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Summer Amphitheater Concert Series Guidelines and FAQs
Summer Amphitheater Concert Series
Admission: Wristbands are required and must be worn during the concert. Online buyers must exchange e-tickets for wristbands at the Lifestyle Desks before the concert date. An online receipt is required for wristband pick-up. On the concert date, wristband exchange will only be honored at the Orchard Creek Lifestyle Desk. Lost tickets/wristbands will not be replaced.
ADA: The designated paved area is in the top tier of the Amphitheater’s center. Additional paved areas adjacent to the Lifestyle booth are also available for handicap-accessible seating. Patrons with wheelchairs and scooters have priority access. (Guests may be limited due to space.)
Chairs/Seating: Guests must provide their own concert chairs. Seating is first-come, first-served. Chairs may be set up between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM and close at 5:00 PM on the day of the event and the day of the event. The amphitheater will re-open an hour before the concert to 6:00 AM, or that exceed a height maximum of 36” will be removed. Chairs that are placed prior and placed on the upper patio terrace. SCLH is not responsible for the loss of chairs/blankets left unattended. Chairs already in place. Do not move. Do not lay chairs flat/horizontally on the ground to save extra spaces.
Dancing: Dancing in front of the raised stage is permitted. This may slightly obstruct the view of patrons seated on the Amphitheater’s bottom tier. Use steps and walkways to get down to dance areas. Do not step over or off of walls to get to dance areas, as there is a high risk of falling. and/or staff may ask you to leave the concert if you do not use steps and walkways.
Decibels Warning: In order for the music/sound to travel far enough so all patrons can hear the concert well, the decibels may be high. Sitting close to the stage, the speakers may be too loud for some people, especially those who wear hearing aids. If this is a concern, sit further back. (The volume does have to be louder on particularly hot and/or humid days, so sitting on the upper level is recommended for those affected.) Sound technicians are unable to turn the volume down once the concert begins.
Entertainers: Please be respectful of performers/singers/entertainers by avoiding physical contact of any nature.
Food & Beverage: No-host bars and food concessions are available throughout the concert. Patrons are allowed to bring water in factory-sealed clear plastic bottles. No outside alcohol, beverages, or food is permitted. (Volunteers at entrances are required to enforce these rules. They do not set the rules -- please be understanding and courteous to our Lincoln Hills volunteers.)
Not Allowed: High-back chairs that exceed 36 inches, outside food, beverages and alcohol, cans, glass bottles, ice chests/picnic baskets, chair umbrellas or canopies, smoking of any kind, and pets that are not registered service animals. (Backpacks and bags may be searched by security or staff.)
Parking: We have limited parking at Orchard Creek Lodge. Please carpool or walk. The parking areas across our parking lot by the Wells Fargo and office buildings are available after 5:00 PM. Street parking is only allowed where permit signs are posted.
Safety: Use paved walkways while walking down to the stage, to the concessions, and while leaving after the concert. Do not sit, stand, or walk on the walls down by the dancing area, as stones can become loose and break. Do not step off the concrete tiers down to the main dance area -- please always use the walkways/steps.
Show Cancelation: All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges will be issued (including situations of unexpected “Acts of God,” “Force Majeure,” local authority-related, or any other unforeseen situations that prevent the event from safely being held).
Ticket Pricing: Individual concert prices for SCLH residents and their guests are $27 per person, regardless of age. SCLH residents are permitted to purchase up to 10 guest tickets each at the resident rate. Non-residents ("public") will pay an additional $6 venue fee and any applicable service charges.
Frequently Asked Questions
1) Where are the concerts held? Concerts are at Sun City Lincoln Hills at the Orchard Creek Amphitheater, located behind the Orchard Creek Lodge at 965 Orchard Creek Lane in Lincoln, CA.
2) How many entrances are there to the venue? The amphitheater has four designated areas: between Orchard Creek Lodge and the WellFit entrance, through Orchard Creek Lodge by the front desk, through the hallway from the Ballroom entrance, and between Meridians and Lincoln Hills Golf Shop.
3) Do all shows start at 7:30 PM? No. Concerts in May through August start at 7:30 PM, and concerts in September start at 6:30 PM.
4) What time do doors open? Doors open one hour prior to the show. (6:30 PM May through August and 5:30 PM in September.)
5) When can we purchase tickets? All concert tickets go on sale to residents on April 17. (Discounted Series Packages on sale only through May 24 at 8:15PM, which is the end of intermission of the first concert.) Single concert tickets go on sale to non-residents (“public”) on May 17 with an additional venue fee of $6 and any applicable service charges.
6) Is there a discount if we purchase all ten shows in the series? Yes! There is a 20% discount, which is $5.40 off of each show (a total of $54.00)! The series packages go on sale on April 17 and will only be sold through May 24.
7) Can we reserve/hold spots for friends? No. Space is first come, first served. Space can only be reserved/held with a standing chair. No laying chairs or tables down. No roping areas.
8) What time can I set up my chairs? Chairs may be set up early/before the concert between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM on concert dates. Seats placed prior to 6:00 AM will be removed and placed on the top terrace. The Association is not responsible for moved or lost chairs.
9) What happens if I cannot come in between designated hours for a chair setup? You bring your chair with you when gates/doors re-open an hour prior to the show.
10) Can we use any chair? You may use any outdoor/lounge chair as long as the back height of the back of the chair from the ground does not exceed 36” so as not to obstruct the view. Chairs not following the required chair height will be tagged and moved to the top tier. (Please note that low beach chairs do not work well, as your view will be obstructed.)
11) Can we bring an umbrella or tall hats? You may use an umbrella if you put it down when the show starts. We ask that you wear ball caps instead of tall/big hats so as not to impede others' viewing.
12) Is the capacity limited? The amphitheater's capacity will be limited to 2,200 people, including staff, volunteers, and vendors.
13) Can I buy tickets for friends? SCLH residents may purchase a maximum of 10 tickets to include their friends/family. Guests may or may not live in Lincoln Hills.
14) Can we bring our grandkids to the show? Yes, but the concerts are not geared for children. Every person who enters, regardless of age, is required to have a purchased wristband.
15) Can the public purchase tickets for the concert? Tickets will be available on May 17. A $6 venue fee and any applicable service charges will be added. (Discounted Season Packages are not available to the public.)
16) Will there be a food and bar available at the show? Yes, SCLH Catering department will have food and bars available (for purchase) when doors open. You may also make reservations for dinner before the show at Meridians Restaurant (916) 625-4040. Handel’s Ice Cream of Roseville will also have ice cream for purchase.
17) Do we still need tickets if we are dining at/on the Meridians patio? YES—Only those with concert tickets or wristbands will be seated for patio dining on show dates. The patio opens to ticket holders one hour before show time when the gates open.
18) Can we bring our own drinks/food? No. Attendees may only bring sealed bottled water to the show. (Frozen sealed bottled water is allowed.)
19) Can we bring in empty water bottles? If you wish to get water from the Igloo containers located inside the venue, you may bring in empty, clear plastic bottles only. Bottles of water are for sale at all bars and the food concession.
20) Where can I purchase tickets? Tickets may be purchased online at www.SCLHResidents.com or at the Lifestyle Desks at Orchard Creek and Kilaga Springs Lodges.
21) How can I pick up my wristband for the show if I purchased it online? Online buyers must bring their printed tickets to exchange for wristbands at the Lifestyle Desks at either KS or OC Lodge any time prior to the show date. However, wristband pick-up will only be available at Orchard Creek Lodge on the day of the concert.
22) What happens if I lose my wristband? Wristbands will not be replaced. Please keep them in a safe place after pick-up.
23) What happens if I can’t attend the concert? Feel free to gift or sell your wristbands to friends. No refunds will be provided unless the Lifestyle Department cancels the concert.
24) Will we be allowed to dance in the venue? Yes, you are encouraged to dance in the designated dance areas by the stage.
25) Is there ADA handicap-accessible seating available in/at the venue? Yes. Attendees with mobility issues may set up their seats in marked ADA areas. (Staff and volunteers can direct you to these areas.) The area in front of the Ceramics Room is reserved for ADA needs, in 3 addition to the ADA seating located on the third tier of the amphitheater. Those with wheelchairs and electric scooters have priority in these areas. Those with walkers are given the next priority when there is space. We request that only one guest/companion accompany each guest with ADA needs, but if there is space for more, then they will be allowed. (They may be asked to move to make room for any additional folks that need accessible seating if they come later.)
26) Is there a blanket area in the venue? There is no longer a designated blanket area.
27) Is smoking allowed in the venue? No smoking of any kind (including e-cigarettes) is allowed in the venue.
28) Are pets allowed in the venue? Only registered service animals are allowed in the venue.
29) Can the sound be turned down if it is too loud for me? No, unfortunately. The sound technicians work with the band during sound check to set the balance, volume, etc. They may adjust at the beginning of the show and may take several minutes, so please be patient. If decibels are a concern, sit further back from the stage. If it is particularly hot, sit on the highest tier, as decibels must be higher to reach all guests in hotter temperatures. The Lifestyle tent does have free disposable earplugs if needed.
30) Is first aid or medical emergency help available at the concerts/venue? EMS Services will be on-site for medical emergencies. The Lifestyle booth, located just inside the venue through the WellFit gates (next to the porta bar), has a first aid kit and an AED machine. There is also cold Gatorade and bottled water available for emergency use only. Please note that all staff and volunteers in blue SACS t-shirts can help in any emergency (including calling 911). They are also there to help with any incidents that may not be emergencies that must be reported to the Association. Please be available to offer information for the Incident Reports, which will be filled out at the time.
31) Is there merchandise for sale? Depending on the supply of inventory, the Lifestyle booth may have miscellaneous merchandise for sale. Products could include shirts, sweatshirts, hats, water bottles, and hand fans. Additionally, the entertainers/bands may have CDs and merchandise for sale during intermission and after the concert ends, usually by the stage.
32) May I watch the concert for free on the golf course? Please support SCLH and buy a ticket.
ADA: The designated paved area is in the top tier of the Amphitheater’s center. Additional paved areas adjacent to the Lifestyle booth are also available for handicap-accessible seating. Patrons with wheelchairs and scooters have priority access. (Guests may be limited due to space.)
Chairs/Seating: Guests must provide their own concert chairs. Seating is first-come, first-served. Chairs may be set up between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM and close at 5:00 PM on the day of the event and the day of the event. The amphitheater will re-open an hour before the concert to 6:00 AM, or that exceed a height maximum of 36” will be removed. Chairs that are placed prior and placed on the upper patio terrace. SCLH is not responsible for the loss of chairs/blankets left unattended. Chairs already in place. Do not move. Do not lay chairs flat/horizontally on the ground to save extra spaces.
Dancing: Dancing in front of the raised stage is permitted. This may slightly obstruct the view of patrons seated on the Amphitheater’s bottom tier. Use steps and walkways to get down to dance areas. Do not step over or off of walls to get to dance areas, as there is a high risk of falling. and/or staff may ask you to leave the concert if you do not use steps and walkways.
Decibels Warning: In order for the music/sound to travel far enough so all patrons can hear the concert well, the decibels may be high. Sitting close to the stage, the speakers may be too loud for some people, especially those who wear hearing aids. If this is a concern, sit further back. (The volume does have to be louder on particularly hot and/or humid days, so sitting on the upper level is recommended for those affected.) Sound technicians are unable to turn the volume down once the concert begins.
Entertainers: Please be respectful of performers/singers/entertainers by avoiding physical contact of any nature.
Food & Beverage: No-host bars and food concessions are available throughout the concert. Patrons are allowed to bring water in factory-sealed clear plastic bottles. No outside alcohol, beverages, or food is permitted. (Volunteers at entrances are required to enforce these rules. They do not set the rules -- please be understanding and courteous to our Lincoln Hills volunteers.)
Not Allowed: High-back chairs that exceed 36 inches, outside food, beverages and alcohol, cans, glass bottles, ice chests/picnic baskets, chair umbrellas or canopies, smoking of any kind, and pets that are not registered service animals. (Backpacks and bags may be searched by security or staff.)
Parking: We have limited parking at Orchard Creek Lodge. Please carpool or walk. The parking areas across our parking lot by the Wells Fargo and office buildings are available after 5:00 PM. Street parking is only allowed where permit signs are posted.
Safety: Use paved walkways while walking down to the stage, to the concessions, and while leaving after the concert. Do not sit, stand, or walk on the walls down by the dancing area, as stones can become loose and break. Do not step off the concrete tiers down to the main dance area -- please always use the walkways/steps.
Show Cancelation: All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges will be issued (including situations of unexpected “Acts of God,” “Force Majeure,” local authority-related, or any other unforeseen situations that prevent the event from safely being held).
Ticket Pricing: Individual concert prices for SCLH residents and their guests are $27 per person, regardless of age. SCLH residents are permitted to purchase up to 10 guest tickets each at the resident rate. Non-residents ("public") will pay an additional $6 venue fee and any applicable service charges.
Frequently Asked Questions
1) Where are the concerts held? Concerts are at Sun City Lincoln Hills at the Orchard Creek Amphitheater, located behind the Orchard Creek Lodge at 965 Orchard Creek Lane in Lincoln, CA.
2) How many entrances are there to the venue? The amphitheater has four designated areas: between Orchard Creek Lodge and the WellFit entrance, through Orchard Creek Lodge by the front desk, through the hallway from the Ballroom entrance, and between Meridians and Lincoln Hills Golf Shop.
3) Do all shows start at 7:30 PM? No. Concerts in May through August start at 7:30 PM, and concerts in September start at 6:30 PM.
4) What time do doors open? Doors open one hour prior to the show. (6:30 PM May through August and 5:30 PM in September.)
5) When can we purchase tickets? All concert tickets go on sale to residents on April 17. (Discounted Series Packages on sale only through May 24 at 8:15PM, which is the end of intermission of the first concert.) Single concert tickets go on sale to non-residents (“public”) on May 17 with an additional venue fee of $6 and any applicable service charges.
6) Is there a discount if we purchase all ten shows in the series? Yes! There is a 20% discount, which is $5.40 off of each show (a total of $54.00)! The series packages go on sale on April 17 and will only be sold through May 24.
7) Can we reserve/hold spots for friends? No. Space is first come, first served. Space can only be reserved/held with a standing chair. No laying chairs or tables down. No roping areas.
8) What time can I set up my chairs? Chairs may be set up early/before the concert between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM on concert dates. Seats placed prior to 6:00 AM will be removed and placed on the top terrace. The Association is not responsible for moved or lost chairs.
9) What happens if I cannot come in between designated hours for a chair setup? You bring your chair with you when gates/doors re-open an hour prior to the show.
10) Can we use any chair? You may use any outdoor/lounge chair as long as the back height of the back of the chair from the ground does not exceed 36” so as not to obstruct the view. Chairs not following the required chair height will be tagged and moved to the top tier. (Please note that low beach chairs do not work well, as your view will be obstructed.)
11) Can we bring an umbrella or tall hats? You may use an umbrella if you put it down when the show starts. We ask that you wear ball caps instead of tall/big hats so as not to impede others' viewing.
12) Is the capacity limited? The amphitheater's capacity will be limited to 2,200 people, including staff, volunteers, and vendors.
13) Can I buy tickets for friends? SCLH residents may purchase a maximum of 10 tickets to include their friends/family. Guests may or may not live in Lincoln Hills.
14) Can we bring our grandkids to the show? Yes, but the concerts are not geared for children. Every person who enters, regardless of age, is required to have a purchased wristband.
15) Can the public purchase tickets for the concert? Tickets will be available on May 17. A $6 venue fee and any applicable service charges will be added. (Discounted Season Packages are not available to the public.)
16) Will there be a food and bar available at the show? Yes, SCLH Catering department will have food and bars available (for purchase) when doors open. You may also make reservations for dinner before the show at Meridians Restaurant (916) 625-4040. Handel’s Ice Cream of Roseville will also have ice cream for purchase.
17) Do we still need tickets if we are dining at/on the Meridians patio? YES—Only those with concert tickets or wristbands will be seated for patio dining on show dates. The patio opens to ticket holders one hour before show time when the gates open.
18) Can we bring our own drinks/food? No. Attendees may only bring sealed bottled water to the show. (Frozen sealed bottled water is allowed.)
19) Can we bring in empty water bottles? If you wish to get water from the Igloo containers located inside the venue, you may bring in empty, clear plastic bottles only. Bottles of water are for sale at all bars and the food concession.
20) Where can I purchase tickets? Tickets may be purchased online at www.SCLHResidents.com or at the Lifestyle Desks at Orchard Creek and Kilaga Springs Lodges.
21) How can I pick up my wristband for the show if I purchased it online? Online buyers must bring their printed tickets to exchange for wristbands at the Lifestyle Desks at either KS or OC Lodge any time prior to the show date. However, wristband pick-up will only be available at Orchard Creek Lodge on the day of the concert.
22) What happens if I lose my wristband? Wristbands will not be replaced. Please keep them in a safe place after pick-up.
23) What happens if I can’t attend the concert? Feel free to gift or sell your wristbands to friends. No refunds will be provided unless the Lifestyle Department cancels the concert.
24) Will we be allowed to dance in the venue? Yes, you are encouraged to dance in the designated dance areas by the stage.
25) Is there ADA handicap-accessible seating available in/at the venue? Yes. Attendees with mobility issues may set up their seats in marked ADA areas. (Staff and volunteers can direct you to these areas.) The area in front of the Ceramics Room is reserved for ADA needs, in 3 addition to the ADA seating located on the third tier of the amphitheater. Those with wheelchairs and electric scooters have priority in these areas. Those with walkers are given the next priority when there is space. We request that only one guest/companion accompany each guest with ADA needs, but if there is space for more, then they will be allowed. (They may be asked to move to make room for any additional folks that need accessible seating if they come later.)
26) Is there a blanket area in the venue? There is no longer a designated blanket area.
27) Is smoking allowed in the venue? No smoking of any kind (including e-cigarettes) is allowed in the venue.
28) Are pets allowed in the venue? Only registered service animals are allowed in the venue.
29) Can the sound be turned down if it is too loud for me? No, unfortunately. The sound technicians work with the band during sound check to set the balance, volume, etc. They may adjust at the beginning of the show and may take several minutes, so please be patient. If decibels are a concern, sit further back from the stage. If it is particularly hot, sit on the highest tier, as decibels must be higher to reach all guests in hotter temperatures. The Lifestyle tent does have free disposable earplugs if needed.
30) Is first aid or medical emergency help available at the concerts/venue? EMS Services will be on-site for medical emergencies. The Lifestyle booth, located just inside the venue through the WellFit gates (next to the porta bar), has a first aid kit and an AED machine. There is also cold Gatorade and bottled water available for emergency use only. Please note that all staff and volunteers in blue SACS t-shirts can help in any emergency (including calling 911). They are also there to help with any incidents that may not be emergencies that must be reported to the Association. Please be available to offer information for the Incident Reports, which will be filled out at the time.
31) Is there merchandise for sale? Depending on the supply of inventory, the Lifestyle booth may have miscellaneous merchandise for sale. Products could include shirts, sweatshirts, hats, water bottles, and hand fans. Additionally, the entertainers/bands may have CDs and merchandise for sale during intermission and after the concert ends, usually by the stage.
32) May I watch the concert for free on the golf course? Please support SCLH and buy a ticket.