Rock the Garden 2016: Essential Info
June 16, 2016
Because there is so much excitement and information for this year's Rock the Garden, we've compiled a practical guide to resources needed for Saturday's event at Boom Island. If you can't find it here, check out our comprehensive Rock the Garden page.
Weather
Rock the Garden will be held rain or shine. However, staff reserves the right to cancel the event or part of the event due to severe weather. No umbrellas are allowed into the event.
It looks like it's going to be a beautiful sunny day, bring ample sunscreen and an empty water bottle for hydration.
Restrooms
• Port-o-Potties, including ADA accessible units are located behind the two vendor locations and behind the larger stage.
• VIP area has dedicated restrooms.
Parking is limited, please walk, bike, carpool, or take public transportation:
Reentry is allowed.
Children ages 6 and older must have a ticket for entrance. No refunds; all ticket sales are final. Advance tickets are print-at-home and will be received by e-mail. For online issues, call Etix Customer Support: (800) 514-3849.
Follow @TheCurrent, @LocalCurrent, @RockTheGarden and @WalkerArtCenter for lots of #RockTheGarden updates!
Give the bands a shout-out on Twitter:
Plague Vendor: @plaguevendor
GRRRL PRTY: @grrrlprty
Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats: @nrateliff
Hippo Campus: @thehalocline
M. Ward: @mwardtweeting
Poliça: @thisispolica
Chance the Rapper: @chancetherapper
The Flaming Lips: @theflaminglips
You can also add TheCurrentSnaps on Snapchat; look for the Rock the Garden filter.
A few helpful tips from several years of experience: