Event Questions.
Can I buy a ticket in advance?
Yes, tickets can be purchased from this website under Tickets, from two months prior to the event and up to the week prior to the event.
When will gates open?
Gates will open on Friday at 5:30 p.m. and at Noon on Saturday.
Will the event be cancelled, post-poned or moved due to weather?
No! Cedar Valley Pridefest is a rain or shine event. We have a covered stage for performers so they can continue and be safe. We're hopeful that the forecast will be in our favor. Can you do an anti-rain dance for us? Hopefully, if it isn't in our favor, it will be a few sprinkles that won't interrupt the performance of any of our entertainment or fun in general. We look forward to seeing you on Friday & Saturday!
If the weather is too bad, the concert may be delayed slightly, but it will go on — on the street. There is not really a way to setup an alternate venue with all the sound and stage equipment requirements. There is not a covered area for the audience unfortunately since this is a street festival. There are some overhangs on the Convention Center that might be good cover. An umbrella or rain coat might not be a bad idea if the forecast calls for rain.
Why is the event not free?
While we would love to have a free event, we do not currently have enough funds from sponsors or donors to not charge a gate admission without sacrificing the quality of the event. If you would like to donate or know someone who would be a sponsor, please suggest that to them. If enough support is generated, we would be able to reduce gate costs or even potentially move to a free event format, but we cannot do it alone, we need your help!
Do children get in free?
Children 12 and under do not need a ticket, but must be accompanied by a paying adult. (You will be responsible for your child the entire time they are at the event and determine what entertainment and activities are suitable to them.)
Will there be seating?
Limited seating throughout the grounds will be available in the form of more than a dozen picnic tables will be set up throughout the grounds. Attendees may bring folding camping chairs however designated chair areas are limited and are first-come, first-serve. Once the designated area is filled, no additional chairs will be allowed. Chairs will NOT be allowed directly in front of the stage. You are encouraged to arrive early to claim your space in the designated areas. Do not leave your personal items unattended. Cedar Valley Pride will not be liable for missing or stolen items or chairs.
What is not permitted in festival grounds?
Yes, tickets can be purchased from this website under Tickets, from two months prior to the event and up to the week prior to the event.
When will gates open?
Gates will open on Friday at 5:30 p.m. and at Noon on Saturday.
Will the event be cancelled, post-poned or moved due to weather?
No! Cedar Valley Pridefest is a rain or shine event. We have a covered stage for performers so they can continue and be safe. We're hopeful that the forecast will be in our favor. Can you do an anti-rain dance for us? Hopefully, if it isn't in our favor, it will be a few sprinkles that won't interrupt the performance of any of our entertainment or fun in general. We look forward to seeing you on Friday & Saturday!
If the weather is too bad, the concert may be delayed slightly, but it will go on — on the street. There is not really a way to setup an alternate venue with all the sound and stage equipment requirements. There is not a covered area for the audience unfortunately since this is a street festival. There are some overhangs on the Convention Center that might be good cover. An umbrella or rain coat might not be a bad idea if the forecast calls for rain.
Why is the event not free?
While we would love to have a free event, we do not currently have enough funds from sponsors or donors to not charge a gate admission without sacrificing the quality of the event. If you would like to donate or know someone who would be a sponsor, please suggest that to them. If enough support is generated, we would be able to reduce gate costs or even potentially move to a free event format, but we cannot do it alone, we need your help!
Do children get in free?
Children 12 and under do not need a ticket, but must be accompanied by a paying adult. (You will be responsible for your child the entire time they are at the event and determine what entertainment and activities are suitable to them.)
Will there be seating?
Limited seating throughout the grounds will be available in the form of more than a dozen picnic tables will be set up throughout the grounds. Attendees may bring folding camping chairs however designated chair areas are limited and are first-come, first-serve. Once the designated area is filled, no additional chairs will be allowed. Chairs will NOT be allowed directly in front of the stage. You are encouraged to arrive early to claim your space in the designated areas. Do not leave your personal items unattended. Cedar Valley Pride will not be liable for missing or stolen items or chairs.
What is not permitted in festival grounds?
- No Weapons
- No Illegal Substances
- No Smoking, including e-cigarettes/vaping devices
- No Outside Food, Beverage or Alcohol
- No Unauthorized Vendors or Solicitors
- No Coolers or Picnic Baskets
- No Glass or Glass Containers
- No Large Backpacks
- No Instruments
- No Fireworks
- No Pets (except for vendors)
- No Bicycles
- No Skateboards
- No Individuals Without CVP Wristband
Event Notices.
No illegal vending is permitted.
No solicitation or selling when not in a booth.
Any persons who become a disturbance or unable to control their behavior will be removed from the premises.
No refunds will be given.
Photography and videography is welcome within the festival grounds. Appearance in photography by the event or news media is not subject to any compensation to the subject. Attendance and presence within the festival grounds grants the rights of those images to Cedar Valley Pridefest for marketing, social media and promotional purposes. Signs are posted throughout the festival grounds and at gates.
No smoking within the festival grounds.
If you purchase alcohol or food from a business on the street, please enjoy those purchases in their establishments. Those businesses are responsible for people and purchases made at their businesses.
You must be 21 years or older to consumer alcohol, regardless of where it is purchased.
No solicitation or selling when not in a booth.
Any persons who become a disturbance or unable to control their behavior will be removed from the premises.
No refunds will be given.
Photography and videography is welcome within the festival grounds. Appearance in photography by the event or news media is not subject to any compensation to the subject. Attendance and presence within the festival grounds grants the rights of those images to Cedar Valley Pridefest for marketing, social media and promotional purposes. Signs are posted throughout the festival grounds and at gates.
No smoking within the festival grounds.
If you purchase alcohol or food from a business on the street, please enjoy those purchases in their establishments. Those businesses are responsible for people and purchases made at their businesses.
You must be 21 years or older to consumer alcohol, regardless of where it is purchased.
Donation Questions.
How can I donate to CVP?
You can donate online or by postal mail. If you want to donate by mail and have your gift be tax-deductible, please make your check payable to "Cedar Valley Pridefest Fund" and mail to: Cedar Valley Pridefest, PO Box 1435, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-1435.
What is a fiscal sponsor?
A fiscal sponsor is a 501(c)3 non-profit entity that handles the tax-deductible gifts and donor notification, thereby making gifts made payable to their holdings tax-deductible. Our fiscal sponsor is Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, an accredited community foundation with more than 90 million dollars in assets, serving the Cedar Valley and Northeast Iowa since 1956.
How will the charge appear on my credit card?
Your gift will be processed by Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa and appear as "Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa / CFNEIA" on your credit card statement and be directed to Cedar Valley Pridefest. You will receive an email as recognition of your gift. Keep a copy of this email for your tax records.
You can donate online or by postal mail. If you want to donate by mail and have your gift be tax-deductible, please make your check payable to "Cedar Valley Pridefest Fund" and mail to: Cedar Valley Pridefest, PO Box 1435, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-1435.
What is a fiscal sponsor?
A fiscal sponsor is a 501(c)3 non-profit entity that handles the tax-deductible gifts and donor notification, thereby making gifts made payable to their holdings tax-deductible. Our fiscal sponsor is Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, an accredited community foundation with more than 90 million dollars in assets, serving the Cedar Valley and Northeast Iowa since 1956.
How will the charge appear on my credit card?
Your gift will be processed by Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa and appear as "Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa / CFNEIA" on your credit card statement and be directed to Cedar Valley Pridefest. You will receive an email as recognition of your gift. Keep a copy of this email for your tax records.
PLEASE NOTE
As you might guess, we're super busy getting everything ready for CVP which starts Friday, August 26th at 5:30 p.m. and runs until Midnight on Saturday, August 27th. As such, email may not be as easy for us to respond to right away during the event prep and even the day after. Please check the FAQs as well as our Facebook Page for immediate updates.
Thanks!
As you might guess, we're super busy getting everything ready for CVP which starts Friday, August 26th at 5:30 p.m. and runs until Midnight on Saturday, August 27th. As such, email may not be as easy for us to respond to right away during the event prep and even the day after. Please check the FAQs as well as our Facebook Page for immediate updates.
Thanks!
