2025 CASCADE EQUINOX WORK EXCHANGE PROGRAM WILL BE ONLINE SOON!
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WELCOME TO THE 2024 CASCADE EQUINOX WORK EXCHANGE APPLICATION PAGE!

Please read the important details below and then fill out the application.

General Requirements & FAQ

A. HOW MANY SHIFTS/HOURS DO I NEED TO WORK?
i. All WEXers are required to work 2-4 Shifts for a total of 12-16 hours in exchange for a ticket.
ii. Most shifts are four (4) hours long. There will also be limited eight-hour shifts available, mostly before and after the festival.
iii. There will be a variety of shifts in different departments available from Tuesday 9/17 through Tuesday, 9/24.

B. HOW DO I GET MY SCHEDULE?
i. Once you submit your application, deposit and Program Fee payment, we will review your application.
ii. If you are accepted we will schedule your shift according to the availability and work area preferences indicated in your application. We will do our best to schedule you in one of your preferred areas based on availability but space is limited.
iii. We will assume that every WEXer can work all festival days, 9/20-9/22, regardless of what is indicated on your application.

C. CAN I WORK EXTRA FOR AN RV/CAR CAMPING PASS?
Absolutely!!! You may work an extra 8 hours for an RV/Car Camping Pass in the WEX camping area.

D. DO I HAVE TO PAY A DEPOSIT OR FEE?
i. YES. Once accepted, WEX participants are required to pay a $100 Deposit to complete the signup process.
ii. There will also be a $50 non-refundable Program Fee which goes to offset the costs of the WEX program.
iii. You are required to pay the full amount ($100 Deposit + $50 Program Fee) prior to the festival. The deposit will be fully refunded minus card processing fees (about $10) upon satisfactory completion of the WEX work requirements.
iv. You may choose to pay the deposit and program fee with your application or at a later time. Or you can pay part of it now and the rest later.
v. If the deposit is a barrier to your participation, please email us at wex@cascadeequinox.com with subject "WAIVER REQUEST" to request a waiver.

E. WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON'T COMPLETE MY REQUIRED HOURS?
i. You will not receive a refund for your deposit.
ii. You may have your wristband cut and be ejected from the venue and campgrounds.
iii. You will not be allowed to participate in Work Exchange at any of our future events.
iv. If you need to miss a shift or will be late FOR ANY REASON, please notify the WEX Coordinator ASAP and we will do what we can to help you resolve your situation.

F. WHAT IF I ALREADY PURCHASED A TICKET/PASS?
Email wex@cascadeequinox.com for more information.

i. If you have already purchased a ticket, YOU MUST FILL OUT THIS FORM TO RECEIVE A REFUND. Processing fees cannot be refunded.
ii. If you purchased a ticket, you do not need to pay the WEX Deposit. You may also choose to sell your ticket, in which case you will be required to pay the Deposit.
iii. Cascade Equinox is unable to refund tickets/passes purchased from third parties, including online resellers like StubHub and strangers on the internet.
  a. If this applies to you, we recommend reselling your ticket.
  b. You will still be responsible for the WEX Deposit and Program Fee. 

G. WHAT IF I CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY THE DEPOSIT?
i. If you are a returning Cascade Equinox WEXer in good standing, participated in WEX at Gem & Jam or if the program fee is a barrier to your participation, we may be able to grant you a waiver.
ii. Approval is given on a case-by-case basis. Email wex@cascadeequinox.com with the reason for your request.
iii. Please note that we are unable to waive the $50 Program Fee. 

H. WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH WEX PARTICIPATION?

  • One (1) General Admission Ticket

  • Early Arrival Access to Campgrounds

  • Walk-in Camping (You must provide your own tent, bedding, etc.)

  • Access to exclusive WEX camping area (for walk-in camping ONLY)

  • Limited-Edition Cascade Equinox WEX T-shirt

I. WHAT’S *NOT* INCLUDED WITH WEX PARTICIPATION?

  • Tents, sleeping bags or other camping equipment

  • Meals

  • General Admission Parking Impact Fee ($25 or FREE if you have three or more people in your vehicle on arrival)

I. WHEN DO I GET MY SCHEDULE?
You will receive your schedule once your application is accepted. We will process applications on a rolling basis. Please be patient as this can take quite some time, but if you are accepted, you are guaranteed a spot! If your application is not accepted we will refund your program fee and deposit in full.

J. CAN YOU HELP ME FIND SHIFTS THAT WORK FOR MY ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS?
YES! If you are a person with a disability or have other limitations, contact us at wex@cascadeequinox.com for assistance.

K. ARE MEALS INCLUDED?
Meals are NOT included with WEX participation. Be sure to bring food/snacks to your shift if you think you will get hungry. Meal breaks will be provided for 8-hour shifts.

L. CAN I WORK EXTRA SHIFTS TO EARN ANOTHER TICKET FOR MY PARTNER/HOMIE/GRANDMA?
YES! Email us at wex@cascadeequinox.com for more information.

M. WHEN CAN I ARRIVE ONSITE/SET UP CAMP?
i. All WEXers regardless of schedule can arrive onsite during our early admission hours on Thursday 9/19 from 10am-6pm (If you arrive later than 6pm you will not be able to enter the campgrounds until Friday morning)
ii. If you have a shift scheduled before Friday 9/20: (for example, Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday), you may arrive and set up camp before your shift.
  a. If your shift start time is before 4pm - you may arrive the day before between 10am and 6pm.
  b. If your shift start time is after 4pm - you may arrive and set up camp that day starting at 10am.
  c. Plan to arrive a minimum of four hours before your first shift to allow time for check-in and setting up camp. 

N. CAN I CONTINUE TO STAY ONSITE IF I AM WORKING AFTER THE FESTIVAL?
i. YES, you may continue to camp on Festival Grounds on days you are working after the festival.
ii. If your post-event shift ends before 6pm, you will need to leave the Fairgrounds property on the same day as your last shift, so plan accordingly.
iii. If your post-event shift ends at 6pm or later, you may camp for the night on Fairgrounds property and must leave before noon the following day.


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Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*). 2 fields below (1 required) are a file upload/attachment, the size of all uploaded files must be less than 10MB.
Preferred Name (What would you like us to call you?): *
First Name as it appears on your ID *
Last Name as it appears on your ID *
Date of Birth (for age requirement) *

A valid date as MM/DD/YYYY (for example: 11/30/2015)
Mobile Phone *

For example, 123-456-7890
SMS (text) messaging:
You may opt-in to receive SMS (text) for Work Exchange (WEX) volunteer activities, including shift reminders and cancellations.

To opt-out, reply STOP to any SMS message OR update the SMS opt-in setting in your profile.
What is your t-shirt size? *
Do you require any special accommodations? *
Please list your accommodations needed: *
Street Address *
Street Address Line 2
City *
State (If you live outside of the USA select AL) *
Postal/Zip *
Emergency Contact Name, Phone number and email (If you do not have one, type n/a) *
Are you a returning Cascade Equinox WEXer? *
What Crew or Crews did you work with last year?
Have you volunteered/worked at other festivals? *
Have you volunteered or done Work Exchange at Gem & Jam?
Why do you want to join the Cascade Equinox Work Exchange and what makes you a good asset to the team? (100 words or less - please keep it brief!) *
Are you interested in learning more about our internship program? Perks include: working directly with festival department heads, on-shift meals, festival swag and an exclusive meet and greet with the festival producers.
Can you lift 50+ pounds? *
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Please upload a scanned copy or picture of any permits or licenses you may have. (First Aid, EMT, OLCC, CDL, DPSST, ect.)

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What is your #1 WORK AREA CHOICE? We'll do our best to place you in one of your preferred work areas but due to limited availability we cannot make any guarantees. *
What is your #2 WORK AREA CHOICE? We will do our best to place you in one of your preferred work areas but due to limited availability we cannot make any guarantees. *
What is your #3 WORK AREA CHOICE? We will do our best to place you in one of your preferred work areas but due to limited availability we cannot make any guarantees. *
Are you bringing a vehicle to Cascade Equinox? *
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