DATE:
Saturday August 11th, gates open at 1pm. The show starts at 2pm and goes to 10pm.
BURNABY BLUES + ROOTS FESTIVAL PROGRAM
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STAGES:
The site features two stages; the LAKE STAGE at the south end of the site and the GARDEN STAGE on the west side.
ENTRANCE:
The site features two stages; the LAKE STAGE at the south end of the site and the GARDEN STAGE on the west side.
GATES:
Main Gate – open 1:00-9:00pm
West Gate – open 1:00-6:00pm. After 6pm, patrons will have to proceed east to the Main Gate.
There will be two gates to the festival, both feeding from Deer Lake Ave. The Main Gate is located on the northeast side of the Shadbolt Centre. This gate will be open to patrons holding tickets, those purchasing tickets at the Box Office subject to availability and those picking up tickets at Will Call. The West Gate is located on the northwest side of the Shadbolt Centre and is restricted to ticket holders. Pedestrians may access the West Gate via the Burnaby Art Gallery parking lot (up the hill to the west of Shadbolt Centre for the Arts).
WILL CALL:
Tickets purchased online or by phone can be picked up in advance at the Shadbolt Centre Box Office. You must produce the credit card used to purchase the ticket(s) and photo ID. If you don’t have a chance to pick up your tickets in advance they will be located at the Will Call table at the Main Gate. On festival day, the Box Office and Will Call area will be open from 11:30 am – 9:00 pm .
WEATHER:
This is an outdoor venue - please be prepared for the weather as the festival will take place rain or shine. Hats, sunglasses and sunscreen are advised. You can check on forecasts at Environment Canada http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca
SEATING:
Chairs are permitted. In consideration of fellow patrons, chairs with low backs and short legs are preferred and very much appreciated. Deer Lake Park is a general admission lawn seating environment and there are no reserved seats. Please be aware that many people in our audience enjoy dancing.
SPECIAL NEEDS SEATING:
If you have a physical disability or are mobility challenged, a special needs seating area will be available on site. Please contact the Shadbolt Centre Box Office at 604-205-3000 and they will make arrangements for you to access this area. A wheelchair access portable washroom will be situated close by.
FESTIVAL FOOD & BEVERAGE:
There will be a variety of food and beverage options available for purchase. You may also bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverage. (See Gate Guidelines). Please be advised that the festival site is licensed for alcohol consumption and anyone purchasing or consuming alcohol must be 19 years of age or older and will require a DAV (drinking age verification) wristband. These wristbands will be available at the identification tent by the alcohol service area on site. Two pieces of identification will be required to obtain this wristband; one primary government issued piece of I.D. (driver’s license, passport) must include a photo. NOTE: No cans will be permitted into the festival site.
WATER:
Blue banners will mark the location of drinking water troughs. (one on each side). The Metro Vancouver Water Wagon will also be situated on site. Bring your own empty plastic water bottle to refill. Only COMMERCIALLY sealed plastic bottles of non alcoholic beverage will be permitted into the site.
WASHROOMS:
Only portable washrooms will be available on site. The Shadbolt Centre will be CLOSED on festival day.
PUBLIC PAY PHONE:
There is one pay phone located at the Main Gate.
ATM:
An ATM will be located on Spirit Square . (south side of building)
"ART'S HOME"
A children’s arts activity zone led by Shadbolt Centre art instructors will be open from 3:30 pm to 7:30pm. Children must be supervised by parent/guardian at all times. Thank you for keeping this area an alcohol and smoke free zone.
SMOKING ZONE:
In consideration of your fellow festival goers, it would be greatly appreciated if smoking is restricted to the designated smoking area on the site. IN THE EVENT OF A REGIONAL SMOKING BAN, SIGNAGE WILL BE PLACED AT THE GATES AND ON THE WEBSITE.
GATE GUIDELINES:
• NO ALCOHOL MAY BE BROUGHT INTO THE SITE
• CHAIRS ARE PERMITTED – LOW BACKS RECOMMENDED
• COOLERS AND FOOD ITEMS ARE PERMITTED
• NO MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
• NO GLASS CONTAINERS OR CANS
• NO PROFESSIONAL CAMERAS (DEFINED AS THOSE WITH INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES) OR AUDIO-VIDEO RECORDING EQUIPMENT
• NO UMBRELLAS
• NO TENTS OR TARPS
• NO BANNERS
• NO FRISBEES OR THROWING OBJECTS
• NO KNIVES OR NO WEAPONS
• NO LASER POINTERS
• ONLY WORKING DOGS PERMITTED ON SITE
• COMMERCIALLY SEALED PLASTIC BOTTLES OF NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE OR EMPTY PLASTSIC BOTTLES WILL BE PERMITTED (UP TO ONE LITRE IN SIZE)
• NO BARBEQUES OR FIRES PERMITTED
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH AT THE GATE. IN THE EVENT YOU CHOOSE TO REFUSE A SEARCH, YOU WILL BE DENIED ACCESS TO THE SITE.
QUESTIONS:
• If there are any additional questions that aren't covered in this list – please email:
boxoffice@burnaby.ca
DEER LAKE PARK, BURNABY AREA MAP
PARKING:
IMPORTANT: PUBLIC PARKING IN VICINITY OF THE FESTIVAL IS LIMITED
Festival-goers are encouraged to use alternative modes of transportation such as public transportation, taxis, carpools, bicycles (bike racks on site) or ride the FREE Lynch Bus Lines shuttle from BCIT (Pay parking in effect at BCIT-see below).
DEER LAKE AVE. ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE:
Eastbound traffic:
12–11pm:
Deer Lake Ave. will be CLOSED to eastbound traffic except buses, residents and vehicles displaying handicapped (SPARC) permits.
Westbound traffic:
12 - 9:30pm:
Traffic will be permitted westbound on Deer Lake Ave. between Canada Way and Deer Lake Parkway.
9:30-11pm:
Deer Lake Ave. will be CLOSED to westbound traffic except for those vehicles accessing the pick-up zone across from the surface parking lot of the Shadbolt Centre.
There will also be an interruption of bus service during this window and riders will have to proceed to bus stops on Canada Way or the City Hall bus loop. Please refer to Trip Planner at translink.ca for exact location of bus stops.
Dropoff/Pickup Zone:
A pick-up and drop-off zone will be located on the north side of Deer Lake Ave directly across from the surface parking lot at the Shadbolt Centre. Vehicles dropping off and picking up festival patrons will have to access the zone from the west.
Handicapped permit parking:
For vehicles displaying the blue SPARC permit, parking will be available in the surface parking lot off Deer Lake Ave. at the Shadbolt Centre. Vehicles must access this area from the west end of Deer Lake Ave. at Canada Way.
Motorcycle parking:
Parking for motorcycles may be available in the surface lot at the Shadbolt Centre. Please access westbound from Deer Lake Ave. and Canada Way.
FREE SHUTTLE:
A free shuttle service operated by Lynch Bus Lines will be offered between BCIT Impark Student Parking lots N (Purple) and O (Brown) and the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts North Lot. Several buses will continuously loop throughout the day between the two areas . The first shuttle leaves BCIT at 12:00pm and the last returning shuttle will leave the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts North Lot at approx. 11:00pm. The cost to park your vehicle at the BCIT Lot is $4.50 for the day . The BCIT shuttle stop is located at the southwest end of the BCIT parking lots near the intersection of Deer Lake Parkway and Willingdon Ave. (please refer to the map link below).
NOTE: There is limited space on the bus for large items such as coolers or strollers.
For BCIT Campus map showing the designated Student Parking Lots please refer to: http://www.bcit.ca/map/
ACCESS:
Lot N (Purple Zone) – access from Willingdon Ave. northbound or from Lot O
Lot O (Brown Zone) – access from Deer Lake Parkway eastbound or westbound or from Lot N
TRANSIT:
See above for Deer Lake Ave. interruption of bus service at approximately 9:30pm festival day We strongly advise that you research the Translink site (www.translink.bc.ca) in advance and refer to the Trip Planning tool so that you will know exactly what your options are for your bus trip to and from the Deer Lake Park venue. You can also view the Deer Lake Park vicinity roadways on “Google Earth” or a regular Burnaby street map to find your walking route from bus stops in the vicinity and the City Hall bus loop.
CAR OR CARPOOL:
Should you choose to drive your vehicle to the general vicinity of Deer Lake Park, please refer to: www.mapquest.ca or click “maps” on the Google homepage for specific directions from your location. Once in the Deer Lake Park area, be sure to read and regard all street signage or you could be subject to fines and vehicle towing. See important “Deer Lake Ave. Road Closure” notice above.
BICYCLES:
- Bicycles will not be permitted inside the site but bike racks will be available close to the Main Gate and the West Gate on a first come, first served basis. Owners must provide their own locks and leave bicycles at their own risk.
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