IMPORTANT – FOOD CONSUMPTION POLICY
All food served at the festival must be consumed inside the venue.
Food may not be removed from the venue for any reason.
Note that the parking area is not considered part of the venue and food cannot be taken out of the venue to the parking area.
This policy will be strictly enforced by festival staff and security at all exits.

Tray Policy. To ensure there is sufficient food for all guests, a tray policy will be enforced, consistent with other festivals of this type.

• Limit ONE (1) tray per person.
• Trays must be 12″x16″x1″ or smaller.
• Tray sizes will be checked for size at the gate.
• Catering tray with tops, large to-go containers and coolers of any kind are strictly prohibited.

No Refunds. All tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE, regardless of circumstance, including weather conditions, personal conflicts, or changes to the event lineup.
Tickets are transferable, but the event organizers do not facilitate or guarantee ticket transfers.

Rain or Shine. This is a rain-or-shine event and will proceed in the case of inclement weather. In the case of extreme weather, activities will be moved inside the arena. 

Vendor lineup. The lineup of barbecue joints and participating vendors is subject to change at any time without notice.

Food Availability. Plenty of food will be available during the time of the festival. However, some individual barbecue joints may run out of food before the end of the event. 

Bag searches. Festival staff and security reserve the right to inspect bags, containers, and personal items at any time before or during the event to ensure guest safety and policy compliance.

Photography and Video. By entering the festival grounds, you grant permission for your likeness to be photographed or recorded and used for promotional, marketing, or archival purposes without compensation.

Parking. Plentiful, free parking is available adjacent to the event venue. DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES IN YOUR VEHICLE. Parking is at your own risk. Event organizers and the venue are not responsible for vehicle damage, theft, or loss of property.

Lost and Found. The event organizers, participating vendors, and venue are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
If an item is found and turned in, reasonable efforts will be made to locate the owner.

Prohibited Items.
The following items are not permitted inside the venue:

• Coolers of any kind

• Food storage containers or oversized trays

• Wagons or utility carts

• Outside food or beverages

• Tents or shade structures

• Promotional materials (flyers, merchandise, solicitation)

• Drones

• Large backpacks or duffel bags

• Weapons of any kind

Allowed Items.
The following items are permitted:

• Wheelchairs and medically necessary mobility devices

• Baby strollers

• Folding chairs

• Refillable water bottles

• Trays that comply with the tray policy

• Small bags and backpacks

Pets. Pets are not allowed with the exception of properly trained and identified service animals.

Guest Conduct. Guests are responsible for their own conduct and consumption. Attendees assume all risks associated with attending the event, including those related to food consumption, allergies, crowd conditions, and weather. Conduct that the staff and security determine to be disruptive or inappropriate may result in the guest being asked to leave or removed from the venue.