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Always the last full weekend in February
FESTIVAL FACTS
New For 2011…
27th anniversary in 2011, upwards of 32,000 visitors.
>> When is the Festival?
Saturday, February 26, 2011, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Sunday, February 27, 2011, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Where is the Festival?
The festival is located in the heart of South Miami, just six miles south of downtown Miami, adjacent to The Shops at Sunset Place. It is held on Sunset Drive (SW 72 STREET) between Red Road (SW 57 AVENUE) and US1. For on-line directions, search for 5750 SW 72 STREET
>> Transit
The South Miami Metrorail Station and its parking garage are directly across US1 from the festival.
>> Children's Alley
Children's Alley: This is located on SW 57th Court, just around the corner from Festival headquarters in the First National Bank of South Miami, our founding sponsor. Educational and interactive experiences for children are provided free by local nonprofits such as the Miami Children's Museum, The Everglades Outpost Wildlife Refuge, and the Southern Cross Astronomical Society. Every year there is something new--come and see!
>> Pets
Visit the Festival with all of your loved ones.
>> Rest Rooms
Rest Rooms: Portable facilities and washing stations are located on SW 58th Avenue behind Chase bank, just north of the food court and across from the parking garage for The Shops at Sunset Place.
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Alcoholic Beverages
As this is always a family-friendly event. Alcoholic beverages are not sold within the Festival site.
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ATM Location and Credit
Cards
ATMs are located at several downtown banks and most exhibitors accept credit cards.
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Bicycles, Skateboards and
Skates
For safety reasons, bicycles, skateboards and skates are
prohibited in the Festival.
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First Aid (Sponsored by South Miami Hospital)
First aid service is available within the Festival site at the
tent located at the intersection of SW 58 AVENUE and SW 72
STREET. Qualified attendants can assist you or refer you
elsewhere as necessary.
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Security
South Miami Police are on premises at all times including for overnight surveillance.
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Festival Rules
No solicitation by nonprofit or commercial enterprises is allowed.
Skateboards, roller blades, bicycles, scooters, large signs and
placards which may endanger and inconvenience the public
attending the Festival are prohibited. Festival organizers
reserve the right to decline admittance to anyone who violates
the reasonable policies established for public safety or to
restrict activities such as speaker systems to designated areas.
>> Beverage, Bottle and Can
Policy
Please do not bring outside beverages into the Festival. |
