Hours & Info

Venue & Hours

NOS Events Center
689 S. E St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
For a map, check out the Location page.

Show Dates:
Friday, October 25, 2024
Saturday, October 26, 2024

Event Hours:
4PM-2AM each night

Afterparty Hours:
2AM-6AM each night, inside the venue

Box Office / Will Call Hours:
Friday: 10AM – 1AM
Saturday: 3PM – 1AM

Please Note: The Escape Halloween box office & will call will be located next to the main festival entrance.

Weather

The festival will take place rain or shine. Please keep up-to-date on weather reports and plan your attire and preparations accordingly.

Zero Tolerance

We have a zero-tolerance policy for drug use and possession. Police officers will be working inside and outside of the event, and all narcotics laws will be strictly enforced. Be responsible, and make smart choices.

Security & Entry

By purchasing a ticket, you agree to submit to a thorough, TSA-style search, including emptying your pockets and bags, having all of your items examined, a full pat-down, and possibly removing your shoes. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone.

Ages & ID

You must be 18+ to enter and 21+ for alcohol/VIP. Photo ID required.

ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF ID

• Any US government-issued driver’s license or ID card containing a photograph and date of birth
• US or foreign government-issued passport containing a photograph and date of birth
• Foreign government-issued driver’s license/ID with color photocopy of passport (Not valid for 21+ wristband. To purchase alcohol or enter VIP areas, a physical passport or US ID will be required.)
• Temporary DMV documents proving you are currently renewing a license—ONLY if accompanied by passport or expired license

UNACCEPTABLE ID

• NO School ID
• NO Consular ID
• NO Birth certificate
• NO Expired ID of any kind
• NO Photocopy of any ID (except as noted)
• NO Temporary DMV license without passport or expired license

Festival Policies

• NO Re-entry/ins & outs per day
• NO Camping
• NO Refunds or exchanges
• NO Sitting on designated dancefloor areas
• NO Moshing, crowd-surfing or stage-diving
• NO Unauthorized/unlicensed vendors
• NO Unauthorized solicitations, handbills, sampling, giveaways, etc.

Acceptable Items

• YES Deodorant
• YES E-cigs/vapes
• YES Festival totems or decorated pool noodles (see Totem Guidelines)
• YES Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded and no hard flagpoles)
• YES Glowsticks & glowing/illuminated costumes or jewelry, LED poi and orbitals, Hula hoops – including LED hoops
• YES NON-CLEAR (and clear) hydration packs with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment (must be empty upon entry)
• YES Non-professional flash/still cameras, handheld video devices under 6″ (Sony Action Cam, GoPro, etc.), and GoPro extendable poles
• YES Personal misting fan with a bottle no larger than 1.5L (must be empty upon entry)
• YES Physician-prescribed medication that is not expired (must show physician’s prescription and consult with a safety officer upon entry)
• YES Reusable water bottles (must be empty upon entry)
• YES Sealed Intranasal Naloxone
• YES CLEAR bags and do not exceed 12″x6″x12″
• YES NON-CLEAR (and clear) small clutch bags not exceeding 6″ x 9″ (15cm x 23cm) with or without handle or carrying straps are permitted

Prohibited Items

• NO Aerosol products/cans
• NO Balls or Frisbees
• NO Costumes that resemble public safety uniforms (police, SWAT, fire, security, or medical)
• NO Drones, remote-controlled aircraft, toys
• NO Drugs or drug paraphernalia
• NO Gas masks
• NO Glass, cans, cups or coolers
• NO Illegal substances
• NO Laser pointers and air horns
• NO Markers, pens or spray paint
• NO Massagers
• NO Outside food or beverages (including alcohol and candy)
• NO Over-the-counter medication
• NO Pets
• NO Professional photo, video, or audio recording equipment (no detachable lenses, tripods, big zooms or commercial-use rigs)
• NO Red-colored light-up wands, batons, or lightsabers
• NO Stickers, flyers
• NO Tents, large umbrellas, chairs, or blankets
• NO Toy guns, water guns, slingshots
• NO Weapons of any kind (including pocket knives, pepper spray, fireworks, etc.)
• NO Wind chairs/sofas

Costume Guidelines

• NO drugs or drug paraphernalia
• NO costumes that resemble police, fire, security, or medical in any way
• NO handcuffs
• NO glass or ceramic masks
• NO full-face makeup that makes you unrecognizable from your government-issued photo ID
• NO items resembling weapon or weapon accessories, real or fictional (including whips, lightsabers, axes, pocket knives, swords, guns, fake weapons/props, etc.)
• NO violent props, including crops, whips, ropes, chains or tethers
• NO sharp metal spikes
• Please remember that we are an inclusive community, and costumes/decorations should not misrepresent race, religion, or cultural heritage.

Totem Guidelines

• Maximum height is 10 feet.
• Totems must be made from a lightweight material (e.g., foam, PVC / no solid metal).
• Collapsible/telescoping camera extenders that follow the above guidelines are OK (lightweight/hollow aluminum/polycarbonate).
• PVC, light wood or aluminum poles must be no thicker than 1 inch in diameter.
• Decorated pool noodles work great for easy entrance through security.
• Inflatables attached to totems must be deflated upon entry.
• Any item deemed dangerous will not be allowed.
• Totems promoting illegal activity or hate speech will not be permitted. Please keep it PLUR.