Faire Rules & Regulations
- General Rules:
- Applicable to all festival participants; paying customers are exempt.
- Please leave current events and politics at home. Customers come to these events to escape, not to dwell.
- Wristbands:
- Please write legably.
- Wristbands must be secured on the wrist before leaving the check-in table and must be worn at all times.
- Aalternative attachment locations (ankle, belt, armband) are not peremissable.
- Replacement wristbands may be available at a $5.00 charge per vehicle parking space. Some vehicles may take up more space.
- Parking Passes:
- Issued at check-in with a $5.00 charge per car.
- Information required: make, model, plate number (and state), group affiliation, and responsible person’s name (driver0.
- Legible inclusion of group affiliation and driver’s name on parking passes.
- Provide a reachable cell phone number.
- Camping:
- Limited tent camping; maximize space by camping close to neighbors.
- No showers are available.
- Notes:
- Held at 9:00 am on Saturday and Sunday.
- Attendance is mandatory for a representative from each group and vendor.
- Information on scheduling changes, security issues, and teardown instructions was provided.
- Legal Compliance:
- Participants must comply with all Federal, State, and local laws.
- Strict adherence to laws regarding minors, drinking, and controlled substances.
- Violation of the law results in immediate expulsion and/or arrest.
- Pets:
- No pets allowed; exceptions require proof of liability insurance and prior approval.
- Service animals are allowed with advance approval (minimum of ten days).
- Cell Phones:
- Must remain out of sight of patrons.
- Use of cell phones during the festival is prohibited; if not turned off, it must be on silent.
- Fire Safety:
- All booths must have a charged, up-to-date 3A40BC fire extinguisher.
- Smoking:
- No smoking on-site; enforced as per San Luis Obispo County ordinance.
- Smoking is allowed in automobiles; and nowhere else on site, including behind booths and tents.
- Warning for the first offense; removal from the faire for the second.
- Weapons:
- Peace-tied weapons at all times during the festival.
- Untied weapons will be confiscated.
- Event Date Changes:
- No refunds if event dates change; credit awarded for the next event.
- After-Hour Events:
- Must be approved by Festival event management before gathering and festival start.
- Responsibility:
- The responsible party signing the application or contract ensures group awareness of the rules.
- Security and Liability:
- Security is provided for all areas, but HR and affiliates are not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen items.
- HR has the final say in all matters.
- Photography and Recording:
- By attending, participants grant permission to be photographed and recorded for future advertising.
- Includes all members of the group.