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Seating 

ALL seating is designated non-smoking. Four-day reserved seats are located in front of the Watson Stage (chairs provided and set up in advance by the festival). For the convenience of all, festival policy is that unoccupied chairs (including "reserved seats") may be used by anyone before 5:00 PM or until the owner returns. Special wristbands are required for admission or re-admission into the reserved seating area after 5:00 PM.

General admission seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and is located immediately behind the reserved seating area at the Watson Stage. Children 12 years of age and younger are admitted free when accompanied by an adult except in the reserved seating area where a 4 day wristband is required regardless of age.

To protect the lovely grounds, all chairs and blankets must be removed daily except "reserved seats". Chairs are provided at most of the other stages, or you may bring your own. Convenient on-site, over-night storage is available at overnight storage free of charge. Children 12 and under will be allowed front of house seating at the Little Pickers Stage.