THE GORGE, AT GEORGE, WASHINGTON

Carved in the high basalt cliffs overlooking the Columbia River gorge, the lawn-covered terraces of the Gorge Amphitheater have become the hottest destination for the concert enthusiasts in the Pacific Northwest. A magnificent view often compared to the scenic beauty of the Grand Canyon, and outstanding acoustics have earned the facility recognition as a "venue of choice" for major artists worldwide. Lovely weather to the tune of more than 310 days of sunshine per year, with the temperatures in the 70-90 degree range from spring to fall, enabled the 18,500 seat Gorge Amphitheater to host over 20 concerts in the 1995 season. It has been voted as the nation's best outdoor concert facility for the last three years in a row by Pollstar Magazine. The Gorge Amphitheater is situated among vineyards in Central Washington just off Interstate 90 near the town of George.

DIRECTIONS

FROM SEATTLE: Take I-90 East, Exit at #143, Gorge Amphitheater. Follow Amphitheater signs approximately 3 miles. FROM SPOKANE: Take I-90 West, Exit at #149, Gorge Amphitheater. Follow Amphitheater signs approximately 7 miles. FROM QUINCY: Take Highway 281 South; take the Beverly-Burke Road, Gorge Amphitheater exit. Follow Amphitheater signs approximately 7 miles.

CAMPING FACILITIES

Camping is available on a first come, first serve basis for individuals or groups. Individuals will be assigned a location when they arrive at the festival. The gates for Creation `99 (At the Gorge) open each day at 8 am, starting Wednesday, July 21 and close each evening at 11 pm. Campers must vacate the camping areas by noon on Sunday. Creation `99 is an outdoor event and everyone should come with some type of shelter in case of rain. No one will be allowed on the premises before Wednesday at 8 a.m. without permission from the Creation management (unless serving on staff). Shower (cold water) and restroom facilities are provided and water is available on the premises for drinking and wash basins. There will also be a very limited number of warm showers available for a slight fee. There are no individual electric or water hookups for campers. No pets are allowed. Feel free to bring your personal video or still camera, etc. but please no tripods or professional gear. Please no taping of the performances.

PARKING andTRANSPORTATION

Please follow the instructions of the parking attendants by parking where they direct you. Those camping may park at their campsites. You can walk anywhere on the ground so please drive your car only when entering or exiting the grounds. If your arrival is on Wednesday, please be prepared to wait in line up to several hours before being assigned a campsite. It would be a very good idea to plan a restroom stop on the Interstate before arriving on site. If you find yourself in line, please be patient, remain in your vehicle. Let's be a good witness to the neighbors by picking up any litter, and by staying off their private property. Thanks for your help.

HOTELS

FOR A LIST OF ACCOMODATIONS:

Quincy Valley Chamber - (509) 787-2140 - Quincy Lodging

Ephrata Chamber - (509) 754-4656 - Ephrata Lodging

Moses Lake Chamber - (509) 765-7888 - Moses Lake Lodging also Moses-lake.com

Ellensburg Chamber - (509) 925-3137 - Ellensburg Chamber Lodging

George Info Center - (509) 785-3831 - George Lodging

FOOD

You may bring your own food or purchase it on the grounds. On site there is a well stocked grocery plus food stands. Come and get it! A food plaza will be featuring Longhorn Barbecue and all the trimmings! The court will bring you a great variety of food, and music on the plaza stage: the perfect blend of outdoor cooking , or deli/sandwiches, topped off with a cool drink, as you kick back and enjoy the spectacular Gorge vista, in a comfortable grassy area nestled in the wine vineyards.

ATM

A ATM machine is available in the food court area for your convience.

BOOTHS, BOOKS and MUSIC

Creation`99 will offer the convenience of a Christian music store. In addition, there will be many booths featuring a wide variety of Christian oriented materials and craft items. Many organizations such as Compassion International have informational booths If you or your organization would like to reserve a booth, contact: Creation Festival Booths, Box 86, Medford, NJ 08055 or call (609)654-8440.

WHAT TO BRING

Your ticket, pen and notebook, sleeping bag, tent or camper, flashlight, cooking supplies, buckets, BIBLE, wash basin, umbrella, toothpaste, soap, towels, insect repellent, money, sunglasses, hat, sweater, and blanket.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND DRUGS

are absolutely not permitted on the festival grounds and those found under the influence of, or in possession of such will be escorted off the property, and or, turned over to the law enforcement officials.

BICYCLE RIDING

Bicycles should be confined to the camping areas.

BLANKET POLICY

Take your blanket with you at the end of the evening program. Do not leave it in the arena overnight or it will be taken to "Lost and Found". No stakes are permitted in the arena area to secure blankets. Never, under any circumstances block the isle or rush the stage.

CAMPFIRES

Campfires are not permitted however barbeque and charcoal grills are.

CHILDREN

Lost children should be taken to the Lost and Found tent located near the Public Safety office. Please keep children beside you at all times when groups are on stage, or have them remain in the Children's Ministry tent. Never let a child sleep on the ground while music groups are on stage...especially at night!

CURFEW

After midnight please be quiet. Don't "bless" others with loud singing or talking. If asked by someone to "quiet down," please respond graciously. Boom boxes are to be shut off in the camping areas by 11:30 pm.

FIREWORKS:

No personal fireworks may be brought onto the grounds.

MOSHING:

We are not that kind of festival. Jump up and down and have a good time, but no surfing or slamming. Our policy is to escort anyone who disregards this policy to the Public Safety (Security) office where they will remain until the concert is over. Creation '99 reserves the right to send chronic offenders home.

FRISBEES, ETC

.Please confine athletic activities to areas not congested by people.

GROCERY STORE

Milk and other staples are available at the Creation Grocery Store along with camping supplies, baked goods, candy, bottled water, plus much more.

ICE

Bags of ice (8 lbs.) are available in the Food court area for approximately $1.25USD. Ice is also delivered several times per day throughout the campgrounds.

LITERATURE DISTRIBUTION

Literature distribution is only permitted from official booths located in the booth area, regardless of the type of literature. Please understand that this rule will be strictly enforced.

LITTER

Please help keep the grounds clean by picking up any trash that you spot and deposit it in the nearest trash can. Please report any overflowing trash cans to the main office.

LOST AND FOUND

All lost and found items should be taken to, or retrieved from the festival's Public Safety Office.

MUSIC STORE

Creation features a great selection of all the latest Christian tapes and CD's.

OPINIONS

Opinons expressed by program participants do not necessarily reflect those of Come Alive Ministries, Inc. and it's staff.

PAGING

Paging is not permitted except in extreme emergency. Contact the festival office.

PETS

are not allowed on the festival grounds.

SMOKING

Smoking is not allowed in the public areas of the festival. If you need to smoke, please limit this to your own campsite or off festival grounds.

SUGGESTION BOX

Located at the main festival office trailer. Your input is greatly valued. Please use the festival survey located elsewhere in this program to give us your opinions and suggestions.

TAPE MINISTRY

All the messages at Creation'99 are taped and available for purchase on site. The cost for cassettes ranges from $3.50 to $5USD dollars depending on how many you purchase.

T-SHIRTS, ETC.

Official Creation '99 merchandise can be purchased at three different locations. These are the Music Store, the Upper Booth area, and also in the Food Court Pavilion. These are very high quality items and include several different styles of T-shirts, sweatshirts, golf shirts, hats, bumberstickers, and more.

TOILETS

Toilet facilities are placed throughout the grounds. Please notify a staff member if they need servicing. We need everyone's cooperation in keeping these facilities as clean as possible. It only takes one careless person to make things really gross. Toilet and shower facilities accessible to wheelchairs are located in the central bathhouse near the food court area.

TRAFFIC FLOW

The festival has gone to great lengths to provide everything you will need on the festival grounds. Do not drive your car unless it is an emergency. When walking, please clear the road as soon as a vehicle approaches. Do not walk in the middle of the road.

VOLUNTEERS

It takes over 1000 dedicated staff volunteers to make the Creation Festival run smoothly. If you are interested in becoming a part of the Creation staff and are willing to work four and one half hours per day, please go to the staff office located in a small tent at the rear of the main arena.

WATER

Please conserve water by using only what you need. Although potable water will be available, it is recommended that you bring a good supply of water with you if at all possible. Not only will this mean less lugging of water for you, but it will help us conserve water.

WRIST BANDS

Please keep your wrist band on your wrist during the entire time of the festival. You will need this to enter the festival grounds. This rule is extremely important for public safety. If you register in advance, you will receive your wristband tickets in the mail along with complete instructions.

VEHICLE PASSES

A Vehicle pass must be displayed in the windshield of all your car or RV. If you register in advance, you will get your vehicles pass(es) by mail. If registering at the gate, you will given a pass at that time.

FIRST AID CENTER

A first aid center will be on the site. If you have special medical needs, please register at the medical center upon arrival. Each underage registrant must have his/her parent or guardian sign a medical release form. This form will sent to all who pre-register. Doctors and nurses are greatly needed as volunteers to serve four hours per day during the event. Contact the festival office if you are able to serve.

The festival is a unique situation where a complete village emerges over night. As in any small village there are many medical needs that arise. Just as you would not run to the local hospital Emergency Room for every li ttle problem, please use the same discretion in deciding to come to the First Aid station. G UIDELIN ES FOR USING THE FIRST AID STATION When you arrive at the First Aid station, you will be required to sign a permission slip. You must be 18 years old to sign for yourself, so if you are not, please bring an adult along with you. NO ONE UNDER 18 WILL BE TREATED WITHOUT ADULT PERMISSION. If the First Aid station is busy, and your complaint is minor, you may be asked to wait. Please be patient, we may have some serious injuries or illness to care for. Despite the excellent care of our trained people, it may still be necessary for you to be treated in the local hospital Emergency Room. If this is the case you are responsible for supplying insurance information. It is also your responsibility, not the festival staff's to provide transportation to the hospital unless the injury dictates an ambulance.

TO AVOID VISITING OUR FIRST AID STATION, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE SUGGESTIONS:

• Drink plenty of fluids.
• Be reasonable about the amount of time spent in the sun.
• Bring with you all prescription medications you normally take.
• Eat substantial meals.
• Remember the festival grounds are dusty, even if you have not had problems with asthma you may now. Please bring your medication.
• We will not plug in contact sterilizing kits. We will plug in ventilators or other necessary medical equipment.
• If you are reporting to the First Aid station to tell of another's injuries, please look around you carefully before you leave the victim. Remember, a large crowd, especially at night, can look different on the way back. Remember land marks and campsite numbers. If you see an emergency vehicle, get out of the way immediately!

YOU DO NOT NEED TO GO IF:

• You have a small cut with little or no bleeding. Band-aids are available at the festival grocery store.
• You have mild sunburn. Solocaine is available at the festival grocery.
• You have only a mild headache. Pain relievers are available at the grocery.
• You have a splinter. Try to remove it first.
• You have bug bites. There is unfortunately no effective treatments. Use repellent.

YOU SHOULD REPORT TO THE FIRST AID STATION IF:

• You have a cut and can not stop bleeding.
• You experience light headedness, blurred vision, dry mouth, or intense headaches.
• You are having difficulty breathing with or without chest pain.
• You have any type of seizure activity.
• You have a burn from any other source other than the sun.
• You are experiencing vomiting or diarrhea or extreme stomach pain.
• You have something in your eye.