Information for visiting Vegan Festival Adelaide
For details about attending the Festival, follow the links below:
Programme - Entry - Getting here - Facilities - What to bring - Children and Pets at the Festival - Privacy
If you are a stall holder, please see our Information for Stall Holders page.
We need you to do:
Stay home if you are feeling unwell
Practice good hygiene at all times – keep up the hand washing/use sanitiser and always cough/sneeze into your elbow.
Payment for food, beverages and car parking to be made my card where possible .
Sanitise your hands before eating.
Note that there are no cloaking facilities.
Make sure you are aware of the Vegan Festival Adelaide Conditions of Entry
Entry FREE 2022
The venue is accessible to prams, wheel chairs and other mobility aids. Accessible facilities are available.
Vegan Festival is an all-weather event and will go ahead rain or shine (and it will shine!). Remember to drink plenty of water and wear a hat and sunscreen. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Get the latest forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology website.
Please note: Animal food products will not be allowed on site. Bags will be inspected by security upon entry. Patrons can leave the event and re-enter as many times as they would like throughout the day - ask for a re-entry stamp at the gate. The Event Manager reserves the right to refuse entry. Guests cannot undertake any fundraising, busking/performing, petitioning, or flyering/pamphleting; nor interfere with plants, water fixtures, or any other installation within the venue. Any guests doing so will be required to leave. Refunds will not be given to those who are refused entry or required to leave the venue. The Event Manager reserves the right to change the programme without notice. Refunds will not be given for programme changes.
Part proceeds from the festival go to charity and to cover organisational costs.
Getting here
The Festival is located in Rundle Park / Kadlitpina, a beautiful, tree-filled parkland on the East side of central Adelaide. Enjoy the Festival and all of Adelaide from this venue, with hotels and restaurants a short walk away. We encourage guests to consider and use means of transport to minimise the environmental impact of the Festival.
Walking
Adelaide is easily navigated on foot and the Festival sits at the very centre of the city.
Get walking directions here.
Cycling
Adelaide is a cycle friendly city with dedicated cycle lanes on many roads within and leading to the CBD.
FREE BIKE PARK: The festival offers bike parks adjacent to main entrance.
ADELAIDE FREE Scooters: Sponsored by Adelaide City Council, Adelaide Free Scooters can be found in 20 locations around the City, as well as a special node at Vegan Festival North Side entrance if you’d like to zip around town and explore Adelaide. You'll need your current driver’s license or passport to hire.
Bicycles (with lights) can be booked for multi-day hire directly through Bike SA, either by phone or email – office@bikesa.asn.au.
Find all the information you need on the Bike SA website or give them a call on (08) 8168 9999.
Get cycling directions here.
Bus and Tram
TRAM IS NOT AVAILABLE 31 OCT & 1 NOV 2020
Adelaide has an extensive bus network that services the city, its suburbs, and surrounding towns and villages. A tram service now runs down North Terrace making the trip from the Train Station easy. The tram is FREE between South Terrace tram stop and the Entertainment Centre, the Botanic Gardens Stop is included in the FREE zone.
Full timetables and journey planner for both buses and the tram can be found here.
The free City Connector bus offers a hop-on and hop-off service to the City and North Adelaide. Bus route 97A is an anti-clockwise loop connecting the old Royal Adelaide Hospital site to the new one, while 98A and 98C connect North Adelaide with the city, and 99A and 99C connect the inner-city areas. Services operate every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends.
For timetables, route details and real-time information click here
The World's first solar electric bus, Tindo (the Kaurna Aboriginal word for ‘sun’), may also be available as a free service during the Festival weekend.
Train
Adelaide Railway Station is 15 minutes walk from the Festival and receives local and interstate trains.
Full timetables can be found here. Walking directions from the Station to the Festival can be found here.
Taxis
Traditional Taxis: Catch at the rank or book in advance
Several companies keep Adelaide mobile. Taxi stands are available north of the Festival, near Rundle Mall.
For bookings, try:
Adelaide Independent Taxis, Suburban Taxis, 13CABS, or Uber.
Car parking
Parking is limited. There is no parking available on site and little in adjacent residential streets. Large car parks are available around the city.
Secure Park have $5 specials at their Rundle St park.
UPark’s Convenient City Parking locations are just minutes away from Vegan Festival Adelaide. To view the closest UPark or to pre-book your parking see here.
For alternative locations and prices see here.
Car sharing
Carpooling / ride-sharing is a great sustainable way to get to events. There are a few online platforms that can help put you in touch with other fans heading in the same direction as you! Note, these services are not affiliated with Vegan Festival Adelaide and you should determine their suitability for your needs independently.
Coseats: Carpool to Vegan Festival with Coseats by using their online form to share your ride or catch a lift with someone from anywhere in Australia.
Facilities
What to bring
Essentials
• Valid photo ID
• Sealed AND/OR Empty water bottle
• Hat and Sunscreen
• Medication
• Clothes to suit the weather (The Festival will go ahead no matter the weather. Check the 7 day weather forecasts here.)
Recommended
• Sun glasses
• Personal camera
• Portable phone charger
• Low deck-chair, bean-bag, or picnic rug for seating
• Small beach sun-shade
What NOT to Bring
• Tents
• Tall chairs
• Umbrellas*
• Glass (including bottles and food containers)
• Remote control aircraft/cars (including drones)
• Professional cameras#
• Animal products
• Audio recording devices#
• Circus equipment (e.g. Fire twirling equipment)
• Weapons, fireworks, and illegal substances, bad attitudes, nasty stuff
*Umbrellas are a safety concern. In case of rain, we recommend a light rain proof jacket/poncho with a hood. Small, flat parasols can be brought for personal sun protection if desired.
#We encourage you to take pictures with personal cameras and to share your good times on social media. However, professional-grade still and video cameras, audio recording equipment CANNOT be allowed on site due to copyright and is a requirement of our artists' performance contracts. We request guests respect the artistic and intellectual property rights of the performers. A professional-grade camera is any camera with a detachable lens.
Alcohol, Smoking, and Other Drugs
Alcohol
Alcohol cannot be brought into the festival. Due to COVID19 restrictions there will not be a vegan alcoholic-beverage zone.
Smoking
Adelaide Vegan Festival is a NON SMOKING event. With a re-entry stamp, guests can exit the event to smoke in city designated areas
Other drugs
Illegal drugs are not permitted on site under any circumstances. Patrons suspected to be under the influence of drugs will be asked to leave the venue. Prescription medication is permitted
Children and Pets at the Festival
Vegan Festival Adelaide encourages guests to bring the whole family to the festival, children and pets! However, no child minding or animal care services are available.
We recommend that children carry parent contact details and be told to report to the Information Booth if they get lost. If a lost child arrives at the Info Booth, volunteers will alert festival security. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Prams and Strollers are welcome at the festival. However, we recommend avoiding the crowds directly in front of the stage. Please utilise the dedicated Nappy Disposal Bins located at the toilets stations, these bins are part of the zero waste-to-landfill policy.
Please keep pets on a leash at all times and bring pet litter bags. Water stations at the venue can be used for pet drinking water. Remember large crowds can be daunting for our four legged friends, so please look out for their safety and wellbeing.
Privacy
Vegan Festival Adelaide respects and values the privacy of our customers and we are committed to protecting your personal information. All information provided is kept confidential and is collected by a secure database not accessible to the public.
Vegan Festival Adelaide does not sell, rent or trade customer data to or with third parties. We may be required to disclose your information to third party contractors who help us operate our business or provide a service to you (such as the company that provides us with technical support and computer assistance for our email newsletters and offers). We require all of our third party contractors to comply with our Privacy Policy and sign a Confidentiality Agreement.
When required by law to disclose personal information, Vegan Festival Adelaide complies as is appropriate.
