Is it really a free festival?
Yes, this is a free festival - where one can enjoy all performances without charge. Donations are encouraged to help the nonprofit organizers keep the festival free.
Where might I end up spending money?
You will want to bring cash to purchase food, beverages, and merchandise from our vendors and local businesses. You may choose to pay for parking, as well, though we encourage use of our free shuttle service.
Admission to the beverage tent is $5/day. This is a prime location to enjoy music from both main stages. The beverage tent is also the only festival vendor licensed to sell alcohol. Because of this, all entrants must show ID proving they are at least 21 years of age.
What is seating like?
Chairs are provided in front of the stages (on paved surfaces), but we cannot guarantee to accommodate everyone who attends. Many choose to bring their own portable chairs.
The Happendance performances will have lawn seating in the grassy area directly behind Parking Lot 56 in Burchard Park on the riverbank - bring chairs or blankets if you wish.
What is your weather/cancellation policy?
The festival continues, rain or shine, with covered stages and some covered seating. If the forecast is discouraging, bring an umbrella. Of course, if severe weather would jeopardize persons or equipment, performances will be halted until such conditions have passed.
