FAQs and INFO

Have a question? Odds are we’ve been asked before. Please read the below FAQs carefully before contacting us. We appreciate it!

Where is the fest located?

Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival
Waterside Park
7301 Island Cove Terrace
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240

Event Date?

Saturday, December 7, 2024  (Gates Open at 9:00am)

Where do we park?

We want your festival day to be fun & easy, so we’ve worked hard to make sure all of our attendees to have a great experience! If you’re driving to the Fest, please take a look at the map below.

There are several ON-SITE parking lots available, noted in RED. These are all just a quick walk from the main entrance gates.
We are also offering a complimentary Park & Ride Trolley shuttle service that will pick you up, drop you off right at the ticket gate, & then take you back to your vehicle at the end of the day, for those who wish to park OFF-SITE, in the 2 BLUE lots, noted on this map.

The shuttle will run from 7:30am until 10:00pm on the day of the fest. Any vehicles left in the OFF-SITE lots on Saturday night, MUST be retrieved early Sunday morning. The addresses for the two OFF-SITE lots are:

    1. Out-Of-Door Academy (5950 Deer Dr., Sarasota, FL 34240)
    2. Lakewood Ranch Baptist Church (5600 Deer Dr., Sarasota, FL 34240)
Lodging Nearby?

Hyatt Place Sarasota / Lakewood Ranch
6021 Exchange Way, Bradenton, FL
BOOKING LINK

EVEN Hotel Sarasota – Lakewood Ranch
6231 Lake Osprey Drive Sarasota, FL
BOOKING LINK

Are tickets available at the gate?

Yes, unless sold out!

When do online ticket sales close?

Friday, December 6 at 9:00am

Is alcohol served onsite?

Yes

What shade is at the venue?

The festival is an open-air park with minimal natural shade coverage. Guests will be allowed to bring in chairs with canopies and umbrellas to use. Guests will not be permitted to use shade covering devices past a designated line at the festival.

Are pets allowed?

No, only service animals

How can I volunteer?

Sign up here

Is the venue handicap accessible?

Yes

Who do I talk to about my band playing the fest?

Contact Paul Benjamin at benjaminproductions1953@gmail.com

What items are allowed/not allowed?

Basic list of things allowed and not allowed below.

ALLOWED ITEMS

    • Blankets, towels, chairs
    • Umbrellas (only hand-held)
    • Baby strollers
    • Binoculars

NOT ALLOWED

    • Weapons of Any Kind, including Fireworks or Explosives of Any Kind
    • No Outside Food
    • Illegal or Illicit Substances of Any Kind
    • Large Framed Backpacks (Hiking Backpacks, etc)
    • Glass Bottles or Containers
    • Outside Alcohol
    • Coolers
    • Canopies, tents, pop ups of any kind
    • Chairs with canopies/tops or reclining chairs
    • Banners/flags
    • Laser pens/pointers
    • Throwing of any objects
    • Pets (except Service Dogs)
    • Professional Recording (Photo, Video, Audio) Equipment (NO Large Professional Detachable Zoom Lenses, Tripods or Other Commercial Equipment
    • Detachable zoom lenses, telephoto lenses, and other professional equipment like tripods, monopods, stools, stands, sticks, etc. are NOT allowed UNLESS in possession of a Press Pass
    • GoPro attachments like sticks & monopods. Professional attachments UNLESS in possession of a Press Pass

Thank You for Visiting Our FAQ Page!

We appreciate you taking the time to explore our FAQ section. Your interest in the Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival means a lot to us! If you have any more questions or need further information, feel free to reach out. Our team is here to help make your festival experience as enjoyable as possible.

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