Question 1

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

Admission to the festival and live entertainment is free. Food and beverage and carnival rides are an additional cost.

Question 2

What are the festival hours?

Accepted Answer

Wednesday, July 1 - 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm *
Thursday, July 2 - 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm *
Friday, July 3 - 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Saturday, July 4 - 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sunday, July 5 - 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm*
 
*Carnival only

Question 3

How much is parking and where is it located?

Accepted Answer

There are over 9,000 FREE parking spaces available in the lots immediately surrounding the festival grounds.

Question 4

Is the festival accessible by wheel chair and where is handicap parking?

Accepted Answer

The festival is ADA accessible and handicap parking is available in the West Lot adjacent to the festival grounds.

Question 5

Am I allowed to bring a tent, cooler, or grill on festival grounds?

Accepted Answer

For security reasons, no tents, coolers, grills, or backpacks are permitted on festival grounds.

Question 6

Can I bring my own food to the festival?

Accepted Answer

Outside food and drinks are not permitted on festival grounds.

Question 7

Can I bring alcohol into the festival?

Accepted Answer

No alcoholic beverages are allowed to be brought into the festival. Alcoholic beverages can be purchased on-site but may not leave the premises. Excessive consumption of alcohol is cause for ejection. No one under the age of 21 is permitted to consume alcoholic beverages, and proper identification is required to purchase and/or consume alcoholic beverages.

Question 8

Is there a height requirement for the rides?

Accepted Answer

Height requirements vary. The festival features rides for all ages.

Question 9

Should I bring a folding chair or blanket?

Accepted Answer

There will be limited seating available around the festival grounds, but chairs and blankets are recommended for use on the grass at the Village Green by the live entertainment stage.

Question 10

Can I bring a pet?

Accepted Answer

With the exception of service animals, no pets are permitted on festival grounds.

Question 11

Where are the restrooms located?

Accepted Answer

The NOW Arena will be open during festival hours for patrons to use the restrooms; additional porta-potties will be available on festival grounds.

Question 12

Is smoking permitted on festival grounds?

Accepted Answer

Smoking is not permitted.

Question 13

Where is the best place to view the fireworks?

Accepted Answer

The fireworks will be visible anywhere on the festival grounds.

Question 14

Press inquiries?

Accepted Answer

Please contact Craig Kuehne at (847) 649-2368 or email Craig.Kuehne@nowarena.com for press releases, media tours, or interviews.

Question 15

Sponsorship inquiries?

Accepted Answer

Please contact Pawel Sienko at (847) 648-2529 or email Pawel.Sienko@nowarena.com.

Question 16

General inquiries?

Accepted Answer

Please email Info@nowarena.com for additional information.

Question 17

How do I volunteer?

Accepted Answer

Please contact Jennifer Djordjevic at Jennifer.Djordjevic@HoffmanEstates.org.

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