Frequently Asked Questions

• What items are prohibited from being brought onto festival grounds?
  -Alcoholic Beverages
  -BBQ Grills (Open Flames)
  -Fireworks or Explosives
  -Illegal Substances & Weapons
  -Pop-up Tents/Canopies
  -Beach/Picnic Umbrellas
  -Flag Poles
  -All Pets (except Service Animals)
  
  Failure to comply with the above may result in entry being denied. All containers will be subject to search. Bicycles may not be ridden on festival grounds.
  

   

• Can I bring a folding chair and blanket into the Chicago Blues Festival?
  Yes, but folding chairs are not allowed in the seating area of the Petrillo Music Shell.
   
• Can I bring a tent into the Chicago Blues Festival?
  Personal tents and canopies are NOT allowed at any lakefront events.
   
• What food vendors will be participating in the Blues Festival?
Billy Goat Tavern, Lagniappe, Little India, Los Dos Laredos, Reggio's, Robinson's, Star of Siam, Vienna Beef/Gold Coast Dogs.
 
• Can I bring my dog with me into the Chicago Blues Festival?
  No. For your dog's protection and for the public's safety, all dogs are restricted from the festivals and you will be asked to leave the festival with your dog. (This policy is supported by the Anti-Cruelty Society.)
   
• Is there an admission fee to get into the grounds of the Chicago Blues Festival?
  No.
   
• What services are available at the Chicago Blues Festival for people with disabilities?
  View the City of Chicago Summer Lakefront Festival Accessibility Policy.