2023 Event FAQ

Date: The Festival is scheduled for October 14 – 15, 2023

Free event: The Festival is free to the public for all to experience and enjoy!

Beneficiary: The 2023 beneficiary is the Kerrville Public School Foundation.

Weather: The event will be held, rain or shine.

Eclipse Information: Eclipse glasses will be provided to all artists and volunteers at the event.
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Festival hours: 10 am – 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Maps and Information: Information and onsite signage will be available at all throughout the Festival.

Food and Beverages: There will be food vendors on site and several restaurants in downtown area that are within walking distance. Please do not bring glass containers onsite. Alcoholic beverages will not be sold at the Festival.

Lost Children: For assistance with lost children please go to the Volunteer Tent and notify event staff immediately.

Lost and Found: Found items that are turned in will be secured at the Volunteer Tent. Please check there if you have lost a possession.

Pets: Absolutely no animals. You may bring your service dog with appropriate paperwork. We respectfully ask that all other pets be left at home.

Rest Rooms: Portable facilities will be located onsite and there is a public restroom on the south side of Water Street between Sidney Baker and Earl Garrett Streets.

Parking: Street parking is available outside of Festival grounds, including the free downtown parking garage on the corner of Sidney Baker and Water Street. The downtown garage has ADA parking on the 3rd floor and attendees can utilize the covered crosswalk and elevator to reach Peterson Plaza.

ATM Machines: Cash machines are within a short walking distance throughout the downtown Kerrville area.

For the safety and enjoyment of all Festival attendees, please observe the following rules:

• Smoking is not permitted inside any structure or in any seating areas on the Festival grounds.
• The riding of skateboards, bikes, or use of roller blades or roller shoes within the site is prohibited.