Plan
Three days, two stages, and only one place to be May 21 - 23, 2027.
What Can I Bring?
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Allowed Items
- Liquid sunscreen, in non-aerosol containers of 3oz or less
- Bug spray in non-aerosol containers of 3oz or less
- Clear backpacks, bags, and purses (no larger than 12” x 6” x 12”)
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Zip-top bag or similar)
- Fanny Packs are allowed
- Small clutch bags approximately the size of a hand with or without a handle or strap
- Blankets & beach towels (30" x 70" or smaller)
- Sunglasses and hats
- One (1) EMPTY non-glass water container up to 2 liters in size
- EMPTY CamelBak style water bladder systems subject with one pocket for the water bladder and one additional pocket*
- If you need medicine, please note that prescription and OTC medications are subject to specific guidelines**
- Factory-sealed nasal Naloxone/Narcan kit;
- Baby strollers (if you have small children)
- Baby bottles with breastmilk or formula
*Guidelines for CamelBak style hydration systems: Although SINGLE POCKET CamelBak style water bladder systems are allowed EMPTY into the venue, the water bladders themselves must be capable of being removed from the carrier and must be transparent enough to allow security to visually inspect the empty bladder. Additionally, CamelBak style bladder carriers must have no more than ONE pocket in addition to the compartment that hold the water bladder. Any CamelBak style water bladders that cannot be removed from the carrier and/or is opaque enough to prevent visual inspection will not be allowed into the festival. Any CamelBak style bladder carriers larger than the permitted size will not be allowed into the festival.
**Guidelines for Medication: Prescription medication must be in a package with a printed prescription label, may only be in a dosage equal to the duration of the Event and government issued photo identification may be requested at entry to confirm the attendee’s identity matches the prescription. Over-the-counter medication is allowed in its original, factory-sealed container.
*ALLOWED/PROHIBITED ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Sand In My Boots and private security personnel at the entrances reserve the right to make the final determination on allowed and non-allowed items.
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Prohibited Items
- Tents, umbrellas, or temporary structures of any kind
- Weapons, knives, or firearms of any kind, including any item that can be used as a weapon
- Narcotics, including marijuana, drug paraphernalia and any other illegal substances
- Backpacks, cinch bags, briefcases, purses, or bags allowed except bags made of clear plastic, clear vinyl, or clear PVC not exceeding 12” x 6” x 12”
- Alcoholic beverages of any kind
- Unsealed disposable vapor or electronic cigarettes
- Drones or any other remote flying device
- Vitamins
- Kites
- Glow Sticks
- Focused light devices, including laser pointers
- Refillable vapor or electronic cigarettes
- Unsealed: cigarette packages, tampons, packs of gum and chapstick/lip gloss
- Marker pens and spray paint
- Air horns and/or megaphones
- Items intended for sale/promotion (including flyers, stickers and posters)
- Water guns, water balloons, and/or any other kind of water projectile
- Glass in any form, including glass bottles
- Outside food or beverages
- Skateboards, rollerblades, hoverboards, scooters, bicycles, wagons and/or motorized carts or Scooters
- Fidget spinners
- Bicycles inside festival grounds (bike racks will be available near the entrance)
- Large chains or spiked jewelry
- Fireworks, sparklers, firecrackers, and/or incendiary or explosive devices of any kind
- Chinese Lanterns
- Umbrellas
- Chairs of any kind, including inflatable loungers
- Coolers of any kind, including hardsided and softsided coolers
- Pets (service animals with current rabies vaccination excepted)
- Video equipment of any kind (including personal camcorders and GoPro cameras)
- Professional photo equipment (SLR/DSLR cameras, detachable/removable lens cameras)
- Audio recording equipment of any kind
- Portable audio equipment of any kind, including portable “boom box” stereo systems
- Professional radios or walkietalkies
- Flags and/or flagpoles
- Selfie sticks
- Hammocks
- Stroller wagons
- Tarps, blankets, or beach towels exceeding 30" x 70"
- Holding or reserving space on the beach. Sand In My Boots is not responsible for any belongings left unattended. Sitting, standing, loitering in designated fire lanes and pedestrian walkways is strictly prohibited
- Any item that can be used as a means to disturb the peace, endanger the safety of the crowd, and/or inflict damage to people and goods
*ALLOWED/PROHIBITED ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Sand In My Boots and private security personnel at the entrances reserve the right to make the final determination on allowed and non-allowed items.
Getting Here
The best way to get to Sand In My Boots is by walking, taking the Sand In My Boots official shuttles, or rideshare.
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Festival Location
Sand In My Boots is hosted on a stunning stretch of shoreline at 101 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
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Shuttles
Shuttles are your BEST choice for transportation to and from the Festival.
- Roundtrip shuttle transportation for all 3 days of the festival
- Pick up/drop off locations near most of the condo and hotel options in the area
- Shuttles run Friday, Saturday and Sunday from daily event start time to 30 minutes after the music ends each night
- Purchase as an add-on or bundle with your ticket and save $10!
- View Shuttle Map
For details and local service locations, visit the Passes page.
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Walk
The festival is easily accessible via pedestrian walkways along Beach Blvd. and Hwy 59.
Remember: there is no parking at Sand In My Boots, so you’ll need to park where you are staying, or hop on the local shuttle for show day transportation.
