At the Convention Center, diners can enjoy anything from a light snack to a well-prepared entreé from the food stands located in the Golden West Room and the Mission Foyer. In addition, the Town & Country Hotel has five restaurants on property, offering everything from sandwiches to gourmet dining, plus three cocktail lounges. Full bar service will be available at all festival venues. Reservations for the Town & Country Thanksgiving Champagne Buffet may be made through American's Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society.
Will there be recordings for sale?
Nearly all the festival bands will have recordings for sale at the venues where they are performing. Besides the recordings, festival attendees can purchase new and out-of-print jazz books, festival souvenirs and jazzy clothing at designated areas in the Convention Center.
Are there other activities for visitors?
There are four swimming pools, a full-service European spa and a health club on the hotel property. The Town & Country is also adjacent to the Riverwalk Golf Club and Fashion Valley Shopping Center. Access to Sea World, Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, Old Town, the beaches and Tijuana, Mexico is as close as the Metropolitan Transit System bus and trolley terminal on the Town & Country property next to the large Fashion Valley Shopping Center . Check the
Town & Country website for an overview of the hotel facilities and amenities.
For special festival hotel rates, call the Town & Country: 1-800-772-8527 or (619) 292-7131 and ask for Jazz Festival reservations.
How do we get to the festival?
San Diego is served by most major airlines, AMTRAK and Greyhound Bus Lines.
Shuttle services, taxis and limousines are available at the airport and at the railroad station and bus station downtown.
Public transportation is nearby. The San Diego Trolley/Metropolitan Transit System transportation center is walking distance from the Town & Country. Ride the Trolley and Bus to the Fashion Valley Station.
Is parking available at the hotel?
Parking is $6 a day for festival attendees who are not registered at the Town & Country. T&C hotel guests receive free validated parking. Jazz Fans may also park at any San Diego Trolley station and ride the trolley or bus to the Fashion Valley Transit Center, at the Town & Country. Fare for seniors is $2.00. The closest trolley stops are Old Town and Qualcomm Stadium.
Can we bring our RV?
Overnight parking of RVs is allowed for those staying at the Town & Country Hotel and displaying a parking pass. For those not registered at the Town & Country, parking of RVs is only allowed during festival hours. No camping or overnight occupancy is allowed since the Town & Country is not licensed as a camping facility. A special dirt lot East of the main parking lot is provided to accommodate the RVs. Local RV parks are nearby but do not provide shuttle service. For more information on an RV facility visit this page--
San Diego KOA. Another option for camping is at the
Sunland San Diego RV Resort which is located on the SD Trolley line.
How much does the festival cost?
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Can we purchase all-event badges in advance?
Yes. You can obtain a printable
registration form from this website. Send a check or money order for the badges,
payable to AFCDJS, to: P.O. Box 880387, San Diego, CA 92168-0387. You can also
order online through PayPal.
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