Requests for special accommodations should be made as soon as possible, but not less than two weeks in advance, by calling (336) 838-6260 or 1-80. Persons with Disabilities: Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Only approved food vendors are allowed to operate grills. Personal grills, charcoal or gas, are not allowed on festival grounds at any time, except in designated camping areas.Tall canopy chairs do not meet these requirements and will not be allowed. Folding chairs are allowed at the festival at all outdoor stages provided they do not obstruct the view of others.Normal size golf umbrellas and small personal umbrellas are allowed as long as they do not obstruct the view of others or dump water onto a neighbor during a rain event. ![]() Large umbrellas including beach or patio umbrellas are not allowed.Small infant dome tents are allowed provided they do not obstruct the view of others. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by Festival Management. Only tents installed by the festival tent supplier will be allowed. Personal tents or canopies cannot be set-up on festival grounds, except in designated camping areas.ALL CHAIRS/BLANKETS MUST BE REMOVED DAILY. Children 12 and under are allowed front-of-house seating at the Little Picker’s Stage.Ĭhairs are provided at some of the other stages, or you may bring your own chairs or blankets. Chair height should not block visibility of stage for others.Ĭhildren 12 and under will be admitted FREE to general admission seating areas (accompanied by a paying adult) however, tickets are required for all seats in the reserved seating area. GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING is on a first-come, first-served basis.reserved seating wristbands must be shown to ushers upon entry to the reserved seating area. reserved seats may be used by anyone until the owner returns. SEATING – FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF ALL, FESTIVAL POLICY IS: Campus buildings will be made available for use as deemed necessary. In the event of lightning or severe weather attendees will be directed to seek shelter indoors. ![]() In the event of a weather related emergency programming will be interrupted and announcements will be made from active stages regarding safety procedures. INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: MerleFest is held rain or shine, however in some isolated instances evacuation to seek shelter may be necessary.We encourage all festival attendees to take advantage of this effort to enhance safety measures at MerleFest. These ALL CAPS notifications are received regardless of push notification settings and are reserved for only the most urgent communications such as severe weather, emergencies or info related to a missing child. EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS: Please download the MerleFest App to receive real time updates regarding weather related and other emergencies.Download it before you get here using the links below. The MerleFest app will help you plan your entire 4 days of music.We have ATM machines and some of our vendors offer charging stations for your phones.We have 12 stages and 4 days of music.Bring clothes for all seasons…and raingear just in case. We are in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and April is a tricky month.Chairs and/or blankets can help with seating.No pets (unless you have an approved ADA service animal).Small infant domes are allowed provided they do not obstruct the view of others. No personal tents, canopies, or chairs that block the view for other attendees.No alcohol, smoking, vaping, or drug use is permitted.In some areas the ground is uneven and hillsides can be slippery. ![]()
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