PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Waterfront Blues Festival kicks off Thursday, July 4, with more than 100 performers over 4 days.

What’s OK and recommended to bring:

  • Festival passes
  • Water bottles
  • Canned food donations
  • 16-inch x 16-inch x 8-inch bags
  • 6-foot x 8-foot blankets
  • One chair per attendee (chairs taller than 12 inches off the ground will be required to sit in a designated area)

What’s not allowed

  • DrGlass of any kind
  • Hard-sided coolers or picnic baskets, including Styrofoam
  • Hard-framed bags/backpacks
  • Bags/backpacks larger than 16-inch x 16-inch x 8-inch
  • Beverages other than water
  • Alcohol, cannabis and other controlled substances
  • Carts
  • Umbrellas, tents and canopies
  • Fireworks or weapons
  • Balls and frisbees
  • Location flags/signs on sticks or poles
  • Selfie sticks
  • Professional audio or video recording devices
  • Cameras with a detachable lens longer than 4 inches
  • Animals, except service animals
  • Drones
  • Balloons

Full coverage of the Blues Festival

KOIN TV is a major sponsor of the Waterfront Blues Festival, along with KGON Radio, The Oregonian and Buick GMC of Beaverton