{"id":55629,"date":"2025-11-21T16:32:13","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T16:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/55629\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T16:32:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T16:32:13","slug":"st-pete-country-fest-kicks-off-friday-at-vinoy-park-heres-what-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/55629\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Pete Country fest kicks off Friday at Vinoy Park. Here&#8217;s what to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The country music festival has more than 40 performers over three days at Vinoy Park in downtown St. Pete.<\/p>\n<p>ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. \u2014 Grab your hats and cowboy boots because St. Pete Country Fest is this weekend in downtown St. Pete.<\/p>\n<p>Performers are saddling up for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtsp.com\/article\/news\/local\/pinellascounty\/st-pete-country-festival-vinoy-park-2025\/67-ece5a912-880b-495c-9faa-939b3d22304d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">sold-out festival<\/a> over the next three days right on the water at Vinoy Park. The lineup is stacked with country music stars such as Treaty Oak Revival, Parker McCollum and The Red Clay Strays.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Gates open at 1 p.m. with performers starting at 2 p.m. and ending at 10 p.m., with singers spanning four different stages. According to city rules, all amplified music must end by 10 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a rain or shine event, but the weather is expected to be perfect with warm days and cool nights.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you need to know if you&#8217;re going:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nParking\/shuttle info\ud83d\ude97                    <\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s recommended to use alternative modes of transportation, like bikes or scooters. Ride share, such as Uber or Lyft, is also encouraged.<\/p>\n<p>But parking is available at the SouthCore Parking Garage located at 101 1st Ave. S. There will be limited street parking, as many of the streets near the park are blocked off due to the festival.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/loopertrolley.com\/st-pete-country-fest-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">There are also trolleys\u00a0<\/a>equipped with a wheelchair lift providing free services every 15 minutes from 12:30 to 11 p.m. each day. The first stop location is on Second Street South between Central Avenue and First Avenue South under the pedestrian bridge connecting the office tower and the parking garage. The other location is at Vinoy Park at 7th Avenue NE and North Shore Drive NE.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nWristband info\ud83e\udd20                    <\/p>\n<p>Remember to bring your festival wristband that you should&#8217;ve received in the mail.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Lost wristbands can be replaced for $20 at will call. Never-received wristbands will be replaced free of charge and can be picked up at will call. Confirmation number required, originally lost wristbands will be canceled, according to the website.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nWhat can you bring\u2705                    <\/p>\n<p>Festival officials also said there will be lockers on site available to rent. The lockers will also feature charging ports.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Cell phonesSunscreen (Non-aerosol only)Blankets \/ Beach TowelsBags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12\u201d x 6\u201d x 12\u201dApproved Bags\u00a0Clear bagsOne-gallon clear plastic freezer bagSmall, non-clear bags, that do not exceed 4.5\u201d x 6.5\u201d in size, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the fest with one of the clear plastic bags.A small clutch bag is defined as \u2013 \u201capproximately the size of a hand with or without a handle or strap, no larger than 4.5\u201d x 6.5\u201dFest Flags (without metal or wooden poles)Chapstick \/ Lip BalmDigital Cameras (Non-professional. A removable lens is considered a professional camera)Disposable camerasEar PlugsEye Drops \/ Contact Lens SolutionGum \/ MintsSingle-use minis (a.k.a. cig-a-likes)\u00a0(no liquid refills)Mid-sized e-cigs and vape pens (no liquid refills)Hand SanitizerReusable Water Bottles (empty)Strollers (for infants and toddlers ONLY)                    <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nWhat you can&#8217;t bring\u274c                    <\/p>\n<p>Personal Chairs (See FAQ Below)Gimbals \/ Selfie Sticks TripodsAir hornsBalloons \/ Balls \/ Inflatable Balls \/ FrisbeesBicyclesCaution Tape \/ RopeChains \/ chain walletsCoolersAerosol containers, including sunscreen and personal beauty products.Drones, Remote Control Vehicles or ToysIllegal Drugs &amp; Drug ParaphernaliaOutside Food, Alcohol, or DrinksFlashlightsGlass ContainersHula HoopsLaser PointersLED Products \/ Glow SticksMassagersMusical InstrumentsPersonal Vehicles \u2013 Bicycles, scooters, electric scooters, skateboards, hoverboards, segways, golf carts, self-balanced wheels, horses, etc. Personal mobility devices for ADA guests ONLYProfessional Cameras (Defined as having a detachable lens)Promotional Items \/ Unauthorized Solicitations \/ Vendors (Including flyers, samples, giveaways)Sleeping BagsSling ShotsStuffed AnimalsTents \/ TarpsTotemsToy Guns \/ Water GunsUmbrellasVape AVPs \/ Mods \/ Liquid RefillsVideo CamerasWagons \/ Wheeled CartsWalkie TalkiesWeapons (Guns, ammo, knives, tasers, pepper spray, etc. \u00a0This prohibition applies to those holding concealed carry permits and off-duty law enforcement.)Any items deemed inappropriate by \u00a0securityHydration Packs \/ BackpacksWagons                    <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nWill there be food?\ud83c\udf54\u00a0                    <\/p>\n<p>There will be a variety of local food trucks at bars for those 21 and up.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nAfterparties\ud83d\udd7a\u00a0                    <\/p>\n<p>There are multiple after parties for festival-goers who want to continue the fun, or even for people who didn&#8217;t go to the concerts.<\/p>\n<p>Singer Jake Dods will be at Welcome to the Farm from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. each day for the official after party. 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