Frequently Asked Questions
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For three days in August, we are a community; neighbors living respectfully near each other. The Festival rules provide guidelines to make the weekend safe and enjoyable for everyone. Attendees agree to these rules when they buy tickets to the event. We, as organizers of the event, will hold fans responsible for appropriate behavior during the festival.
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Don’t Be a Jerk
Use safe and considerate behavior wherever possible. Everyone is here to have fun! You don’t have to be on your best church behavior, but act like your mom and grandma can see what you’re doing. Fighting, harassment, and drunken rowdy behavior won’t be tolerated.
Wristbands
A wristband is provided to each Festival attendee upon entrance. Leave it on for the duration of the Festival, replacements are not provided.
Tickets
Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged. Once you have entered the venue and received your wristband, they are non-transferrable.
Safety & Courtesy
It’s just like you were told in grade school, no running. The only difference is we won’t make you walk to the end of the hall just to walk back. For the same reason, no ATVs, Golf Carts, or OHVs are permitted on Festival grounds.
Vehicles & Parking
VIP and GA Parking is for day use. The only overnight Festival parking is at campsites. Every vehicle entering the Festival property must have a vehicle pass, there are no exceptions to this rule.
Meet ‘n’ Greet Passes
Meet ‘n’ Greet passes are not for sale. Throughout the year we offer opportunities for our fans to win these passes through contests on our Facebook page. “Like” our Facebook page for your chance to win. You can listen to radio stations, KKNU 93.3FM and KWJJ 99.5FM, for their BWCMF related promotions which sometimes include Meet ‘n’ Greets. Occasionally, artists offer Meet ‘n’ Greet passes through their websites, newsletters, and fan clubs. Check out your favorite 2012 BWCMF artists’ pages to see if there’s an opportunity waiting for you!
What can I bring onto Festival grounds?
Recording Devices
Digital and film cameras, disposable cameras. SLR cameras, as well as all other cameras with a removable lens, are not permitted inside the Festival.
Personal Storage
Medium size backpacks, fanny packs
Children
All ages are welcome! Children age six and under are allowed in the general admission seating area for free. Children ages 7-12 must have a ticket ($25). All festival attendees seated in the VIP section must hold their own ticket.
Sun Safety
Sunglasses and sun block- you’ll be glad you did. You may bring in your own bottled water as long as the packaging is still factory sealed. Bottled water is available for purchase at the Festival for $1 per bottle.
Adult Habits
You may bring your cigarettes and lighters with you. There are smoking areas located inside the beer garden, as well as other designated areas on the property. Smoking is permitted in designated areas ONLY. See the brochure when you arrive on Festival grounds for details.
Seating
Bring your standard height foldable camp chair or small lawn chair. Bring the one you take with you camping! High-back, sand, reclining, double and extra-wide chairs, and blanket seating are not permitted.
What is prohibited on Festival grounds?
Weapons
No knives, guns, swords, explosives, or other weapons of any kind.
Chains
No chains or chain wallets. See weapons.
Outside Food & Beverages
With the exception of factory sealed water bottles, no personal food or beverages are permitted inside the Festival. This includes Camelpacks and bota bags.
Pets
Pets are not allowed inside the Festival. They are allowed in the camping area when on a leash. Campers are expected to clean up after their pets.
Campfires
This should go without saying, it’s August in the middle of a field, after all.
Underage Alcohol Consumption
You must be of legal drinking age to consume alcohol on the Festival grounds, this includes the camping area.
Rowdy, Drunken Behavior
This is a family Festival. For the safety and enjoyment of others, Festival attendees may not over consume alcohol or bring outside alcohol into the Festival.
Drugs & Alcohol
No drugs or drug paraphernalia. Alcohol may not be brought into the music venue, if you do so, your weekend with us is over. You will be ejected from the Festival. However, you may bring and consume alcohol at your campsite.
Unattended Children
Children under 18 must have an adult or parent with them.
Recording Devices
Audio and video recording are prohibited. SLR cameras, as well as all other cameras with a removable lens, both film and digital are not allowed inside the Festival.
Flags
You wouldn’t want that waving in your field of view while you’re watching a show either.
Tents
Keep it in your camping area. We’ll provided shade tents for you to relax in at the Festival.
Certain Types of Seating
Sand chairs, reclining chairs, double or extra wide chairs, high back chairs, and blankets may not be used for seating on Festival grounds.
