FAQ

For a Site Map, Click on the map below or click here for a pdf.

Q. Where is the Schaeffer Eye Center Crawfish Boil located and how to I get to there?
A - The Schaeffer Eye Center Crawfish Boil will move from the Railroad Reservation Park to the BJCC at Richard Arrington Jr Drive between 22nd and 24th Streets.

For a map, click here.

Q - How much does it cost to get into the event? Do I need to order separate tickets for headline shows?
A -General Admission Tickets are $20 per day in advance. VIP Tickets are $60 per day. Separate tickets are not needed for the headline shows.

Q - Does the admission at the door include crawfish?
A - Crawfish does cost extra. Crawfish are $10 per plate.

Q - I'm not a huge crawfish fan. Will there be other things to eat?
A - In case crawfish isn't your "cup of tea" there will be several food vendors selling other types of food on the festival site.

Q - Are there backstage passes to any of the shows for sale?
A - There are no "back stage passes" for this event.

Q – Where should I park?
A - Parking is available in adjacent lots and on the street. Prices vary.

Q – What is included in the VIP tickets, how much do they cost and how do I buy them?
A - This year's VIP package will feature an exclusive raised viewing area next to the stage for a unique VIP side-stage experience. Also included with a VIP ticket is access to the VIP  Tent located next to the stage, which includes FREE Hot Louisiana boiled crawfish, closed circuit video, private cash bar and private restrooms.

Q – Will people who buy VIP tickets have a chance to meet the bands?
A – There are no “meet and greet passes” for this event.

Q - I am very interested in attending the festival but was curious about the availability of tickets. I'd really rather pay cash the day of the event and wanted to know if this is the type of event with a limited number of tickets or if there will for sure be tickets at the gate.
A - It is perfectly fine to wait and pay cash at the gates on the day of the event. Advance purchase through Ticketmaster is the only way to get a lower price for each day. Because it is a festival and not a seated event, there are no set capacity limits.

Q - Are we going to allow people to bring in folding chairs to this years event?
A - Yes, but chairs will not be allowed to be set up in front of the stage.

Q - Are cameras allowed at the event?
A - No

Q -What if it rains ?
A - The event is rain or shine.

Q - Is there an age limit?
A - There is no age limit and children 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by a ticketed adult.

Weather Updates
NBC13 First Alert Weather

Area Hotel Accommodation Listigs
Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau
http://www.sweetbirmingham.com/AccommodationsSearch.asp

Area Transportation Options
&Visitors Bureau:
http://www.sweetbirmingham.com/transcentral.html

Downtown/Southside Free Trolley Service Schedule
http://www.bjcta.org/routes/routes.html

SECURITY POLICY
NO GLASS CONTAINERS
NO FOOD OR DRINK
NO COOLERS
NO PETS
NO WEAPONS
NO VIDEO
NO CAMERAS

IT IS OUR GOAL TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND FUN EVENT. THE SCHAEFFER EYE CENTER CRAWFISH BOIL IS A FAMILY EVENT.

WE HAVE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY TOWARDS VIOLENCE OF ANY TYPE. ANY INCIDENTS WILL BE ADDRESSED BY BIRMINGHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT AND EVENT SECURITY. ANY PERSONS INVOLVED IN FIGHTING OR VIOLENT ACTS WILL BE REMOVED FROM SITE AND/OR ARRESTED, NO EXCEPTIONS!