Terms & Services

Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival

Last Updated: May 2026

Welcome to the Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival website. By accessing this website and attending the festival, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions. Please read them carefully.

General Admission

The Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival is a free public event. No ticket purchase is required for general admission unless otherwise specified for special activities or designated areas.

Festival Participation

By attending the festival, you agree to:

  • Follow all posted rules, guidelines, and instructions from event staff and security
  • Respect fellow attendees, performers, vendors, and property
  • Refrain from unlawful, disruptive, or unsafe behavior

The festival reserves the right to deny entry or remove any individual who violates these terms.

Performers

All performers participate on a volunteer basis.

  • Performers are not compensated for their participation
  • Performance schedules are subject to change without notice
  • The festival reserves the right to approve, deny, or cancel any performance at its sole discretion
Food, Beverages, and Merchandise
  • Food and beverages are available for purchase from authorized vendors
  • Festival merchandise may also be available for purchase
  • All sales are final unless otherwise stated by the vendor
  • The festival is not responsible for vendor transactions, product quality, or food allergies
Vendor Disclaimer

Independent vendors operate at the festival:

  • Each vendor is solely responsible for their own products, services, and transactions
  • The festival organization is not liable for any disputes, damages, or issues related to vendor purchases
Photography & Media Release

By attending the festival, you grant permission for:

  • Photography, video recording, and media capture
  • Use of your image, likeness, or voice in promotional materials, social media, and marketing

No compensation will be provided for such use.

Assumption of Risk

By attending the festival, you acknowledge and accept that:

  • Participation is at your own risk
  • The festival is not liable for personal injury, loss, theft, or damage to personal property
  • Outdoor events may include risks such as weather conditions, large crowds, and uneven terrain
Weather Policy

The festival is a rain or shine event unless conditions are deemed unsafe.

  • Schedules and activities may change due to weather
  • No compensation or reimbursement will be provided due to weather-related changes
Children & Supervision
  • Children must be supervised at all times
  • Parents or guardians are responsible for the safety and behavior of minors
Prohibited Items

The festival reserves the right to prohibit items deemed unsafe, including but not limited to:

  • Weapons of any kind
  • Illegal substances
  • Outside alcohol (if restricted by local regulations)
Website Use

By using this website, you agree:

  • Not to misuse, hack, or disrupt the website
  • Not to copy, reproduce, or distribute content without permission
  • That all content is owned by the festival unless otherwise stated
Changes to Terms

The Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival reserves the right to update or modify these Terms & Conditions at any time without prior noticce.

Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:

Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival

P.O. Drawer 610
Clarksdale, MS 38614