Getting There
Parking, Public Transit, & More
For more information about how to get to Boardwalk Rock, please see our Getting Here guide.
ADA Pickup & Drop Off
The ADA pickup and drop off location will be at 101 Worcester St.
Accessible Festival Entrance
There are specially designated lanes at the main Festival entrance and the S. Division St. entrance for patrons with disabilities. Look for the signs with the international symbol of accessibility above the accessible entrance lanes or ask a staff member to direct you to the lanes.
ADA Accessibility Center ("Access Center")
The Access Center will be located at the main Guest Services tent inside the main festival entrance (boardwalk between N. Division Street and 1st Street), just past the VIP entrance and on the left. There will be a secondary access center located at the Guest Services tent inside the S Division St. Entrance, across from the main Merch tent. Please look for the Guest Services signage.
Our Access Center services include, but are not limited to:
- Answers to questions specific to the Accessibility Program
- Information relevant to our accessible patrons
- Requests for accessibility wristbands
- Power outlets for recharging powered mobility devices
- Assisted Listening Devices (ALDs)
Wristbands & Accessible Viewing Areas
All tickets to the Festival are general admission, purchasing a separate accessible ticket is not necessary.
Upon arrival, please visit the Access Center for information on the accessibility wristband program. Patrons with mobility impairments or Deaf/Hard of Hearing patrons can request an accessibility wristband at the Access Center. This wristband is to show Festival staff that the patron plus one companion is eligible to enter the accessible viewing areas or the Deaf and Hard of Hearing areas. The accessibility wristband is non-transferable.
Note: The wristband does not guarantee a spot in these areas. Please note that both viewing areas have a limited capacity and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We cannot save or reserve seats or areas on the platform. Once it’s determined that an accessible viewing area is filled to capacity (including adequate aisle space for entering and exiting the area), the area will not be available for additional entry.
Signage will be placed at the Festival identifying all viewing areas for patrons in need of mobility accommodations and patrons who are Deaf / Hard of Hearing. Accessible viewing areas are marked with the International Symbol of Access on the Festival Map. To see the designated accessible viewing locations, please visit the Access Center for a map of the festival grounds or visit the map on the official Festival website.
Viewing Area Wristband Policies
- ADA wristbands to access ADA seated viewing platforms and ASL viewing areas are good for the whole weekend.
- Do NOT remove your wristband for the entire duration of the event. If your ADA wristband is damaged or removed, it can be replaced at the Access Center.
- One companion wristband will be issued for each accessible guest.
- If an accessible guest wants to switch their companion, please bring the old companion wristband to the ADA kiosk to be reissued.
All festival attendees must have an event ticket for admission into the Festival.
Patrons in Need of Mobility Accommodations
Boardwalk Rock is wheelchair accessible, but is a large venue with great distances between activities and attractions. Temporary pathways and flooring will be laid across sand to provide accessible routes and access to amenities in beach areas. The remainder of the venue consists of the boardwalk, the pier, and the inlet parking lot, all of which is accessible to patrons with wheelchairs.
The Festival does not provide personal care, golf cart rides, or push service of any kind or wheelchairs for rent or loan. Wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, and three or four-wheeled scooters are allowed only for use by patrons in need of mobility accommodations. For safety reasons, requests to use other power-driven mobility devices will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Powered wheelchairs may also be charged at the Access Center. Patrons should bring all cords and accessories needed to charge their devices. Chargers must use a 110-volt, 20-amp circuit.
Accessible portable toilets are available at the ends of each bank of portable toilets throughout the Festival venue.
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreted Performances
The Festival provides many American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted music performances for patrons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Please email access@boardwalkrockfest.com to request a specific performance be interpreted.
We ask that you make a request no later than April 17, 2025 to allow adequate time to prepare. We will make every effort to accommodate, but cannot guarantee, requests not timely submitted.
For effective communication (ASL), guided tours, assisted listening devices (ALD) requests, fill out this request form.
A schedule of interpreted performances will be posted closer to the event date.
Special Dietary Needs & Prescription Medicine
Outside food and drinks are not allowed inside the Festival, but if a patron has special medical dietary restrictions, items will be allowed. Email access@boardwalkrockfest.com for more information.
Patrons are allowed to bring their medically necessary materials and medications into the Festival, provided that all medicine has a prescription label with the patron’s name. Our personnel at the entry gates will verify the contents of any medically necessary materials. Out of concern for the festival staff who handle the trash, please dispose of your medical waste and syringes in the proper disposal, which is located at the medical tent. Please see the official Festival map for the location of the medical tent. Please do not dispose of these items in other trash bins at the Festival.
Service Animals
Pets are not allowed within the Festival grounds. However, miniature horses and dogs, which have been trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability, are welcome. If accompanied by a service animal, you will be provided a Patron Notice of Responsibility for a Service Animal or you can request the form in advance from access@boardwalkrockfest.com.
Have Questions About Our ADA Access & Accommodations?
For any questions, please email: access@boardwalkrockfest.com.
For effective communication (ASL), guided tours, assisted listening devices (ALD) requests, fill out this request form.