Policies
What items are prohibited at the festival?
Persons entering the festival and their bags may be subject to search for the following, all of which are expressly forbidden on the event premises and subject to confiscation.
- Weapons
- Projectiles
- Alcohol
- Audio/video recording devices with external microphones
- Glass bottles
- Cans
- Coolers larger than 14″ x 15″ x 10″
- Backpacks larger than 17″ x 12″ x 10″
- Chairs
- Cane Umbrellas
- Laser pointers
- Air horns or other noisemakers
- Skateboards
- Bottles of any type, except reusable, non-disposable water bottles
- Animals, except sevice animals
Are you going to search my bag?
Persons entering the facility and their bags may be subject to search for prohibited items.
May I bring audio or video recording equipment to record the event?
Audio and video recording equipment with an external microphone is not allowed at Waco Cultural Arts Fest- please leave this type of gear at home.
Are cell phones allowed at Waco Cultural Arts Fest?
Cell phones are allowed on Festival grounds, but as a courtesy to artists and other patrons, we ask that you please turn phones off during the performances.
May I bring food or beverages on to Festival grounds?
You are permitted to bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages into the Festival, but please don’t bring glass containers.
Remember to recycle beverage plastic bootles and cans
- Absolutely NO alcoholic beverages. Beer and wine may be purchased at the Festival with proper ID.
- Absolutely NO glass bottles are allowed inside Festival grounds.
- Absolutely NO outside cans are allowed inside Festival grounds.
- NO bottles of any type are allowed at the Festival with the exception of reusable, non-disposable water bottles.
Is beer or wine allowed at the Festival?
Beer and wine are available for purchase at Waco Cultural Arts Fest. You must be 21+ and present valid and acceptable ID.
What are acceptable forms of ID to purchase alcohol at the Waco Cultural Arts Fest?
Acceptable forms of identification include a current state-issued driver’s license or ID card, a current Canadian driver’s license or ID card,military ID, or a valid passport. International driver’s licenses are not accepted (except Canada). Expired ID cannot be accepted.
What happens if it rains?
Waco Cultural Arts Fest will go on, rain or shine!
May I bring an umbrella to the Festival?
Small (non-cane-style) umbrellas are allowed on the Festival grounds;cane-style umbrellas are prohibited.
May I bring my pet to the Festival?
While pets are not prohibited on Indian Spring Park grounds, we strongly encourage you to leave them at home. Warm weather, lots of people, and stressed out pets are not a happy combination. Please leave your pets at home where they will be safe, relaxed, and comfortable.
May I hang a banner or sign at Indian Spring Park during Waco Cultural Arts Fest?
Banners and signs from anyone other than our sponsors, vendors, and approved participants are prohibited on festival grounds during Waco Cultural Arts Fest.
May I gather signatures and/or distribute political information at Waco Cultural Arts Fest?
No.