FAQs
Q. Will there be shade available?
A. Yes. We will have additional shade in 2008! More information to come.
Q: Will there be tickets available at the gate?
A: There will be a booth available on the days of the event starting at noon at the front entrance to the park.
Q: Is there a video screen?
A: Yes.
Q: Is smoking allowed?
A: No, not inside the festival venue, due to fire hazard. However, a designated smoking area will be available outside the entrance to the event.
Q: Is there wheelchair access?
A: Yes.
Q: Is there disabled parking?
A: Yes. If you have a valid Handicapped Parking Permit, you will be allowed into the Sierra Street entrance to park. To reach the Sierra Street entrance, take Virginia Street northbound to 9th street. Take a right (north) onto Sierra Street. Take a left (west) on Putnam Drive and follow into the Park and take the first right into the parking lot.
Q: Will there be alcoholic beverages for sale?
A: Yes, there will be beer and wine for sale and specialty mixed-punch cocktails. Outside alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited.
Q: Can I bring my ice chest or food in?
A: No ice chests will be allowed at the event. However, our vendors will offer excellent food choices. No outside food, alcohol or glass is permitted.
Q: Are there food vendors?
A: Yes, a number of food and beverage and other vendors will be on site.
Q: Can I bring in my small dog?
A: Only assistance animals are allowed.
Q: Can I bring a lawn chair?
A: Low back chairs only for lawn seating. Or you can bring a blanket to sit on the grass.
Q: Are there in and out privileges?
A: Yes.
Q. Is there parking available?
A. Yes. For all ticket holders, designated off-site parking is available at the North Parking Lots at the University of Nevada, Reno. Shuttles will pick up and drop off from the lot regularly throughout the day. A shuttle will regularly pick up and drop off on festival grounds throughout the event. Shuttle transportation is free.
Directions to North Parking Lots at University of Nevada Reno
Take the Virginia Street exit from I-80. Take Virginia Street northbound Comstock. Turn right at the stoplight and right again at Anneli Lane. Park in designated lots.
Q. Is there VIP parking available?
A. VIP Ticket Holders are entitled to free parking at the Coleman parking lot at Rancho San Rafael Park provided they show their ticket to the parking attendant.
Directions to the Coleman Parking Lot
Take Virginia Street exit from I-80 northbound to 9th street. Take a right (north) onto Sierra Street. Take a left (west) on Putnam Drive and follow into the Park to the Coleman Lot (Lot #6)
Q: Can we bring shade umbrellas?
A: No, they tend to obstruct the views of others guests. Canopies are also prohibited.
Q: How are proceeds from the Fest used?
A: The Fest is a non-profit organization and we are providing a portion of our proceeds to support music education for youth. The Board of Directors for the Reno-Tahoe Blues Fest is committed to supporting music and educational programs that serve the needs of the youth of the Reno area.
On an annual basis, the Board will pledge a portion of the revenues generated from the event to benefit music programs and students within the Washoe County School District to fund:
Scholarships to support graduating seniors who will continue to study music at the University of Nevada, Reno Jazz Band programs at the High School level within the Washoe County School District; and/or: Funding to purchase new equipment for elementary schools in older neighborhoods that are currently operating with aging or worn equipment.
