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Festival Help Guide
Take a few minutes to absorb this information and you will have an even better 24th Illawarra Folk Festival party. Festival Reception and Ticket Centre
Festival Reception and Ticket Centre is situated at the main southern entry to the Showground complex. This is where you purchase tickets or exchange your pre-purchased ticket voucher for an armband, please wear it at all times! Adjacent to the centre is the registration area for Performers and Volunteers. An EFTPOS facility for cash-out is available at the Centre. How to get a ticket and enter the venues
Tickets are purchased from the Reception Centre and are exchanged for a coloured wristband. The wristband is then displayed at the entry points to festival venues. Office Opening Times
Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 7.30amt to Festival and Performer Product Shop
Festival and Performer Product Shop is located in the showground bar area, under the grandstand. Performer and Festival merchandise such as recordings, Festival T-shirts, cookbooks, clothing and publications are available here. Messages
You may leave messages at the Festival Reception Centre, however the Festival cannot take responsibility for messages being received. Visitor Information
Festival Info line: 1300 887 034 For local tourist information, call the Wollongong Visitors Centre, 1800240737. Conditions of Entry
Festival wristband must be worn at all times. All children must also have an armband as well. Sound / Video recordings are not permitted without the prior written consent from the Festival Director. No pets allowed on the site. Transport
Taxi: (02) 4229 9311 Train times & Fares: 131 500 Bus Services, Dion Coachlines (02) 4228 9855 QANTAS: 131 313 VIRGIN: 136 789 Accommodation
There are many hotels, motels and caravan parks in the area. Call Tourism Wollongong 1800 240 737 for information and bookings. Camping
Many festival goers camp in the grounds around the Showground and do so for the duration of the Festival. They all quickly settle into the relaxed village atmosphere and musical environment. • Please no campfires or pets. • There is to be a minimum of 2.5 metres between tents. Cars are able to be parked beside tents. • Please recycle waste where possible. • Children and youth who are camping must be accompanied by a responsible camping adult. • Please do not leave any valuables in cars or tents. Showers
There are limited hot water showers so please conserve water and keep your showers short.. There hot showers for women and men under the Grandstand. There are also some showers in the small toilet block near the entry to the main Festival site. Children
The Festival aims to provide a safe environment for families. Parents and guardians are responsible for their children at all times. Children under 12 should be accompanied by a responsible carer. The Shed, in the Horse Stables, is the kids entertainment venue and not a child minding facility so carers are asked to stay with their children. Festival Volunteers
The Festival runs entirely on volunteers who appreciate a helping hand and the odd thank you! If you can also volunteer a few hours work then please see the wonderful folk in the Volunteer Registration Centre next to the Festival Reception Centre. Late Night Partying
A noise curfew will apply to all camping areas after Licensed Bar
The Festival organises its own bar and the proceeds help keep ticket prices down. Please patronise it but do drink sensibly! The bar is conducted strictly according to licensing regulations, ie under-aged and intoxicated persons will not be served and no alcohol is to be taken inside or outside licensed areas. In case of emergency
Medical emergencies – First Aid
First aid is available from the volunteers from St Johns Ambulance located near the Festival Reception Centre. Safety Concerns and Emergencies
Please notify a Festival Volunteer or the Festival Reception Centre if any safety issues arise as soon as possible. Please report medical and other emergencies to a Festival Volunteer or the Festival Reception Centre immediately after calling 000. When speaking to emergency services state that you are at the Illawarra Folk Festival at the Bulli Showground off the Essential Phone Numbers
Ambulance, Police, Fire: 000 Radio Doctors 4228 5522 NRMA Roadside Assistance 13 1111 Lost and Found Including Children and Adults All lost and found should be reported to the Festival Reception Centre. No Smoking In Venues
In consideration of the comfort and safety of all festival goers there is a no smoking policy in all venues. Waste Recycling
The Festival is committed to minimising waste and its impact on the environment including the recycling of plastics, glass and cardboard. Please place your rubbish in the appropriate bins provided. The Festival has a team of volunteers who keep the Festival site as clean as possible. Please assist them by using the bins provided and do not leave refuse in venues. Visitor Surveys
A survey is being conducted. The information gathered is confidential and is used to improve future festivals and assess the quality and impact of the festival on the community. We sincerely appreciate your assistance by completing them. Summer Bus
There is a bus service that is provided for late night revellers by the Wollongong City Council as part of a community service campaign to stop drink-driving. The service will be available on Friday and Saturday nights. It will leave from opposite the Woonona Bulli Sports Club at |  |  | |||||||||
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