Q. How do I get to the festival?
A map and directions are available on the Festival website at
www.southshorefestival.com.

Q. Where do I park?
All sponsors, exhibitors, merchants, restaurants and wineries must park in the parking garage under 2525 South Shore Blvd which is adjacent to the West Festival Gate. There will be a police officer stationed at the traffic circle on South Shore Blvd. to direct you to the West Festival Gate and parking garage. Under no circumstances will anyone be allowed to park in the parking lot directly in front of the Festival Main
Gate (unless you have a valid handicapped parking pass). That parking lot is reserved for Marina tenants only. The police officer stationed at that gate will not let you in unless you’re a Marina tenant with proper identification so, please use the West Festival Gate.

Q. When can I set up my space?
We encourage you to set up your space on Friday between noon and 6pm. We will provide additional security on Friday evening to protect the Festival grounds. All display vehicles, boats and generally anything that’s large must be set up on Friday. If you are not able to set up on Friday, gates open on Saturday morning from 6:30am to 10:30am. All setup must be completed and vehicles removed no later than 10:30am.
The Festival opens to the public at 11am.

Q. How will I know where I’m supposed to be after I check-in at the West Festival      Entrance?
You’ll receive a Festival map and directions when you check-in.

Q. Will there be someone to assist me to setup my space?
Yes. We will have “Roadies” available to assist you on Friday afternoon from Noon to 6pm and Saturday morning from 6:30 to 10:30am.

Q. Where can I get a Festival schedule?
The Festival schedule is included in the Sippin’ Guide (Festival program). We’ll give you a copy when you check in.

Q. Will I be listed in the Sippin’ Guide (Festival program)?
Everyone participating in the Festival is listed in the Sippin’ Guide which is organized according to level of sponsorship.

Q. How do I get my Festival Pass?
All Festival Passes will be issued at check-in at the West Festival Gate.

Q. What do the Festival Passes include?
The Festival passes include a pass and lanyard, a tasting glass and a $5 Sippin’ Card. Please go the League City Chamber of Commerce tent by the Main Festival Gate to get your glass and Sippin’ Card.

Q. How do I get my VIP and General Admission tickets?
We will email you the passwords to order your VIP and General Admission tickets on the Festival website at www.southshorefestival.com through the ClicknPrint ticketing system. We are no longer issuing paper tickets.

Q. How do I get my ticket to the Wine & Dine?
We will mail your Wine & Dine ticket directly to you.

Q. Can I send my company banners to you in advance and if so, where do I send      them?
Absolutely. Please send them to the League City Chamber of Commerce office at 260 Park Avenue, League City, TX 77573. Please do not send them to the hotel.

Q. When do you need the banners?
The sooner you send them the better. If you don’t think that they will reach us in time then please bring the banners with you.

Q. What size should the banners be?
The maximum size is 8’ long x 4’ high. If you have banners that are larger than that we may be able to accommodate you depending on your level of sponsorship.

Q. Are any banners provided by the Festival?
Generally, the only banners provided by the Festival are for the sponsors of the individual Pavilions.

Q. Where do I send my Taglines and announcements from the stage (if applicable)
Please email all taglines and announcements to the league City Chamber of Commerce to bward@leaguecitychamber.com at least one week prior to the Festival.

Q. Are there discounted rooms available at the Hotel?
Discounted rooms are available at the hotel. Please go to the Festival website at www.southshorefestival.com and click on accommodations and you will be directed to the Hotel’s website. Mention that you’re participating in the Festival to receive your discount.

Q. Can I split my sponsorship or space with someone else? Can I give my space to      someone else?
We require that all participants have only one company or organization per space and/or sponsorship. Sponsorships and spaces are not transferable without the prior consent of the Festival.

Q. Can I pay for my sponsorship or space on the day of the Festival?
Unless special arrangements have been made, we require that all sponsorships and spaces be paid for in advance. We typically have a waiting list which we will begin to fill if payment is not received by the Wednesday prior to the Festival.

Q. What if I need power to my space and didn’t request it in advance?
We will do everything possible to accommodate you but we cannot guarantee power to individual spaces unless requested in advance.

Q. Can I bring my own cooler with beverages and food?
TABC (Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission) rules require that all alcohol on the Festival grounds be stored and sold according to the Festival’s permit only. We have five excellent restaurants, fifty wines, ten beers, two spirits, two brands of water and four soft drinks. There will be plenty to eat and drink so there is no need to bring your own food and/or beverages.

Q. If I have problems with my space what do I do?
There will be Tent Captains in each Pavilion and Event Captains for everything that’s not in a Pavilion to assist you. They will have T-shirts identifying them as a Tent or Event Captain and a red apron so they will be easy to spot.

Q. What do I do if someone becomes injured during the Festival?
Notify a Tent or Event Captain immediately and they will arrange for that person to be taken to the First Aid Tent in the Harbour Club Circle.

Q. When can I pack up my space and leave?
We stop serving beverages and the entertainment on the main stage ends at 10pm. Guests begin to filter out after that for the next hour or so. Generally, the “load out” begins around 11pm.

Q. Can I reserve a space for next years Festival?
Absolutely. There will be a Festival representative that will visit your space during the day will applications for next years Festival.

Q. Are there any Festival rules that I should be aware of?
Yes. The Festival rules are as follows.

• Be prepared to be carded if you appear 35 years of age or younger
• Must be 21 years of age to taste and/or buy wine, beer, or alcohol
• All wine will be served in festival wine glasses only
• No alcohol may be brought onto the festival grounds
• Minors must be accompanied by a legal age parent or guardian
• No firearms, bicycles, skateboards, scooters, coolers, picnic baskets or the distribution of literature allowed on festival grounds
• Shirts & shoes must be worn at all times
• No pets allowed (except for service animals)
• Piers are private for the use of marina tenants only
• We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone
• We encourage using a designated driver
• A friendly reminder that even great wines should be enjoyed in moderation