Venue Rules and Prohibited Items
Venue Rules
Age Restrictions
All guests must adhere to specific age restrictions for certain events. Valid photo ID may be required for entry to age-restricted performances or areas.
Bag Policy
All bags may be subject to search upon entry. Backpacks, large purses, or bags exceeding specified dimensions are not allowed.
Smoking Regulations
Smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes and vaporizers, is only permitted in designated smoking areas. Smoking outside of these areas may lead to removal from the event.
Conduct Expectations
Guests are expected to behave respectfully towards other attendees, staff, and the venue itself. Disruptive or offensive behavior may result in ejection from the venue without a refund.
Prohibited Items
- Large purses, bags, backpacks, or coolers
- Outside food, drinks, or liquid of any kind (Empty non-glass water bottles are permitted)
- Weapons of any kind including firearms, pocketknives, pepper spray, or any objects that could be used as a weapon
- Fireworks, sparklers, or smoke bombs
- Megaphones, air horns, musical instruments, or amplified sound equipment
- Glass of any kind (except for eyeglasses & sunglasses)
- Grills, gas, propane, generators, or open flames
- Laser pointers or LED projection lights
- Pets (except service animals)
- Drones, remote controlled planes, or cars
- Balloons, inflatables, or kites
- Balls, frisbees, or sporting equipment
- Professional recording equipment, cameras, or tripods
- Bikes, skateboards, one-wheels, unicycles, roller skates, inline skates, or scooters
- Markers, pens, chalk, stickers, or spray paint
- Outside vendors, unauthorized solicitations, handbills, sampling, giveaways
- Umbrellas, furniture, or lawn chairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my own food and drinks into the venue?
Outside food and beverages are generally not permitted inside the venue. However, there are various dining options available on-site, offering a range of food and drink choices to suit different tastes and dietary needs.
How can I purchase tickets for events at the venue?
Tickets for events at the Smokey River Entertainment District can be purchased online through our official ticketing platform or at our on-site box office during business hours. Links to purchase tickets for upcoming events can be found on the individual event pages on our website.
What should I do if I lost an item at the venue?
If you've lost an item during an event, please visit our Lost and Found office located near the main entrance. After the event, you can contact our Guest Services team via email or phone, as provided on our "Contact Us" page, and we'll do our best to assist you in locating your lost item.
parking
3703 N Cobbler Rd, Independence, MO 64058
With extensive grounds that stretch over numerous acres, Smokey River Entertainment District ensures abundant parking facilities, whether you're attending a sprawling festival or an intimate gathering.
Parking is included in most ticket prices, check your ticket or event description for additional parking information.