<h3><strong><em>Inquiring minds want to know...</em></strong></h3><h3></h3><h2><strong style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);"><em>What does it cost to attend the Freedom Food Festival?</em></strong></h2><p>The festival is admission FREE!</p><ul><li>The public may enjoy watching the bands and sitting in the general admission area at no cost, and no tickets are necessary.</li><li>Attendees who are Event Sponsors will have exclusive access to the VIP area, which requires a wristband for entrance.</li><li>Attendees who have reserved a private table will find their marked table next to the VIP area.</li><li>Reserved Tables, Cook-off Meals, Kid&#39;s Meals, Desserts, Non-alcoholic Drinks, and Wristbands/Beer/Wine/Alcohol are fee based. Bring $...this is a fundraiser!</li></ul><p></p><h2><strong style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);"><em>What do I need to bring if I bought a Meal Ticket online?</em></strong></h2><p>You&#39;ll need to bring a <u>printout</u> of your meal ticket receipt/attachement with the <u>QR Code.</u></p><ol><li>If you purchased multiple meal tickets, print out copies so each person can take their ticket to the Cook-off tent of their choice.</li><li>Take your QR Code to a food tent—they will scan your QR Code and you receive your meal.</li><li>Once the QR Code has been scanned, it is &quot;Verified&quot; and will become invalid.</li></ol><p></p><p>Not into paper? Be prepared to show the digital QR Code on your phone.</p><p><span style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">***However you choose to redeem your meal ticket, you (and your guests) MUST have a QR Code—printed or digital.***</span></p><p></p><h2><strong style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);"><em>What do I need to bring if I purchased a Reserved Table?</em></strong></h2><p>The individual who purchased the table will receive 8 individual Meal Tickets/QR Codes. </p><p>Distribute those QR Codes to your guests accordingly.</p><p><span style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">***However you choose to redeem your meal ticket, you (and your guests) MUST have a QR Code—printed or digital..***</span></p><p></p><h2><strong style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);"><em>Can I really carry my alcoholic beverage outdoors and drink it on Main Street?</em></strong></h2><p>YES! Attendees may consume their alcholic beverage outdoors within the <span style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA). </span></p><p></p><p>Alcohol sales will be available at participating restaurants for both INSIDE and OUTSIDE consumption.</p><ul><li>Look for DORA signs identifying participating restaurants.</li><li>Participating restaurants will check your ID and sell you a required Freedom Food Festival wristband for $3.</li><li>Order the beverage of your choice. Options, pour sizes, and prices are set by the individual restaurants.</li><li>Enjoy your beverage inside the restaurant. No outside alcohol permitted—please do not take your beverage to another restaurant for inside consumption.</li><li>OR take your beverage outside and enjoy the festival!</li><li>Beverages MUST be served in a restaurant branded container for outdoor consumption AND may only be consumed within the festival footprint*.</li><li>Do not take alcoholic beverages past any sign that says, &quot;No Alcohol Beyond This Point.&quot;</li><li>Please sip responsibly.</li></ul><p></p><h2><strong style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);"><em>Are coolers permitted?</em></strong></h2><p>No coolers or outside alcohol are permitted. Food and beverages may be purchased at cook-off tents or from local restaurants, and may be consumed within the Festival footprint.</p><p></p><h2><strong style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);"><em>Are dogs allowed?</em></strong></h2><p>We ask you to leave your fur baby at home enjoying the AC and a cold water bowl, away from the heat, blazing hot asphalt, large groups of people, loud music, and tempting food. </p><p></p><h2><strong style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);"><em>Is the Festival kid-friendly?</em></strong></h2><p>YES! Children are welcome to attend. Kid&#39;s meals and desserts will be available for sale.</p><p></p><h2><strong style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);"><em>What if it rains?</em></strong></h2><p>This is a rain or shine event. We like to say there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing choices!</p>