Guest Guide and Festival Policies

For the safety and enjoyment of all guests of the U.S. Cellular World Food Festival, please observe the following rules:

No outside beverages are allowed within the U.S. Cellular World Food Festival site. For safety reasons, cans and glass bottles are prohibited within the Festival site. Revenue from on-site beverage sales allow the Festival to remain an admission-free event. Proceeds also benefit our many non-profit vending partners’ important community programs.

Alcoholic beverages are sold within the U.S. Cellular World Food Festival site to patrons 21-years and older presenting valid identification. Regulations require that alcoholic beverages purchased at the event remain on-site. On-site security will ask you to dispose of any alcoholic beverages before you exit or enter.

Smoking is not permitted inside any structure or in any seating or entertainment area on the U.S. Cellular World Food Festival grounds.

Political solicitation is not allowed on the Festival site.

Unauthorized vendors are not allowed to sell or distribute merchandise or materials on the Festival site.

Bikes, skateboards, roller blades, and large signs or placards which may endanger or inconvenience guests attending the U.S. Cellular World Food Festival are prohibited on-site.  Please walk your bike through the Festival site.

Be kind to your pets - leave them at home when you visit the U.S. Cellular World Food Festival. Pets are highly discouraged for the safety of the pet due to the number of people attending the event. City regulations state that seeing-eye dogs are allowed on-site.

The U.S. Cellular World Food Festival reserves the right to decline admittance to anyone who violates the reasonable policies established for public safety or to restrict activities such as public address to designated areas.

All packages are subject to search.

Disabled Access: U.S. Cellular World Food Festival grounds are handicap accessible.

ATM Location: An ATM is located outside Iowa State Bank at 627 E. Locust St. Food vendors and beverage stands accept cash only.

Information Booth: The Information Booth is located at the center of the U.S. Cellular World Food Festival site at the corner of E. Locust St. and E. 5th St.

Lost and Found: Lost and found is located at the Information Booth at the center of the U.S. Cellular World Food Festival site at the corner of E. Locust St. and E. 5th St.

Lost Children Inquiries: Go to Information Booth located at the center of the U.S. Cellular World Food Festival site at the corner of E. Locust St. and E. 5th St. to report missing children. Information booth staff will contact Festival staff and security to assist in locating lost members of your party.

Restrooms: Portable restroom facilities are located: at E. 4th St., just south of E. Locust St., in the parking lot at the corner of E. 5th and E. Grand Ave., on E. 5th St. at the south end of the Festival site.

Security: The U.S. Cellular World Food Festival has 24-hour security on-site.