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"How much do tickets cost?"
 
There is no admission fee for Summer Arts Festival events. Tickets are not required
(except for reserved orchestra-pit seating*). We ask that you "pay what you can" when we "pass the hat" at intermission. Your donations during intermission help us continue to present our Festival programs admission-free.
 

"Do we bring our own chairs?" 
There is no fixed seating for outdoor events. Lawn chairs or blankets are recommended. Chairs may be placed in Veteran's Park on the day of an event beginning at 6 AM, and must be removed at the conclusion of each performance. Seating areas are not covered and lawn seating may become wet. (Note: The Summer Arts Festival is not responsible for lost, misplaced, or damaged chairs and blankets.)

Limited bleacher seating is available (first-come, first-served) on the south side of Cliff Park Road at the rear of the Amphitheater.

A limited number of Rent-A-Chairs are available nightly beginning at 7:00 PM at the Welcome Center, located on the west side of the Amphitheater, for $10 ($5 is refunded when chair is returned.)
 

"Is reserved seating available?"

A limited number of reserved orchestra-pit seats are available for most performances. Pit seat tickets are $10 each, available first-come, first-served, by calling 937-324-2712.  Remaining available orchestra pit seats may be purchased nightly at the Festival Welcome Center. (The Welcome Center opens at 7:00 PM on Festival evenings.)

A limited number of loft seats (located above the Control Booth at the rear of the Amphitheater) are available for most performances. Loft tickets are $15 each, available first-come, first-served at 937-324-2712. Remaining available loft seats may be purchased nightly at the Festival Welcome Center. (The Welcome Center opens at 7:00 PM on Festival evenings.)

Pit Seats and Loft Seats go on sale Monday, June 3, 2013.
(Please note that orchestra pit seating and loft seating is limited; all seating is based on availability and may not be available at all performances.)
 


"Do the shows still go on when it rains?"
All Summer Arts Festival events at the Turner Pavilion in Veteran's Park are held rain or shine. Events are NOT moved indoors.

Events may be interrupted or delayed due to inclement weather. Festival staff and crew make every attempt to present performances when inclement weather is predicted.

When summer storms are severe, or danger is presented to the audience and performers, performances may be cancelled. Cancelled performances cannot be rescheduled.

Programs and artists are subject to change without notice.

Call Veteran's Park at 937-324-1554 for information.
 


"I'm coming from out of town. How do I get to the Festival?"
Click here for directions to the Summer Arts Festival; those using GPS may enter "250 Cliff Park Road, Springfield, OH 45504" as your destination.
 

"Do you sell food? Drinks?"
Our expanded menu of dinner items, sandwiches, snacks and beverages is on sale nightly at our concession stands, conveniently located to the east and west of the Grand Lawn on the Jesse and Caryl Philips Terrace (east) and the Landess Family Terrace (west). Beer and/or wine is also on sale at selected appropriate events.

 

"Can I bring beer and/or wine and/or alcohol to the Festival?"
Under Ohio law, consumption of alcoholic beverages at the Festival is restricted only to the beverages sold under state license at the Festival concession areas. Alcoholic beverages may not be brought into Veteran's Park or to the Festival.
 


"Where do I park?" 
• GENERAL Parking: General public parking is available, non-reserved, first-come, first-served, in the lighted Veteran’s Park lot west of the Grand Lawn and stage. Parking is also at the Springfield Museum of Art, the Kissell Center, Wittenberg, and Covenant Presbyterian Church. For patron safety, Cliff Park Road is closed to through-traffic from 6 PM to close of show (or 90 minutes prior to afternoon events.)

• HANDICAPPED Parking:
Limited parking for vehicles with handicapped tags permitted east of the Grand Lawn along Cliff Park Road beyond the first barricade. Use Fountain Avenue entrance only.

• GROUP TRANSPORT VEHICLE Parking: Limited parking for group transport vehicles permitted west of the Grand Lawn along Cliff Park Road beyond the first barricade. Use Plum Street entrance only.

• SENIOR (passenger vehicles) Parking: Limited parking for seniors in personal vehicles permitted west of the Grand Lawn along Cliff Park Road beyond the first barricade. Use Plum Street entrance only.

 


"What accessibility services are available?"
The Springfield Foundation

ASL
(American Sign Language) interpretation
is provided at the following events
courtesy of The Springfield Foundation:

 •
THE WIZARD OF OZ - Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 8:00 PM
 • CIRQUE ZUMA ZUMA - Saturday, July 6, 2013 at 8:00 PM
 • FOOTLOOSE - THE MUSICAL - Friday, July 19, 2013 at 8:00 PM

ASL signing may be requested for other events.
A one week notice is required; call 937-324-2712.

ASL coordinator: Barbara Dunaway


Audio description
may be provided by request; one week notice required;
call 937-324-2712.



Accessibility
The Turner Pavilion in Veteran's Park is wheelchair accessible; hard-surface pathways connect all areas of the Pavilion. A limited number of hard-surface wheelchair seating areas is available first-come, first-served.
 


"May I take photos and video of Festival performances?"
Sorry, but by contract with our performers, no photography, video, or recording of performances is permitted in the Amphitheater. 
 

"Are restrooms available at Veteran's Park?"
Public restrooms, which include infant changing stations, are located on the Festival Plaza East and Festival Plaza West, next to our concession stands. All plaza restrooms are handicapped-accessible.
 

"What if I lose my keys/ phone/ wallet at Veteran's Park?"
Lost and found items may be dropped off or picked up at the Festival Welcome Center located on the Festival Plaza West. The Summer Arts Festival management is not responsible for lost or stolen items or items left unclaimed after events.
 

"This is an outdoor Festival. May I smoke?"
Smoking is not permitted in the seating areas of Veteran's Park. For the safety and comfort of all guests, smoking is restricted to the road areas beyond the east and west road barricades.
 

"I've noticed the ENGRAVED BRICKS on the terraces at Veteran's Park. How do I order an engraved brick?"
Engraved bricks are available for sale at any time, and may be ordered using this engraved brick downloadable ORDER FORM.
 

"I love the Festival! How can I help support these free performances?"

In addition to donating at the performance when we "pass the hat" at intermission, you may also make a tax-deductible contribution to support the Summer Arts Festival.

Send your contributions to:
The Springfield Arts Council
PO Box 745
Springfield, Ohio 45501
Download a printable donation form here.
 

ARTISTS: Click here
for VENUE SPECIFICATIONS
for The Turner Pavilion in Veteran's Park.
 


The Summer Arts Festival welcomes all individuals and families regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability.

Note: Disruptive patrons may be asked to leave the premises.



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