Let the Beat Control Your Feet and Dance Responsibly at Sun City Music Festival

We’re about to enjoy another year of Sun City Music Festival at Ascarate Park this Labor Day weekend, but before the gates open and before the beat drops, we’ve got some helpful tips, tricks and information to ensure you and your friends stay safe and responsible out on the dance floor.

Stay Hydrated

There will be a lot of dancing at this year’s event and sometimes people will get sick from overheating and dehydration. We encourage you to drink lots of water, but remember drinking too much water can be dangerous! Accidents surrounding music events have been associated with low levels of electrolytes that are lost along with water when one becomes dehydrated. Such low levels of electrolytes, especially salt, can lead to brain swelling, seizures, heart problems and even death. So be sure to alternate between water and sports drinks that will be provided for you.

Costumes Encouraged

We will have world renowned artists pumping great music all night, so be sure to wear something comfortable, lightweight and easy to dance in. Dark colors absorb heat rays, so avoid wearing all dark clothes. You should also steer away from heavy fabrics and faux furs, always remembering that comfortable tennis shoes are the best option on the dance floor.

Find Your Buddy

Sun City Music Festival brings thousands upon thousands of amazing people from across the world, so it could be really easy to get separated from your group due to the sheer size of the event. Always keep track of where your friends are by setting up meeting points and sticking together. Look out for one another. If you and your friends have been sweating, grab some water for the group to replenish nutrients lost – you can’t live off dancing alone. We will have personnel stationed around the grounds, so be sure to ask for help if you or one of your friends needs it.

Is There A Doctor In The House?

Medical personnel will not only be readily accessible but ready to assist you at any time in the medical tent. From Band-Aids to aspirin, assistance is available to you should you need anything at all. Gatorade will also be made available upon request. If you are feeling unwell, seek medical attention immediately. Your health and safety is more important than waiting for the drop.

We are just days away from the gates opening for the return of Sun City Music Festival at Ascarate Park and we’re excited to bring back the free official photo booth! This year, we’ve doubled the number of machines and backdrops so you can take fun and creative pictures with your friends with half the line.

Located near the vendor area in the middle of the festival grounds, you’ll be able to email and share your photos online within seconds with the SCMF social media sharing station. The booth will be open daily at 6:00 PM through 12:00 AM, so come stop by and strike a pose. We’ll see you there!

Since there’s gonna be tons of great music blasting at Ascarate Park for Sun City Music Festival this Labor Day weekend, dancing is certainly on the agenda. But man cannot live on dancing alone – you need food too. This year, were excited to welcome some of the Sun City’s favorite food vendors to satisfy a variety taste buds. From burgers to veggies, here are some the eats you’ll find at SCMF.

Clara’s Fruit

Cool down from the El Paso hear at Claras Fruit truck. Here, you can find fresh-cut fruit, smoothies, and fresh fruit juice.

Desert Rustic Kitchen

Take your taste buds on a wild ride at the Desert Rustic Kitchen. With a menu ranging from hamburgers, tacos, fajitas, quesadillas, and hot dogs, you’ll probably want to order everything.

El Jefe

Not only can you find tacos at El Jefe’s Mobile Taqueria, but you can also get bacon wrapped hot dogs, tortas, spiral potatoes, and nachos.

El Paso’s Wurst

Serving the best of the wurst, you can grab juicy bratwursts, hot dogs, sausage sandwiches and burgers all at El Paso’s Wurst.

Mel’s Multi Wagon

Often called the best catfish in El Paso, Mel’s Multi Wagon, or “The Catfish Man,” specializes cook-to-perfection catfish, philly cheesesteak (also made with chicken), shrimp po boys, and brisket.

NOW Kettlecorn

NOW Kettlecorn gets its commanding name because everything is made fresh. With 10 flavors of popped selections, this truck is perfect for when need a taste of something salty and sweet.

Off The Grill

Off The Grill has been voted EPTimes Best of the Border 2013 best food truck and Best BBQ Food Truck in America 2014 by mobile-cuisine.com, and the BBQ speaks for itself!

Sgt. Cheddars

What’s better than a warm, gooey grilled cheese? Customizing it however you want! At Sgt. Cheddars you can do just that with their signature gourmet grilled cheese and decked out baked potatoes.

Spork

Like a fork shoved on a spoon, Spork features a fusion of eats like the meat or veggie stir fry or the more traditional baos and banh mi sandwiches.

Stuffed Gourmet Burgers & Fries

Serving up some of El Paso’s best gourmet hamburgers, Stuffed Gourmet Burgers & Fries features a signature and mushroom burger and fries. Leave room for dessert and order the the pie fries.

We’re gearing up for the return of Sun City Music Festival at Ascarate Park this Labor Day weekend and we are very happy to announce that Planet SCMF will be returning to this year’s event!

With help from our friends at Electronic Music Alliance (EMA), the booth will host green initiatives in efforts to keep the event more environmentally conscious. We’ll also reward your recycling efforts at the festival with tons of prizes, including merchandise, posters and even tickets to Sun City Music Festival next year!

Earn Rewards

Fans can visit the Planet SCMF booth for a clean-up bag and further details on how you’ll rewarded your green behavior. Once you’ve filled one or more bags with empty plastic bottles, you can return to the booth to redeem a variety of prizes like…

• 1 Bag – Sticker
• 2 Bag – Bracelet
• 3 Bag – Commemorative Poster
• 4 Bag – Free T-shirt from our Merch Booth
• Second Runner Up – Autographed poster + Merch Swag Bag
• Runner up – Will receive two (2) General Admission tickets to Sun City Music Festival 2015
• Grand Prize – Most Bags Collected will receive two (2) VIP tickets to Sun City Music Festival 2015