Can I pick my seat under the performance tent?

Yes. Our sponsors and members will be seated in the reserved seating section up-front. All other seats will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Do I need to bring a chair?

Only if you purchase lawn festival seats.

Is there food, beverages, or alcohol for sale at the event?

Yes. Brookgreen Gardens will be selling these items near the performance tent. There are limited tables and chairs available, or you may bring a blanket and have a picnic on the lawn.

Can I bring a cooler?

You may bring your own food and drink to the festival. Coolers must stay outside the event tent for all chair events due to fire marshall safety guidelines. For table events, coolers must be placed beneath the table.

What if it rains?

The venue is rain or shine.

Can I bring my dog, my video camera, a camera?

No. Unfortunately, none of these items are allowed in the venue.

When I order tickets how will I receive them?

All tickets ordered prior to September 8th will be mailed. After September 8th, the tickets will be held at the Will Call booth.

When is the Will Call booth open?

Will-call is located outside the venue gate and will open at 5pm the day of the show.

Do you offer wheelchair accessible seats?

All aisle seats are wheelchair accessible.

How many people does the venue hold?

The venue holds up to 1,200 people.

What time does the event start?

For most shows, gates will open at 6:00 p.m. Most events begin at 7 p.m.

Where should we park?

Parking is available in special designated areas at Brookgreen Gardens, so just follow the signs.

Does my ticket price include the entry fee to Brookgreen Gardens?

Yes, the one exception being Jazz Under the Oaks at 3 p.m., where a Brookgreen Gardens admission ticket ($12) is required. If you would like to make a day of it and visit Brookgreen Gardens for the day, there is an additional $12.00 entry fee per person.

Is there a discount for Brookgreen Patrons and Volunteers.

No. Our festival has had many venues over the years and has now moved to our new home at Brookgreen Gardens. We are a 501c3 organization and are not affiliated with Brookgreen Gardens in any way. As a community service, the management has offered the venue to us and serves as official host sponsor and we pay a fee to Brookgreen Gardens for use of the grounds.