2019 Grizzly Fest Ultimate Guide

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Headed to the 2019 Gizzly Fest at Woodward Park this year?

Not sure how to get there, where to park, what to bring? No worries we have you covered.

Grizzly Fest will take place over two days this year May 4th and May 5th and One-day tickets are $75 or $130 for VIP access (plus fees). Two-day GA passes are $130 and up to $489 for VIP options.

Hours: Saturday, MAY 4 – 2019
Festival Gates Open – 11AM
Music Starts – 12:00PM
Music Ends – 10:00PM

Hours: Sundayday, MAY 5 – 2019
Festival Gates Open – 11:00AM
Music Starts – 12:00PM
Music Ends – 10:00PM

What Not To Bring

While there is a list on items you can NOT bring into the event the most common are the following:

**We’d like to note a major change this year! There will be an expedited entrance for fans that bring a clear bag or no bags at all!

• NO outside food or drinks of any kind.
• Large or framed backpacks
• Alcohol (alcohol will be sold at the festival)
• Glass or Cans containers of ANY kind
• Skateboards, scooters, or personal motorized vehicles
• Bicycles inside Festival grounds (bike racks and bike valet are available along north-side of Box Office)
• Tents, Umbrellas, Selfie Sticks, Picnic baskets
• Spray paint, large markers
• Lawn furniture or any chairs with legs – Blankets are OK
• Pets (Except animals that assist people with disabilities. Important to read Service and Support Animal Policy & Procedures.)
• Professional still camera equipment with a detachable lens longer than 2 inches, tripods, big zooms, or commercial use rigs
• No Drones

Stage Setup

There will be 3 Stages that will host performers both days. The Yosemite Stage will be the biggest stage is placed at the West side of the festival, followed in size by the Sequoia Stage at the South/West corner of the event, followed in size by the Silent Disco Stage at the South/East corner of the event. Lastly, the Red Bull stage will be located closest to the entry in the Norht/East area near Grizzly Eats a.k.a. Vendor Village.

Vendor Village will a multitude of food trucks and food options, which is perfect considering you can NOT bring in your own food.

Details You Should Know

ATM’s: There will be AM’s located throughout the festival grounds so pulling cash out if you happen to run low will not be a problem.

No In’s and Out’s: No re-entry is permitted at the event. Your bracelet is scanned once to get you in and CAN NOT be scanned again if you happen to leave. 

Medical Emergencies: American Ambulance will be on scene should there be any need for medial assistance.

Lost & Found: Both info booths will collect and hold lost items that have been turned in.

Getting To Grizzly Fest

First off – There is ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING allowed in the surrounding residential neighborhoods.

While driving and parking can be a real pain in the neck for events like this it looks like the organizers have done an amazing job at getting transportation to and from the event for everyone in town!

Parking In The Park

The Fresno Bee posted a map and mentioned there are 2,000 parking spots available in the park (if you want to chance it). All the red boxes in the map below are spots that you can look for.

Park Near The Standard // Golf Cart Rides

Here’s an insider tip…park near The Standard or East of it (Fort Blossom Cafe parking spots are not available) and the parking is FREE. And the best part is we have contracted out 4 Golf Carts to take you from the corner of Friant & Fort Washington or from our place (if you want to indulge in our Grizzly Hour). These carts will take you to the amphitheater where you can make a quick walk to the entrance of the festival.

Golf Carts To And From The Event

Fax To The Fest

Fresno Area Express will be offering their discounted and extended times again this year. Peep the map for details:

OVERNIGHT-ER

While most of us attending the festival are born and bred Fresnans sometimes we want a stay-cation. Or if you’re coming in from out of the area there are lodging options close to the event.

Holiday Inn Express (Riverpark) – Looks like it’s about $189 festival weekend.

Motel 6 – $88 festival weekend but I’d expect that to be gone soon.

Town Place Suites – $202 but its an extended stay kinda place

Best Budget Inn – $114 and looks like a pretty good option!

Comfort Suites Fresno Riverpark – Not a bad option either at $151

Happy Hour @ The Standard

Now that you have all your details ironed out and you’re ready to hit the Grizzly Fest, let’s talk about the pre-game!

Will will open both Friday and Saturday at 12pm and we’ll be open until 2am both days.

Saturday the 4th we’ll be serving up $3 805 pints for our 805 Beer Pre-Party a.k.a. Grizzly Hour.

Join us before the event on Cinco De May for the Patron Happy Hour from 2pm – 6pm with $5 Margaritas.

Or head over when you’re done for the 805 After Party from 10pm – 2am both nights.

Remember there will be Golf Carts (paid) that will take you to and from the event should you happen to join us.

P.S. We’ll have live music both nights along with some of the performers hanging out so we added 3,000 square feet of outdoor space to accommodate the sell-out crowd that we are expecting.

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