Q. If I purchase Tickets online now, how will I get them?
A. All tickets purchased 12 days prior to the event are to be picked up at the Will Call booth at the front gate at the time of the event. Please print out your online order confirmation and bring it and/or your ID and the credit card that you used to make the online purchase.

Q. Is there going to be Food and Drink for purchase at the event?
A. Yes, we will have food and drink vendors from several area restaurants that offer a wonderful selection of eatables and drinkables. There will also be soft drinks, beer and wine for sale.

Q. What is the event schedules and what time can I get in?
A. Saturday, January 17th, 2009 from 4-11pm  - Gates open at 3 pm
Friday, January 16th, 2009 from 8-11pm - Doors open at 7pm

Q. Where is the main event and how do I get there?
A. Centennial Park, Downtown Fort Myers, 2100 Edwards Drive, Ft. Myers, Fl 33901, Jan 17th - Saturday. Click here for map.

Q. Where is the Friday event and how do I get there?
A. Reserve Cigar & Wine Bar, 10950 S. Cleveland Ave, Ft Myers, FL 33907, Friday Event - Jan 16th. Click here for map.

Q. What time is each artist scheduled to perform at the main event?
A. Click here for the schedule of appearances.

Q. Is there preferred seating at the main event?
A. Yes, we have the Friends of Jazz Pavilions. This Pavilion is a hospitality style tent which offers tables and chairs for the comfort of the guests who have purchased tickets to this Pavilion, as well as complimentary food and 2 free drinks. This Pavilion flanks the stage giving a premier, up close view of the performance. There is no room in this pavilion for your own chairs or loungers. However, of course you may setup on the field with your own chairs and come and go in the Pavilion for refreshment and to eat at the tables and chairs as you please. You may also feel free to view the entire event from the Pavilion and stay there all day. Tickets for this Pavilion are only available online. If the Pavilion is not sold out prior to the event, you may upgrade your general admission ticket to include admission into the Friends of Jazz Pavilion.  Click here for more information.

Q. Can admission be purchased into the VIP Sponsor Pavilion?
A. In a way, yes. You must become a Sponsor. We have individual/family sponsorships available in addition to the larger corporate sponsorships through our Jazz Lovers Sponsor program. Click here to find out more info about the Jazz Lover Sponsorships.

Q. Are children free?
A. Children 10 and under are free.

Q. Where is parking?
A. You may park at the street metered parking, as well as the parking garages downtown. All metered parking is free on Saturday. Downtown Parking garages are available at their normal rate and are first come, first served. 

Q. Do I need to bring my own seating or can I purchase or rent it there at the event?
A. For general admission you will need to bring your own blanket, chair or lounger. We do NOT have these items for sale or rent at this time. Inside the Pavilions tables and chairs are provided and there is no room for your own chairs to be setup inside those areas. Click here for the Party Planner Checklist

Q. May we still bring in coolers to the event?
A. Unfortunately, due to City of Ft. Myers regulations we can no longer allows coolers or insulated containers to be brought in to the event. No glass containers of any kind and no coolers of any kind are allowed. You may however, continue to bring in food and non-alcoholic beverages in picnic baskets, bags or non-insulated containers not to exceed 18' x 18" in size.

Q. Do you have any special provisions for the handicapped?
A. The Fort Myers Downtown Post Office on First Street is the designated handicap parking. You will need a state issued handicap placard to gain access. You will not be able to drive up to the front gate area for drop off. Once you get to the front gate if you need further assistance please advise one of the staff. We also have handicap-accessible portable toilets on site, plus the permanent facilities also have handicap access.

Q. What happens if it rains?
A. This event takes place rain or shine. Tickets are non-refundable. We have Jazz on the Green rain ponchos for sale in the Jazz Gear tent if you forget your umbrella. Although it hasn't rained during the event for the last two years, in previous events when it has rained a bit, it is a magical moment as you look out over the crowd toward the stage and see all the beautiful umbrellas pop up one by one...turning into a sea of umbrellas.

Q. Where is Lost & Found?
A. Our Lost and Found area is located at Jazz Control Central, which is located in the Sponsor Row area at the end of the row, toward the back of the field.

Q. Can I bring my pets?
A. Please leave your pets at home. This includes dogs, cats, ferrets, chinchillas, parrots and anything else that isn't human (smile).

Q. Do we recycle at the event?
A. Yes we do. We are a “green” event. You will find recycling receptacles populated throughout the field, in addition to the waste receptacles. Please use them!!!

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Proceeds to benefit The Children's Hospital, of Southwest Florida 
Lee Memorial Health System