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Bag Policy

ALL bags will be searched before entry.
Small clutch purses and fanny packs that are 4.5" x 5.5" or smaller do not need to be clear, but can have no more than one pocket.
All other bags must be fully clear and made up of clear plastic, vinyl, or pvc, and be no larger than 12" x 12" x 6" ONLY. Bags will be restricted to small purses, totes and drawstring bags only. Backpacks and bags with multiple pockets are prohibited.
Hydration packs are allowed and do not need to be clear, but must be emptied of all liquid and have no more than two pockets in addition to the one holding the water reservoir.

Allowed and Prohibited Items List

Guests and their belongings are subject to search upon entry or re-entry. You can help keep the lines moving quickly by leaving large bags at home.
The following items are ALLOWED:
Clear bags made of clear plastic, clear vinyl, or clear pvc which do not exceed 12" x 12" x 6"
Small clutch purses, fanny packs with no more than 1 pocket. Clutch purses no larger than 4.5" x 5.5
Empty reusable water bottles and hydration packs, and plastic or aluminum water bottles
Baby Strollers
Frisbees
Chairs
Binoculars
Blankets, Sheets, Towels
Cameras (basic point and shoot consumer-grade cameras) without detachable lenses and other accessories (monopods, selfie sticks, tripods, GoPro mounts, and other attachments are not allowed)
Personal sized hand sanitizer
Sunscreen in non-aerosol containers is allowed in the size of 3.4 ounces or less
Totems (Less than 7 feet tall, and less than 1 inch in diameter. Must be made of light material: swim noodles, foam type material, cardboard tubes, fabric, light plastic, balloons, aluminum and/or blow up items.)
Prescription Medicine Requirements:
Anyone needing prescription medicine at the festival must present the pharmacy-labeled container which states the prescription, dosage, and patient name to our medical staff at each entrance gate. Patrons are only allowed a sufficient supply of the prescribed medication for that day.
Medicines needing to be inhaled or smoked are prohibited unless in a prescribed inhaler.
Over the counter medications are allowed in a sufficient supply for the day. Bottle contents will be verified by medical personnel at the entry gates.
The following items are PROHIBITED:
Any bags that are not clear or are larger than 12" x 12" x 6". Any hydration packs with more than 2 pockets.
Aerosol containers, including sunscreen and personal beauty products
Coolers of any kind. (Exceptions may be made for medical use)
Framed backpacks, multiple pocket back packs and any pack that is not aligned with the allowed backpacks above.
Any and all professional audio recording equipment
Professional cameras and professional recording (photo, video, audio) equipment (NO large professional detachable zoom lenses, stands, monopods, tripods, attachment sticks (selfie sticks) or other commercial equipment.
Any and all professional video equipment. No video recording will be allowed
Drones or any other remote flying device
Hammocks
Glass containers of any kind
Illegal and Illicit substances of any kind
Outside food or beverage (including alcohol) of any kind
Umbrellas
Pets (except service animals)
Selfie sticks
Skateboards, scooters, bicycles, wagons, carts or any personal motorized vehicles
Tents, canopies, or shade structures of any kind
Unauthorized/unlicensed vendors are not allowed. No unauthorized solicitation and materials including handbills, flyers, stickers, beach balls, give-aways, samples, etc.
Weapons or explosives of any kind
Fireworks
Large chains or spiked jewelry
Bicycles inside festival grounds (free parking is available near festival entrance)
Carts of any kind (including Red Wagons)

Checklist

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Item
Purchased
Packed
1
Sunscreen
2
Water bottle / hydration pack
3
Phone
4
External battery and cord
5
Hat
6
Sunglasses
7
ID
8
Credit card
9
Wristband
10
Totem
11
Hand sanitizer
12
Keys
13
Phone numbers (write down in case your phone dies!)
14
Handheld fan
15
Earbuds
16
Clear bag or small clutch purse
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