Most of the Idyllwild Arts Academy is ADA-accessible!

Is FWB FEST accessible?

Three days of new ideas, music, and culture—all curated by Friends With Benefits. August 4-6, 2023.

FWB FEST is an intimate and immersive festival where digital culture and nature harmonize to create a utopic community experience, for one weekend only.

FEST features starlit performances, big-brain discussions, sunset hikes, sumptuous food, late-night campfire hangs, and all kinds of communal vision-questing. It's also where the most creative and thoughtful people in web3 can be found meeting each other IRL for the first time, exchanging ideas, and forging lasting friendships. Come for the vibes, stay for everything else—you’re going to love it here.

What is FWB FEST?

FWB FEST is an intimate experience, and that’s part of what makes it feel special. A limited number of passes will be released for FWB FEST 2023, so to guarantee your spot, make sure to grab yours early. 

 passes go live on Friday, March 31 at 12pm PST. FWB Members will be able to access the presale and purchase passes for themselves and their squad at the lowest price of the year—$359 (payment plans available). 

passes will be open to all and announced once Community Presale passes are sold out. To be the first to know when FEST passes go on sale, RSVP above.

How do I get a pass?

FWB FEST takes place at the legendary Idyllwild Arts Academy which is nestled in the San Jacinto Mountains and San Bernardino National Forest in Idyllwild, CA, approximately a two hour drive east of Los Angeles. 

was founded as a respite for creators to come together from around the world. The vision of its founders, in 1946, was that this creative collective would promote intercultural understanding and peace while re-envisioning the artist’s responsibility to society. Today, the academy is the country’s premier and internationally-acclaimed residential arts high school serving gifted young artists from over 30 countries. FWB is lucky to be the first community that’s been able to inhabit the campus for a gathering.

Where is it?

We are working through the pricing and logistics of providing glamping tents (complete with bedding, power, and more) at an off-site location within a mile of our festival grounds. More details will be released in April.


For those who don’t want to wait, we encourage community members to link with their peers and source their own housing through services such as 

, Airbnb, or VRBO. There are also several small hotels and cabin groups in and around downtown Idyllwild that would love your business.

Where can I stay during the event?

FWB members will be invited to arrive at FEST on the morning of Thursday, August 3rd for a day of DAO-focused programming. Non-FWB members are invited to join the festival starting on the morning of Friday, August 4th. Programming for all attendees will conclude on Sunday, August 6th in the early afternoon.

What time does the festival start and end?

are invited to arrive at FEST on Thursday, August 3rd for a day of DAO-focused programming. 

 are invited to join the festival on the morning of Friday, August 4th.

Who can attend?

Passes will give you access to all of FWB FEST. Food, drinks, and on-site parking will be sold separately, but are available on-site. More details about FWB FEST’s food & beverage program and parking will be released soon.

What will my pass get me access to?

FWB is a decentralized social network made up of members who believe in the promise of a better internet. Since our inception in 2020, FWB has become a model for how a DAO can produce a diverse array of events, collaborations, and products that serve our community's needs while pushing culture forward. Learn more at 

What is FWB?

Speakers and music talent will be announced in April. To get a sense of our programming, check out 

When will programming be announced?

Yes, community presale passes can be purchased by members with USDC or ETH. Send 359 USDC or the ETH equivalent per pass to 

 with a link to your Etherscan transaction so that we can confirm your purchase and email you your passes.

Can FEST passes be purchased with crypto?

We think so! FEST is an intimate experience, and that’s part of what makes it feel special.

Is FWB FEST likely to sell out?

You’ll need a car to access FEST, as there are no public transportation options. A more detailed travel guide to FWB FEST campus will be released soon.

Can you give me more information on travel to the campus?

No, although FWB members benefit from a discounted ticket price. All ticket types will enjoy the same level of access at FWB FEST, except for the members-only day on Thursday, August 3rd.

Is FWB FEST only available to FWB members?

Yes, FWB is committed to making FEST as financially accessible as possible. Applications for a limited set of need-based grants will be released closer to the date.

Will there be a scholarships or grant program?

Of course! FWB members are welcome to get involved with the planning and ideation of this year’s FEST. In the coming months, we will release opportunities to contribute your unique skills and programmatic ideas to FEST, so that this feels like a true community experience. Stay tuned to the #fwb-fest channel in Discord and the TL;DR newsletter to find out about upcoming opportunities.

Will there be opportunities to contribute or speak at FWB FEST?

No! Everyone is welcome to FEST. All ticket types will enjoy the same level of access at FEST,  but members of our community will receive special perks throughout the weekend including a members-only day of programming on August 3rd.

Anyone (21+) is welcome! FWB members are invited to arrive at FEST on Thursday, August 3rd for a day of DAO-focused programming. Non-FWB members are invited to join the festival on the morning of Friday, August 4th.

FWB is a group of Web3-focused thinkers, builders, creators, and friends. We convene on Discord and IRL to collaborate, scheme, and share visions for the future. As a close-knit community, everything we do is driven by what excites and motivates our members.

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How do I join FWB?

FWB FEST takes place at the legendary Idyllwild Arts Academy which is nestled in the San Jacinto Mountains and San Bernardino National Forest in Idyllwild, CA, approximately a two hour drive east of Los Angeles or north from San Diego.

Where is FWB FEST?

FEST is just a two hour drive from Los Angeles or San Diego and an hour drive from Palm Springs.

How do I get to FWB FEST?

There are an abundance of affordable lodging options in Idyllwild including: 

. There are also several small hotels and cabin groups in and around downtown Idyllwild that would love your business!

When does FWB FEST start and end?

Our initial lineup of music and speakers has been announced – more programming to be shared in the coming weeks! 

Passes are on sale now at a Tier 1 price of $399. There are a limited number of passes remaining at this pricepoint before we move to Tier 2.

Yes, passes purchased with USDC or ETH. Send 399 USDC or the ETH equivalent per pass to 