Festival rules

10 Commandments

  • Buy some Merch

  • Dance your heart away

  • Enjoy yourself, engage with the vendors, visual artists and activations

  • If you see something, say something

  • Learn about the different cultural experiences 

  • Respect yourself and your fellow guests

  • Share your enjoyment in real time. Tag @AfroFuture [Twitter, Instagram]

  • Support a local vendor

  • Support the bar, but know your limits

  • Use #AfroFuture & #DiasporaCalling

EXPERIENCE Rules

AfroFuture Festival is committed to creating a safe, fun and unforgettable experience for every one of our guests.  Any individual who violates this Code of Conduct may be IMMEDIATELY removed from the festival grounds and have their Festival Wristband and parking/camping privileges revoked, without refund. Law enforcement may be notified.

These actions can get you removed from Afrofuture

  • Irresponsible or unsafe use of alcohol

  • Accessing restricted areas without proper credentials

  • Taunting, abusive or offensive language

  • Obscene or offensive gestures, including the use of obscene or offensive gestures through imagery or symbolism (Including banners, signs and other means of visual propaganda)

  • Possession/use/sale of illegal drugs

  • Public urination or defecation (outside of a proper and/or public restroom)

  • Fighting or engaging in any action that may harm, endanger, threaten or bring discomfort to anyone

  • Damage, destruction, vandalism or theft of any property

  • Participating in any activity that humiliates anyone or insults their human dignity

  • Fraudulently claiming a disability or abusing ADA services

To ensure safety AfroFuture has ensured the following will be present on site

  • On-site Ambulance and Paramedic Team

  • Fire Service Representatives

  • Police Security

  • Private Security

  • Military Police Security

  • Metal Detectors 

  • Bag Searches 

Wristbands

  • Re-entry will be restricted after 3pm

  • All ages are welcome. Ages 6+ require a festival ticket

  • A Festival ticket is a single wristband that is worn throughout the event

  • Wristband is void if tampered with or removed

  • Wristband must be worn as a requirement for entry into the festival

  • All sales are final—no refunds, cancellations or exchanges

Entrance

  • There are separate entrances for each ticket level

  • Entrance disruption will result in voided tickets

ITEMS ALLOWED ON FESTIVAL GROUNDS

  • Personal Mobility Devices for ADA guests are allowed

Electronics/Tools

  • Binoculars

  • Cameras

  • Cell Phones

    • Detachable Lens Cameras are not allowed (except for media pass holders)

  • Go Pros

  • Laptops, Computers and Tablets

Personal Essentials

  • Backpacks, Purses, Handbags, Totes, Fanny Packs (A4 size)

  • Blankets (small)

  • Ear Plugs

  • Eye Drops

  • Gum and Mints

  • Hand Sanitizer and Baby Wipes

  • Lip Balm

  • Makeup

  • Parasols (pump or cream only - no aerosols)

  • Repellant

  • Sunglasses

  • Sunscreen

Other Essentials

  • Baby Strollers

  • Mini foldable camp-style chairs

  • Cigarettes

  • E-Cigs and Vape Pens (no AVP’s, mods or liquid refills for vapes)

  • Hats

  • Lighters

  • Water Misters (must be empty when entering venue)

ITEMS NOT ALLOWED ON FESTIVAL GROUNDS

  • Outside Food or Beverage

  • Drugs or Drug Paraphernalia (Including Cannabis, Cannabis Products)

Electronics/Tools

  • Air Horns

  • Audio Recording Devices

  • Drones or Remote Control Vehicles or Toys

  • Flashlights

  • Laser Pointers

  • No Detachable Cameras (except for media pass holders)

Personal Essentials

  • Aerosol Products (Including Sunscreen)

  • Animals

  • Coolers

  • Flammables

  • Flyers, Samples, Giveaways, Promotional Items

  • Glass or Metal Containers (Including Refillable Water Bottles)

  • Kites or Sky Lanterns

  • Musical Instruments

  • Non-Jewelry Chains

  • Sharpies, Markers, Paint Pens

  • Tarps, Tents

  • Toy Guns, Water Guns or Sling Shots

  • Umbrellas

  • Weapons Of Any Kind

  • Guns, Ammo, Pocket Knives, Tasers, Pepper Spray/Mace, etc. (Including Off-Duty Law Enforcement or Concealed Carry Weapons, Fireworks, Explosives, and Road Flares)