Chicago Policies

PERMITTED ITEMS

1. Extra Clothing
2. Blankets
3. Non-professional and disposable cameras
4. Binoculars
5. Cellular Phones
6. iPods
7. Small purses, fanny packs, and small backpacks (all are subject to search)
8. Small Handsanitizer

PROHIBITED ITEMS

1. All Bottles and Cans
2. Aerosol Cans
3. Briefcases
4. Baseballs
5. Baseball Mitts
6. Camelbacks
7. Chains
8. Coolers
9. Clothing containing vulgar language
10. Drugs, Narcotics, Illegal Substances
11. Firearms
12. Fireworks
13. Frisbees
14. Footballs
15. Hand held TV’s
16. Hanging Banners, Signs, Sticks, Poles
17. Knives (including pocket knives), Box Cutters or Weapons of any kind
18. Large Backpacks
19. Large Bags
20. Laser Pointers
21. Lawn Chairs
22. Noise Makers, Whistles, Air Horns, Bull Horns
23. Pepper Spray, Mace
24. Pets (only service animals with proper paperwork are permitted)
25. Professional Cameras
26. Signs Larger Than 12’x12’
27. Stickers
28. Sparklers
29. Spiked Jewelry
30. Thermoses
31. Umbrellas
32. Wallet Chains
33. Weapons
34. Video Cameras, Recording Devices
35. Any item deemed by management to be dangerous and inappropriate

Prohibited items that are discovered during inspections at Charter One Pavilion entrances must either be returned to the owner’s vehicle or discarded. Charter One Pavilion will not provide a storage area for these items. Unlawful items that are discovered during security inspections are subject to being confiscated and the person in possession of those items is subject to arrest. Guests arriving by mass transit must take particular caution not to bring any prohibited items, as no exceptions will be made. Thank you for your continued cooperation and please be assured that your comfort and safety are our primary goals.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT CAN I BRING TO THE FESTIVAL?
Please see above

WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS?
This festival is a RAIN OR SHINE event.

WHAT TIME DOES THE BAMBOOZLE START AND END?
Doors open on Saturday May 15th at 3:00pm and the show is done by 11pm.

WHAT IS THE PARKING SITUATION?
There is assigned lots for all Bamboozle attendents. You will be directed when you arrive.

IS THERE RE-ENTRY?
No. There is no re-entry for the festival at any time.

WHAT IS THE CLOSEST AIRPORT TO THE FESTIVAL
The Charter One Pavilion is in the vicinity of Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago Execute Airport, and Dupage Airport.

CAN MY BAND BE ADDED TO THE LINE- UP?
There are limited slots available for this year’s Bamboozle Festival. Please see the Contacts page for more information.

ARE TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE?
Tickets are on sale now.

WILL THERE BE EMERGENCY STAFF?
There will be EMT's on site in multiple locations along with Police and Security throughout the festival grounds. Please see the Bamboozle Map (coming soon) for the locations of the medical tents.

HOW MANY STAGES WILL THERE BE?
There are 2 stages.

IS THERE A PICK UP/ DROP OFF AREA?
Yes there will be safe and secure Drop Off/Pick Up for the Festival. Please see the above Policies section for more info.

WILL THERE BE FOOD AT THIS EVENT?
There will be food available from concession stands and at mobile concessions located throughout the festival.

I WANT TO SHOOT PHOTOS. WHERE CAN I GET A PHOTO PASS?
Bamboozle personally selects it's photography staff each year from various outlets. Please note that our space is extremely limited. For more information please email press@thebamboozle.com