Festival Guidelines

• Your ticket
• Photo ID — see Acceptable Forms below
• Festive yet comfortable clothing and shoes
• Smiles and good vibes

• 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 signage and no hard flagpoles
• YES Glowsticks and 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 inches, including Sony Action Cam, GoPro, 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 Standard, non-professional cameras with fixed, non-detachable lenses
• YES Handheld video devices under 6 inches, including GoPro and Sony Action Cam devices
• YES GoPro extension poles
• YES CLEAR bags that do not exceed 12 inches x 6 inches x 12 inches
• YES NON-CLEAR and clear small clutch bags not exceeding 6 inches x 9 inches / 15cm x 23cm, with or without handle or carrying straps

• NO Aerosol products/cans
• NO Balls or Frisbees
• NO Costumes that resemble public safety uniforms, including police, SWAT, fire, security, or medical uniforms
• NO Drones, remote-controlled aircraft, or toys
• NO Drugs or drug paraphernalia
• NO Gas masks
• NO Glass, cans, cups, or coolers
• NO Illegal substances
• NO Laser pointers or 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 or animals, except approved service animals
• 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 or flyers
• NO Tents, large umbrellas, chairs, or blankets
• NO Toy guns, water guns, or slingshots
• NO Weapons of any kind, including pocket knives, pepper spray, fireworks, firearms, ammunition, mace, or similar items
• NO Wind chairs/sofas

• NO Re-entry / ins and outs per day
• NO Camping, except at official event campgrounds if offered
• NO Refunds or exchanges unless otherwise required by law
• Guests under sixteen (16) years of age must be accompanied at all times by a parent, legal guardian, or responsible adult who is at least eighteen (18) years of age while attending the Festival.
• Guests sixteen (16) years of age and older may attend the Festival without an accompanying adult unless otherwise required by applicable law, venue policy, ticketing policy, or Festival policy.
• Parents, legal guardians, and responsible adults are solely responsible for the supervision, safety, conduct, and well-being of any minor attending the Festival in their care.
• Ka Nui Kai Music & Arts Festival reserves the right to refuse admission or remove any minor who is not accompanied by the required supervising adult, without refund where permitted by applicable law.
• NO Sitting on designated dancefloor areas
• NO Moshing, crowd-surfing, or stage-diving
• NO Unauthorized or unlicensed vendors
• NO Unauthorized solicitations, handbills, sampling, giveaways, or promotional activity
• NO Tailgating

• Any U.S. government-issued driver’s license or ID card containing a photograph and date of birth
• U.S. 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
• Temporary DMV documents proving you are currently renewing a license — only if accompanied by passport or expired license

To purchase alcohol or enter VIP areas, a physical passport or valid U.S. ID may be required.

• NO School ID
• NO Consular ID
• NO Birth certificate
• NO Expired ID of any kind
• NO Photocopy of any ID, except as noted above
• NO Temporary DMV license without passport or expired license
• NO Digital ID accepted.
• NO printout of any form of ID accepted.
• NO screenshot of any form of ID accepted.
• NO phone image of any form of ID accepted.
• NO photocopy of any ID accepted, except as specifically noted above.
• NO altered, cut, damaged, unreadable, or suspicious ID accepted.
• NO ID that appears fraudulent or questionable accepted.
• NO ID that does not match the person presenting it accepted.
• Ka Nui Kai Music & Arts Festival reserves the right to reject any identification that is deemed invalid, unverifiable, altered, suspicious, or otherwise unacceptable.

Presenting valid identification is a condition of entry. If your identity cannot be verified, entry may be denied without refund.

• Maximum height is 10 feet
• Totems must be made from lightweight material such as foam or PVC
• No solid metal poles
• Collapsible/telescoping camera extenders that follow the above guidelines are permitted if lightweight and hollow, such as aluminum or polycarbonate
• PVC, light wood, or aluminum poles must be no thicker than 1 inch in diameter
• Decorated pool noodles are encouraged for easier entrance through security
• Inflatables attached to totems must be deflated upon entry
• Any item deemed dangerous will not be allowed
• Totems promoting illegal activity, hate speech, violence, discrimination, or inappropriate imagery will not be permitted

Every attendee, including media, may be searched prior to entry. By purchasing a ticket, you agree to submit to a thorough security search, including emptying your pockets and bags, a full pat-down, having all of your items examined, and possibly removing your shoes if required by security personnel.

Police officers, security personnel, public safety teams, medical teams, and festival staff may work both inside and outside the event. All narcotics laws and public safety rules will be strictly enforced. Ka Nui Kai Music & Arts Festival reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone.

The use or possession of any illegal drugs will not be tolerated anywhere inside or outside the venue. Narcotics officers and law enforcement may be working both areas and enforcing all drug-related laws. Do not bring any illegal substances to the event. Violators may be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

If you are found intoxicated or impaired at entry, security may not allow you to enter the venue. Event staff reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone. Be responsible, and make smart choices.

Ka Nui Kai Music & Arts Festival is dedicated to providing a safe environment for attendees, staff, artists, vendors, partners, and the surrounding community. Public and private security and professional medical staff may be present throughout the event.

If you need assistance, please look for a medical tent, information booth, peace officer, security officer, or event staff member.

Final decisions regarding permitted items, prohibited items, entry, removal, security screening, guest behavior, accessibility, medical items, and safety concerns will be made by festival management, security, venue personnel, or public safety officials.

These Festival Guidelines may be updated at any time without prior notice. Attendees are encouraged to review the most current version before attending the festival.

Ka Nui Kai Music & Arts Festival
Email: Aloha@KaNuiKaiFestival.com