FAQ’S

+ WHEN AND WHERE IS BADLANDS MUSIC FESTIVAL?

Badlands Music Fest is happening from July 3 to 13 at the Badlands Tent located at 725 9 th Ave SW, Calgary.

+ WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AGE TO ATTEND?

You must be at least 18 years of age and present valid primary & secondary ID with your tickets upon entry. See below for more details on IDs we accept.

+ WHAT KIND OF ID DO I NEED TO GET IN?

We abide strictly by AGLC (Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis ) regulations and cannot make any exceptions. You’ll need a primary piece of government issued ID* with an approved secondary ID.**

Acceptable forms of primary ID: Valid driver’s license / Valid passport/ Alberta Operators License / armed forces identification card / out-of-province photo driver’s license / certificate of Indian status / Canadian citizenship or permanent residency card/ Nexus Card or other trusted traveler program government issued photo ID

Valid primary identification must: Have a photo / have a name / have a signature / be government issued / include date of birth / not be expired / have a unique identifier number / be an original (not a copy). Acceptable forms of secondary id: Birth certificate / baptismal certificate / foreign government visa / firearms license

For any additional questions regarding ID requirements, please visit the AGLC website.

The following forms of identification are NOT accepted: Expired ID of any kind Temporary paper ID Photos of any ID School Identification Cards

+ Is there seating available for the concert?

The venue is general admission standing room only. Lawn chairs of any kind are not permitted. If you have accessibility considerations, more information can be found in the Accessibility section below.

+ Can I charge my cellphone somewhere?

Sorry, no on-site charging is available.

+ WHAT IS THE BAG POLICY?

For everyone’s safety, security and enjoyment, we ask you to only bring small clutches, belt bags, fanny- packs or bags that are clear (i.e. see-through) to allow us to safely and efficiently properly screen and welcome fans into the event. All bags and hand-carried items will be subject to search and screened for prohibited items prior to allowing entry to the venue. Approved Bags:  Bags smaller than 6” x 9” (does not need to be clear)  Clear bag smaller than 12” x 6” x 12” (no bags larger than 12” x 6” x 12”)  1-Gallon plastic freezer bag  Medically necessary bags  Soft sided (squeezable) hydration packs with a bladder that is 1L or less and does not contain any hard or metal framing. Cannot have more than 2 main compartments and 1 smaller compartment. NOTE: Hydration packs are only permitted to enable guests to remain hydrated. They will not be permitted if the bladder is not intact and set up to be used for their intended purposes.

+ CAN I BRING A WATER BOTTLE/HYDRATION PACK?

There will be free water stations on site for guests to fill their bottles. Water bottles cannot exceed 1 litre and must be soft-sided (squeezable) - no glass & hard-sided bottles, including hard plastic. Hydration packs are only permitted to enable guests to remain hydrated. They will not be permitted if the bladder is not intact and set up to be used for their intended purposes. No metal or hard framing; must be soft-sided and squeezeable. Cannot have more than 2 main compartments & 1 smaller compartment. Bladder cannot exceed 1L and must be empty & open for inspection upon arrival.

+ What is the Camera Policy?

Guests may use personal cameras and mobile phones to take photos inside the venue. Cameras with detachable lenses are not permitted. Professional video cameras or video/audio recording devices are not permitted at the event.

+ Can I Smoke / Vape in the venue?

Smoking and vaping are permitted on site in the designated smoking area located next to the Coyote entrance on the north side of the site. All cigarettes must be in factory sealed (Unopened) packaging when entering the site. Opened packages will not be permitted. Vapes must have empty chamber or be in unopened factory sealed container from licensed supplier. Vape juice/E-liquid must be unopened & factory sealed, only personal amount permitted. Please note, cannabis consumption is not permitted in the smoking area. A separate cannabis consumption zone is available in the Chinook Cannabis activation on the south side of the site beside the Food Trucks. Please refer to our Cannabis Policy below for additional information.

+ What is your cannabis policy?

All persons entering the site are subject to search of their person and property upon entry, as allowable by law and detailed in the search protocol. The site will allow guests who are of legal age (18+) to bring cannabis, THC and related derivatives permitted by law into the site subject to the following conditions:

1. Cannabis, THC and related derivatives in infused foods, oils or candies commonly referred to as “edibles” MUST be in factory sealed packaging from a Provincially Approved and Regulated Supplier. Opened packages, homemade products, or those where the supplier cannot be confirmed will not be allowed into the event.

2. The quantity of cannabis, THC and related derivatives permitted shall be in accordance with local laws and regulations pertaining to possession and personal consumption.

3. Cannabis is for personal use only and the unregulated sale of cannabis or provision of cannabis from anyone on site to another person is strictly prohibited. Guests who are of legal age (18+) will be allowed to use and/or consume the above identified cannabis, THC and related derivatives they have brought on site subject to the restrictions identified below:

4. Smoking and vaping of these products can only occur in the designated smoking/consumption area in the Chinook Cannabis activation on the south side of the site beside the Food Trucks. No liquor is permitted into the designated area.

5. Consuming cannabis products outside the designated area may result in eviction from the site.

6. Any guest who overuses or overconsumes any intoxicant is subject to eviction following a medical assessment.

7. No guest can sell or provide another person with these products. Doing so will result in eviction from the site. Guests who are of legal age (18+) are also able to purchase these products from a Provincially Approved and Regulated Supplier on site located in the designated smoking/consumption area within the site. All sales will be monitored by security. Approved Container Types All approved suppliers will adhere to the packaging requirements mandates by law. Packaging must include the following:

8. The standardized cannabis symbol

9. The brand name of the cannabis product

10. THC and CBD content

11. Health warning message

12. Other brand element

13. Other required information about the cannabis product

14. Non-required information about the cannabis product

15. Nutrition facts table

16. List of ingredients

17. Bar code

+Security Screening

Guests are required to pass through security screening upon entry to the venue. Screenings will include a bag check, frisk search and metal detector screening (see Prohibited Items, Permitted Items and Bag Policy for what is/is not allowed).

Patronscan is being used for this event. Those who are underage, have expired ID or an active ban will not be permitted entry and no refund will be issued.

All guests will be asked to provide government issued photo ID. See ID section for accepted forms of ID.

Any guests who do not comply with the above security screening will be denied entry to the venue. Any guests who are denied entry or removed from the venue for any violation of facility rules will not be issued a refund.

Prohibited Items The following items are NOT permitted on site:

-Aerosol containers of any kind

-Animals (Service dog teams must have an Alberta Service Dog Identification Card Get a service dog identification card | Alberta.ca OR, if from out of province, the equivalent license/Identification card from the licensing body in their home state or province)

-Any bag larger than 6”x 9”, with the exception of clear bags up to 12”x 6”x 12”, 1 gallon plastic freezer bags, and medically necessary bags.

-Hard sided water bottles, soft sided water bottles exceeding 1 Litre and hydration packs exceeding a 1 Litre bladder (bladder must be present, intact and used to fill with water after entering event) Any item that can be used as a projectile

-Artificial noise makers, including megaphones and air horns

-Balloons or inflatables of any kind

-Bubbles/bubble guns

-Coolers

-Costume masks

-Drones

-Flag poles, totems, or poles/long sticks of any kind

-Gang or club clothing and/or gang or club support gear, including but not limited to banners, signs and flags

-Gas masks

-Glass of any kind

-Hard-sided (Wood or metal framed) folding fans and any fan larger than 13.5” x 25”

-Helmets, unless medically required

-Illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia

-Laser pointers of any kind

-Markers, pens or spray paint

-Musical instruments and Bluetooth speakers

-Outside food & beverage that is homemade or open. *Must be factory sealed, with the exception of medical necessary or prescribed items
Outside liquor

-Perfume or cologne bottles

-Pocket knives of any kind

-POI, whips and other flow props

-Portable chairs of any kind, including lawn chairs and stadium seats

-Posters and signs, except for those purchased from an authorized merchandise vendor inside the event

-Professional audio, video, or photography equipment (no detachable lenses, zoom lens 2 inches or greater, tripods or commercial/professional use camera assemblies)

-Pyrotechnics of any kind, including fireworks, sparklers or firecrackers

-Selfie Sticks and Go Pro apparatus

-Skateboards, rollerblades, roller skates, scooters, wheeled or motorized items intended to be ridden

-Sports equipment (i.e., Frisbees, etc.)

-Tactical clothing or equipment

-Tents

-Umbrellas

-Walking sticks or canes of any kind unless it is a medical required mobility device

-Water guns

-Weapons of any kind and/or items that can be used as a weapon, including but not limited to large spikes, heavy wallet chains, bats/clubs, etc.

-Any other item deemed unsafe by event management 

Permitted Items The following items ARE permitted on site:

Cigarette packs – Must be unopened in factory sealed packaging from a Provincially approved and regulated supplier.

Empty refillable drink containers (NO Glass). Must be no larger than 1 litre in size and soft sided (squeezable). Limit 1 per person.

Go Pro Cameras ONLY. NO Go Pro apparatus, including selfie sticks, are allowed.

Gum – Must be unopened in factory sealed packaging

Hydration packs. Cannot exceed 1 Litre bladder. Cannot have more than 2 main compartments and 1 smaller compartment. No metal or hard framing; must be soft-sided and squeezable.

Bladder must be present, intact and used to fill with water after entering the event

Medically prescribed/required medications (must be in labelled prescription container and verified with owner produced government issued photo identification)

Medically required food and beverage items not available at Badlands Music Festival

Personal cameras and mobile phones. No detachable lenses or zoom lenses 2 inches or greater

Reasonable amounts of sunscreen (No aerosol containers allowed) Soft sided folding fans that do not exceed 13.5” x 25”

THC or derivative products must be in factory sealed (unopened) packaging from a provincially licensed supplier (limited to legal restrictions)

Vape juice E-liquid – Must be unopened, factory sealed and personal amount only

Vapes (must have empty chamber or be in unopened factory sealed container from licensed supplier)

-1-gallon clear plastic freezer bag -Any bag 6” x 9” or smaller -Any clear bag 12”x 6”x12” or smaller -Medically necessary bags