2008 Dates:
Saturday August 2, 2008
The Riverbend Centre
Austin, TX
Doors open at 9am and close at 4pm
Where is the Riverbend Centre located? And how do I get there?
The physical address is:
Riverbend Centre
4214 N. Capital of Texas Hwy
Austin, TX 78746
www.riverbendcentre.com
The Riverbend Centre is located just over the 360 bridge on the Capital of Texas Highway.
Where can I buy tickets?
Please visit www.AustinKidsDay.com. Also, tickets are available at all GetTix ticket outlets: Run-Tex, Waterloo Records, University Co-op or by phone toll free 1.866.443.8849.
Allowed/Prohibited Items:
Guests and their belongings are subject to search upon entry or re-entry. You can help keep the lines moving quickly by leaving large bags at home.
You may bring in the following:
Blankets
Personal camera equipment (ie: small digital cameras or point-and-click 35mm cameras)
Baby bottles
Yourself!!
You may NOT bring in the following:
Umbrellas, in the event of rain, festival will all be moved indoors
soft-sided coolers
Baby strollers - there will be a check station
portable collapsable chairs
Glass containers
Cameras with detachable lenses are prohibited
Alcohol
Weapons of any kind
Illegal substances
Food or beverages
Skateboards, scooters, or personalized motorized vehicles
Fireworks
Pets (except service dogs)
Video equipment: No video recording will be allowed
Audio recording equipment
No illegal vending is permitted. No unauthorized/unlicensed vendors allowed
Unauthorized solicitations, handbills, sampling, give-aways, etc.
Contact Info:
Questions for Austin Kids Day?
Contact us via email at info@austinkidsday.com or call us the AKD Hotline 1.800.961.7661
Are strollers allowed within the festival grounds?
Strollers are no allowed within the festival grounds, but there will be a stroller check that you can use to check your stroller for the day or temporarily. There are three stroller checks- see the map for specific locations.
Re-entry/Ins and Outs?
Re-entry is allowed as long as your ticket is in hand, you have a stamp, or wristband.
Food:
Food is not allowed to be brought in, however there is going to be tons of great food for you all day so no one goes hungry or thirsty. El Arroyo and Out There Cooking has joined forces to bring you an expansive menu with options like Chicken Salad wraps, cheeseburger sliders, falafel & hummus veggie wraps, french fries, tasty treats, cotton candy, snow-cones, ice cream and much much more!!
Lost and Found:
If you misplace something during the day of the festival, please feel free to email us at info@austinkidsday.com or call the AKD hotline at: 1.800.961.7661
Cash & Credit Cards:
Credit card purchases are allowed for tickets, merchandise, and select vendors; however, credit cards are not allowed to purchase food or beverages, but have no fear we are working very hard to get an ATM on site. In other words, bring extra cash to keep yourself hydrated, purchase food, memorabilia, merchandise, tickets, etc.
Transportation and Parking:
FREE General Admission Parking, Valet Parking, and VIP Parking Available.
Please refer to the site map to familiarize yourself with the parking situation.
Map:
Attached you will find a detailed map of the festival grounds. Please download and print out so you will be prepared to find your favorite activities!
Opening Time?
Doors open promptly at 9am and the performers start rocking at 10:30!! So don’t be late!!
Error in my shipping address?
Get Tix is your source for ticket and shipping information, please contact them at: 1.800.443.8849 or visit their website for more information www.gettix.net
Rock-Star Dress up Contest?
Dress up as your favorite Rock Star, Musical Icon, & Fairy Tale Princess for the chance to win fun prizes and stand where the stars perform on the big stage!! Be sure to sign up from 9-12 for a chance to show off your great costume. This includes you too parents! And if you don’t bring your cosutme, head over to Pigtails & Crewcuts to get a dress-up package!
Categories for the contest are:
Best Dressed Rock Star 5 & under
Best Dressed Rock Star Ages 6 & Up
Best Dressed Fairy Tale Princess 5 & under
Best Dressed Fairy Tale Princess Ages 6 & Up
Best Dressed Parent
Best Overall Costume
Wheelchair Availability?
The Riverbend Centre is wheelchair accessible with direct car drop-off, elevators, ramps, concrete sidewalks and additional seating for wheelchairs.
Info for smokers?
There is no smoking on all grounds of the festival, indoor or outdoor. You will be subject to a fine if you smoke and asked to leave the property.
Autograph Signing?
After selected artist performances, they will be upstairs for 30 minutes taking pictures and signing autographs with all of you* and throughout the day you may catch your favorite star wondering around the festival grounds!
*subject to change without notice
When can we arrive? When do we have to leave?
Doors open promptly at 9am so make sure to show up at 8:45 for a good parking spot. There will be lots of in-and-out travel through the day so you shouldn’t have a problem finding a spot by either parking in general admission, VIP, or using the Valet Service. Activities end at 4pm.
How is traffic going to be handled?
Travis County Sheriff’s Department will provide traffic control. Parking attendants will guide you once you enter the parking lot.
Will tickets be available for purchase at the front gate?
Of course!! When you arrive, if you have not purchased a ticket, you will be directed to the box office through the East or West entrance where you will purchase your tickets, and THEN you will be allowed into the festival grounds!
Can you tell me where I can check the status of my ticket, how I can change my mailing address etc...
Get Tix is your source for ticket and shipping information, please contact them at: 1.800.443.8849 or visit their website for more information www.gettix.net
Can you send me info on becoming a vendor at Austin Kids Day 2008?
There is still time to become a vendor, but spots are running out fast!! Please contact chas@austinkidsday.com if you are interested in becoming a vendor.
Is there any way to volunteer for AKD?
Have you ever wanted to be a part of a great festival that benefits children, families, local business, artists, and the greater Austin community?
Look no further than the 2nd Annual Austin Kids Day, Saturday, August 2, 2008 at The Riverbend Centre! No job is too big or too small that you can’t take action to help out a friendly hand by becoming an Official Austin Kids Day Ambassador!
What are the opportunities for volunteers?
By becoming an Austin Kids Day Ambassadors you have the opportunity to work the festival in an area of your interest, which include the following categories:
Patron Meet & Greet
Festival Map & Vendor Location Assistance
Ushers
Ticket takers
Merchandise booth administrators
Beverage, Food, & Retail Vendor assistance
Stage hands
Runners
Logistics specialists
Lost & Found & Info Booth Administrators
Parking assistance
On-site coordinator assistance
Stroller Check Administrators
Bouncy House Administrators
Promotions Team members
Street Team Members to pass out flyers & posters around Austin
Food Bank Station Administrators
What are the benefits of becoming a volunteer?
FREE admission to Austin Kids Day
FREE breakfast
FREE Vitamin Water
FREE event T-shirt
Special Privileges and Access
When do we have to show up?
Saturday, August 2 from 8am-4pm
What types of jobs/departments could I be working in?
see above
Will I be assigned to cleanup detail?
yes
Is there a street team to promote AKD, if so how do I join?
Yes! If you are interested in becoming a member of the street team, email info@austinkidsday.com for more information!
Do volunteers get to see the show?
when applicable
Can I request to work with a friend?
of course!
What if my question isn’t answered here?
send your question to info@austinkidsday.com or call the toll free hotline at 1-800-961-7661 and we’ll do our best to answer your inquiry!
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