Music Dancing Across Borders
Zimfest 2025 Location
Zimfest 2025 will take place August 7-10 at Central Washington University (CWU) in Ellensburg. Ellensburg is the geographic center of Washington state, located at the junction of Hwy 97 and Interstates 90 and 82. It’s convenient and accessible to all, year-round.
Just south of CWU is the Kittitas Valley Event Center – home of the famed Ellensburg Rodeo! A quiet spot when no events are scheduled, the KV Event Center is within easy walking distance of the CWU campus. Both are close to downtown Ellensburg, within short driving distance of over 700 motel rooms and 35 restaurants.
Accommodations
Zimfest has been allocated one dorm on the CWU campus with about 80% of the number of beds we usually require.
We have been fortunate to secure ample space for Zimfest campers at the KV Event Center, within walking distance of our 2025 festival site. These inexpensive dry camping (tents only) sites will help ease the need for festival housing. Campers will be able to register and pre-pay for space through Zimfest registration, scheduled to open in early May.
For non-camping Zimfest participants who prefer to stay off-campus, we will be looking into securing discounted group rates at an Ellensburg motel or hotel. Stay tuned for more info on this option!
