Frequently Asked Questions - Bunbury Music Festival

The Bunbury FAQ

Cash Event

Bunbury is NOT a cashless event. In other words, you are not issued a wristband to make purchases. You make purchases with cash. If you run low on cash, no worries. There are plenty of ATMs on site. Please note that some vendors do accept credit cards.

Lost and Found

During the festival, all found items are brought to the Information Booth by the main entrance (Sawyer Point).

Once the festival is over, patrons should contact or visit the Waterfront Parks Office at 705 E Pete Rose Way, 45202, phone 513-352-6182.

Box Office Location and Hours

Located in the Sawyer Point parking lot at 705 E. Pete Rose Way.
Friday: 11am - 10pm
Saturday: 11am - 10pm
Sunday: 12pm - 10pm

Gates, Music Start, & Music End Times

Friday

Gates: Noon

Music Start: 1:30pm

Music End: 11pm

Saturday

Gates: Noon

Music Start: 1:30pm

Music End: 11pm

Sunday

Gates: 1pm

Music Start: 2pm

Music End: 11pm

ATMs

ATM’s will be available on the festival site.

Accessibility

Working within the parameters of Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove parks, we make every effort to make Bunbury accessible. We invite guests with special needs to email our partners at The Center for Independent Living Options (CILO) early for advice and support.

Boats

We don't allow boats to tie off. Please note that entry is only at the main gates.

Camping

There is no on-site camping. See Travel & Stay for advice on camping in the area.

Dates

June 5-7, 2020.

Filming & Photography Policy

Bunbury Music Festival reserves the right to film and photograph all festival activities for promotional use.

Please be advised that upon entry, you are granting permission for your image to be used in any and all promotional materials.

Bunbury Music Festival assumes no responsibility for persons opposed to being photographed or filmed.

No professional cameras will be allowed unless accompanied by a festival photo pass.

Gates

Festival gates open at Noon on Friday and Saturday and at 1pm on Sunday. Additional entrances will be located at Public Landing, near Yeatman's Cove. If tickets are still available, they can be purchased at the festival box office located at the main entrance at Sawyer Point on the corner of Eggleston Ave. and Pete Rose Way.

Hotels

See our Travel & Stay page for links to hotel listings.

Info Center

Near the entrance gate, volunteers will be ready to answer your questions about Bunbury and Greater Cincinnati. We want you to enjoy your time at the park and in Cincinnati!

Parking

We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservation app.

To reserve your parking spot, visit the Bunbury Music Festival SpotHero Parking Pageand book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.

New to SpotHero? Click here to download the SpotHeroapp.

Payment PlansPayment plans for 2020 are now available for 3-day, VIP and Ultimate VIP tickets!Once you’ve landed on the <a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/Bunbury-Music-Festival-tickets/artist/2064313?brand=bmf&amp;camefrom=CFC_STAGEAE_BUNBURYWebsite" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/Bunbury-Music-Festival-tickets/artist/2064313?brand=bmf&amp;camefrom=CFC_STAGEAE_BUNBURYWebsite">Bunbury Ticketmaster page</a>, you’ll click ‘See Tickets’ for the type of ticket you want. On the next page, there is a drop-down menu that says ‘Select Ticket Type’. Click that and select standard payment or the payment plan you would prefer.Prohibited ItemsOne (1) sealed 20 oz. bottle of water and empty plastic bottles and camel backs are allowed. Empty plastic bottles and camel backs can be filled up at the free water stations.<ul><li>Weapons of any kind</li><li>Illegal substances (including narcotics) or drug paraphernalia</li><li>Aerosol (spray) sun screen or aerosol can of any kind</li><li>Framed or large backpacks, oversized bags</li><li>Selfie sticks, monopods, tripods</li><li>Long lens or detachable lens cameras</li><li>Chairs</li><li>Alcohol</li><li>Glass containers</li><li>Food or beverages</li><li>Coolers</li><li>Skateboards, inline skates, bicycles, carts, Segway’s, scooters or personal motorized vehicles</li><li>Large chain or spiked jewelry or clothing</li><li>Hula hoops, LED Poi, LED Staff, Totems, etc.</li><li>Musical instruments</li><li>Inflatables</li><li>Stickers</li><li>Flyers</li><li>CDs</li><li>Fireworks or explosives</li><li>Laser pointers</li><li>Umbrellas</li><li>Tents</li><li>Pets (except for service dogs)</li><li>Video equipment</li><li>Drones</li><li>Professional still cameras and equipment</li><li>Audio recording equipment</li> </ul>GUESTS AND THEIR BELONGINGS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH UPON ENTRY OR RE-ENTRY TO THE FESTIVAL.LIST SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FESTIVAL ORGANIZERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ALLOW OR PROHIBIT ANY ITEM THAT MAY NOT BE LISTEDPregnant and Nursing MothersBunbury has always been a family friendly event. This year, Bunbury is making it easier and more comfortable for pregnant or breastfeeding mothers to enjoy their time at the festival.An air-conditioned, private space has been created in the TriHealth Event Medicine pod (just west of the Purple People Bridge).  Here, mothers or soon to be mothers, can retreat for a comfortable, private moment; either with their child, or just for a chance to rest and revive.Re-EntryWe will only allow re-entry for three-day wristbands. As long as you are wearing a valid wristband for those three days, you can exit and re-enter the event site. Wristbands that have been damaged or tampered with will not be accepted.SecuritySafety is our number one priority. We have public safety and medical teams on hand. We will allow only a certain amount of tomfoolery. If there’s a chance someone may get an eye poked out, we’ll put an end to it…and we may even call your mom.Service AnimalsIndividuals with disabilities shall be permitted to be accompanied by their service animals in all accessible areas of Sawyer Point and Yeatman's Cove parks. The work or tasks performed by a service animal must be directly related to the individual’s disability.Tree Climbing is Prohibited Tree climbing will not be permitted. This is not good for the health of the trees and violators will be arrested.Tickets FAQs Level 1 vs Level 2 TicketThere are a limited number of Level 1 tickets at the lower price. Once they're gone, the price goes up to Level 2. So don't wait to <a href="/tickets" data-mce-href="/tickets">buy your tickets!</a>Kids’ TicketsKids 6 and under are admitted free when accompanied by a ticketed adult. There is no limit to the number of kids per adult, however, free admissions are at the discretion of gate management, so please use your good judgment. Please note that only those wearing a VIP wristband can be in the VIP area. If you want your child to join you in VIP, you must purchase a VIP ticket for him or her. Free wristbands for kids 6 and under are considered General Admission and as such will not have access to the VIP area.Name on TicketThe name on the ticket simply reflects the name under which the ticket was reserved. Bunbury reserves the right to ask for identification in relation to tickets, but this should only be necessary if there is a discrepancy with the tickets and we need to clear up any suspected fraudulent activity. Please note that WHEN YOU BUY A THREE-DAY TICKET, one wristband is issued for the weekend and cannot be used by another person.Ticket and Wristband FeesYes, there are ticket fees. We keep our ticket prices relatively low so the festival is still a great deal even with the fees. You have the option of buying your ticket at the gate, but there will still be ticket fees...and a line. So save time and buy your tickets online in advance.Refunds or ExchangesALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. Refunds and exchanges are not allowed after a ticket is purchased.Single-Day TicketsSingle-day tickets become available when the daily lineup has been announced, typically around April.Wristbands Are Not TransferableWHEN YOU BUY A THREE-DAY TICKET, one wristband is issued for the weekend and cannot be used by another person. So, for example, you cannot buy a three-day wristband and give it to another person to wear on a different day.Error Message: "We were unable to process your request."This error message is common to Mac users due to security settings. If you are having this problem - or any technical issue purchasing a ticket - please <a href="http://help.ticketmaster.com/purchasing-tickets/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://help.ticketmaster.com/purchasing-tickets/">click here</a> to troubleshoot. If you are still having problems, please <a href="mailto:bj@promowestlive.com" data-mce-href="mailto:bj@promowestlive.com">email us</a> so we can escalate.Ticket Donation Requests<a href="https://promowest.wufoo.com/forms/bunbury-music-festival-ticket-donation-form/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://promowest.wufoo.com/forms/bunbury-music-festival-ticket-donation-form/">Click here</a> Weather We try to be prepared for all types of weather but sometimes it does rain and it is always hot. Be prepared when you come and check out the weather forecast from Chief Meteorologist Steve Horstmeyer at <a href="http://www.fox19.com/weather" data-mce-href="http://www.fox19.com/weather">FOX19</a>!Why “Bunbury”?To Bunbury, or to go bunburying, is to have a made-up excuse to get out of doing something boring. Every Bunbury weekend in June, we give you a great excuse to get out of whatever you don’t want to do.What’s Up with the Bee?Honestly, no idea. He asked if he could be the mascot so we figured why not.WristbandsWristbands will not be mailed, they will be issued upon entry with festival ticket. Check your Ticketmaster account for information on your tickets.