Just Announced: Jimmy Eat World Joins #RiptideFest!
If you’re listening (Whoa oh oh oh oh)… We just added Jimmy Eat World to our massive Riptide Music Festival lineup! See…
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INFO & GUIDELINES
RIPTIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL
November 23 & 24, 2019
Saturday gates 11am-10pm
Sunday gates 11am-9pm
Times are subject to change.
Fort Lauderdale Beach Park
1100 Seabreeze Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
BOX OFFICE
Buy Tickets Online
Email: support@event-help.com
Phone: (888) 704.1309
On-Site Day-of Festival Box Office: Riptide entrance gates – Located at Harbor Dr. & A1A
1100 Seabreeze Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
WEATHER
Riptide Music Festival will take place rain or shine. Please plan your attire & arrangements for a festival on the sand. If there are severe weather circumstances, we may postpone, evacuate, or cancel the event.
SECURITY & ENTRY
By purchasing a ticket to Riptide, you agree to submit to a thorough search, including emptying your pockets and bags, having all of your items examined, and a full pat-down. A search will be done at the entrance gate prior to entry. There is no re-entry once admitted to the festival. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone.
You can help keep the lines moving quickly by leaving large bags and prohibited items at home. Any prohibited item that is confiscated will not be held or returned.
WE ♥ FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH
Please respect our city & respect Fort Lauderdale Beach. Please pick up any trash you come across and limit any plastic you bring to the beach. Be smart, be aware of your surroundings, and please remember to drink responsibly.
We have a zero-tolerance policy for drug use and possession. Police officers will be working inside and outside of the festival, and all narcotics laws will be strictly enforced. Be responsible and make smart Riptide choices!
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS
- Blankets
- Beach towels
- Prescription medicine (in a marked bottle with proper matching ID)
- Non-professional & personal cameras (NO professional cameras or recording devices)
- GoPros
- One (1) clear empty water bottle (no glass, no stainless steel. Think Nalgene or Zephyr Hills bottle)
- Clear or mesh backpack
- Small purses (maximum 12″x12″)
- Cell phones and portable chargers/external batteries
- Sealed sunscreen lotion (inspected upon entry)
- Sunglasses
- Hats
- Fanny packs
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- NO alcohol
- NO noise makers, horns, whistles, musical instruments, or boom boxes
- NO beach chairs of any size
- NO plastic sipper bottles, glass bottles or glass containers
- NO factory sealed water bottles
- NO non-transparent backpacks
- NO potential projectiles, frisbees, footballs, etc.
- NO camcorders, professional cameras, or recording devices
- NO tripods, cameras with detachable lenses, or other commercial uses
- NO cans, coolers of any size, ice chests, picnic baskets, thermoses
- NO wallets with chains
- NO inflatables
- NO umbrellas
- NO tents or large chairs
- NO weapons of any kind
- NO baby strollers or small wagons for toddlers
- NO fireworks or explosives
- NO illegal drugs or illicit substances of any kind
- NO outside food & drink
- NO animals (with the exception of pre-approved service animals)
- NO skateboards, bicycles, motorized vehicles or scooters
- NO selfie sticks of any kind
- NO drones (with or without cameras) or any unmanned flying vehicle
- NO laser pointers
- NO paint, sharpies or permanent markers
- NO items to obstruct other fan’s views (kites, flag poles, large signs, etc)
*This list is subject to change without notification.
FESTIVAL POLICIES
- NO re-entry per day
- NO refunds or exchanges
- NO sitting in designated standing crowd areas
- NO moshing or crowd-surfing
- NO unauthorized or unlicensed vendors
- NO camping or tailgating
- NO unauthorized solicitation or vending, flyers, stickers, etc.
WHAT TO BRING
- Your ticket
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable clothing and shoes
- Your photo ID
- Cash/debit card
- Good vibes, smiles, bathing suits & festive costumes encouraged!
ACCESSIBILITY
We welcome everyone to Riptide Music Festival! We strive to make our beach environment accessible to our guests with disabilities & all music lovers. Riptide will feature accessible restrooms and other amenities, as well as designated areas for wheelchair users and their companions. Please stop by our Customer Service Tent during the festival if you have any questions or need assistance.
Still have questions about our accessible services & accommodations? Please use our Contact Form.
FAQ
For ticketing questions, please visit our Ticketing FAQ.
Q: What time does Riptide start & end each day?
A: Saturday & Sunday will be full days of music! Saturday gates open at 11am, gates close at 10pm. Sunday gates open at 11am, gates close at 9pm. Times are subject to change.
Q: Will set times get posted in advance?
A: Yes, set times will be available the week of the festival. Stay tuned for 2019!
Q: Is there a lost and found?
A: Yes! Please call our radio station offices for any lost and found items. Our number is 305-521-5100. We are open Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm. Our address is: 8300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33138.
Q: Can I see a festival map ahead of time?
A: Yes. A 2019 updated map showing our stage locations, food, bathrooms, etc will be available soon.
Q: Where is the closest airport?
A: The nearest airport is Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), 320 Terminal Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315.
Q: Is re-entry allowed?
A: No, there is no re-entry once admitted into the festival.
Q: What is the camera policy?
A: Professional photographers must obtain a photo pass using our media submission form. Professional video cameras are not permitted.
Q: What can I bring with me?
A: See our complete list of Acceptable and Prohibited Items above.
Q: Is there access to the ocean?
A: No, Riptide Music Festival attendees will not be allowed to enter the ocean while inside our festival grounds.
Q: Is the Riptide Music Festival area handicap accessible?
A: Yes, there is an accessible viewing area and handicap bathrooms.
Q: Can I volunteer to work Riptide?
A: We do not accept volunteers. However, you can apply to work Riptide Music Festival, as a paid Part-Time Promotions Assistant for our radio stations here.
Q: What’s Included in VIP?
A: Expedited VIP Entrances, VIP raised viewing area, full, dedicated cash bars offering signature cocktails, air-conditioned VIP restrooms, unlimited, free bottles of water, Tito’s Handmade Vodka FREE Braid Bar, additional seating, and areas to refresh and rehydrate.
Q: Will there be ATM machines?
A: Yes, ATMs will be available inside the Riptide Music Festival grounds. Locations will be marked on the festival map.
Q: Do you have Hotel suggestions?
A: Yes, check out our partner hotels for special Riptide room rates online & book your rooms now!
Q: Will any roads be closed?
A: Nope, no roads will be closed.
Q: Will there be food and drink available for purchase?
A: Yes! There will be plenty of food and drink options in our #BiteMe Food Court. We will also have vegetarian and vegan options available.
Q: Are kids allowed?
A: Absolutely! The Riptide Music Festival is All Ages. Plus, all kids 2 and under get in for FREE! Any child over the age of 2 will require a regular purchased ticket.
Q: Is there seating at the festival?
A: There are no seats at the festival, but you are allowed to bring your own beach blankets, towels and low-rise beach chairs. There is a designated Chair Zone where you will be allowed to set up your chairs for the day.
Q: Will There be Meet & Greet Opportunities with the Riptide Bands?
A: Yes! As we get closer to Riptide 2019, visit 104.3TheShark.com for details on how you can win a chance to meet the Riptide bands.
Q: What’s the bad weather policy?
A: Riptide Music Festival will go on rain or shine! However, if there are severe weather circumstances, we may postpone, evacuate, or cancel the event.
Q: Can I park my boat in the ocean or anchor off-shore?
A: There will be NO boat anchoring offshore of the Riptide Music Festival. There are protected coral reefs. Please if you are coming by boat, reach out to the local marinas for assistance with docking. The offshore area will be heavily patrolled to prevent boats from anchoring.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONTACT US
Before contacting us, please see if your question is answered in the FAQ above. For questions regarding your ticket, please contact Ticket Sauce. For photo and press media credential requests, complete our media submission form. Thanks!
