Frequently Asked Questions

We appreciate cooperation and patience from our patrons and participants as we work through new safety and operational procedures.

While outdoor events are considered low risk, public health experts advise that older adults and people with underlying medical conditions should continue to avoid any in-person gatherings. Infected people can show no symptoms, therefore any public interaction, including this event, poses a risk of being exposed to COVID-19 or one of its variants. Guests should evaluate their risk in determining whether to attend.` Visit the CDC and  Kentucky Public Health websites for more information.

Do not come to the event if you have any symptoms or have recently been exposed. Recognize symptoms and risk factors in determining whether to attend.

BGIF will offer flexible refund policies for tickets and fees to anyone unable to attend due to infection or exposure as well as in case of event cancellation due to the pandemic.

We recommend you purchase your tickets in advance online where they will be half the cost. Attendance will be limited to 60% of the park capacity and ticket holders will be given priority if it becomes necessary to close the gates temporarily to hold down crowd size. Online tickets can be refunded until September 24 at midnight.

We strongly recommend masks for those in close quarters inside a tent or trailer. Masks will be available for anyone wishing to use one.

Keep at least 6 feet between yourself and others.

Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds or alcohol based hand rub with 60-95% alcohol. There will be hand washing stations near each restroom in the park and sanitizer available at every BGIF run booth (those with banners depicting our logo).

Always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow and throw used tissues in the trash.

The Festival site layout will be modified including:
A reduction in vendor spaces to allow for social distancing.
Seating will be adjusted in the stage and dining areas to allow for social distancing.

BGIF run booths and stage areas will be decontaminated with an EPA-approved sanitizer at regular intervals.

Vendor booths will be reduced to allow for social distancing and advance payments are encouraged to avoid longer waits in line during check-in.

Our tickets are sold through Eventbrite, one of the biggest names in online ticketing. When you order tickets you will be emailed information about how to use them. They can be printed or shown on your phone. Once a ticket is scanned at the Festival it cannot be used again.

Details:

BGIF is moving to online ticketing through Eventbrite.  The earlier you purchase, the more you will save. Tickets are sold through Eventbrite which adds a small handling fee. Prices are: July=$3, August=$4, September=$5 (including Festival day) and at the door = $10. As always, 12 and under are free and do not require a ticket.

How it works:

When you order tickets on Eventbrite, a confirmation containing a PDF version of your ticket(s) is sent to the email address you entered for the order.  If you don’t see them search your inbox and junk folder for an email from noreply@order.eventbrite.com.

Alternately, you can access your ticket in the Eventbrite app and show it on your phone at the Gates. When you register for an event, Eventbrite automatically creates an account associated with your email address. Log in using the same email address and select “Tickets” from the dropdown in your Eventbrite account.

Refunds:

Refunds are available up until Midnight the night before the Festival for any reason. Eventbrite automatically creates an account with the email address you used to purchase a ticket. You’ll see the option to request one in your account. Go to “Tickets” in your account. Select the ticket you want a refund for. Click “Request a refund”.  Enter your details and submit your request.

 Free parking is available in the parking structure at the corner of 7th and College.  There is also street parking and other lots nearby, but some businesses have towing policies. The perimeter of the park can be used for unloading but parked cars will be towed.

The Festival Admission Gates, Merchandise Tent, and Beer Garden can only accept cash. Many food and merchandise vendors are only able to accept cash. An ATM will be available inside the park; however, there is an ATM service fee and your banking institution may also charge a fee for its use.

 Visit the Beer Tent, near the large parking lot, to purchase on-site ice.

The Information Booth will offer lost and found services. After the Festival, you may reach us at 270-779-3830 or emaildirector@bginternationalfest.com to see if a lost item was turned in to us.

> Yes! Leashed and well behaved dogs are welcome at the festival. Please clean up after your pet. Note that small children and exotic animals will be present.

The only exit is at the Participant Gate through the small parking lot on the College Street side of the park across from SKYPac. Request a stamp when you exit if you wish to re-enter later.

Our small admission fee for people over the age of 12 is necessary to cover the costs of putting on the event including: insurance, contractors for the stages and sound, restroom facilities, fencing, tables and chairs etc., printing and office supplies for posters, flyers, tickets, Restaurant Discount Cards etc,., purchased equipment such as tents, storage bins and shelving, talent, advertising and year-round operations such as phone service and web hosting – to name a few. Remaining expenses are covered by merchandise sales, vendor fees and sponsorships both cash and in-kind.  The Festival is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit and all funding is put towards future event organization.