The bad news is that this year’s Sun City Music Festival has been and gone. The good news is that the memories from the Labor Day weekend event will live on forever now that the online merch store is open!

The brand new site features commemorative designs screen printed on a variety of t-shits, tanks and accessories. Branded in true SCMF fashion, the merch features the iconic Sun City dreamcatcher logo, the navajo-inspired logo, and a spectrum of spinning colors. With minimal shrinkage, you’ll be able to enjoy a regular fit for years to come.

With so many styles, we’re positive you’ll find the perfect one for you. Let the world know how much fun you had this summer and keep the Sun City memories close to your heart forever!

Order your Sun City Music Festival merch online today!

This past Labor Day weekend, we met under the desert sky for the fourth edition of Sun City Music Festival. Our three stages were stacked and action-packed all night with sounds of Tiësto, Martin Garrix, Headhunterz, Zomboy, Loco Dice and Nicole Moudaber on Saturday, August 30th and David Guetta, Above & Beyond, Dubfire, Paul van Dyk and Aly & Fila on Sunday, August 31st. But let’s be honest – you don’t want to read about our amazing weekend – you’d rather see it, right? Well you can do just as the official photos from the sun-soaked event are now released. Head over to our photo galleries to relive all the excitement of SCMF, captured perfectly by Rukes and Mario Arizpe.

Did you or your friends make it in one of the official photos? Make sure to tag you and everybody you know and post the picture to your social media pages. Didn’t make it in the photo album? Share it anyway! Our guess is that you still have friends that are jealous of all the fun you had.

Once again, we give our many thanks to everyone who made SCMF such an amazing experience. We can’t wait to start planning for next year!

Official SCMF 2014 Photo Albums

• Sun City Music Festival 2014 Day 1 Photos by Rukes
• Sun City Music Festival 2014 Day 1 Photos by Mario Arizpe
• Sun City Music Festival 2014 Day 2 Photos by Rukes
• Sun City Music Festival 2014 Day 2 Photos by Mario Arizpe

Though it’s sad to close the gate on Sun City Music Festival 2014, all of us at Disco Donnie Presents and SMG Events would like to thank the numerous workers, artists and performers, street team members, and dedicated staff whose hard work and commitment helped make Sun City the memorable event that is was.

We also want to recognize and thank the City of El Paso and El Paso County, El Paso County Sheriff Department, El Paso Police Department, Ascarate Park, and our friends at Beatport for their valued assistance and support!

It takes a community to build a festival and we couldn’t have pulled it off without all of you. Keep up the great work and we’ll see you next year!

If you lost a personal item at Sun City Music Festival, you don’t have to freak out – yet. There’s still a chance you can still recover IDs, cell phones, clothing, and other personal affects at the SCMF lost and found located at El Paso’s Happy House inside Cielo Vista Mall on the first floor across from JC Penny. They have regular mall hours like 10:00 – 9:00 PM (excluding Labor Day hours 10:00 – 6:00 PM), but if you need to call ahead, you can do so at 915-778-1769.

We’ve been trying to think of the right words to describe this past weekend but all we’ve come up with is WOW!

Thank you to everyone who met us under the desert sky for another year of Sun City Music Festival. El Paso was ready to party and we loved seeing your SCMF tribe outfits and kandi as we roamed around Ascarate Park. We met some awesome people this weekend, made lasting memories with our new friends, and we did it all while dancing to great music.

On Saturday, August 30th, we were treated to sets by the likes of Tiësto, Martin Garrix, Headhunterz, Zomboy, Loco Dice and Nicole Moudaber and on Sunday, August 31st, David Guetta, Above & Beyond, Dubfire, Paul van Dyk and Aly & Fila guided our steps. With two days of continuous talent on three stages, not only are we happy to have Monday off, but our feet are happy to go in recovery mode.

Closing the chapter on this year’s edition, we want to sincerely thank each and every one of you who came out and made Sun City Music Festival such an unbelievable success yet again. From the energy, the vibe, and the passion, there’s no way we could’ve done it without you!

So THANK YOU again for all of your support. We’ll see you next year!

Thank you to all of you who came out showed your love to Tiësto, Headhunterz, and Loco Dice for the first day of Sun City Music Festival. It was an awesome night and we certainly kicked the Labor Day weekend off right!

We hope you’re (somewhat) well-rested, cause it’s time to do it all over again. Gates open are now open for the second day of SCMF, so head to Ascarate Park for the another night of madness. Day two brings the sounds of David Guetta, Hot Since 82, and Paul Van Dyk, so put your dancing shoes on and meet us on the dance floor!

Tickets are still available online and at the gate.

Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter to stay connected with SCMF for the next few days! Use hashtags #SCMF2014 and #ILOVESCMF to see if #ElPasoKnowsHowtoParty.

One day down and one more to go before Sun City Music Festival closes for 2014. We want to send a huge thanks to all the desert sky fam who filled up our dance floors at Ascarate Park and grooved throughout the night to the sounds of Showtek, Nicole Moudaber, and Candyland while Loco Dice, Headhunterz and Tiësto closed out the first night with a BANG! We also wanna give a special thanks and shoutout to the birthday boy Deorro who took over our Twitter feed right before he took to the main stage.

Now who’s ready for round two? Gates open at 5:00 PM today. We’ll see you there! Tickets are still available online and at the gate.

Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter to stay connected with SCMF for the next few days! Use hashtags #SCMF2014 and #ILOVESCMF to see if #ElPasoKnowsHowtoParty.

Rise and shine El Paso! Sun City Music Festival is finally here! We’ve been waiting far too long for this weekend and now the wait is over. Grab some sunglasses, sunscreen, put your dancing shoes on because it’s time to get maximal crazy at Ascarate Park. The gates are open and speakers are pumping!

If you still haven’t bought your tickets to the festival yet, on-site ticket sales will be available to you at check in. Please beware of frauds and scalpers, buy your tickets from official outlets only!

Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter to stay connected with SCMF for the next few days! Use hashtags #SCMF14 and #RoadtoSCMF to see if #ElPasoKnowsHowtoParty.

Sun City Music Festival is only days away now and whether you’re arriving by plane, train, automobile, or a magic carpet, it always helps to know where you’re going – especially if you’re coming in from out of town. Save yourself some time and trouble with this quick reference guide to help you plan the perfect route to Ascarate Park.

Ascarate Park

SCMF is returning to Ascarate Park once again this year and even as the festival continues to grow, the location remains a perfect backdrop for the two-day experience. As El Paso County’s largest public recreational park, the 448 acres provide wide, open spaces for our three stages, vendors, art installations, and more.

Wait – Where am I Again?

Don’t get lost. Get directions. Ascarate Park can be accessed by the I-10 East, I-10 West, and highway TX-375 so plan your best route and map your SCMF journey from your exact starting location. Ascarate Park is located at 6900 Delta Dr, El Paso, TX 79905.

What’s the Deal With Parking?

Plenty of parking will be available at the venue and will cost you only $5.00 per vehicle (cash only) each day. The lots open at 4:00 PM and close at 3:00 AM. We know you want to soak up as much SCMF as you can, but camping, sleeping cars, and tailgating on the grounds is NOT permitted. And remember to carpool! Not only is carpooling eco-friendly, it’s also way more fun.

Hey Taxi!

There’s no need to yell! Call a taxi before you you head out. Here’s some of El Paso’s taxi cab companies.

• Border Cab Co. 915-533-4245
• Sun City Cab Co. 915-544-2211
• United Independent Cab Co. 915-590-8294

Uber

Your personal driver is just few taps away with Uber in Elp Paso, available on iOS and Android devices. New to Uber? Use coupon FIRSTRIDE30 to save $30 on your first ride!

Hop on the bus Gus!

El Paso’s Sun Metro provides drop-offs right by the venue on Route 23 and Route 24. A day pass is $3.50 and can be purchased on the bus. Plan ahead and map the best metro route from your location to the venue.

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.