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General Information / FAQ

This is the 4-1-1 for the show. When in doubt come here and get answers to questions like, “Is it BYOB?” That would be a “no.”

Where: Automobile Building, Fair Park, 1010 First Ave, Dallas, Texas 75210
When: February 1 & 2, 2008
What: 38+ artists on four stages

Check back often, because information is added and edited constantly. Got Questions? info@mardigrasdfw.com or call Gilley’s Dallas at 214-421-2021

Frequently Asked Questions:
What is Mardi Gras Texas Style?
What Happens if it rains or there is bad weather?
What is the age limit to come to Mardi Gras Texas Style?
What can I bring to Mardi Gras Texas Style?
What are the differences in the tickets & where can I purchase tickets?
Are Credit Cards Accepted at Mardi Gras Texas Style?
Are you wheelchair accessible?
How do I contact Mardi Gras Texas Style?
What Time does the Box Office Open?
Will I be allowed to come in and out all day?
What are the ticket and/or wristband policies?
If I purchase my VIP ticket on-line how do I get my VIP wristband?
What do I do if I lose something at Mardi Gras Texas Style?
Will there be security, police, and/or medical on-site?

Show Vision:
Mardi Gras Texas Style! puts more than 38 Texas/Red Dirt & Country music stars on 4 stages over 2 days. Then we pack 10,000 plus fans per day into a 90,000 sq ft clear span building. Add the Mardi Gras factor into the equation and you can see why this is DFW’s Largest Head Sucking, Tail Pinching Mardi Gras Party! Also by putting this event in such a large building we are able to have the show rain or shine without weather playing a roll.

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Rain or Shine:
The event will go on rain or shine. The main stages are inside a climate controlled building so we will be able to have the event no matter what the weather is like.

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Age Limit:
Mardi Gras Texas Style is an all ages event although we do recommend 17 & up. It is a Mardi Gras event and Mardi Gras activities do take place. We do not offer a discounted ticket for children. Everyone must have a ticket no matter what age, including infants.

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Allowed/Prohibited Items:
Guests and their belongings are subject to search upon entry. You can help keep the lines moving quickly by leaving large bags at home. Please return for any additions or amendments.

You may bring in the following items:
• Umbrellas (small hand-held style)
• Baby Strollers
• Binoculars
• Personal camera equipment (i.e. small digital cameras or point-and-click 35mm cameras). Cameras with any type of detachable lenses are prohibited.

The following items are prohibited:
• Weapons of any kind
• Illegal substances (including narcotics) or drug paraphernalia
• Framed or large backpacks
• Alcohol (alcohol will be sold at the Festival)
• Glass containers
• Food or beverages
• Skateboards, scooters, bicycles, or personal motorized vehicles
• Large chains or spiked jewelry
• Fireworks
• Explosives
• Large umbrellas
• Chairs
• Coolers
• Pets (except service dogs)
• Video equipment: No video recording will be allowed.
• Professional still camera equipment (no detachable lenses, no tripods, big zooms, or commercial use rigs)
• Audio recording equipment
• No illegal vending is permitted. No unauthorized/unlicensed vendors allowed.

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Ticket Information:
There are several different types of tickets you can purchase for Mardi Gras Texas Style! 2008. All tickets are adult ticket prices. We do not offer a discounted ticket for children. Every person must have a ticket to enter the event no matter what age, including infants.

Discounted Advanced General Admission One Day ticket- You can purchase your advance one day ticket at a discount from the door price on-line at www.mardigrasdfw.com/tickets or at one of the DFW Kroger Food Store locations. You must purchase a ticket that is good for Friday or Saturday so make sure you specify which day you want and check the ticket.

Discounted Advanced VIP One Day Ticket-You can purchase your advance one day VIP ticket on-line ONLY at www.mardigrasdfw.com/tickets There may be VIP tickets available at the door if they do not sell out in advance. There are a limited number of VIP tickets!

Discounted Advanced General Admission Two Day Ticket- You can purchase your advance two day ticket on-line ONLY at www.mardigrasdfw.com/tickets You will NOT be able to purchase an advance two day General Admission ticket at Kroger or at the door.

Discounted Advanced VIP Two Day Ticket- You can purchase your advance two day VIP ticket on-line ONLY at www.mardigrasdfw.com/tickets You will NOT be able to purchase an advanced two day VIP ticket at Kroger or at the door.

General Admission One Day Door Ticket- You will be able to purchase General Admission tickets at the box office on the day of the show.

VIP One Day Door Ticket- If there are any VIP tickets available you will be able to purchase them at the door. There are a limited number of VIP tickets so you should purchase them in advance.

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Festival Purchases:
There are ATMs inside the event grounds (with applicable service fees), and some vendors accept credit cards (such as the Festival’s Merchandise tent). Just remember to keep your valuables safe and secure! The most popular items turned in at Lost and Found are credit cards, ids, wallets, etc.

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Accessible Services:
The Festival grounds are wheelchair-accessible. The event is General Admission event. Please note: Mardi Gras Texas Style does not provide personal care, golf cart rides, or push service. Please plan ahead and bring attendants if needed. Parking

Disabled-designated parking is available on a first-come, first serve basis. You must have a State issued placard issued to you in order to park in handicapped reserved parking spaces. Placards and identification must match and will be checked.

Access Seating
Each stage has a special section reserved for people who use wheelchairs (or who have mobility limitations) and one companion. Please check with Security for the location of each section. No special pass is required to access these areas. Please note that these areas have limited capacity and are available on a first come, first served basis.

Accessible rest rooms are available throughout the grounds.

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Contact Info:
Questions for Mardi Gras Texas Style?
Contact us via email at info@mardigrasdfw.com or call Gilley’s Dallas at 214-421-2021. For questions or concerns about a specific ticket order, please contact our ticket partner Click-N-Print Tickets call1.888.695.0888.

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Box Office Information:
The box office will open 1 hour before doors and close 30 min after the last band goes on stage.

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In & Out’s:
You will NOT be allowed to go in and out all day. Once you enter the event and leave you must purchase a ticket to re-enter. We do have an outside section for you to hang out in and get away from the crowd if you need to get away.

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Ticket/Wristband Policies:
Important Click-N-Print ticket information to know:
In order for your Click-N-Print ticket to be easily and quickly validated at the event gates, you must print using at least 150 dpi resolution. The Click-N-Print ticket must be clear, not smudged, faded, or light in color. Print at the highest resolution possible to ensure quick and easy entry. If you have any doubts, then please contact Click-N-Print Tickets at 1.888.695.0888 or you can visit the Box Office prior to the show. We will certainly do our best to accommodate you, but don’t wait until the last minute!

Click-N-Print customer assumes all responsibility for allowing others to access Click-N-Print tickets and is soley responsible to ensure ticket is not duplicated. Only the first Click-N-Print ticket presented and scanned at the gate grants admission. Subsequent and multiple presentations of the same Click-N-Print ticket are VOID and will be considered counterfeit and seized by Festival security staff.

Lost or stolen tickets can be reprinted or issued if they are lost before the day of the festival. Please contact Click-N-Print Tickets at 1.888.695.0888 or visit the website in the ticket section to re-issue the ticket. If you forget your ticket you will have to purchase another ticket at the box office.

Only tickets purchased through Click-N-Print Tickets or Kroger are valid. If you bought from an unauthorized source and/or the ticket is counterfeit, you will need to purchase a ticket at the box office.

All ticket sales are final – no refunds and no exchanges.

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Wristband Information:
VIP ticket holders must exchange their ticket for a pit pass wristband. Wristbands MUST be worn for entry into the VIP section. Please check in at the VIP tent to get your pit pass wristband.

Show Days Box Office info:
Wristbands are non-transferable, non-exchangeable and cannot be replaced. They cannot be removed and must be worn to allow entry. Please don't remove, stretch or tamper with your wristband in any way or you will not be allowed entry. If the wristband is tampered with or mangled it cannot be replaced. You must pass through security each time you enter.

Event takes place rain or shine. Doors open at 5:00 pm on Friday February 1, 2008 and at 12:00 pm on Saturday February 2, 2008.

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Lost & Found:
During the Festival, look for lost items at the Lost & Found booth on site. After the Festival, you can inquire about lost items at info@mardigrasdfw.com or call 214-421-2021. Valuables will be held for 30 days. Texxas Sized Events Inc. will not be held liable for any unclaimed items.

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Security & Safety:
We are making every effort to create a safe and secure environment on the Festival grounds. On-site security will be provided by the local law enforcement agencies and a private security company.

Emergency medical staff will be available on site. If you need any assistance, go to the medical tent, or look for a police officer or Festival staff member.

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	General Information / FAQ This is the 4-1-1 for the show. When in doubt come here and get answers to questions like, “Is it BYOB?” That would be a “no.” Where: Automobile Building, Fair Park, 1010 First Ave, Dallas, Texas 75210 When: February 1 & 2, 2008 What: 38+ artists on four stages Check back often, because information is added and edited constantly. Got Questions? info@mardigrasdfw.com or call Gilley’s Dallas at 214-421-2021 Frequently Asked Questions: What is Mardi Gras Texas Style? What Happens if it rains or there is bad weather? What is the age limit to come to Mardi Gras Texas Style? What can I bring to Mardi Gras Texas Style? What are the differences in the tickets & where can I purchase tickets? Are Credit Cards Accepted at Mardi Gras Texas Style? Are you wheelchair accessible? How do I contact Mardi Gras Texas Style? What Time does the Box Office Open? Will I be allowed to come in and out all day? What are the ticket and/or wristband policies? If I purchase my VIP ticket on-line how do I get my VIP wristband? What do I do if I lose something at Mardi Gras Texas Style? Will there be security, police, and/or medical on-site? Show Vision: Mardi Gras Texas Style! puts more than 38 Texas/Red Dirt & Country music stars on 4 stages over 2 days. Then we pack 10,000 plus fans per day into a 90,000 sq ft clear span building. Add the Mardi Gras factor into the equation and you can see why this is DFW’s Largest Head Sucking, Tail Pinching Mardi Gras Party! Also by putting this event in such a large building we are able to have the show rain or shine without weather playing a roll. back to top Rain or Shine: The event will go on rain or shine. The main stages are inside a climate controlled building so we will be able to have the event no matter what the weather is like. back to top Age Limit: Mardi Gras Texas Style is an all ages event although we do recommend 17 & up. It is a Mardi Gras event and Mardi Gras activities do take place. We do not offer a discounted ticket for children. Everyone must have a ticket no matter what age, including infants. back to top Allowed/Prohibited Items: Guests and their belongings are subject to search upon entry. You can help keep the lines moving quickly by leaving large bags at home. Please return for any additions or amendments. You may bring in the following items: • Umbrellas (small hand-held style) • Baby Strollers • Binoculars • Personal camera equipment (i.e. small digital cameras or point-and-click 35mm cameras). Cameras with any type of detachable lenses are prohibited. The following items are prohibited: • Weapons of any kind • Illegal substances (including narcotics) or drug paraphernalia • Framed or large backpacks • Alcohol (alcohol will be sold at the Festival) • Glass containers • Food or beverages • Skateboards, scooters, bicycles, or personal motorized vehicles • Large chains or spiked jewelry • Fireworks • Explosives • Large umbrellas • Chairs • Coolers • Pets (except service dogs) • Video equipment: No video recording will be allowed. • Professional still camera equipment (no detachable lenses, no tripods, big zooms, or commercial use rigs) • Audio recording equipment • No illegal vending is permitted. No unauthorized/unlicensed vendors allowed. back to top Ticket Information: There are several different types of tickets you can purchase for Mardi Gras Texas Style! 2008. All tickets are adult ticket prices. We do not offer a discounted ticket for children. Every person must have a ticket to enter the event no matter what age, including infants. Discounted Advanced General Admission One Day ticket- You can purchase your advance one day ticket at a discount from the door price on-line at www.mardigrasdfw.com/tickets or at one of the DFW Kroger Food Store locations. You must purchase a ticket that is good for Friday or Saturday so make sure you specify which day you want and check the ticket. Discounted Advanced VIP One Day Ticket-You can purchase your advance one day VIP ticket on-line ONLY at www.mardigrasdfw.com/tickets There may be VIP tickets available at the door if they do not sell out in advance. There are a limited number of VIP tickets! Discounted Advanced General Admission Two Day Ticket- You can purchase your advance two day ticket on-line ONLY at www.mardigrasdfw.com/tickets You will NOT be able to purchase an advance two day General Admission ticket at Kroger or at the door. Discounted Advanced VIP Two Day Ticket- You can purchase your advance two day VIP ticket on-line ONLY at www.mardigrasdfw.com/tickets You will NOT be able to purchase an advanced two day VIP ticket at Kroger or at the door. General Admission One Day Door Ticket- You will be able to purchase General Admission tickets at the box office on the day of the show. VIP One Day Door Ticket- If there are any VIP tickets available you will be able to purchase them at the door. There are a limited number of VIP tickets so you should purchase them in advance. back to top Festival Purchases: There are ATMs inside the event grounds (with applicable service fees), and some vendors accept credit cards (such as the Festival’s Merchandise tent). Just remember to keep your valuables safe and secure! The most popular items turned in at Lost and Found are credit cards, ids, wallets, etc. back to top Accessible Services: The Festival grounds are wheelchair-accessible. The event is General Admission event. Please note: Mardi Gras Texas Style does not provide personal care, golf cart rides, or push service. Please plan ahead and bring attendants if needed. Parking Disabled-designated parking is available on a first-come, first serve basis. You must have a State issued placard issued to you in order to park in handicapped reserved parking spaces. Placards and identification must match and will be checked. Access Seating Each stage has a special section reserved for people who use wheelchairs (or who have mobility limitations) and one companion. Please check with Security for the location of each section. No special pass is required to access these areas. Please note that these areas have limited capacity and are available on a first come, first served basis. Accessible rest rooms are available throughout the grounds. back to top Contact Info: Questions for Mardi Gras Texas Style? Contact us via email at info@mardigrasdfw.com or call Gilley’s Dallas at 214-421-2021. For questions or concerns about a specific ticket order, please contact our ticket partner Click-N-Print Tickets call1.888.695.0888. back to top Box Office Information: The box office will open 1 hour before doors and close 30 min after the last band goes on stage. back to top In & Out’s: You will NOT be allowed to go in and out all day. Once you enter the event and leave you must purchase a ticket to re-enter. We do have an outside section for you to hang out in and get away from the crowd if you need to get away. back to top Ticket/Wristband Policies: Important Click-N-Print ticket information to know: In order for your Click-N-Print ticket to be easily and quickly validated at the event gates, you must print using at least 150 dpi resolution. The Click-N-Print ticket must be clear, not smudged, faded, or light in color. Print at the highest resolution possible to ensure quick and easy entry. If you have any doubts, then please contact Click-N-Print Tickets at 1.888.695.0888 or you can visit the Box Office prior to the show. We will certainly do our best to accommodate you, but don’t wait until the last minute! Click-N-Print customer assumes all responsibility for allowing others to access Click-N-Print tickets and is soley responsible to ensure ticket is not duplicated. Only the first Click-N-Print ticket presented and scanned at the gate grants admission. Subsequent and multiple presentations of the same Click-N-Print ticket are VOID and will be considered counterfeit and seized by Festival security staff. Lost or stolen tickets can be reprinted or issued if they are lost before the day of the festival. Please contact Click-N-Print Tickets at 1.888.695.0888 or visit the website in the ticket section to re-issue the ticket. If you forget your ticket you will have to purchase another ticket at the box office. Only tickets purchased through Click-N-Print Tickets or Kroger are valid. If you bought from an unauthorized source and/or the ticket is counterfeit, you will need to purchase a ticket at the box office. All ticket sales are final – no refunds and no exchanges. back to top Wristband Information: VIP ticket holders must exchange their ticket for a pit pass wristband. Wristbands MUST be worn for entry into the VIP section. Please check in at the VIP tent to get your pit pass wristband. Show Days Box Office info: Wristbands are non-transferable, non-exchangeable and cannot be replaced. They cannot be removed and must be worn to allow entry. Please don't remove, stretch or tamper with your wristband in any way or you will not be allowed entry. If the wristband is tampered with or mangled it cannot be replaced. You must pass through security each time you enter. Event takes place rain or shine. Doors open at 5:00 pm on Friday February 1, 2008 and at 12:00 pm on Saturday February 2, 2008. back to top Lost & Found: During the Festival, look for lost items at the Lost & Found booth on site. After the Festival, you can inquire about lost items at info@mardigrasdfw.com or call 214-421-2021. Valuables will be held for 30 days. Texxas Sized Events Inc. will not be held liable for any unclaimed items. back to top Security & Safety: We are making every effort to create a safe and secure environment on the Festival grounds. On-site security will be provided by the local law enforcement agencies and a private security company. Emergency medical staff will be available on site. If you need any assistance, go to the medical tent, or look for a police officer or Festival staff member. back to top