Event Information

Believe Festival ‘08 : Location

Canadian Badlands Passion Play Site
605 17th St Drumheller, Alberta

In this natural amphitheatre, every seat is awesome. The Canadian Badlands Passion Play site is set in the heart of the Canadian Badlands, famous for its unique land formations, dinosaur burial grounds and the world famous Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology.
Summer (June to August) - Average Temperature 23C (73F)
http://www.traveldrumheller.com/drumheller-factsheet.html

Generally Drumheller enjoys warm and sunny summers with 109 frost-free days. Expect July and August to be particularly scorching with plenty of bright sunshine and highs of up to 38C (100F).

Drumheller and area features include:
• Numerous Campgrounds
• The Famous Royal Tyrrell Museum
• Helicopter Tours
• River Rafting
• Mountain Bike Trails
• New Extreme Mountain Bike Park
• Excellent Golf Course
• Mini-golf
• Go-carts
• Atlas Coal Mine Tours
• Reptile World
• Kids Waterpark
• Home of the Canadian Badlands Passion Play

"Wsup in Drumheller" click here for things to do in Drumheller

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND DRUGS
These are absolutely not permitted on the festival grounds and those found under the influence of, or in possession of such will be escorted off the property, and or, turned over to the law enforcement officials.

BICYCLE RIDING
Bicycles should be confined designated areas only.

SEATING
Performance Area Restrictions: There is fixed seating in the amphitheater, no lawn chairs are permitted.  However, lawn chairs are permitted on the ski hill area (note the ski hill area has no view of amphitheatre but great place to sit, rest and eat).   No umbrellas of any size are permitted in amphitheater.

BOOTH CLOSING
The booth and food areas will close each evening for approximately one hour during the evening message so that everyone can attend.

BOOTHS, BOOKS and MUSIC
Believefest will offer the convenience of a Christian music store. In addition, there will be many booths featuring a wide variety of Christian oriented materials and craft items. Many organizations such as Compassion International have informational booths. If you or your organization would like to reserve a booth, contact: Believefest Booths, 102 17th St. NW Drumheller, Alberta T0J 0Y1 or call (403)820-8385 or email info@believefest.com.
Download the Exhibit Space Application

CAMERAS
Regular cameras and video cameras are permitted at Believefest. However, any professional camera equipment (including tripods, cameras with removable lenses, etc) is not. Photos must be taken from where ever you will be standing/sitting during the performances...no special passes will be issued. Also, video-taping of an entire performance is prohibited. This is agreed upon by the Believefest and the performing artist to protect the artists' rights. Any violation of these may result in the loss of your equipment for the duration of the event.  Thank you for your cooperation.

CAMPING FACILITIES
Check out http://www.traveldrumheller.com/campgrounds.html

CATHOLIC MASS AND DENOMINATIONS / WE ARE ONE IN THE SPIRIT
One of our visions for the Believefest is to bring the entire Body of Christ into unity through worship, prayer and the Word. Believefest welcomes all denominations of the Body of Christ. The world will know we are Christians by our love.

CHILDREN
Lost children should be taken to the Lost and Found tent. Please keep children beside you at all times when groups are on stage. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult at all times. Never let a child sleep on the ground while music groups are on stage... especially at night!

CURFEW
Midnight we set off the fire works and have a short prayer. Gates will close shortly after.

DIRECTIONS
Click Here

DRESS CODE
Leaders, Chaperones and Parents: We need your help in enforcing this policy -- our staff cannot do it alone! MODESTY is the key word. While the style and fashion these days seems to be "less is best," we do not want to be guilty of causing another person to stumble. Girls: Bathing suits are NOT permitted. Tank tops are fine but bellies must be covered (even though the fashion now is to show it off). Shorts and/or skirts need to be long enough and shirts big enough. Guys are not exempt from the dress code: SHIRTS (and shoes) MUST be worn by all at all times.

FOOD COURT
There is a food court on site that offers a variety of options.  This is open throughout the day and items can be purchased at varying prices. You may also bring your own food.

FRISBEES, etc.
Please confine athletic activities to areas not congested by people.

HOTELS
FOR A LIST OF ACCOMODATIONS:
http://www.traveldrumheller.com/places-to-stay.html

ICE
Please bring you own

LITERATURE DISTRIBUTION
Literature distribution is only permitted from official booths located in the booth area, regardless of the type of literature. Please understand that this rule will be strictly enforced.

LITTER
Please help keep the grounds clean by picking up any trash that you spot and deposit it in the nearest trash can. Please report any overflowing trash cans to the main office.

LOST AND FOUND
All lost and found items should be taken to, or retrieved from the festival's Lost and Found. Any valuable items (i.e. cameras, phones, jewelry, glasses, medication, keys, etc) that are turned in to Lost & Found and are not claimed at the Festival will be brought back to the Believefest Main office in Drumheller. If you lost an item at the event please email info@believefest.com with your name, address, phone number and a DETAILED description of the item that was lost. We will check the box of returned items and/or keep your email on file in case anything turns up at a later time.

MUSIC STORE
Believefest features a great selection of all the latest Christian CD's.

OFFERING
We wish to provide scholarships to hundreds of poor and disadvantaged individuals who could not afford to attend otherwise. It our desire that nobody be turned away for lack of funds. In addition, your offerings have helped to make improvements. Much more still needs to be done. There will be no pressure to contribute, but if the Lord leads you to, your money will go to a good cause. All donations are tax-deductible if proper information is included.

OPINIONS
Opinions expressed by program participants do not necessarily reflect those of Clean Slate Media, cleanslatelive.com, Believefest or believefest.com and its staff, partners, contractors and those involved in facilitating the event.

PAGING
Paging is not permitted except in extreme emergency. Contact the festival office at
403 820 8385. If you would like to get a message to someone onsite and it is not an emergency, we will take the message and post it on our message board outside of the Main Office trailer. It is the responsibility of the attendee/s to check the board if they think someone may try to get in contact with them while they are onsite at Believefest.

PARKING and TRANSPORTATION
A FREE parking space is available for you to park your cars and buses. Please follow the instructions of the parking attendants by parking where they direct you. You can walk anywhere on the ground so please drive your car only when entering or exiting the grounds. It would be a very good idea to plan a restroom stop on the way before arriving on site. If you find yourself in line, please be patient, remain in your vehicle. Let's be a good witness to the neighbors by picking up any litter, and by staying off their private property. Thanks for your help.

PETS
Pets are NOT allowed on the festival grounds, including parking areas. Please make arrangements with a nearby kennel (or family member) to care for your pet while you are at the Festival.

PHOTO AND VIDEO RELEASE
Photographers and videographers will be on site to document the Believefest Festival.  Many of these images will be used in the future for promotional purposes.  By attending the Believefest Festival, you are giving up any rights you might have with regards to these photos and will be deemed as having given permission for use of the same.   This includes but is not limited to Photos, video and audio. As the attendee you grant the Clean Slate Media and Believe Festival its employees, contractors, and all media the right to record, film, tape and photograph for the purposes of promotion and media coverage for the festival.  This will include all forms of media including but not limited to broadcast, print, email and website usage.

PROGRAM
Occasionally, due to illness or some other reason, a speaker or musician may have to cancel or change the time of their appearance.  Believefest does not guarantee that the program will happen as advertised, and is permitted to make changes and substitutions, as it deems best.

SMOKING
Smoking is not allowed in the public areas of the festival. If you need to smoke, please limit this to off festival grounds.

SUGGESTION BOX
Located at the main festival office trailer. Your input is greatly valued.

TARPS or UMBRELLAS
Performance Area: Lawn chairs are not permitted in the amphitheater at any time. 

T-SHIRTS, etc.
Official Believefest merchandise can be purchased at the Believe merch tent. These are very high quality items and include several different styles of T-shirts, sweatshirts, golf shirts, hats, bumper stickers, and more.

TELEPHONES
Please note that cell phone coverage is very sporadic in the amphitheater.

TOILETS
Toilet facilities are very close to the amphitheater. Please notify a staff member if they need servicing. We need everyone's cooperation in keeping these facilities as clean as possible. It only takes one careless person to make things really gross. Toilet facilities accessible to wheelchairs are located in the Jerusalem wall near the food court area.

TRAFFIC FLOW
The festival has gone to great lengths to provide everything you will need on the festival grounds. When walking, please clear the road as soon as a vehicle approaches. Do not walk in the middle of the road. Unnecessary driving is not only unsafe, but it is also stirs up a lot of dust.

VOLUNTEERS
It takes over 100 dedicated staff volunteers to make the Believe Festival run smoothly. If you are interested in becoming a part of the Believe staff and are willing to work four hours, please let us know at info@believefest.com.

WATER
Please conserve water by using only what you need. You will likely be drinking a lot of water; it is going to be hot!!!

WHAT TO BRING
Your ticket, pen and notebook, BIBLE, insect repellent, money, sunglasses, hat.

WRISTBANDS
Please keep your wristband on your wrist during the entire time of the festival. You will need this to enter the festival grounds. This rule is extremely important for public safety.

FIRST AID CENTER
A first aid center will be on the site. If you have special medical needs, please register at the medical center upon arrival.  Just as you would not run to the local hospital Emergency Room for every little problem, please use the same discretion in deciding to come to the First Aid station.

GUIDELINES FOR USING THE FIRST AID STATION:
If the First Aid station is busy, and your complaint is minor, you may be asked to wait. Please be patient, we may have some serious injuries or illness to care for. Despite the excellent care of our trained people, it may still be necessary for you to be treated in the local hospital Emergency Room. It is also your responsibility, not the festival staff's to provide transportation to the hospital unless the injury dictates an ambulance. You will also be responsible to provide your transportation back to BelieveFest from the Hospital.

Note concerning electric wheelchairs: Due to the limited amount of space in our First Aid compound we are unable to re-charge wheelchairs. In an emergency situation, the Main Office trailer may be able to assist you.

TO AVOID VISITING OUR FIRST AID STATION, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE SUGGESTIONS:
* Drink plenty of fluids.
* Be reasonable about the amount of time spent in the sun.
* Bring with you all prescription medications you normally take.
* Eat substantial meals.
* Remember the festival grounds are dusty, even if you have not had problems with asthma you may now. Please bring your medication.
* If you are reporting to the First Aid station to tell of another's injuries, please look around you carefully before you leave the victim. Remember, a large crowd, especially at night, can look different on the way back. If you see an emergency vehicle, get out of the way immediately!

YOU DO NOT NEED TO GO IF:
* You have a small cut with little or no bleeding. Band-aids are available at the festival merch tent.
* You have mild sunburn. Lotion is available at the merch tent.
* You have a splinter. Try to remove it first.
* You have bug bites. There are unfortunately no effective treatments. Use repellent.

YOU SHOULD REPORT TO THE FIRST AID STATION IF:
* you have a cut and can not stop bleeding.
* You experience light headedness, blurred vision, dry mouth, or intense headaches.
* You are having difficulty breathing with or without chest pain.
* You have any type of seizure activity.
* You have a burn from any other source other than the sun.
* You are experiencing vomiting or diarrhea or extreme stomach pain.
* You have something in your eye.

If none of these items answers your questions, send an email with your question to the link below.

For us to better serve you,
• General Questions to: info@believefest.com
• Vendor, Marketing & Advertising Issues to: kelly@believefest.com
• Promotional Materials (order) to: kelly@believefest.com
• Registration (Including Groups) Information to: info@believefest.com
• Business Information to: gerald@believefest.com