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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!!!
Have other
questions?
Click here to submit your question

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