FAQs

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

FVDED In The Park participates in the Surrey RCMP Inadmissible Patron Program (IPP). Please note, refunds will not be issued for any denial of entry due to IPP. For more info on Surrey RCMP IPP, please see here.

GENERAL QUESTIONS

+ WHEN AND WHERE IS FVDED IN THE PARK?

FVDED In The Park is a 2-day festival happening on July 5 & 6 at Holland Park (13428 Old Yale Road) in Surrey, BC. The festival is open 2PM to 11PM each day. Food and various alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

+ WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AGE TO ATTEND?

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

+ ARE THERE INS AND OUTS?

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).

+ WHAT ARE MY PAYMENT OPTIONS ON SITE?

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

+ IS THERE SEATING AVAILABLE?

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.

+ IS THERE BOTTLE SERVICE AVAILABLE DURING THE FESTIVAL?

For bottle service inquiries, please contact caitlin@thisisblueprint.com

+ IS THERE FOOD AND DRINKS AVAILABLE?

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. Information regarding food trucks will be released closer to the festival.

We allow one empty personal reusable bottle (NO glass) per person and there will be free water stations on site for guests to fill their bottles. Hydration packs with no metal or hard frame are permitted - must be empty upon arrival. Specific information regarding container sizes and types will be available closer to the festival.

+ ARE LOCKERS AVAILABLE ON SITE?

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. These lockers are available for purchase here.

+ WHAT IS THE CAMERA POLICY?

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.

+ CAN I BRING SUNSCREEN INSIDE?

Yes, cream and gel sunscreens are allowed. NOTE: Aerosols (spray on) sunscreens are not permitted.


TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION

+ HOW DO I GET TO THE FESTIVAL?

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.

+ WHERE CAN I PARK?

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 Shopping Centre is restricted to shopping centre customers only.

Please do not drive under the influence!

+ WHAT ACCOMMODATIONS ARE THERE NEAR THE FESTIVAL?

For local accommodation options, please visit https://on.thisisblueprint.com/trk/jPhJb


WRISTBAND QUESTIONS

+ DO I GET A WRISTBAND WITH MY TICKET?

GA ticketholders will be admitted by presenting their mobile tickets at the Main Entrance Gate. VIP/GA+ ticketholders will redeem tickets for wristbands directly at the VIP/GA+ Entrance.

+ I PUT MY WRISTBAND ON TOO TIGHT OR GOT DAMAGED. CAN I GET A NEW ONE?

If your wristband is too tight or damaged, you must bring it to the VIP/GA+ Gate resolution area to exchange for a new one. There will be a $25 fee for all wristband replacements.

+ I HAVE A GENERAL ADMISSION PASS, HOW DO I ENTER?

All GA ticketholders should proceed directly to the Main Entrance Gate off of King George Blvd. upon arrival and present your mobile ticket to be admitted. Gates will open at 2PM each day.

+ I HAVE A GA+ OR VIP PASS, HOW DO I ENTER?

VIP/GA+ ticketholders should proceed directly to the dedicated VIP/GA+ lane located at the main festival entrance off King George Blvd. Wristband exchange for VIP/GA+ Holders will happen directly at the designated entrance. There is no need to visit the box office first.


Accessibility

+ WHAT ARE THE ACCESSIBILITY SEATING OPTIONS?

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

Any ticketholder who has special seating requirements should email LNWesternCanadaHelp@LiveNation.com with your ticket order confirmation number to request access to the accessible seating area. We recommend coordinating this in advance of the event. If needed, there will be a designated staff member available on site to provide some assistance. Accessible seating 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. Please note accessible seating is limited and will be provided on a first come, first serve basis until the ADA area is at capacity.

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.


HEALTH & SAFETY 

+ IS THERE MEDICAL AT THE EVENT?

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.

+ IS THERE FESTIVAL HEALTH AT THE EVENT?

Festival health is an overarching term that provides education and resources on attending festivals and concerts safely from sunscreen and water, to safe substance use and alcohol consumption. If you are feeling uneasy or have any questions about steps you can take for your health and safety at events - check out their tent for more information. They are the ones in the cool purple shirts!

+ WHAT CAN I DO TO PROTECT MY HEALTH & SAFETY AT THE EVENT?

If you are reading this FAQ, you’re off to a great start! 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

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


FAN CODE OF CONDUCT

FVDED In The Park is committed to creating a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for everyone. We ask that your conduct contribute to everyone’s enjoyment of the event, be legally appropriate, and not be offensive or abusive to others. For your safety and comfort, unacceptable conduct is subject to ejection and includes, but is 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 on the basis of religion, race, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, age, ability, physical appearance or other.

  • Harassment, including unwelcome or hostile behavior, 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.

  • Unpermitted access and breaching perimeters to the festival areas or other restricted areas.

  • Any other conduct that may be deemed by event organizers to be inappropriate or which may adversely affect the safety of persons or 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

PROHIBITED ITEMS

The following items are permitted:

  • Vapes - all vapes must be in unopened factory sealed packaging from a licensed supplier. If you have a vape that has a refillable chamber, the chamber must be empty and the e-juice to fill it must be in an unopened factory sealed package from an approved supplier.

  • Cigarettes - all cigarettes must be in a factory sealed package purchased from a legal supplier. Open packages will not be allowed.

  • Cannabis, please see our cannabis policy below.

  • Sunscreen - cream or gel is permitted, aerosol is not.

  • Waterbottle - one empty, clear, soft-sided plastic waterbottle. Bottle size must not exceed 1L.  There will be water refill stations on site.

  • Cellphones and portable chargers

  • Bags smaller than 15cm x 23cm, or clear bags smaller than 30cm x 15cm x 30cm, or medically necessary bags.

  • Hydration packs are permitted, they must be soft sided with no metal or plastic framing, empty, and no larger than 1L in size

  • Physician supplied medication, must be in original packaging and match the ID of the person entering with it.

  • Tampons and pads, must be sealed upon entry

  • 100ml personal sized hand sanitizer

Prohibited items include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • Hard water bottles including but not limited to Nalgene bottles, Stanley or other reusable insulated cups, and all glass containers.

  • Coolers

  • Outside food and beverages

  • Large signs that would obstruct others views or disrupt the enjoyment of other guests

  • Totems, flag poles or any poles/long sticks

  • Flow toys

  • Sharp objects, weapons or any item that could be used as a weapon including but not limited to pocket knives, box openers, projectiles, large spikes, heavy wallet chains, bats/clubs etc.

  • Animals (certified service animals allowed with documentation and approval of security supervisor)

  • Fireworks/pyrotechnics or any other flammable liquids or incendiary devices including perfume/cologne bottles or sprays

  • Flasks

  • Artificial noise makers including but not limited to airhorns and megaphones

  • Drones, remote controlled aircraft or toys

  • Bags larger than 30cm x 15cm x 30cm

  • Frisbees, balls and other toys

  • Balloons

  • Laser pointers

  • Markers or spray paint

  • Motorcycle or bike helmets

  • Cameras with removable lenses

  • Selfie sticks or GoPro apparatuses

  • Signs, flags or displays that are offensive, racist, discriminatory, contain inappropriate language, or are religious, political or commercial in nature.

  • Skateboard, roller or inline skates, scooters, wheeled or motorized items intended to be ridden

  • Substances that cause intoxication or impairment include alcohol, illegal drugs and deriviates of

  • Umbrellas, tents, or chairs

  • Walking sticks or canes of any kind unless it is a medical requirement

  • Unsealed products or packages that show evidence of tampering (including opened or unsealed cigarettes, unsealed feminine hygiene products, etc.)


Can I smoke/vape in the venue?

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

CANNABIS POLICY

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.