Fest FAQ’s

The festival takes place across multiple venues right along the beautiful Boise Greenbelt in
downtown Boise, including Shoreline Park, a street block party on Shoreline Drive, and the
adjacent Bluebird Social venue. 3 beautiful locations, 3 stages, 2 days, 1 groovy gathering.

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The Bluebird Days Box office is located just off the Greenbelt path at 1401 W Shoreline Drive
(the Greenbelt side of the Bluebird Social venue).

The Box Office will be open the following hours. For weekend pass holders we encourage you
to pick up your wristband on Thursday between 5p-9p, and enjoy a free concert that night with
The Saint Cecilia inside Bluebird Social.

Thur 10/15 ~ 5pm-9pm
Fri 10/16 ~ 11am-9pm
Sat 10/17 ~ 11am-9pm

1. In order to provide the safest environment for our patrons and to expedite entry into the venues Bluebird Days has certain bag restrictions.  As you plan your weekend festival experience please take careful note of our bag policy as to what bags are allowed and which are prohibited.

Bags Allowed:

• Bags that are clear (see through) and no larger than 13″w x 16″h x 6″d
• Purses and fanny packs are allowed and don’t have to be clear.

Bags Not Allowed:

• Bags that are non-see through and larger than 13″w x 16″h x 6″d.

The following items are ALLOWED to be brought into the festival venue:

• Small purses and fanny packs that are smaller than 6” x 8” x 3”
• Bags that are clear (see through) and meet our bag guidelines policy
• Binoculars
• Blankets and towels
• Empty plastic water bottle up to 1 liter size
• Empty hydration packs (up to 2.5L bladder capacity with no more than 2 additional pockets)
• Sunscreen lotion (no aerosol containers)
• Bug repellant (no aerosol containers)
• Kids Strollers

The following items are PROHIBITED from being brought into the festival venue:

• Marijuana & THC products of any kind
• Bags that do not meet our bag guidelines policy
• Chairs with legs (only chair cushions that sit directly on the ground are allowed)
• Umbrellas
• Firearms, explosives, fireworks, or weapons of any kind
• Large chains or spiked jewelry
• Illegal and illicit substances of any kind
• Drugs or drug paraphernalia
• Coolers or picnic baskets
• Outside food or beverage, or any liquids of any kind
• E-cigs or vaping devices
• Aerosol containers
• Glass containers or cans
• Any and all professional audio or video recording devices
• Professional cameras
• Camera accessories (no selfie sticks, tripods, monopods, Go-Pro mounts & attachments, or detachable lenses)
• Professional grade radios or walkie-talkies
• Threatening signs or apparel
• Totems or flags
• Drones
• Hammocks
• Tents or canopies
• Frisbees
• Wagons or carts
• Bicycles and skateboards (must remain outside the festival venue, free parking to lock up will be available on the east end of the festival grounds, at 13 th Street and the Greenbelt pathway)
• Animals or pets
• Inflatable furniture
• Rafts
• Laser pointers
• Spray paint or large markers
• Unauthorized vendors are not allowed
• Solicitation or giving away marketing materials is not allowed

The festival venue is a combination of the Bluebird Social + Shoreline Park + Shoreline Dr block party closure. The address to use is 1401 W Shoreline Dr, Boise, ID.

Festival guests can park in surrounding paid lots, and free street parking throughout the neighborhood. Please see the below link for paid and free parking around the venue and Shoreline Park area.

https://bluebirdsocial.com/getting-here/

The festival also has bike parking right off the Greenbelt at 13 th Street, and an entrance to the festival from the Greenbelt. Biking or walking the Greenbelt to the festival is the most encouraged option.

RIDE SHARE

For Ride Share drop off and pickup, the designated spot is on Spa Street between 14 th and 15 th Streets. Spa Street is a small street located just south of River Street, and is one block from the festival venue entrance on Shoreline Dr.

Entrance locations to the Festival grounds are located as follows:

• The Bluebird Social main gates entrance at the corner of Shoreline Drive and 14 th Street.
• The Greenbelt gate entrance is located on the south side of Shoreline Park right off the Greenbelt pathway.

Re-Entry: All Weekend Pass holders will receive a wristband that grants the passholder re-entry access throughout the weekend.

No Re-Entry: All Single Day Pass holders receive single entry to their day of purchase and will scan in either main entrance with their mobile or printed ticket. Certain accommodations for re-entry may be made for health reasons at the Festival Management and Security Staff’s discretion.

To ensure the safety of all patrons everyone entering the festival venues are subject to a full and complete search prior to entry. Please make sure to review our Allowed & Prohibited Items to help expedite the entry lines.

Please remember all bags will be searched before entry to each venue.

Ticket buyers, upon purchase of a pass to the festival, agree to submitting to a full body pat-down and metal detector search prior to entry to the festival venue. Please alert the festival security personnel if you prefer a pat-down by a security member of your same gender. Children screenings will always take place in the presence and with the consent of their parent or legal guardian.

We hope you understand, these policies are in place to insure the safety of the festival guests, so any persons refusing to comply with these policies will be refused entry into the festival venue.

Since you are choosing to spend your money with us, we sure want to make it an easy and safe process for you and all staff. For that reason we are encouraging as many cashless points of sale as possible, where we will only accept credit/debit cards and digital forms of payment (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Android pay, etc). This includes all concessions and festival merchandise locations. Craft Vendors will vary, as some will accept cash and some will be cashless. For cash sales on beverage concessions, the only cash accepted bar is the left-most line at the Bluebird Social Main Bar, located next to the Food Court just inside the Bluebird Social main gates on the Shoreline Drive side of the venue.

In the event of an emergency evacuation please follow all directions for immediate exit from the venue. These instructions will be posted on the stage video screens and jumbotrons, as well as publicly announced on the sound systems, and all emergency exits will be clearly marked with emergency exit signs.

Children ages 2 and under are allowed entry for free only if accompanied by the child’s parent or legal guardian. Any children over the age of 2 years old will need to purchase a pass for entry. With that said, we do not recommend bringing young children to a festival of this size and the nature of loud music.

OFFICIAL BLUEBIRD DAYS 2026 ACCESSIBILITY (ADA) GUIDE

Bluebird Days welcomes all people with disabilities. We are continuously striving to enhance our efforts to ensure access to event amenities without limitations based on abilities.

Please read this informational guide thoroughly before sending an inquiry email. For any accessibility-related questions not answered in the guide, please email us at chirp@bluebirdsocial.com. We welcome and encourage all feedback and suggestions from our guests with disabilities. We will do our best to assist you and address your accessibility needs.

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY

The venue is navigable for guests with mobility disabilities. The event is held at Bluebird Social which is fully accessible, as well as an outdoor park that has primarily grassy terrain, and the Shoreline Dr street closure which is fully accessible. There are accessible cement pathways connected throughout the venue including parking, entrances, stages, vendors, and all other activity areas.

Attendees must navigate the festival grounds between stages on their own or with the support of a companion, as the festival does not offer transportation between stages.

We encourage all guests with mobility disabilities to utilize personal forms of transportation, including wheelchairs and scooters. Guests are also permitted to bring crutches, walkers, and canes into the event. If you need to recharge your motorized mobility device, you may do so by checking in with Management at the Bluebird Social Main Bar. Guests should bring all cords and accessories needed to charge their devices. Chargers must use a 110-volt, 20 amp circuit.
We will not be providing wheelchair or scooter rentals.

ACCESSIBLE PARKING

There is no onsite festival parking, however, there will be a limited number of accessible parking spots for guests with disabilities available at the Shoreline Park parking lot, paid parking lot at 1471 W Shoreline Dr, in Ann Morrison Park, as well as the street parking near the venue. Accessible parking spaces are available on a first-come first-serve basis. You are required to bring a valid, state-issued handicap placard, permit, or license plate to park in the accessible spots in these parking lots.

RIDESHARE

The Ride Share drop and pick up location is designated for Spa Street, one block north of the venue properties. For ADA passengers we do suggest you ask your Ride Share driver to drop you off at the 1471 W Shoreline Dr parking lot, which is adjacent to the main entrance with an accessible sidewalk from this parking lot. However, if you need to go to the Box Office to pick up tickets before entry, then we suggest you get dropped off at the end of 13th Street where it dead ends into the Shoreline Park little parking lot at the Greenbelt, so that you can follow the Greenbelt down one block to the Box Office location which is located on the Greenbelt on the south side of the 1401 W Shoreline Dr (Bluebird Social) property.

ACCESSIBLE PASSENGER LOADING ZONE

The two best options for this would be at the 1471 W Shoreline Dr parking lot, or in the Shoreline Park little parking lot at the end of 13th Street where it meets the Greenbelt.

ACCESSIBLE ENTRY

There will be accessible entry lanes, located at the main festival entrances both at the Shoreline Dr main entrance (1401 W Shoreline Dr) and from the Greenbelt entrance on the south side of Shoreline Park.

ACCESSIBLE VIEWING AREA

The entire festival grounds is all General Admission viewing, there are no reserved seat sections or premium viewing sections. All stages are ADA accessible and have general viewing opportunities the same for all pass holders.

SERVICE ANIMALS

Certified Service Animals are the only permitted animals throughout the venue. However, emotional support animals, therapy animals, companion animals, and pets are not permitted into the festival event. Any animal whose task is to provide protection, emotional support, well-being, comfort, or companionship is not considered a service animal and will not be allowed into the venue. Only certified service animals that have been individually trained and are under the proper care of their owners will be allowed within the premises.

The following guidelines must be followed:

• All service animals must be verified by the security staff or a Manager before entering the event venue.
• Service animals must remain by the handler’s side at all times and must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered.
  • If these devices interfere with the service animal’s work or if the handler’s disability prevents the use of these devices, the handler must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other effective controls.
• Service animals must be housebroken and should be escorted outside the venue grounds for potty breaks.
• Anyone bringing an animal will be responsible for and liable for any damage or injury caused by the animal.
• All service animals should have legally required vaccinations.

We ask that you do not leave your animal in your car while you’re attending the event, as vehicles without active air conditioning may become too hot and unsafe for any animal.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• First Aid: We have a First Aid medical location inside the venue near the East end of Shoreline Drive, noted on the event map. Professional medical staff can provide assistance to your medical needs at this location.
• Prescription Medications: All prescription medications must be in the original manufacturer container with your name on it, which matches your government-issued photo ID. Please only bring a sufficient amount of medication for the duration of the event. Your medications must be cleared by the medical team at the event entrance, so please have your medications out and notify security so they can call the appropriate medical staff to check your medications.
• Other Services: If you require assistance on account of pregnancy, nursing, or breast milk pumping, please reach out to the information team at chirp@bluebirdsocial.com prior to the event.

COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & SUGGESTIONS

Bluebird Days will consider requests by guests with disabilities for reasonable modification of event policies, practices or procedures, or for auxiliary aids and services that will permit the guest equal enjoyment of the goods and services offered at the event. We encourage you to make any such request as far in advance as possible to enhance our ability to evaluate and fulfill the request.
To help us continually make our event more accessible, we encourage you to contact us at chirp@bluebirdsocial.com for any of your accessibility-related needs. Additionally, if you have any questions about our accessible policies or services, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
We hope you find this guide informative, we look forward to seeing you at the Bluebird Days Festival!

If you have further questions, or want to learn more about how to get involved in the Bluebird Days Festival, please email the team at chirp@bluebirdsocial.com.

If you lost anything while attending the Bluebird Days Festival please email the team at: chirp@bluebirdsocial.com.

We encourage Boiseans to get involved with ‘your’ Festival. If you are interested in applying to be a vendor at the Festival, register here: or wish to inquire about volunteer opportunities, or want to help with our sustainability programs, please visit this page and click on the VOLUNTEER button to apply on the sign up form.

https://bluebirdsocial.com/bluebird-days/ 

We truly must thank our sponsor partners for their overwhelming support in helping make this inaugural festival come to life – new festivals are never easy to launch, so thank you for your support.

You can view our list of sponsor partners here or learn more and register to become a new sponsor at https://bluebirdsocial.com/bluebird-days/ and click the SPONSORS button. Or if there is a more personalized sponsor conversation to be had, please contact us directly at chirp@bluebirdsocial.com.

To get information about receiving a 2026 Press Application, email to chirp@bluebirdsocial.com to inquire about marketing and media opportunities with the Bluebird Days Festival.