The $15 admission wristband allows you access to the festival for the entire weekend. Please KEEP your wristband on for the entire weekend.
No, your admission wristband will allow you access to all concerts and events all weekend long.
We do not sell out of wristbands. There is no attendance limit.
Each wristband costs $15 and is valid for the entire weekend. Wristbands are nonrefundable. There are no discounts.
If your car has been towed, it was parked in a No Parking zone or towed for emergency reasons. Please contact Suchla Towing at 608-323-2279. Vehicles are towed at the owner’s expense.
Gaveny Road and Wilson Street (between Pearl and Simpson Street) are closed to public traffic for bus route. No Parking signs are posted on multiple streets but through traffic is allowed.
Handicap parking is available and can be located on the map.
Shuttles are available from all of our parking lot locations to the event grounds. They run continuously on Friday from 11AM-2:30AM and Saturday from 9AM-2:30AM.
Volunteers are able to pick up t-shirts and wristbands beginning Friday at 8:00AM at Volunteer Check-In located at the Arcadia Middle School. Shirts and wristbands will not be replaced once received.
Please visit our volunteer page to learn more about becoming a volunteer.
Wristbands are required to watch school performances and all proceeds from wristband sales help support these schools.
The fireworks are launched near the Main Stage area, on the south end of the park grounds. The show lasts approximately 15 minutes.
A variety of beer and malt beverages are available at multiple bar locations around the park. Wine is available for purchase in the Pavilion. You must be 21+ to purchase alcohol.
Attendees wishing to purchase beer or wine will need to have a 21+ wristband and may be asked to show ID again at the bar. Patrons can be turned away at the bartender’s discretion.
In order to purchase food and beverage, you will need to visit one of our many ticket booths throughout the grounds. Each ticket is $1 in value. No food vendors accept cash.
Cash or check are the only accepted payment methods. There are ATMs located inside the event grounds.
The Pursuit of a Cure 5K Run/Walk takes place on Thursday with no Main Stage performances.
Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is strictly prohibited in all stage areas.
Carry-ins are not allowed on festival grounds. EXCEPTION: Baby formula/infant foods
Backpacks and bags are allowed. All personal items are subject to inspection upon entrance.
Ashley for the Arts is a family-friendly art and music festival. All concerts are family-friendly. There are also a variety of children’s activities offered at the park throughout the weekend.
You may bring a lawn chair for general admission seating. Bagged chairs are subject to security check at the gate. Any chairs left overnight will be removed from the grounds. Ashley for the Arts is not responsible for chairs or other items that are lost or stolen during the festival. If you leave your property unattended it may get moved by others. Chairs cannot be placed in the standing area.
Most performances on the Main Stage are approximately 90 minutes in length. Side stage performances vary in length ranging from 60-180 minutes.
Meet & Greet pictures will be available in the Photo Gallery approximately two weeks after the event.
Meet & Greet winners should check-in to the Meet & Greet area 3 hours before the entertainer performs. Volunteers will mark your arrival at the festival grounds and you will receive further information upon check-in. Please refer to your Meet & Greet pass for a map with instructions and phone number for further questions.
VIP wristbands are designated for our event sponsors only and allow access to the main stage reserved seats. Backstage has restricted access and access is only obtained through event management. The only way to obtain a Meet & Greet is to listen to local radio channels for opportunities to win or by participating in giveaways on the Ashley for the Arts Facebook page.
VIP wristbands, backstage passes or Meet & Greets are not available for sale at the event.
Camping at Memorial Park is limited to only all weekend volunteers/vendors and must have approval from event management. Please visit our Lodging tab for more information about local campgrounds.
You can view the full Terms and Conditions for the Meet and Greet Contests here.
Yes, the Mother’s Tent offers nursing mothers a private area and can be located on the map.
Yes, 21+ wristbands will be available with a valid ID at designated tents throughout the park. 21+ wristbands must be worn in addition to your admission wristband in order to purchase/consume alcohol. You may be asked to present your ID again at bartender’s discretion. There is no fee to obtain a 21+ wristband.
Yes, it is necessary for children to wear a $15 admission wristband. However, children 3 and under are not required to wear a wristband.
If you lost an item at the event, please visit the Assistance Center to provide a description of lost items. You can also call (608) 863-6700 during/after the event.
Wristbands will be available for purchase at area Ashley HomeStores. Details of Wristband Presale will be announced in Spring of 2019.
Wristbands are available at the gate or through our Wristband Presales held at area Ashley HomeStores. Details of Wristband Presale will be announced in Spring of 2019.
If your wristband breaks, please bring it to any wristband booth, and you will be provided with a replacement. However, cut wristbands will not be replaced.
If you’re interested in entering to win a Meet & Greet, please review the Official Meet & Greet Terms and Conditions.