Visit the Guest Services Information Booth for information on our wristband program. If you have mobility impairments you can request a special wristband at the Guest Services Information Booth. This wristband is to show our team that you (plus one companion) are eligible to enter the ADA Accessible Viewing platform.

The wristband does not guarantee a spot in this area. The ADA Accessible Viewing Platform area has a limited capacity and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The wristband is non-transferable.

Service animals are permitted and admitted into the Festival of the Lakes. Each service animal must remain with its owner and be restrained. If any service animals interfere with other guests, corrective action may include rearranging seating or removal of the service animal from the Festival of the Lakes.

A summary of Indiana Service Animal Laws can be viewed here.

• CLEAR plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags that do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”
• One-gallon CLEAR plastic freezer bags (Ziploc bag or similar)
• Small clutch bags approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap, no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”

• Purses, bags, or totes larger than the allowed dimensions
• Backpacks and non-clear fanny packs
• Printed pattern or tinted plastic bags
• Any bag larger than the permissible size, even if it is clear.

• Medically necessary items will be allowed after proper inspection at designated gates
• Diaper bags (with an accompanying child) will be permitted after inspection

• All ages are welcome.
• There is no fee for general admission to the Festival, except on Saturday, July 19th, premium Ticketed Show. Must have a concert ticket for entry.
• Festival happens rain or shine.
• All persons entering are subject to a security search.
• No refunds or exchanges on any purchased items.
• Lineup subject to change.
• VIP Experience passes are available for purchase online at the discounted price of $75 until May 31st.
  • On June 1st the price increases to $85 per pass.
  • On July 1st the price increases to $100 per pass.
• VIP Passes can be purchased online, or onsite at the festival ticket booth (when the festival begins).
• General admission to the festival grounds includes: free music concert, carnival, main bar and food court.
• Access to the general admission viewing section of the Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park for viewing of music concert. Lawn chairs and blankets permitted in this area, so get there early to pick your perfect spot.
• Portable restrooms are available and conveniently located near the Main Bar, Carnival entrance and Food Court.

At the Festival of the Lakes, our guests’ safety is our primary concern.

Because the Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park consists of a 2,600 square foot permanently constructed main stage and 86,000 square feet of concrete and grass for seating, the concert typically can continue through stormy weather.

It is important to note that, in the past, music concerts have not been cancelled in advance due to forecasted weather conditions, so you should always plan to arrive on time. Please note that although it may be storming elsewhere in the city, the festival may be experiencing different weather conditions. But if the forecast is simply for a steady rain shower without dangerous conditions like close-in lightning or extreme winds, the concert will most likely proceed as scheduled.

If dangerous weather conditions exist in close proximity to the Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park, we may choose to delay the start of a concert for an hour or more past the scheduled start time before deciding to cancel or continue, especially if it looks like the storm will pass and we will be able to complete the concert. We may also stop a concert in progress to allow guests to take temporary shelter if threatening weather conditions exist. If a weather-related delay is needed prior to or during a concert, we will immediately communicate decisions to our guests via the festival’s public address system, event staff, Facebook page, Twitter and on our website.

Our general policy, however, is that all festival events are held rain or shine, so we encourage all guests to dress for the forecasted weather. On nights when rain is forecasted, we encourage guests to bring ponchos to the festival. Ponchos are also available for purchase at the Guest Information booth for $5.00 each. No refunds will be given for inclement weather.