Frequently Asked Questions
- Clear Bags/Totes/Purses are required for security.
- Service animals are welcome
- Blankets
- Non-glass clear water bottles (there will be water refill stations available)
- Personal camera
- Telescopes, larger cameras, video cameras, tripods, and related gear will be allowed but this requires the Telescope Registration Form – submitted by deadline
- Strollers
- Chair backs and cushions
- Scooters required for mobility
- Camp Chairs with an attached canopy are allowed. Canopy MUST be attached to the chair. Click here for an example.
- Accessibility equipment
- Non-clear bags, totes, or purses
- Glass bottles or containers
- Umbrellas
- Artificial noisemakers
- BBQ grills
- Alcohol
- Firearms/Weapons
- Drones
- Pets (other than service animals)
- Tents or canopies
- Items deemed inappropriate by security or event staff
- Vendors who are not permitted for the event
- Scooters, bikes, roller skates, skateboards
- Diaper bags are allowed but must be clear bag
- Coolers
- Outside snacks or food (other than baby food or formula)
- Tobacco products of any kind
- Backpacks
- Banners & Signs
- Fireworks or explosives of any kind.
Please note that food trucks will not be open until 10:00 am, when the festival officially starts. Some may choose to serve earlier.
Here’s the list:
- Brew and Arrow Coffee (Coffee, lattes, specialty drinks)
- Dave’s Burger Barn (Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers & Fries)
- Fat Boys Pizza (Pizza Slices (Cheese, Pepperoni), Customizable pizzas* (veggie)
- Grumpy’s Backyard BBQ (Sausage Wraps, Pulled Pork, Turkey and Brisket Sandwiches)
- Kona Ice of Waco (Shaved Ice)
- Kings Chicken Wings (Chicken Wings, Nuggets, Fries, Veggie Sticks)
- Le’s Kitchen (Fried chicken or veggie* dumplings, Fried rice with pork/chicken/shrimp/tofu*, Shrimp Wontons)
- Off the Cob (Gourmet Popcorn)
- Old Time Funnel Cakes (Corndogs, Ribbon Fries, Funnel Cakes)
- Papi Taco (Corndogs, Tacos, Nachos*, Elotes*, Funnel Cakes)
- Pop’s Lemonade (Fresh Squeezed Lemonade)
- Terresitas (Birria Tacos)
- Zuke’s Tea Bar (Iced Tea with Boba Options)
*vegetarian option
Chaperones and students should wear visible ID badges depicting the school in case a student becomes separated from the group. Please ensure there is the standard 10:1 ratio of chaperones to children be in place.
Where to park – School Bus/Tour Bus/Motorcoach Parking
Those who plan to arrive on a school bus, motorcoach, or tour bus to the event need to contact Matt Penney, Baylor Parking and Transportation (matt_penney@baylor.edu). Bus parking is limited. Drop-offs and pick-ups must be coordinated. Contact Matt Penney with questions regarding school buses, tour buses, and motorcoaches. Bus/motorcoach parking is limited and must be coordinated. Priority will be given to school buses transporting school children and youth.
We also ask that the standard 10:1 ratio of chaperones to children be in place.
For questions about your tickets, please visit the support portal below.
Please bring what you need for the day, because re-entry is not allowed. Only authorized personnel and volunteers can come and go. This is due to security requirements.
- Abusive, foul, and/or disruptive language is strictly prohibited at all times
- Throwing of any items are strictly prohibited
- Smoking is prohibited anywhere on McLane Stadium grounds
- McLane Stadium will not tolerate any form of trespassing, soliciting, peddling, or loitering anywhere on site
- Actions deemed inappropriate or dangerous by any McLane Stadium staff member can result in disciplinary action up to and including ejection from any event.
Vendors will accept credit/debit card payment only. This includes all food and merchandise sales. Please bring your credit or debit card as re-entry will not be allowed.
- There will be food trucks dedicated to the VIP area with complimentary food and drinks (non-alcoholic)
- There will be tents, tables and chairs in the VIP area. However, there is no reserved seating. Attendees are welcome to bring in camp chairs or blankets.
- The Stadium itself will not be used for the event. The event takes place on the grounds outside the stadium. A map is shown on the home page of this website.
- There are telescopes in the VIP area for VIP use only.
- There will be science presentations in the VIP area at the VIP stage.
- The VIP has great views of the eclipse; however, the entire event will have great views.
- VIPs can enter the event through any of the three gates: Main Gate, Baylor Gate (over the footbridge), and Back Gate. From there, you’ll receive a lanyard and badge which will allow you entry to the exclusive VIP area.