Festival Information

Please be aware that the FAQs will be updated closer to the festival for more detailed information. Have questions that aren’t answered below? Email us at info@fvdedinthepark.com

GENERAL

  • FVDED in the Park is a 2-day festival happening on July 3 & 4 at Holland Park (13428 Old Yale Road) in Surrey, BC. The festival is open from 2PM to 11PM each day. Food and various alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

  • FVDED in the Park is a 16+ event. VIP areas are 19+ only and will require 2 pieces of ID.

  • There are no ins and outs during each festival day. If you leave earlier than the closing time of each day, you will not be able to re-enter without buying a new ticket (if available).

  • This event is 100% cashless. Only credit cards and debit cards are accepted on site.

  • A variety of food and beverage options will be available on site. Outside food and beverages are not permitted on site. However, personal amounts of factory sealed (unopened) snacks such as granola bars, protein bars, chips, etc. will be allowed.

  • Alcoholic beverages can be purchased at various designated bar service areas located throughout the park. Only 2 drinks can be served per person at one time. All customers wishing to purchase alcoholic beverages must present their 2 pieces of IDs at point of purchase and obtain a DAV (Drinking Age Verified) wristband. DAV wristbands must be visibly worn by anyone consuming alcohol.

  • The venue is general admission standing room. Chairs of any kind will not be permitted. 

    If you have accessibility considerations, more information can be found in the Accessibility section below.

  • A raised ADA area is available for any patrons requiring wheelchair or special seating considerations. The accessible seating option is available to ticket holders using wheelchairs, crutches, or who have any other physical disabilities or injuries that will necessitate a seat or raised view for the show. 

    Any ticket holder who has special seating requirements should email info@thisisblueprint.com with your ticket order confirmation number to request access to the accessible seating area. Seating must be coordinated in advance of the event and will be first come first served. Patrons who require an attendant are encouraged to purchase a ticket for their attendant and include mention of them in the email. There will be 1 attendant permitted per accessible seating patron in the designated seating area.

    If you arrive at the show and do not find that the accommodations are adequate for your specific circumstances, please notify a staff member on-site to escalate your request.

  • Yes, there will be lockers on site! These Mobile Charging Lockers allow you unlimited in-and-out access throughout the weekend, and each one features a universal cell phone charger. Lockers are available for purchase HERE.

BAG POLICY

  • For everyone’s safety, security and enjoyment, we ask you to only bring small clutches, belt bags, fanny-packs or bags that are clear (i.e. see-through) to allow us to safely and efficiently properly screen and welcome fans into the event. All bags and hand-carried items will be subject to search and screened for prohibited items prior to allowing entry to the venue.

    APPROVED BAGS: 

    • Bags smaller than 6” x 9” (does not need to be clear)

    • Clear bag smaller than 12” x 6” x 12” (no bags larger than 12” x 6” x 12”)

    • 1-Gallon plastic freezer bag

    • Medically necessary bags

    • Soft sided (squeezable) hydration packs with a bladder that is 2L or less and does not contain any hard or metal framing.

  • There will be free water stations on site for guests to fill their bottles. Water bottles cannot exceed 1 litre and must be soft-sided (squeezable) - no glass & hard-sided bottles, including hard plastic. 

    Hydration packs are only permitted to enable guests to remain hydrated. They will not be permitted if the bladder is not intact and set up to be used for their intended purposes.

    No metal or hard framing; must be soft-sided and squeezeable. Cannot have more than 2 main compartments & 1 smaller compartment. Bladder cannot exceed 2L and must be empty & open for inspection upon arrival.

    NOTE: Hydration packs are only permitted to enable guests to remain hydrated. They will not be permitted if the bladder is not intact and set up to be used for their intended purposes.

  • Guests may use personal cameras and mobile phones to take photos inside the venue. Cameras with detachable lenses are not permitted. Professional video cameras or video/audio recording devices are not permitted at the event.

  • Yes, cream and gel sunscreens are allowed.

    NOTE: Aerosols (spray on) sunscreens are not permitted.

TICKETING

  • 2 Day Passes are available for GA, GA+ and VIP.

    GA PASSES INCLUDE:

    ✦ General admission to the festival  
    ✦ Must be 16+ to purchase  
    ✦ Access to 19+ bar  

    GA+ PASSES INCLUDE:

    ✦ Priority GA+ entrance to the festival  
    ✦ Designated GA+ bar and flushable washrooms  
    ✦ Must be 16+ to purchase  
    ✦ Access to 19+ bar  

    VIP PASSES INCLUDE:

    ✦ Priority VIP entrance to the festival  
    ✦ Designated VIP section with clear stage view  
    ✦ Designated VIP bar and flushable washrooms  
    ✦ Must be 19+ to purchase  

  • Your FVDED tickets will be sent approximately 10 days before the event digitally to your email. Please remember to check your spam if you haven’t received them.

  • Lock in your 2-Day Festival Pass with a $29.99 (+s/c) deposit, then pay the rest in 4 easy instalments until the festival.

    Instalments will be charged automatically with your given banking information upon purchase. Please ensure that there are appropriate funds available to avoid cancellation.

    LAYAWAY PLAN - 4 PAYMENTS

    • Opt in ends on 01/17/2026 at 12am PT

    • Deposit - $29.99 due at time of purchase 

    • Payment 1 - 25% due January 30, 2026  

    • Payment 2 - 25% due February 20, 2026  

    • Payment 3 - 25% due March 20, 2026  

    • Payment 4 (final) - 25% due April 17, 2026 

    LAYAWAY PLAN - 3 PAYMENTS

    • Opt in ends on 02/14/2026 at 12am PT  

    • Deposit: $29.99 due at time of purchase  

    • Payment 1 - 33% due March 6, 2026  

    • Payment 2 - 33% due March 27, 2026  

    • Payment 3 (final) - 34% due April 17, 2026  

    LAYAWAY PLAN - 2 PAYMENTS

    • Opt in ends on 03/14/2026 at 12am PT  

    • Deposit - $29.99 due at time of purchase  

    • Payment 1 - 50% due March 27, 2026  

    • Payment 2 (final) - 50% due April 17, 2026  

TRAVEL & STAY

  • Taxi & rideshare zone is located at Central City Mall, across Old Yale Rd. by the parking lot east of Shoppers Drug Mart. 

    NOTE: On event days between the hours of 9PM to 12AM, vehicles can only access Central City mall via 102 Ave.

  • Holland Park is located directly across from King George Station, and a short walk from Surrey Central Station. The closest bus loop to the site is located at Surrey Central Exchange, one block away. TransLink encourages people to use a Compass Card or pre-purchase their return tickets on the day they intend to travel, which can be done at any Compass Vending Machine. SkyTrain Attendants will be available to assist customers. 

    For further transit information, please contact Translink at 604-953-3333 or click on Trip Planner at www.translink.ca

  • Parking near Holland Park is limited. Taking transit to the event is highly recommended. TransLink will be providing extra Skytrain service each day of the festival. In addition to transit, utilizing carpools or bicycles to attend the event is also encouraged. Bike racks are located on site. It is recommended that guests wishing to drive use the public parking spaces at the King George Skytrain Station or at the Scott Road Skytrain Station and take the short Skytrain trip to the King George stop. There are limited parking spaces available in various parking lots along King George Blvd. Parking at Central City mall is restricted to their customers only. 

    Please do not drive under the influence!

  • For local accommodation options, please visit discoversurreybc.com/stay/hotel

HEALTH & SAFETY

  • There sure is! Health & safety at our event is our number 1 priority. Medical tents and roaming teams are in place, be sure to note these locations upon entry to the event or ask event staff for help, if needed. 

  • Be sure to: 

    • Stay hydrated and drink lots of water  

    • Wear sunscreen and dress for the weather 

    • Check your local Public Health website on safe substance use and alcohol consumption 

    • Do not bring prohibited items into the event  

    • Follow our Fan Code Of Conduct for your and everyone’s safety 

    • Keep an eye out for your friends 

    • Follow instruction from event staff – they are here to help

    • Get your drugs checked before attending the festival here.


    If you see something, say something - report safety and security concerns immediately to event security and staff - 778-549-4459

  • Yes! Drug checking is a harm reduction service. It helps community members check their drugs for fentanyl and other contaminants, and take action to reduce overdose risk and other harms.

    There are two different ways to check drugs in our region – fentanyl test strips and fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometers.

    All drug checking services are free and confidential.

    Look for the bright orange tent before you enter the festival.

    For more information, please visit https://fraserhealth.ca/drugchecking.

SECURITY

  • Guests are required to pass through security screening upon entry to the venue. Screenings will include a bag check, frisk search and metal detector screening. Refusal to submit to the security screening will result in denial of entry to the venue. Guests may be asked to provide picture ID based on observable concerns for public safety, and event security may deny entry on that basis. Any guest that is denied entry or removed for any violation of facility rules will not be issued a refund.

  • The following items are NOT permitted on site:

    • Aerosol containers of any kind

    • Animals. Only service dogs with a British Columbia Dog Identification Card are permitted Guide Dog and Service Dog Certification - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca). If the service dog team is from out of province, the equivalent license/Identification card from the licensing body in their home state or province is required

    • Any bag larger than 6”x 9”, with the exception of clear bags up to 12”x 6”x 12”, 1 gallon plastic freezer bags, and medically necessary bags.

    • Hard sided water bottles, soft sided water bottles exceeding 1 Litre and hydration packs exceeding a 2 Litre bladder (bladder must be present, intact and used to fill with water after entering event)

    • Any item that can be used as a projectile

    • Artificial noise makers, including megaphones and air horns

    • Balloons or inflatables of any kind

    • Coolers

    • Costume masks

    • Drones

    • Flag poles, totems, or poles/long sticks of any kind

    • Gang or club clothing and/or gang or club support gear, including but not limited to banners, signs and flags

    • Gas masks

    • Glass of any kind

    • Hard-sided (wood or metal framed) folding fans and any fan larger than 13.5” x 25”

    • Helmets, unless medically required

    • Illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia

    • Laser pointers of any kind

    • Markers, pens or spray paint

    • Musical instruments

    • Bluetooth speakers

    • Outside food & beverage that is homemade or open - Food bought in must be factory sealed with the exception of medical necessary or prescribed items

    • Outside liquor

    • Perfume or cologne bottles

    • Pocket knives of any kind

    • POI, whips and other flow props

    • Portable chairs of any kind, including lawn chairs and stadium seats

    • Posters and signs, except for those purchased from an authorized merchandise vendor inside the event

    • Professional audio, video, or photography equipment (no detachable lenses, zoom lens 2 inches or greater, tripods or commercial/professional use camera assemblies)

    • Pyrotechnics of any kind, including fireworks, sparklers or firecrackers

    • Selfie Sticks and Go Pro apparatus

    • Skateboards, rollerblades, roller skates, scooters, wheeled or motorized items intended to be ridden

    • Sports equipment (ie. frisbees, soccer balls etc.)

    • Tactical clothing or equipment

    • Tents

    • Umbrellas

    • Walking sticks or canes of any kind unless it is a medical required mobility device

    • Water guns

    • Weapons of any kind and/or items that can be used as a weapon, including but not limited to large spikes, heavy wallet chains, bats/clubs, etc.

    • Any other item deemed unsafe by venue management

  • The following items ARE permitted on site:

    • Cigarette packs – must be new and unopened in factory sealed packaging from a Provincially approved and regulated supplier

    • Empty non-glass refillable drink containers – must be 1 litre in size or smaller and soft sided (squeezable). Limit 1 per person.

    • Go Pro Cameras only – NO Go Pro apparatuses or selfies sticks are allowed.

    • Gum – Must be unopened in factory sealed packaging

    • Hydration packs – no metal or hard framing; must be soft-sided and squeezeable. Cannot have more than 2 main compartments & 1 smaller compartment. Bladder cannot exceed 2L and must be empty & open for inspection upon arrival

    • Medically prescribed/required medications, food and beverage items – must be in prescription container and verified with matching government issued photo identification

    • Personal cameras and mobile phones. No detachable lenses or zoom lenses 2 inches or larger

    • Reasonable amounts of sunscreen – NO aerosol containers allowed

    • Service dogs. Note: Service dog teams must have a Guide Dog and Service Dog Certification - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca) OR if from out of province, the equivalent license/Identification card from the government licensing body in their home state or province

    • Soft sided folding fans that do not exceed 13.5” x 25”

    • THC or derivative products must be in factory sealed (unopened) packaging from provincially licensed supplier (limited to legal restrictions)

    • Vape Juice E-liquid – Must be unopened, factory sealed and personal amount only

    • Vapes (must have empty chamber or be in unopened factory sealed container from licensed supplier)

    • 1 gallon plastic freezer bag

    • Any bag 6” x 9” or smaller

    • Any single compartment clear bag 12”x 6”x12” or smaller

    • Medically necessary bags

  • There is a designated smoking area inside the festival. More information can be found about our cannabis policy below.

  • All persons entering the venue are subject to search of their person and property upon entry, as allowable by law.

    The venue will allow guests who are of legal age (19+) to bring Cannabis, THC and related derivatives permitted by law into the venue subject to the following conditions:

    Cannabis, THC and related derivatives in infused foods, oils or candies commonly referred to as “edibles” MUST be in factory sealed packaging from a Provincially Approved and Regulated Supplier. Opened packages, homemade products or those where the supplier cannot be confirmed will not be allowed into the event.

    The quantity of Cannabis, THC and related derivatives permitted shall be in accordance with local laws and regulations pertaining to possession and personal consumption.

    Cannabis is for personal use only and the unregulated sale of cannabis is strictly prohibited.

    Guests who are of legal age (19+) will be allowed to use and/or consume the above identified Cannabis, THC and related derivatives they have brought on site.

    Use of and consumption of these products is subject to the following conditions:

    Smoking and vaping of these products can only occur in the designated smoking area. Doing so outside the designated area may result in eviction from the venue.

    Any guest who overuses or over consumes any intoxicant is subject to eviction.

    No guest can supply another person with these products. Doing so will result in eviction from the venue.

    Security staff will evict any person who sells or purchases these products from another person inside the venue.

    Approved Container Types:

    All approved suppliers will adhere to the packaging requirements mandates by law. Packaging must include the following:

    • The standardized cannabis symbol

    • The brand name of the cannabis product

    • THC and CBD and other cannabinoid content

    • Health warning message

    • Other required information about the cannabis product

    • Non-required information about the cannabis product

    • Nutrition facts table

    • List of ingredients

    • Bar code

    Cannabis can only be consumed in the designated consumption area. Please refer to the site map or ask festival staff for the designated location.

FAN CODE OF CONDUCT

  • FVDED in the Park Summer Music Festival is committed to creating a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for everyone. We ask that guests conduct contributes to everyone’s enjoyment of the event and is legally appropriate and not offensive or abusive to others.

    For everyone’s safety and comfort, unacceptable conduct is subject to eviction. Prohibited behaviours include but are not limited to the following:

    • Use of foul, threatening, offensive or abusive language or gestures.

    • Discrimination, bullying or hate that harasses, victimizes, degrades, or intimidates an individual or group of individuals based on the 13 Prohibited Grounds of Discrimination identified in the Canadian Human Rights Act and Regulations. These are race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, or conviction for which a pardon was granted.

    • Harassment, including unwelcome or hostile behaviour, physical contact or sexual attention.

    • Fighting or any other type of violence.

    • Wearing or using clothing, signs, and banners which are offensive in nature.

    • Intoxication or impairment due to alcohol/cannabis or consumption of illegal substances.

    • Throwing objects or interfering with the progress of the event.

    • Being in possession of alcohol not purchased inside FVDED In The Park festival grounds.

    • Being a minor in possession of alcohol or providing a minor with alcohol.

    • * Being in possession of weapons, illegal substances or any other prohibited items.

    • Smoking (including e-cigarettes, personal vaporizers, and cannabis) in the venue & on the premise outside of the designated smoking area.

    • Unauthorized access, including but not limited to breaches of the perimeter fence or gates or any restricted area.

    • Any other conduct that may be deemed by FVDED in the Park Summer Music Festival to be inappropriate or which may adversely affect the safety of persons on the property or disruption of the event.

    FVDED in the Park will not tolerate any unsafe, offensive behaviour that violates our Fan Code of Conduct. Failure to abide by this Code may result in ejection & suspension from entering any/all of our associated venues.

    Each of us has a responsibility to report any act that goes against the values that we stand for. So, if you see something, say something. Report any safety concerns to our management team right away – 778-549-4459.