Wednesday, May 27, 2015

MAPLEWOODSTOCK TO LIMIT CANOPIES AND TENTS

From Maplewoodstock.com:


Maplewoodstock Music &Arts Festival Canopy Policy 

Thank you.  Your enthusiastic support of our festival has swelled from a few dozen people 12 years ago to a crowd of 5,000 strong!  But, with growth comes with some growing pains. 


Over the last few years, we’ve had larger and earlier-arriving crowds -- and an ever-growing number of canopies (including tents, gazebos, and umbrellas) and people spreading down the hill towards the stage. 


We understand the desire for shade and the passion to enjoy the performances.  However, the increasing numbers of canopies block the view of the stage for those attendees further up the hill. In addition, the crowds have made it difficult for medical personnel to reach people in the case of an emergency.  We have matured as a festival to the point where we need to establish a firm policy regarding canopy placement and space usage in general. 


Beginning with the 2015 festival: 


1.      We will establish a “Canopy Zone” -- a clearly marked area on the hill in which canopies may be set up.  No canopies (including tents, gazebos, and umbrellas) may be situated outside the Canopy Zone.

2.      To ensure sightlines, only open-sided canopies are allowed.  Close-sided structures of any type are prohibited.

3.      No canopy may exceed a 10’ x 10’ area.  In addition, to ensure sightlines, canopies must be raised to a height of no less than 7 feet (ground to bottom of canopy top).

4.      Arts, Food, and Kid Zone vendors will not be affected by this policy.

5.      We will establish 3-4 (clearly-marked) aisles of passage down and across the hill that will remain absolutely free and clear of any furniture, blankets or any other material.

6.      We will proactively enforce this new policy.

Our aim is to ensure that everyone can enjoy the festival with equal access. As we continue to evolve, we strive to provide our community with an increasingly amazing festival experience. Thank you for your continuing support of this wonderful, free community event.

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