F.A.Q.

How do I get in to all the StoopFest venues?
When your StoopFest day begins, head down to Hunter Park (Enter from Kalamazoo). You’ll be able to snag an all-access wristband, and pick up a map laying out all of this year’s venues!

Why can’t I just get a wristband from the venue?
To make things easier and safer for our staff (comprised solely of volunteers), we use one central check-in location. With so many venues, it isn’t really feasible for us to have cash tills and will-call lists everywhere!

Are there any age restrictions for attending the festival?
The festival is 100% all ages. and Kids 12 and under get in free!

Is there parking?
There will be parking available at Hunter Park’s southeast lot. The lot may be entered from Clifford St. past the “Dead End” sign.

There is also paid parking available behind The Avenue Cafe. The Eastside neighborhood has ample street parking until 2am. Please follow all signs when parking.

What is your Covid policy?

Stoopfest this year is focused on being outdoors to limit exposure and transmission of Covid-19. We strongly encourage the use of masks.

What’s the best way to get around?
StoopFest is a great chance to get out your bike or walk around. The CATA 1 also makes frequent stops along Michigan Avenue -- text ‘76123’ with your stop number to find out when they’ll be there next!

Do houses have capacities?
Due to the unique nature of our neighborhood festival it is possible individual houses may fill up for sets. If this happens, the houses reserve the right to deny entry if they feel additional people would be unsafe. 

Are StoopFest venues accessible to those with mobility differences?
Because StoopFest takes part largely in peoples' backyards and garages, folks with mobility differences might have difficulty accessing restrooms. However, Hunter Park, the Avenue Cafe, and the Allen Street Center are all fully accessible from the street, and our crew is happy to listen and do whatever we can to help with any specific concerns!

What if the weather is bad?
StoopFest will go on rain or shine! Be sure to check the weather report the day of, and dress accordingly!

 $35 for a DIY fest? Where is this money going?
100% of StoopFest proceeds go to the artists performing! The organizers of StoopFest have never taken a single dollar of profit, and that is not changing this year! We want you to know that your dollars are going directly towards supporting artists, and we plan to release a detailed summary of where money goes after the festival is wrapped up!