Where: Texas World Speedway; Bryan-College Station, Texas
When: October 13-14, 2007
What: 50+ artists on five stages
Beneficiary: Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation

Check back often, because information is added and edited constantly.

Got Questions? info@bigstatefestival.com.

Big State Festival puts more than 50 country music stars on 5 stages over 2 days. That’s the simple part. The other stuff is what makes Big State special, like the H-E-B Barbecue Showdown, Little State kids area, the great food and drink, and the big open space to play in.

For TV inquiries, contact:
Kathy Best Front Page Publicity 615 383 0412 kathy@frontpagepublicity.com	Shelby Meade Fresh & Clean Media 310 313 7200 shelby@freshcleanmedia.com
Cassie McConnell Front Page Publicity 615 383 0412 cassie@frontpagepublicity.com
For print/online inquiries, contact:
Kathy Best Front Page Publicity 615 383 0412 kathy@frontpagepublicity.com	Sandee Gardner Fresh & Clean Media 310 313 7200 sandee@freshcleanmedia.com
Cassie McConnell Front Page Publicity 615 383 0412 cassie@frontpagepublicity.com

For radio and media promotion inquiries, contact:
Lisa Hickey
Director of Promotions
512 478 7211
lhickey@c3presents.com

For BBQ Showdown and Ring of Fire inquiries, contact:
Pam Blanton
Blanton Public Relations
512 469 0702
pam@blantonpr.com

2007 Big State Logo Suite
Click here for the 2007 Big State Logo Suite.

2007 Big State Press Releases
BBQ Showdown
Ring of Fire

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Guests and their belongings are subject to search upon entry or re-entry. You can help keep the lines moving quickly by leaving large bags at home. Please return for any additions or amendments.

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You may bring in the following items:

• Blankets
• Umbrellas (small hand-held style)
• Soft-sided coolers
• Baby Strollers
• Portable/collapsible chair (individual units only; no "double-wide" connecting chairs)
• Regular-size/unframed backpacks
• Two factory sealed water bottles up to 1 liter each
• Empty Camelbak or other empty plastic container (ie, sports bottle)
• Ice in soft-sided cooler or Camelbak. No large bags allowed.
• Binoculars
• Personal camera equipment (i.e. small digital cameras or point-and-click 35mm cameras). Cameras with any type of detachable lenses are prohibited.

The following items are prohibited:

• Weapons of any kind
• Illegal substances (including narcotics) or drug paraphernalia
• Framed or large backpacks
• Alcohol (alcohol will be sold at the Festival)
• Glass containers
• Food or beverages, except for factory-sealed water bottles
• Skateboards, scooters, or personal motorized vehicles
• Bicycles inside Festival grounds (bike racks are available near each entrance)
• Carts
• Large chains or spiked jewelry
• Fireworks
• Explosives
• Large umbrellas
• Non-collapsible chairs
• Hard-sided coolers
• Tents
• Pets (except service dogs)
• Video equipment: No video recording will be allowed.
• Professional still camera equipment (no detachable lenses, no tripods, big zooms, or commercial use rigs)
• Audio recording equipment
• No illegal vending is permitted. No unauthorized/unlicensed vendors allowed.

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There are ATMs at several locations throughout the grounds (with applicable service fees), and some vendors accept credit cards (such as the Festival’s Merchandise tent). Just remember to keep your valuables safe and secure! The most popular items turned in at Lost and Found are credit cards, ids, wallets, etc.

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The Festival grounds are wheelchair-accessible. However, due to the large size and natural terrain it can be difficult to maneuver a wheelchair across the park.

Please note: Big State Festival does not provide personal care, golf cart rides, or push service. Please plan ahead and bring attendants if needed.

Parking
Disabled-designated parking is available on a first-come, first serve basis. You must have a State issued placard issued to you in order to park in handicapped reserved parking spaces. Placards and identification must match and will be checked.

Access Information Center - Services Provided
Once inside the festival gates, please visit the Access Information Center, located near the entrance. There you will find:

• Braille and large print versions of the festival brochure. These documents contain all festival programming information; they are available for reference.
• A courtesy wheelchair loaner program. We will have a limited number of basic wheelchairs available for loan during festival hours. Patrons using this service will be required to provide positive photo identification.
• At least one ASL skilled interpreter.

Access Seating
Each stage has a special section reserved for people who use wheelchairs (or who have mobility limitations) and one companion. Please check with the Access Information Center for the location of each section. No special pass is required to access these areas. Please note that these areas have limited capacity and are available on a first come, first served basis.

Music Interpretation
ASL interpretation for a limited number of performances will be provided upon request. Requests must be received by Monday, October 8th at 5pm in order to provide adequate time for interpreters to rehearse and prepare. Please send inquiries to: info@bigstatefestival.com.

Accessible portalets are available throughout the grounds at the ends of each row of restrooms.

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We are no longer accepting band submissions for Big State Festival 2007. Please check back for information on submissions for Big State Festival 2008.

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Questions for Big State Festival?
Contact us via email at info@bigstatefestival.com.

For questions or concerns about a specific ticket order, please contact our ticket partner Front Gate Tickets at bigstate@frontgatetickets.com or call1.888.512.SHOW.

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Stay tuned for 2008 Box Office info.


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Important PrintPass ticket information to know:
In order for your PrintPass to be easily and quickly validated at the event gates, you must print using at least 150 dpi resolution. The PrintPass must be clear, not smudged, faded, or light in color. Print at the highest resolution possible to ensure quick and easy entry. If you have any doubts, then please contact Front Gate Tickets at bigstatefestival.com or 512.888.SHOW or you can visit the Box Office prior to the show. We will certainly do our best to accommodate you, but don’t wait until the last minute!

PrintPass customer assumes all responsibility for allowing others to access PrintPass and is soley responsible to ensure ticket is not duplicated. Only the first PrintPass presented and scanned at the gate grants admission. Subsequent and multiple presentations of the same PrintPass are VOID and will be considered counterfeit and seized by Festival security staff.

Lost or stolen tickets or wristbands cannot be replaced. Please go to the box office to purchase a ticket.

Only tickets purchased through Front Gate Tickets are valid. If you bought from an unauthorized source and/or the ticket is counterfeit, you will need to purchase a ticket at the box office.

All ticket sales are final – no refunds and no exchanges.

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Two-day ticket holders must exchange their ticket for a weekend wristband and will be allowed to re-enter the Festival. Wristbands MUST be worn for entry into the Festival.

Wristbands can be redeemed at the Texas World Speedway Box Office
Show Days Box Office info:

Wristbands are non-transferable, non-exchangeable and cannot be replaced. They cannot be removed and must be worn both days to allow entry.

Please don't remove, stretch or tamper with your wristband in any way or you will not be allowed entry (and that will make us sad). If the wristband is tampered with or mangled it can not be replaced.

You must pass through security each time you enter.

Event takes place rain or shine. Doors open at 11am daily.

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The Big State Festival provides a great opportunity to reach out to fans to educate, inform and inspire. There will be a special area within the Festival grounds to showcase select local non-profit organizations, preferably from the Bryan-College station area. To be considered as a participant, send an overview of your organization and planned activities at the Festival to: info@bistatefestival.com. Please note that solicitation of donations or sales of merchandise are not allowed.

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During the Festival, look for lost items at the Lost & Found booth on site. After the Festival, you can inquire about lost items at www.bigstatefestival.com/lost. Valuables will be held for 30 days. C3 Presents will not be held liable for any unclaimed items.

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We are making every effort to create a safe and secure environment on the Festival grounds. On-site security will be provided by the local law enforcement agencies and a private security company.

Emergency medical staff will be available on site. If you need any assistance, go to the medical tent, or look for a police officer or Festival staff member.

Coming to the Festival with a youngster in tow? Take advantage of our free Tag-a-Kid service. Stop by the Tag-a-Kid booth where we will take down your contact information and give your child a specially numbered wristband. Should the two of you get separated, we'll have a way to reconnect you.

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Hundreds of talented, dedicated and enthusiastic individuals will play an active role in this historic event by volunteering their time and energy to enhance patron experience. Visit the Volunteer page for more information and to access on online application.

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