When is the
Venetian Festival?
The 2011 Venetian Festival will be Thursday,
July 14 - Sunday, July 17
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How do I get to the Festival?
The Venetian Festival is located on the waterfront in downtown
St. Joseph, Michigan, covering an area that includes Lake Bluff
Park atop the bluff to Silver Beach and the St. Joseph River.
Downtown St. Joseph is accessible via the local Business Loop of
1-94.
Festival entrances
are located in Lake Bluff Park at the Broad Street and Lake
Boulevard intersection, and at the intersection of Port Street and
State Street. Those intersections are not accessible by car
during the Festival, except for a handicapped parking lot located
at Broad Street and Lake Blvd. Downtown parking is limited.
We recommend using our convenient free shuttle from one of our
remote parking lots.
Specific driving directions are available at
Expedia.com. Use 401 Lake Blvd. as the destination point
for the Lake Bluff Park Festival entrance.
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How can I contact the Festival
office?
Call (269) 983-7917 Monday-Friday
9:00am-5:00pm EST.
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What are the hours of the
Festival?
Thursday July 14, Boardwalk /Carnival
opens @ 1:00pm, Opening Ceremonies begin at 6:00pm
Friday July 15, 12:00pm – 11:30pm
Saturday July 16, 10:00am- 11:30pm
Sunday July 17, 8:30am- 7:00pm
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What types of payment are accepted
at the Festival?
The Venetian Festival souvenir booths
will accept Visa and MasterCard & U.S. Currency.
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Are there ATMs at the Festival?
There will be an ATM on site in Lake Bluff Park, as well as several ATMs
located at banks within
walking distance of the festival grounds.
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What should I do if my
child becomes lost at the Festival?
If your child becomes lost inside of
the festival grounds, please notify the police immediately. There
are several police officers and security personnel located
throughout the festival, plus there is a Police Command Post
located in the parking lot of Silver Beach.
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Can I bring a cooler into the festival area?
There are certain items that are not
permitted and cannot be brought onto the Venetian Festival
grounds. There are also items that cannot be brought into Concert
Venues. Venetian festival reserves the right to alter carry- in
policies at any time. Currently, these items are , but not limited
to:
Not allowed on Festival grounds:
Not allowed inside concert venues:
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Can I bring lawn chairs into
the concert areas?
You can bring low-back lawn chairs to the concerts but we do ask that you are courteous to those behind you.
Lawn chairs should be placed in the back portion of the concert
seating area, allowing for blankets to be placed on the ground in
the front.
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How early can I set down a blanket or chair for a scheduled
event or concert?
We ask that you do not put chairs or
blankets down until noon the day of the event (or, at Shadowland
Pavilion, you may put them down when the gates open). They will need to
be picked up at night. We are not responsible for lost or stolen
items.
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What if it rains?
In the event of rain, events may be delayed a bit
until the rains lets up enough to continue. In the event of
a cancellation, the event will not be rescheduled.
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Can I return unused tickets for a refund?
All tickets are non-refundable. This includes rain
cancellations.
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Can I bring a child stroller into the Festival?
Yes. Strollers are welcome.
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Can I bring my dog/pet to the
Festival?
The Venetian Festival loves pets but
only service animals are allowed on festival grounds.
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Is there handicap parking near the
Festival?
Yes. There is a handicap parking lot
on the corner of Lake Blvd and Broad.
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Is Venetian Festival handicap
accessible?
Yes. We are pleased that the festival
area is handicap accessible. There are handicap restrooms both
above and below the bluff. Additionally a handicap shuttle
cart is available to take visitors with limited mobility up and
down the hill.
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Are wheelchairs available at the
Festival?
A limited number of wheelchairs are available for use at the Team
Venetian booth, across Lake Blvd. from the
handicap parking lot. There is no charge for usage, but
a valid picture I.D. and /or driver’s license must be left, and
will be returned when the wheelchair is returned.
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Can I bring a camera/video camera
to the Festival?
No audio/video recording devices or
professional cameras are allowed inside concert venues.
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When are the wristband days for
the Carnival?
Wristbands can be used every day at the Festival. Buy a wristband for $20 and ride all day. Your wristband is good for one day only.
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If I want my band to participate
in the Festival, where and when must I have the promotional
material to Venetian Festival?
All band/musical material should be
submitted by March 1. Please send your promotional package,
including a music sample to:
Venetian Festival on the St. Joseph River
P.O. Box 51
St. Joseph, MI 49085
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If I want to be a vendor at
Venetian Festival, what is the procedure I must follow?
Please send a letter of intent
describing your product to:
Vendor Information
Venetian Festival on the St. Joseph River
P.O. Box 51
St Joseph, MI 49085
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