We want you to plan ahead and have a sober ride home! Please consider using Uber or Lyft!
• If you need to leave your vehicle overnight, there is overnight parking available EXCEPT for no overnight parking (12:00 am - 4:59 am) allowed in Lot L, 6th Level of PS1, Lot X, Y, & Z, or designated event areas in Lot B and Lot F. Parking Structure 2 is CLOSED (no parking) from 2:00 am - 5:00 am daily.
• Individuals under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted inside the event and may be asked to leave without a refund.
• Last call will happen at 6:10 PM and the beer garden will close at 6:30 PM

• No bags larger than 12x6x12"
• No bags that are not clear
• All bags will be checked by hired security upon entry
• No refillable or disposable beverage containers - FREE water will be available inside the venue! Soft drinks and other beverages available for purchase
• No lighters, alcohol, drugs, tobacco, marijuana, pipes, or electronic smoking devices will be allowed inside the venue
• No outside food or beverage (Guests with medical diets should speak with a ASI staff or email [email protected] for assistance)
• No chairs
• No cameras with a removable lens
• No beach balls, frisbees, anything designed to be thrown
• No pets (including ESAs)
• No laser pointers
• No skateboards, scooters, bicycles, etc.
• No knives or weapons of any sort
• No umbrellas
• No video cameras
• No posters, banners, flags, or signs
• No computers, tablets, or laptops
• No poles or rods
• No coolers

• MAIN STAGE
• COOL OFF
• BEER GARDEN
• ARTS AND ACTIVITIES
• FOOD VENDORS

Event Venue

California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) - Mangrum Track and Field, 555 Campus View Drive, San Marcos, United States