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Dreamville Music Festival 2023 Guide: Parking, shuttles, music lineup and more

Dreamville Music Festival 2023 Guide: Parking, shuttles, music lineup and more
DAMAGE. AS THOSE STORMS MAKE THEIR WAY TO NORTH CAROLINA FOR NOW, THE DREAMVILLE FESTIVAL IN RALEIGH IS DELAYING ITS START TIME DUE TO THE WEATHER. THOSE GATES WILL NOW OPEN AT TWO THIS AFTERNOON INSTEAD OF NOON. OF COURSE, THIS IS DUE TO THE THREAT OF WET AND WINDY WEATHER EXPECTED TO HIT THROUGHOUT THE DAY. THE FESTIVAL POSTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA THAT NEW PERFORMANCE TIMES AND OTHER UPDATES WILL BE POSTED AT TEN THIS MORNING. TH
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Dreamville Music Festival 2023 Guide: Parking, shuttles, music lineup and more
Update: Gates open at 3 p.m. with the shuttle operating at 2 p.m. due to weather.Music festival organizers said they have canceled Key Glock's flights and are working diligently to make sure all confirmed artists would still perform Saturday.Original StoryThousands of music fans are expected to attend this weekend’s sold-out Dreamville Music Festival in Raleigh. Last year, about 80,000 people attended the festival which is held at Raleigh's Dix Park.The festival is set for Saturday and Sunday at Dix Park. It was created by Fayetteville native and rapper J. Cole, who will headline the event along with performers including Usher, Ari Lennox and Drake. Here’s a guide for those of you attending the music festival this weekend, including the lineup, parking, shuttle, and other details about attending the festival. Top Stories 1 person shot at Coco Bongo in Greensboro Man faces multiple charges after leading car chase with two infants in the vehicle, troopers sayMan wanted after firing shots to the ground at a party, police saySaturday’s Music Lineup Usher, Lil Durk, Ari Lennox, City Girls, Sean Paul, Earthgang, Jessie Reyez, Key Glock, Sir, Lute, Omen, Marqus Clae and Victony are set to perform on Saturday.Sunday’s Music Lineup J. Cole and Drake will headline the second day of the festival, which will also include performances by Burna Boy, Summer Walker, J.I.D., Glorilla, Bas, Wake Flocka Flame, Mario, Ayra Starr, Baby Tate, Cozz, Jordan Ward and Reuben Vincent.Dreamville Festival Entrances Location There will be two entrances into Dreamville Festival, a West Entrance (off Barbour Dr./Blair Dr.) and an East Entrance (off Umstead Dr./Hunt Dr.). Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereWhen will gates open?Both Dreamville Festival entrances will open at 2 p.m. on both Saturday, April 1, and 12 p.m. Sunday, April 2, according to the event’s website. The Saturday opening was delayed because of the weather. Where is parking available?Dreamville official event parking will be available at NC State University’s Centennial Campus, right across the street from Dorothea Dix Park. Purchase Parking Pass Parking is limited and is first come, first serve. You can also purchase a parking pass. Event Shuttle Details The official downtown shuttle will be picking up from Moore Square in the heart of downtown and will drop you off right next to the West Entrance into Dreamville Fest (closer than walking from the official event parking site).The downtown shuttle pass is good for the entire weekend and covers you for trips to/from the festival each day (you only need to purchase one pass!)The downtown shuttles will run non-stop continuous service from 10 a.m. (two hours before gates officially open each day) until 1 a.m. (2+ hours after the end of the Festival each night), according to the event’s website. Can you leave and re-enter on the same day?Festival re-entry will not be permitted. This means you may not enter the festival, exit the security checkpoint, and re-enter without purchasing another ticket.Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsWhat items are allowed? Approved bags: All bags will be searched before entry. Small clutch purses and fanny packs that are 6 inches by 9 inches or smaller do not need to be clear but can have no more than one pocket. All other bags larger than 6 inches by 9 inches must be smaller than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches and clear. Hydration packs are allowed and do not need to be clear, but must be emptied of all liquid and have no more than two pockets in addition to the one holding the water reservoir. One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar) (*See What is the bag policy) Baby strollers Cameras (basic point-and-shoot consumer-grade cameras) without detachable lenses and other accessories (monopods, selfie sticks, tripods, GoPro mounts, and other attachments are not allowed) Empty reusable water bottles and hydration packs, and plastic or aluminum water bottles Sunscreen in non-aerosol containers is allowed in the size of 3.4 ounces or less Personal-sized hand sanitizer and baby wipes (sealed / unopened) Personal face coverings (including surgical, cloth, N95, KN95) Chapstick and lip balm (sealed/unopened) Cigarettes and lighters (sealed / unopened – one per guest) E-Cigs and vape pens (sealed / unopened – one per guest) Ear plugs Eye drops (sealed / unopened) Feminine hygiene products (sealed / unopened) Makeup Hats, gloves, scarfs, bandanas Ponchos and rain jackets Medication (over-the-counter (sealed/unopened), Rx must have label with matching ID and all same pills – no mixing. **See full prescription medication requirements below) Cellphones and chargers Service animals (Proper documentation required) Sunblock (non-aerosol only. Sunscreen in non-aerosol containers is allowed in the size of 3.4 ounces or less) Sunglasses Blankets or towels — larger blankets are prohibited in high-volume traffic areas and heavier occupied areas. If asked to move by staff, please be so kind as to accommodate.Prescription Medicine Requirements: Anyone needing prescription medicine at the festival must present the pharmacy-labeled container, which states the prescription, dosage, and patient name to our medical staff at each entrance gate. Patrons are only allowed a sufficient supply of the prescribed medication for that day. Medicines needing to be inhaled or smoked are prohibited unless in a prescribed inhaler. Over-the-counter medications are allowed in a sufficient supply for the day. Bottle contents will be verified by medical personnel at the entry gates.Items that are prohibited: Aerosol containers, including sunscreen and personal beauty products. NOTE: Sunscreen in non-aerosol containers is allowed in the size of 3.4 ounces or less Coolers of any kind. (exceptions may be made for medical use) Any and all professional audio recording equipment Professional cameras and professional recording (photo, video, audio) equipment (no large professional detachable zoom lenses, stands, monopods, tripods, attachment sticks (selfie sticks) or other commercial equipment. Any and all professional video equipment. No video recording will be allowed Drones or any other remote flying device Hammocks Glass containers of any kind Illegal and Illicit substances of any kind Outside food or beverage (including alcohol) of any kind Umbrellas Pets (except service animals) Selfie sticks or tripods Skateboards, scooters, bicycles, wagons, carts or any personal motorized vehicles Tents, canopies, or shade structures of any kind Unauthorized/unlicensed vendors are not allowed. No unauthorized solicitation and materials, including handbills, flyers, stickers, beach balls, giveaways, samples, etc. Weapons or explosives of any kind Fireworks Large chains or spiked jewelry Bicycles inside festival grounds (free bike parking is available near festival entrances) Carts of any kind (including Red Wagons) Chairs of any kind Air horns, noisemakers, speakers or musical instruments of any kind AVPs or MODs or liquid to refill e-cigarette cartridges Flags or totemsNAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |Trending Stories Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.

Update:

Gates open at 3 p.m. with the shuttle operating at 2 p.m. due to weather.

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Music festival organizers said they have canceled Key Glock's flights and are working diligently to make sure all confirmed artists would still perform Saturday.

Original Story

Thousands of music fans are expected to attend this weekend’s sold-out Dreamville Music Festival in Raleigh. Last year, about 80,000 people attended the festival which is held at Raleigh's Dix Park.

The festival is set for Saturday and Sunday at Dix Park. It was created by Fayetteville native and rapper J. Cole, who will headline the event along with performers including Usher, Ari Lennox and Drake.

Here’s a guide for those of you attending the music festival this weekend, including the lineup, parking, shuttle, and other details about attending the festival.

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Saturday’s Music Lineup

Usher, Lil Durk, Ari Lennox, City Girls, Sean Paul, Earthgang, Jessie Reyez, Key Glock, Sir, Lute, Omen, Marqus Clae and Victony are set to perform on Saturday.

Sunday’s Music Lineup

J. Cole and Drake will headline the second day of the festival, which will also include performances by Burna Boy, Summer Walker, J.I.D., Glorilla, Bas, Wake Flocka Flame, Mario, Ayra Starr, Baby Tate, Cozz, Jordan Ward and Reuben Vincent.

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Dreamville Music Festival lineup 

Dreamville Festival Entrances Location

There will be two entrances into Dreamville Festival, a West Entrance (off Barbour Dr./Blair Dr.) and an East Entrance (off Umstead Dr./Hunt Dr.).

Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here

When will gates open?

Both Dreamville Festival entrances will open at 2 p.m. on both Saturday, April 1, and 12 p.m. Sunday, April 2, according to the event’s website. The Saturday opening was delayed because of the weather.

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Where is parking available?

Dreamville official event parking will be available at NC State University’s Centennial Campus, right across the street from Dorothea Dix Park.

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Dreamville Music Festival Map 

Purchase Parking Pass

Parking is limited and is first come, first serve. You can also purchase a parking pass.

Event Shuttle Details

The official downtown shuttle will be picking up from Moore Square in the heart of downtown and will drop you off right next to the West Entrance into Dreamville Fest (closer than walking from the official event parking site).

The downtown shuttle pass is good for the entire weekend and covers you for trips to/from the festival each day (you only need to purchase one pass!)

The downtown shuttles will run non-stop continuous service from 10 a.m. (two hours before gates officially open each day) until 1 a.m. (2+ hours after the end of the Festival each night), according to the event’s website.

dreamville music festival shuttles
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Dreamville Music Festival Shuttles 

Can you leave and re-enter on the same day?

Festival re-entry will not be permitted. This means you may not enter the festival, exit the security checkpoint, and re-enter without purchasing another ticket.

Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscasts

What items are allowed?

Approved bags:

  • All bags will be searched before entry.
  • Small clutch purses and fanny packs that are 6 inches by 9 inches or smaller do not need to be clear but can have no more than one pocket.
  • All other bags larger than 6 inches by 9 inches must be smaller than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches and clear.
  • Hydration packs are allowed and do not need to be clear, but must be emptied of all liquid and have no more than two pockets in addition to the one holding the water reservoir.
  • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
  • (*See What is the bag policy)
  • Baby strollers
  • Cameras (basic point-and-shoot consumer-grade cameras) without detachable lenses and other accessories (monopods, selfie sticks, tripods, GoPro mounts, and other attachments are not allowed)
  • Empty reusable water bottles and hydration packs, and plastic or aluminum water bottles
  • Sunscreen in non-aerosol containers is allowed in the size of 3.4 ounces or less
  • Personal-sized hand sanitizer and baby wipes (sealed / unopened)
  • Personal face coverings (including surgical, cloth, N95, KN95)
  • Chapstick and lip balm (sealed/unopened)
  • Cigarettes and lighters (sealed / unopened – one per guest)
  • E-Cigs and vape pens (sealed / unopened – one per guest)
  • Ear plugs
  • Eye drops (sealed / unopened)
  • Feminine hygiene products (sealed / unopened)
  • Makeup
  • Hats, gloves, scarfs, bandanas
  • Ponchos and rain jackets
  • Medication (over-the-counter (sealed/unopened), Rx must have label with matching ID and all same pills – no mixing. **See full prescription medication requirements below)
  • Cellphones and chargers
  • Service animals (Proper documentation required)
  • Sunblock (non-aerosol only. Sunscreen in non-aerosol containers is allowed in the size of 3.4 ounces or less)
  • Sunglasses
  • Blankets or towels — larger blankets are prohibited in high-volume traffic areas and heavier occupied areas. If asked to move by staff, please be so kind as to accommodate.

Prescription Medicine Requirements:

  • Anyone needing prescription medicine at the festival must present the pharmacy-labeled container, which states the prescription, dosage, and patient name to our medical staff at each entrance gate. Patrons are only allowed a sufficient supply of the prescribed medication for that day.
  • Medicines needing to be inhaled or smoked are prohibited unless in a prescribed inhaler.
  • Over-the-counter medications are allowed in a sufficient supply for the day. Bottle contents will be verified by medical personnel at the entry gates.

Items that are prohibited:

  • Aerosol containers, including sunscreen and personal beauty products. NOTE: Sunscreen in non-aerosol containers is allowed in the size of 3.4 ounces or less
  • Coolers of any kind. (exceptions may be made for medical use)
  • Any and all professional audio recording equipment
  • Professional cameras and professional recording (photo, video, audio) equipment (no large professional detachable zoom lenses, stands, monopods, tripods, attachment sticks (selfie sticks) or other commercial equipment.
  • Any and all professional video equipment. No video recording will be allowed
  • Drones or any other remote flying device
  • Hammocks
  • Glass containers of any kind
  • Illegal and Illicit substances of any kind
  • Outside food or beverage (including alcohol) of any kind
  • Umbrellas
  • Pets (except service animals)
  • Selfie sticks or tripods
  • Skateboards, scooters, bicycles, wagons, carts or any personal motorized vehicles
  • Tents, canopies, or shade structures of any kind
  • Unauthorized/unlicensed vendors are not allowed. No unauthorized solicitation and materials, including handbills, flyers, stickers, beach balls, giveaways, samples, etc.
  • Weapons or explosives of any kind
  • Fireworks
  • Large chains or spiked jewelry
  • Bicycles inside festival grounds (free bike parking is available near festival entrances)
  • Carts of any kind (including Red Wagons)
  • Chairs of any kind
  • Air horns, noisemakers, speakers or musical instruments of any kind
  • AVPs or MODs or liquid to refill e-cigarette cartridges
  • Flags or totems

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