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Festival of Dark Arts FAQ
What time can I get my wristband and festival packet?
General Admission ticket holders may pick up their festival packets and be wristbanded* on Friday, February 13th from the Lovell Building (enter from Taproom) from 4pm – 8pm or day of, Saturday, February 14th, starting at 11am from the main festival entrance on 15th and Duane St.
*(you’ll have to wear your wristband until official festival entry time on Saturday at noon. Wristbands are not reusable or transferrable)
Please have your Eventbrite ticket barcode pulled up before you enter and valid ID handy. You MUST be logged in to Eventbrite to show your ticket.
I have a Twilight Ticket, when can I check in?
Twilight ticket holders CAN NOT check in early. Twilight Ticket Holders are NOT eligible for early check-in. You can check in on the day of the festival at 6pm at the entrance tent on 15th and Duane St.
What time does the festival actually open? When does it end?
The festival grounds will open at noon for General Admission ticket holders. Once you have your wristband from the ticket tent, you may enter through several entry points around the block. The festival ends at 10 pm sharp.
Where do I enter the festival?
Once you have scanned your ticket and are wristbanded from the ticket tent on 15th and Duane, you may re-enter via the ticket tent, the double doors on 15th, the Fort George Garden on Exchange, the corner of 14th and Exchange, and the corner of 14th and Duane.
Is there a shuttle?
Free shuttles will continually run between Fort George and Astoria Hotels from 4 pm to just after 10 pm. These go as far east as Astoria Crest Motel and as far west as Lloyd Hotel Astoria Bayfront. Catch those shuttles at 15th & Duane, next to the ticket tent. Your wristband is your ticket to ride.
Can I purchase a second glass? What do I do if my glass breaks?
Extra tasting glasses are for sale at the merch booth in the Blue Room. They are $10. You must have a wristband to purchase a glass.
Can I purchase more tokens? How much are tokens?
Tokens are $1 and can be purchased in the Upstairs Pizzeria, the Downstairs Pub, the Lovell Taproom, and at the Merch Booth in the Blue Room.
Can I use cash and card at beer/food/merch stations?
Cash will only be accepted in the Merch Store. All food & token stations will accept card only. Tokens must be used for stout samples.
Are bags allowed in the fest? What is not allowed in the fest?
You may bring a bag to the festival and we do encourage you to bring your own water vessel. You may not bring outside meals or alcohol to the event.
Can I wear a pretzel necklace?
Sure, small snacks are fine. We don’t want you getting hangry.
Can I bring my dog?
Service animals only, please. The block is too crowded for pets today.
Can I bring my own water? Will you have water stations available?
We highly recommend you bring a water vessel. There will be several water stations around the block to keep you hydrated.
Can I leave the festival and get back in?
Once you have scanned your ticket and have been wristbanded, you may come and go from any entrance/exit at the festival, as often as you like. Please show your wristband to the security person as you enter, and please show your empty stout glass as you leave. No alcohol is allowed to leave the festival grounds.
Will you have non-stout beverages?
There will be LüP Sparkling Hop Water available throughout the festival.
I bought a 3rd party ticket, do you need to match my ID to my ticket?
We do not match names on tickets to IDs. Tickets are completely transferrable. As long as the ticket will scan and you have a valid ID showing you are 21+, you may enter the festival. Please be careful with 3rd party purchases. Fort George & Eventbrite cannot guarantee their authenticity.
I can’t find my ticket? Where do I go to get a copy?
You should have received your purchased tickets via email from Eventbrite. Look for your confirmation along with the ticket .pdf in your email inbox or spam folder. You can either print the ticket or we can scan the barcode from your device at the ticket tent. If you still can’t find it, you may log into your Eventbrite account to get a copy. If you are still having issues, contact Eventbrite at 1-855-286-9808 or online at https://www.eventbrite.com/contact-us/. All tickets are handled through Eventbrite.
Will it be cold?
Yes. Be prepared for the weather. Most of the festival is outside.
Will it rain?
Let’s hope it only rains stout. But again, be prepared for the weather.
