Festival Rules and FAQs

Public safety is our number one priority, and we have implemented several enhanced security procedures at all entrance gates. As part of the process:

1. Bags or purses larger than 14” X 14” X 6” and ALL backpacks will not be permitted into the Festival. Diaper bags and medical bags are permitted.

2. All appropriately sized bags, purses, waist packs, etc. along with diaper and medical bags will be subject to inspection prior to entering by security.

3. We reserve the right to refuse any bag, parcel, or other item and to deal with any unattended object or bag in such way as we consider appropriate.

4. Smoking (including vaping) will not be permitted at any time on the Vollmer Complex grounds. Smoking of any kind will result in automatic ejection from the Festival. 

5. Children should be supervised. Guests under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a Guest aged 14 or older to enter.

6. Please show common courtesy to fellow guests and our event staff by not using profanity or engaging in unsafe, illegal, disruptive, or offensive behaviour.

7. Horseplay including running, chasing, pushing, wrestling etc. will not be tolerated and will result in the Guest(s) being removed from the Festival. For your safety and the safety of others, please refrain from running.

8. Outside food and beverages will not be permitted. A water refill station will be available onsite.

9. A valid ticket will be required for entry. One re-entry per guest, per day will be permitted. Re-entry passes will no longer be distributed after 6:00 pm each day. Festival admission will close 45 minutes prior to the Festival closing time each day.
10. Guests must vacate the Vollmer Complex grounds at the completion of the Festival each day. Gathering on the property without apparent purpose is prohibited.

1. Firearms, ammunition, knives, and weapons of any kind.

2. Bear repellent spray or any other deterrent spray.

3. Objects or toys that appear or resemble firearms or weapons.

4. Fireworks or other similarly explosive and/or flammable objects.

5. Horns, whistles, large megaphones, or artificial noise makers.

6. Alcoholic beverages and drugs. Any person found at the Festival in an intoxicated state will be automatically removed from the Festival.

7. Recreational devices such as drones, remote-control toys, bicycles, skateboards, scooters, inline skates, or shoes with built-in wheels.

8. Wheeled mobility devices with less than 3 wheels or devices that cannot maintain stability and balance when stopped, unpowered and/or unoccupied.

1. The sale of goods or services, or the display of goods or services, unless you are an approved LaSalle Strawberry Festival vendor.

2. The distribution of printed or recorded materials of any kind unless prior written approval has been obtained.

3. Engaging in any unsafe act or other act that may impede the operation of the LaSalle Strawberry Festival.

4. Unauthorized access or entry into backstage areas or areas designated for staff members only or vendors of the LaSalle Strawberry Festival.

5. Unauthorized events, speeches, or use of any flag, banner, sign, or other material for commercial purposes, or as part of a demonstration.

6. Photography, videotaping, or recording of any kind, or otherwise engaging in any activity, for unapproved commercial purposes.

7. Unauthorized solicitations of any kind, whether commercial, religious, educational, or otherwise, or conducting any unauthorized commercial activities, including solicitations of money or other contributions or donations.

8. Obstructing walkways, entrances, driveways, or exits.

1. Proper attire, including shoes and shirts, must be worn at all times.

2. We reserve the right to deny admission to or remove any person wearing attire that we consider inappropriate or attire that could detract from the experience of other guests.