Festival Rules
Festival rules are designed to insure the safety, security and enjoyment of all attendees. Please adhere to them at all times.
- Boomer Admission Buttons are required for all (except infants under age 1).
- Boomer Buttons grant admission to the Festival grounds and activities for all three days of the Festival.
- All persons involved or attending the Festival are responsible for obeying all city, county, state and federal laws while on the grounds.
- By entering Festival grounds, you grant permission for photographs or video of you and/or your children/dependents by Festival staff, volunteers or contest participants to be used for, but not limited to, promotion of the event.
- All those entering Festival areas MUST do so through an official Gateway and are subject to search of person, including handbags and backpacks. If you object to the search, you have the option to NOT enter the Festival.
- NO weapons, (concealed weapons) open flames or noise-makers of any kind are allowed on Festival grounds.
- By entering, you agree to abide by Festival Rules and instructions of the Festival Committee. Those without Boomer Bouttons or those not entering through an official gateway will be escorted from the grounds.
- Guests will NOT be allowed to bring in coolers, beverages, whistles, sharp objects, bottles, alcohol, cans, bikes, food or ice chests (unless used for infant supplies or medical/diabetic reasons).
- NO outside golf carts or motorized vehicles are allowed, unless by handicapped persons or vendors with permits. Strollers and lawn chairs ARE allowed, but are subject to search.
- NO costumes or masks allowed, except as approved for performers/vendors.
- Guests will not be allowed to videotape or electronically record any concerts.
- Sales of items or distribution of items by vendors/sponsors have been approved in advance by the Festival Committee; NO sales or distribution of any kind, including but not limited to literature, products or food, will be allowed without prior authorization from the Festival Chairperson.
- ALL contest decisions by Festival Staff, Judges and Competition Coordinators are final.
- Festival is not responsible for lost/stolen items. Security personnel, including a Joplin Police Dept. Command Post, are located on Festival grounds.
- NO driving/parking in Landreth Park/Festival grounds except in designated areas.
- Festival Committee has official permission and special permits/licenses for use of Landreth Park before, during and after the Festival by the City of Joplin. Festival Committee or Security/Police reserve the right to deny entry or to deny continued participation of any attendees.
- Smoking is allowed in designated areas ONLY due to extremely flammable propellants or materials in use by vendors, food service areas, generators, automobiles, specialized rides, Gator-type vehicles and other equipment/personnel.
- Pets must be on a leash and person(s) owning or bringing any pets on premises must clean and properly dispose of pet waste.
- You must be 21 to enter the beer garden.
