LOCATION:

The WVBBF takes place along the Willamette River in Island Park, Springfield.
It is a short drive from I-5, so be sure to check the Directions Page.
The festival will go on, rain or shine.

Download and print the Brews and Blues LTD Coupon to take advantage of riding the bus to and from the festival for free!

Bike Corral will be available at the entrance for a minimal fee courtesy of Simply Cycle.

LOCAL ACCOMODATIONS

The Hilton Eugene has offered discounted rates for Festival attendees, just mention Willamette Valley Blues & Brews Festival for discounted rate. Their number 541-342-2000.

The Red Lion Hotel Eugene has discounted rates for Festival attendees, just mention Willamette Valley Blues & Brews Festival for discounted rate. Their number 1-800-RED-LION.

FESTIVAL HOURS:

Friday – Gates open at 3:30pm, music from 4:00pm to 10:30pm

Saturday – Gates open at 10:30am, music from 11:00am to 10:30pm

The Kid Zone will be open from 11:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday only.

All children MUST be accompanied by an adult when visiting the Kid Zone.

TICKETS/ADMISSIONS:

• Tickets will be available at the gate and at the following locations beginning June 1, 2010:
• S/E Habitat for Humanity ReStore – 1210 Oak Patch Rd. Eugene, OR

The following branches of Pacific Cascade Federal Credit Union (See information booth in lobby)

• 1075 Oak Street, Eugene, OR
• 1155 Chambers St. Eugene, OR
• 1190 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield, OR
• Santa Clara Square, Eugene OR

The Festival is general admission.

Tickets are $8 per day or $14 for a weekend pass PLUS 3 non-perishable items for FOOD for Lane County

Children under the age of 13 are free when accompanied by an adult.

When you arrive at the Admissions Gate, your ID will be checked and if you are over 21 you will receive a wristband. This wristband allows you to participate in the beer tastings and to make purchases from the wine booths. Please do not lose or remove your wristband as it will not be replaced. In addition, you may exit and re-enter the festival grounds after obtaining a hand stamp upon arrival.

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS:

We have teamed up with two local hotels offering Special Festival Pricing!

Check back soon for local hotels offering Special Festival Pricing!

WHAT TO BRING:

• Photo I.D.
• Sunscreen/Hat
• Lawn Chairs: No Hi-backed or hi-legged Lawn chairs please.
  The Festival will be packed so get there early for best seating.
• Chairs with legs less than 6” may be placed anywhere.
• Tarps/Blanket: (no bigger than 5’ X 8’ – and please consider sharing your tarp or blanket if you’re not using all of it)
• Sunshade Tents (only permitted on the back perimeter of festival grounds)
• Your Personal Camera
• Strollers are allowed
• Rain Gear (Festival goes on Rain or Shine)

WHAT NOT TO BRING:

• Coolers, water/soda bottles, cans, or food items (Unopened, factory-sealed water bottles are OK!)
• No Alcohol may be brought into the festival – Beer and Wine are available for purchase
• No Illegal Drugs
• No Unlicensed Vending
• No Professional Photo Equipment, Video Cameras or Video Recording Equipment
• No Frisbees

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

• Port-a-potties (and plenty of them) including ADA accessible.
• Lost & Found
• ATM (TBA)
• Credit Cards accepted at admissions and for purchase of beer tokens
• A wide variety of Food and Craft Vendors
• Beer and Wine available for purchase
• Kid Zone (11:00 to 6:00 on Saturday only) adults must accompany kids in the KidZONE. No alcohol permitted!

PHOTO AND AUDIO RECORDING GUIDELINES:

Personal audio taping and photography at the festival is permitted, unless the performing artist requests otherwise. Recording devices must be self-contained (we do not provide AC outlets or patches to the soundboard). There is no designated area for taping or photos. Professional video or audio recordings are not allowed without express consent of the festival organizers and the performers.

NO PETS! Please leave your pet at home – they are not allowed on the festival grounds. Do not leave your pet in your car or tied to your car! Exception – Service dogs with proper identification (vests) allowed.

LOCAL ORDINANCES WE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCING:

• Open alcohol containers (beer cans, bottles, etc.) are not allowed in the City of Springfield.
• You are not allowed to leave the festival with unconsumed beer or wine. Unopened bottles will be allowed to leave the grounds.
• Please be aware that sleeping in your vehicle on the streets of Springfield is illegal.
• Camping is not allowed in the parking lot of the Festival.
• Parking: We have a specific parking lot for the festival, just adjacent to the park. You are free to park wherever you can find a legal parking spot in Springfield.
• Handicap Parking/Facilities: A limited amount of handicap parking is available in the Island Park parking lot. The festival is wheelchair accessible and we provide a space in front of the sound booth for those in wheelchairs. Handicap port-a-potties are provided on the festival grounds.

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