Festival Rules & Regulations 

 

Rules & Regulations

The following rules are in place for the general public attending the Windmill City Festival. Please familiarize yourself with these rules. All ages are welcome.


General Guidelines

NOTICE OF FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY

When you enter, photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the event premises, you consent to being photographed, and Park District use of festival images.

CLEANLINESS

Please dispose of all litter and recycling in the appropriate receptacles.

SMOKING

Smoking and vaping are not permitted on the Windmill City Festival grounds.

NO CHAIR ZONES

Signs designate the standing/dancing zone in front of the main stages. This area is first come first served. Chairs and blankets are allowed outside of the no-chair zone and in most other areas of the festival grounds.

FOOD/COOLERS

  • Festival attendees may bring in coolers with their own food and non-alcoholic drinks.

  • Vending will only be allowed by registered vendors in the designated food court area.

  • No unapproved vending including the sale or resale of alcoholic beverages is permitted on festival grounds.

ALCOHOL

  • YOU MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE to consume alcohol within the festival grounds. IDs WILL BE CHECKED in the beer garden or information booth. Bring your ID to drink.

  • Patrons ages 21+ must have a wristband to consume alcohol.

  • No outside alcoholic beverages are allowed on the grounds; alcoholic beverages are sold in the beer garden.

  • The last call will be 30 minutes before the beer garden closes.

PETS

Pets/animals are not allowed on festival grounds after 6 p.m. If you are found with a pet after 6 p.m., you will be asked to leave the festival grounds. Anyone bringing an animal to WCF will be responsible for and liable for any damage or injury caused by the animal.

SERVICE ANIMALS

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the definition of “service animal” is limited to a dog (or pony) that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability who is in attendance. Under the ADA, “comfort,” “therapy,” or “emotional support animals” do not meet the definition of a service animal. Certified service animals must be ON LEASH at all times.

 

Safety& security

SECURITY

Security personnel are on duty around the clock throughout the grounds for the entire event. Your cooperation with them is greatly appreciated! Please report any incident to an Event Staff employee.

MISSING CHILD/CODE ADAM

  • Code Adam is a nationally recognized safety procedure for locating missing children.

  • If your child is lost, please find a member of the Park District staff wearing an Event Staff shirt and CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY.

WEATHER

  • The festival is a rain-or-shine event. The stage is covered and bands will play unless there is very heavy rain. If there is thunder or lightning, festival activities will temporarily be paused.

  • We will monitor for severe weather during Windmill City Fest and will close down the festival if needed. Only a member of the Batavia Park District Leadership Team can make the announcement to close down the event.

  • Designated Shelter Area: Batavia Government Center at 100 N. Island Ave.

FIRST AID AND AED

  • The first aid kits used at the Windmill City Festival contain icepacks, band-aids, gloves, sterile pads, rescue breathers, gauze pads, adhesive tape, sting wipes, and alcohol wipes.

  • If a person is injured during Windmill City Fest, First Aid stations are at these locations:

    • Information Booth at Houston St. and Island Ave. - Basic First Aid

    • Beer Tent Ticket Table south of the Peg Bond Center - Basic First Aid and AED

    • Peg Bond Center - Basic First Aid and AED

    • Depot Museum - Basic First Aid and AED

BEHAVIOR

  • No fighting, taunting, threatening remarks, or threatening behavior: any person found fighting will be evicted from the festival without a refund

  • No disorderly or disruptive behavior, abusive, foul, or disruptive language, and obscene gestures.

  • Over-intoxication or signs of impairment related to excessive alcohol consumption or other controlled substances is not allowed and is grounds for eviction from the festival.

  • No weapons of any kind (including guns, ammunition, pocket knives, pepper spray, etc.)

  • No fireworks or explosives

  • No illegal substances

DISRUPTIVE PATRON

  • If you witness a patron:

    • Attempting to leave or enter WCF grounds with alcohol

    • Carrying a weapon

    • Threatening to do physical harm to any staff or patron

    • Not in control of their anger/emotions or destroying property

    • Causing a situation you deem as violent where immediate safety is a concern

    • CALL 911 for the safety of you and others 

Suggestions for Keeping Cool

Windmill City Fest during daytime hours can sometimes get hot and you can be susceptible to heat-related disorders. Here are some suggestions to keep you cool:

  • Dress for the conditions. Wear light-weight, light-colored, loose clothing and a wide-brimmed hat.

  • Apply sunscreen to exposed body parts.

  • Drink 5-7 ounces of water every 15 to 20 minutes. Do not drink liquids that contain caffeine or large amounts of sugar.

  • Stay away from hot or heavy foods.

  • Cool off for a few moments in the Batavia Depot Museum or Batavia City Hall.