Although the festival is FREE (donations are totally welcome!), we kindly ask you to swing by tinyurl.com/mbjazzfest to snag your general admission tickets. It’s not a must, but it sure helps us gather some snazzy data. A portion of the funds raised from these donations will aid victims of Hurricane Helene through Samaritan's Purse. U.S. DISASTER RELIEF - 013622. Upgrade your experience with VIP Tickets!!! Festival Prohibit Items: Weapons and explosives: Firearms, knives, tasers, pepper spray, and other weapons Drugs and drug paraphernalia: Illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, and nitrous oxide Outside food and drinks: Alcohol, food, and drinks, including unopened water bottles Professional equipment: Professional cameras, video equipment, and audio recording equipment Tents and canopies: Tents, canopies, and shade structures Personal vehicles: Bicycles, scooters, skateboards, wagons, carts, and other personal motorized vehicles Unauthorized items: Unauthorized soliciting, advertising, handbills, posters, product sampling, giveaways, and unauthorized vendors Animals: Pets, except service animals Glass: Glass containers and glass of any kind Other prohibited items: Fireworks, kites, coolers, laser pointers, backpacks, and framed backpacks We search bags for contraband, and may deny entry to anyone or item we deem dangerous