1.I BOUGHT MY TICKET, NOW WHAT? If you bought a general admission ticket online, it will be available for you at the Will Call table. Will Call opens at Noon on the day of the festival.

1.I BOUGHT A VIP TICKET, WHEN WILL I GET IT? VIP tickets will be mailed two weeks prior to the festival. If you buy it after that time, they will be available at VIP Will Call the day of the event. VIPs can get their tickets at the VIP entrance.

2.IS THIS A PET FRIENDLY EVENT? Yes, you are fully responsible for your pet, and they must be secure at all times, but we are very much pet friendly to friendly pets.

3.WHAT ARE THE BANDS PLAYING? Bands are usually announced in April. Update: The bands are Shakedown and Aroarah.

4.IS THERE A PLACE TO LOCK MY BIKE? We do not have a specific bike area. Many attendees find areas within the park to lock their bikes.

5.CAN I BRING MY INFANT CHILD OR MY CHILDREN? Yes. This is an all ages community event. Though we tightly restrict who can taste the microbrews, children can accompany their parents to the event.

6.CAN I VOLUNTEER FOR HELPING THE DAY OF THE FESTIVAL? Yes, volunteers are welcome. Please send an email to matsonian (at) yahoo.com (no spaces) with a brief statement of why you want to volunteer and what you would like to do.

7.WHAT IS MAKE A DIFFERENCE PROJECT? It is a non-profit, volunteer driven, organization that helps inner-city youth.

8.CAN WE BRING A PICNIC? Sorry, No. We do not allow any ice chests or outside food the day of the event. Backpacks are allowed, but will be inspected for outside food or drink.

9.CAN WE BRING LAWN CHAIRS? Yes, please bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Whatever you need to make yourself comfortable. No umbrellas are allowed.

10. ARE THERE INS & OUTS? Yes. We ask that you not abuse this, but we do allow people to leave and return.

11. WHAT KIND OF FOOD IS AT THE EVENT? We have BBQ, Mexican Food, Hot Dogs, & Philly Steak Sandwiches.

12. WILL THERE BE AN ATM AVAILABLE? Yes, we will have an ATM available for your convenience.

13.WHAT BREWERIES WILL BE THERE? Breweries are constantly joining our event, but we will publish the list at least two weeks prior.

14.WILL THERE BE A RAFFLE? Yes, several of our sponsors have donated prizes for the raffle including bikes from Mad Cat Bikes. You must be present to win.

15.I BOUGHT MY TICKET, NOW WHAT? If you bought a general admission ticket online, it will be available for you at the Will Call table. Will Call opens at Noon on the day of the festival.

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