I AM

ALLOWED ITEMS: 

• Small Bags, Single Compartment Purses (Maximum 20" x 20")

• Standard Backpacks Under 20" x 20" (If It's Allowed On A Plane, It's Probably Allowed At the I AM Festival)

• Fanny Packs

• Empty Camelbaks

• Non-Professional Flash / Still Cameras (No Detachable Lenses)

• Cell Phones

• Sunglasses

• Hats

• Un-Opened Packs Of Cigarettes

• Earplugs

• Chapstick / Lipgloss 

• Gum

• Sunblock

• Totems 

• Big Smiles

• Chairs

• Blankets

PROHIBITED ITEMS:

• No Illegal Substances

• No Drugs / Drug Paraphernalia

• No E-Cigarettes Or Vapes

• No Pets (Excluding Service Animals)

• No Massgers

• No Glass, Cans, Cups Or Coolers

• No Outside Food Or Drinks

• No Markers, Pens Spray Paint

• No Large Chains / Spiked Jewelry

• No Stickers, Flyers, Banners, Posters Etc.

• No Balloons, Balls Inflatables, Frisbees Etc.

• No Hula Hoops

• No Weapons Of Any Kind (Includes Pocket Knives)

• No Aerosol Cans

• No Laser Pointers

• No Drones

• No Frowns

 

WHEN IS THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL?

August 12, 2017

 

WHERE IS THE FESTIVAL LOCATED? 

City Center at Oyster Point. 701 Town Center Dr, Newport News, VA 23606

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I'M COMING TO THE FESTIVAL FROM OUT OF TOWN... WHERE SHOULD I FLY IN?

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AIRPORTS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY:

• Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 

• Williamsburg/Newport News International Airport (PHF) 

 

IS THE FESTIVAL ALL AGES? 

Yes -- I AM Festival is an all ages event. 

 

WHEN WILL TICKETS GO ON-SALE? 

This is a free event. 

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WILL THERE BE FIRST AID / SECURITY AVAILABLE AT THE FESTIVAL?

We take the safety and security of our attendees extremely seriously. We understand that an outdoor festival introduces a host of additional safety issues that our staff must be mindful of. For the entirety of the festival, we have support from the Newport News Police Department as well as hired security and health care professionals.

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WILL THERE BE ATMS AT THE FESTIVAL?

Yes -- ATMs can be found at the surrounding financial institutions.