Accessibility Policy
Accessibility Policy
Accessibility Policy
Our goal is to create a friendly, accepting atmosphere with access for everyone.
ADA Parking
Accessible parking is available for Festivarians with a valid ADA parking permit, placard, or plate with proof that it belongs to them.
- Present permit, placard, or plates to staff at the front gate of the main Festival grounds at 500 W. Main St., Lyons, 80540.
- Proceed into the venue where staff will direct you to park next to the Festival grounds.
- It is ILLEGAL to fraudulently use credentials to gain access to the ADA Parking. The person who was issued the credentials MUST be in the vehicle.
Wheelchairs
- We encourage Festivarians with mobility disabilities to use personal forms of transportation including wheelchairs and scooters.
- There will not be rentals/loaners available on-site.
- Our Festival grounds consist of large gravel, hard-packed dirt, and grass. Most of the terrain is flat, however, the gravel can be difficult to navigate and mud/puddles can form on paths.
Viewing Area
- We reserve an area for Festivarians with disabilities in front of our sound booth.
- Chairs are not provided.
- One companion may accompany the eligible customer.
- This area is most appropriate for anyone who is in a wheelchair since this area provides a better view of the stage and remains accessible throughout the event.
- An “Accessibility Wristband” is not needed for this area, and early access is not necessary.
Accessibility Seating Areas
The purpose of the Accessibility Seating Areas is to guarantee that Festivarians with mobility disabilities are seated in a location where their tarp is near a pathway.
Please read through ALL the important information below regarding “Accessibility Seating Areas.”
- In ADDITION to a Festival wristband, eligible Festivarians will need to check-in at the Box Office Special Will-Call to receive an “Accessibility Wristband” from our staff.
- One companion “Accessibility Seating” wristband will be issued per eligible Festivarian to help set up (1) 10’ x 10’ shared maximum Tarp space. BOTH Festivarians need to have already purchased festival tickets.
- Festivarians with an “Accessibility Wristband” must be at the West Gate 30 min before gates open. They will be allowed to enter as a group, 15 min before gates open.
- Tarps/Chairs/Tents may ONLY be placed in the locations marked “Accessibility Seating Areas.” See the map for specific locations.
- Once the Festival gates open, the only reserved space will be the ADA Wheelchair Viewing Area.
- If you need assistance in finding a place to sit after gates are open, please find a Planet Bluegrass Staff member, they will be happy to help.
ADA & Accessibility Maps
Camping
- Camping/vehicle/RV passes must be purchased online using the button below (if and when tickets are available).
- To use preferred camping in any of our campgrounds, Festivarians MUST have ALREADY purchased the appropriate festival, camping, and vehicle (if applicable) passes specific to the campground.
- Preferred camping spots are available on a first come, first serve basis.
- Please fill out our form at least two weeks before the event if you will require a preferred camping spot.
- To qualify for preferred camping, Festivarians must have a valid Disabled Person Parking permit, placard, plate, or documentation, and the person for whom it is issued must be present.
- Due to limited resources, electricity cannot be reliably provided at any of our campgrounds.
- Our On-site Campground is the closest and best option for accessibility but also in high demand.
- The Shady Grove Campground is not wheelchair accessible.
- The PB Farm Campground has uneven ground and only portable restroom facilities.
- Vehicles/RVs cannot be moved in and out of the campground once a campsite is established.
Service Animals
- Legitimate service animals who are properly trained are permitted at the festival.
- Each service animal must remain with its owner and be restrained.
- Emotional support animals, comfort animals, and therapy animals are NOT service animals as defined by the ADA Guidelines, and therefore are NOT allowed.
- Pets of any kind are not allowed.
- Owners are responsible and liable for any damage/injury caused by the animal.
- Please clean up after your service animal!
Medical
First aid staff are available onsite in our Medical Tent. Look for a white flag with a red cross near the west gate of the Festival grounds.