Free Press Summer Festival

Permitted

• Sun-friendly items such as a swimsuit, cover-up, sunblock, sunglasses, hats, personal umbrella.
• You may bring an empty water container to fill at the fest, such as a CamelBak.
• Backpacks will be searched
• Personal cameras are allowed, and the rule prohibiting detachable lenses has been lifted this year so bring them at your own risk. The promoters reserve the right to use photographs taken at the event in promotional materials.
• Towel or blanket for sitting (no chairs).
• Cash (small bills) and credit cards. Cash will be accepted for food, drinks, and memorabilia, and in some locations credit cards will be accepted as well. There is no need to purchase food/drink tickets first. ATMs will be available throughout the fest grounds as well.

Prohibited

• Security will be checking bags and confiscating prohibited items at gate.
• As per requirements by the City of Houston, no water or any other liquid or food is admitted. There will be plenty of water available for free and for sale. Empty camel packs or reusable non-glass water thermoses are allowed and can be filled once in the fest, but must be proved empty upon entrance. Again, no outside food or drinks, including no water or water bottles, sealed or unsealed.
• No pets of any kind allowed.
• No coolers.
• No canopies, tents, or other big pointy obstructions.
• No motorized vehicles.
• No weapons.
• No professional photography, video, or audio recording equipment. Detachable lenses are okay. Images taken at the festival may be used for festival promotional purposes.
• No unauthorized vending, sales, solicitations, or promotions. If you are interested in any of these things please see the sponsor/vendor sections.

Safety first, kids!

Our first aid team and medics are volunteers, employees and/or sponsors of the festival and are on site to assist you, not arrest you. Refusal of medical attention, especially in the Houston heat and humidity, can be fatal.

Please make note of the various first aid stations which are staffed by volunteer medics. If you or a friend need medical assistance and are unable to locate or safely walk to a first aid station, raise your hand and ask someone to locate the nearest staff member or volunteer. Everyone is trained to help you promptly find help.

Important heat exhaustion prevention

Houston is hot and humid during the summer and while everyone should do their best to have a great time, you should also take precautions to prevent heat related illnesses and keep an eye out for others who might be experiencing heat exhaustion or heat stroke. We have a large medical team and first aid stations throughout the festival. Should you or someone else need medical attention, just ask the nearest person to you to find any of our staff members who can assist you. Click here for a PDF containing signs and symptoms of heat related health issues.

Prevent heat exhaustion and heatstroke by wearing light colored, loose fitting clothes; drink plenty of water- if you’re not peeing every few hours, you might be dehydrated; wear sunscreen and a hat; take a break in the shade if you feel like the heat is getting to you.