FESTIVAL INFO
VENDORS
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ADA
Evolution Festival is an accessible event, and we are dedicated to continually improving our efforts to ensure you have access to all the event amenities.
CLICK HERE FOR THE EVOLUTION ADA GUIDE (.pdf)
CHAIR RENTAL
Festival seating in the special General Admission+ chair section. The seating location within the GA+ area is on a first come first serve basis. No outside chairs allowed. Rental chairs provided by conCHAIRto.
LOCKERS
Details coming in early 2024!
WRISTBAND REGISTRATION
Details coming in early 2024!
F.A.Q.
The festival will take place in the area of Forest Park known as LANGENBERG FIELD, which is located directly behind the Dwight Davis Tennis Center. The best address to use for the Main Entrance to the festival is located directly across the street from the Dennis and Judith Jones Education & Visitor’s Center at 5595 Grand Drive.
The festival is centrally located in Forest Park:
The festival is centrally located in Forest Park:
- South of the Missouri History Museum and The Dwight Davis Tennis Center
- Northwest of the Muny
- Northeast of the Art Museum and the
- North of the World’s Fair Pavilion
- Cell phones & small portable chargers
- Sunscreen (non-aerosol only)
- Bug/Insect Repellant (non-aerosol only)
- One (1) factory-sealed bottle of water (36 oz max size) OR one (1) empty plastic refillable water bottle per person (sorry, no hydroflasks, Yeti’s or any metal containers allowed)
- Beach towels & light blankets
- Hats & Sunglasses
- Small, point-and-shoot digital cameras (sorry, no larger cameras or detachable lenses)
- Ear plugs
- Factory sealed packages of cigarettes or cigars
- E-cigarettes and vape pens
Fan and working staff safety is far and away our #1 concern, so we will be fully enforcing this list of prohibited items at all times with elevated security measures.. Evolution Festival reserves the right to add additional items to this list at any time.
- No weapons of any kind
- No large bags, backpacks, or duffle bags ( See Official Bag Policy details here and in specific FAQ)
- No outside chairs of any kind
- No coolers or picnic baskets
- No outside food or beverages (Exceptions are one (1) factory-sealed bottle of water (36 oz max) or medically necessary food items)
- No hydroflasks, Yeti’s, Stanley’s, or metal containers of any kind
- No illegal drugs or illegal drug paraphernalia
- Pets, emotional support, therapy, or comfort animals are not allowed within the Festival grounds. However, service animals which have been trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability, are welcome.
- No fireworks or explosives
- No chains, chain wallets, or spikes
- No selfie sticks
- No umbrellas
- No drones
- No camelbaks, hydration packs, Yeti’s or hydroflasks
- No glass containers of any kind
- No strollers or wagons
- No video cameras, gopro’s, or professional cameras with removable lenses
- No audio recording devices
- No laptops or tablets
- No lasers or laser pointers
- No hula hoops, totems, or glow sticks
- No aerosol cans
- No whistles or air horns
- No musical instruments
- No colors or patches
- No walkie talkies or two-way radios
Free, public parking is located throughout Forest Park and surrounding areas.
We STRONGLY encourage the use of rideshare apps and taxis for the festival. There will be a designated and secure location near the main festival entrance for all rideshare and taxi drop offs/pick ups. Please check back for more information closer to the festival dates.
There is also a convenient MetroLink stop at the intersection of DeBaliviere Blvd & Forest Park Parkway, which is a 5-7 minute walk to our Main Festival Entrance. MetroLink provides many free Park & Ride locations throughout the Metro St. Louis area to make transportation to Evolution Festival easy.
We STRONGLY encourage the use of rideshare apps and taxis for the festival. There will be a designated and secure location near the main festival entrance for all rideshare and taxi drop offs/pick ups. Please check back for more information closer to the festival dates.
There is also a convenient MetroLink stop at the intersection of DeBaliviere Blvd & Forest Park Parkway, which is a 5-7 minute walk to our Main Festival Entrance. MetroLink provides many free Park & Ride locations throughout the Metro St. Louis area to make transportation to Evolution Festival easy.
The festival is an ALL AGES event. Children 10 and under may enter for free, provided they are with a wristbanded parent/guardian at all times.
Re-entry into the festival will NOT be permitted. Once a fan enters the festival site each day, they will NOT be allowed to leave and return, so please plan accordingly. For anyone who has to leave due to emergency, please speak to our security supervisors at the entry gates.
In the event of any necessary evacuations of the festival site (weather-related or otherwise), festival producers reserve the right to allow re-entry in such instances.
In the event of any necessary evacuations of the festival site (weather-related or otherwise), festival producers reserve the right to allow re-entry in such instances.
Evolution Festival is a Rain or Shine event. HOWEVER, there are certain instances in which the festival may be paused, evacuated, or canceled due to inclement weather. These instances may include but are not limited to severe thunderstorms, lightning, excessive wind, hail, excessive rain and/or flooding, tornadoes, or any other instance where a pause, evacuation, or cancellation is directed by local emergency personnel.
The festival will have a trained meteorologist on-site to monitor any inclement weather in real time who will also be in direct contact with the National Weather Service.
In the event of any festival evacuation, all exits and emergency exits will be highly visible to fans. In such an instance, the festival recommends that fans (a) return to their vehicle if they drove to the festival, or (b) locate and safely make way to any open permanent structure within Forest Park. Stay tuned to the festival social media pages for real time updates as to when it is safe to return to the festival site.
The festival will have a trained meteorologist on-site to monitor any inclement weather in real time who will also be in direct contact with the National Weather Service.
In the event of any festival evacuation, all exits and emergency exits will be highly visible to fans. In such an instance, the festival recommends that fans (a) return to their vehicle if they drove to the festival, or (b) locate and safely make way to any open permanent structure within Forest Park. Stay tuned to the festival social media pages for real time updates as to when it is safe to return to the festival site.
Festival gates will open at 1:00pm each day, subject to the occurrence of any last minute delays.
Stage performance schedules will be listed on the Line Up page of the festival website approximately 30 days prior to the festival. Stage performance schedules are always subject to change.
No. Outside chairs of any kind will not be permitted. Festival seating will be permitted to those that have purchased either the GA+ or VIP+ tickets.. Those with GA+ and VIP+ tickets will have a designated seating area with chairs provided by conCHAIRto. A very limited amount of chair rentals may be available; but is not guaranteed and only while supplies last. We suggest securing your weekend seating in advance by purchasing the weekend GA+ or weekend VIP+ tickets. Small beach towels and blankets are permitted.
No outside coolers or storage containers of any size will be allowed at the festival. No outside beverages or food will be allowed at the festival, WITH THE EXCEPTION of one (1) factory sealed water bottle (36 oz max) or one (1) empty plastic refillable water bottle per fan, and medically necessary food.
We encourage all fans to only bring essential personal belongings with them to the festival. The festival will not be held responsible for any lost or stolen items. Lost and Found will be located at Guest Services.
Lost and Found will be located at Guest Services, located near the main entrance.
Evolution Festival is a completely CASHLESS event. No cash will be accepted at our box office or from any of our food & beverage, merchandise, or any other festival vendors inside the site. WE DO ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS, DEBIT CARDS, APPLE PAY & GOOGLE PAY.
If you have a unique product or service that you would like to showcase at the Evolution Festival, please contact vendor sales here.
Fans are allowed to bring their medically necessary materials and medications into the festival, provided any such medicine has a prescription label with the fan’s name. Medications that need to be inhaled or smoked are prohibited unless they are contained in a prescribed inhaler. Other illegal drugs of any kind are strictly prohibited.
Fans that have a special medical dietary restriction only will be allowed to bring enough food for the day for that individual into the festival. Evolution Festival will have food purchase options available that are vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free, and peanut-free.
Security staff at the entry gates will verify the contents of any medically necessary materials. For the safety of our entire security and grounds staff, please dispose of any medical waste and syringes in the proper disposal containers located in the Medical Tents. PLEASE DO NOT DISPOSE OF THESE ITEMS IN OTHER TRASH OR RECYCLING BINS AT THE FESTIVAL.
Fans that have a special medical dietary restriction only will be allowed to bring enough food for the day for that individual into the festival. Evolution Festival will have food purchase options available that are vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free, and peanut-free.
Security staff at the entry gates will verify the contents of any medically necessary materials. For the safety of our entire security and grounds staff, please dispose of any medical waste and syringes in the proper disposal containers located in the Medical Tents. PLEASE DO NOT DISPOSE OF THESE ITEMS IN OTHER TRASH OR RECYCLING BINS AT THE FESTIVAL.
Yes, breastfeeding mothers can come to Guest Services near the main entrance of the festival site. It is not a completely private area, so be prepared with any cover needed to feel comfortable. You may bring special items necessary to pump (pump, small soft-sided cooler, ice packs, cover garment) into the site, however Evolution Festival is not responsible for any lost or damaged items.
Evolution Festival discourages fans from bringing bags into the festival. If a bag is necessary, please abide by our bag policy below. Note: all items are subject to search at any time.
YES. There will be complimentary water refill stations available. Location(s) will be communicated in the weeks leading up to the event.
