Please note: In an effort to make viewing fair for everyone we will not allow chairs to be placed in the entertainment area BEFORE the gates open at 5:00 on Friday and 11:00 on Saturday.  Any chairs left there will be removed.  Thank you for your cooperation.

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DISCLAIMER: The Event promoter (Madison Bbq, Inc.), Event Staff, City of Madison, Sponsors, or contracted vendors are not held liable for injury, loss, property damage, inclement weather or natural disasters on event premises.

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Q. How does the Indiana smoking law affect this festival?

A.There will be  “no smoking” within eight feet of the restroom, portolets, and Brown Gym (and all enclosed public places).

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Q. When and where can I purchase wristbands?

A. Wristbands are no longer needed, this event will now be free.

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​Q. What time do the gates open each day?

A. TBD

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Q. May we bring pets?

A. No. We are sorry but we cannot allow pets in the festival. With the heat and crowd it is not a safe or comfortable environment for animals. Service dogs with documentation only.

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Q. Why are we not allowed to bring umbrellas or canopies?

A. We have open seating. Umbrellas, chairs with canopy visors or canopies in front of festival attendees would obstruct stage viewing for others. 

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Q. Do you offer handicap parking?

A. Yes. We have an area designated for handicap parking at the corner of West and First Streets. You may drop off handicap patrons at the West St. gate at West and Vaughn streets, overflow handicap parking may be available at Jefferson & Vaughn streets. These spots are first come, first serve. 

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Q. Can I use my handi-cap mobile vehicle/device inside the festival?

A. Due to geographic limitations and safety, no handi-cap mobile vehicles/devices are permitted on the grass in Bicentennial Park. Three and four wheel devices may be permitted on cement pathways, pending low speeds and courtesy to festivalgoers. Zero tolerance will be enforced by security if action(s) are deemed unsafe to others and patron will be asked to leave festival. Actions may include but are not limited to speed of vehicle/device and safety of others. 

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We only allow handi-cap mobile vehicles/devices, no electric scooters or other devices without being accessed by security. 

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Q. What forms of payment do food vendors accept?

A. Ideally, any and all.  The Vendors will decide their form of payment.

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Q. Do you use food tickets?

A. No, we are no longer using tickets for food purchases. Food is purchased directly from vendors.  Please bring cash, or there is an ATM onsite. Credit card payments are not guaranteed to be a available at all parts of the fest.

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Q. Is there an ATM in the event?

A. TBD

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Q. How do I sign up for Good to the Bone rib eating contest at the event?

A. Leave your name and a contact number at the souvenir tent.  We will fill the spots with these names first (or have a drawing if a lot of people have signed up).  If there are still spots available we will ask from the stage for contestants. ​

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Please note these other festival requests:

• Keep passages free. Don’t block sidewalks, walkways, or other areas people may pass through.

• Dispose of trash in designated receptacles.

• Be aware of our Recycle Containers and use them for proper items.

• No distribution of commercial advertisements.

• Do not enter nonpublic areas, i.e. offices, storage, vendor booths, “performers only” areas.

• No video or audio recording of concerts. This is designated in contracts with our artists.

• No firearms of any kind are allowed in the festival, including concealed carry weapons.