Frequently asked questions

GIVEN THE LINE-UP THIS YEAR, EXPECTED DEMAND AND WRISTBAND SALES, IT IS LIKELY THAT SOME VENUES WILL NOT HAVE ROOM FOR WALK-UPS AT ALL. THE ONLY WAY TO GUARANTEE ACCESS TO A SHOW IS GET THERE EARLY WITH A WRISTBAND OR PURCHASE THE VIP PASS. Wristband holders will always have priority access, so be prepared to wait in line.  P.S. – It’s way more economical to just buy a wristband, and way cooler too…and you’re more likely to be able to see and hear more acts spread out over the festival.

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All ages are welcome to enter, however, must be 21+ to drink. State or government issued id required upon entry. Paper id’s will not be accepted.

Any US or other government issued form of identification is acceptable as long as it is a valid picture id with required birth date. This includes: drivers licenses, State issued id cards, passports, etc.

No, the lineup is split up across the one to three days.

The use of illegal drugs is not permitted at CEMAFEST. Anyone using illegal drugs will be subject to removal from the event, and will not be allowed back in. 

Event security and safety teams will be located throughout the venue beginning at the entrance to the festival and remaining on-site for the entire duration of the event. If you have an emergency, find a staff person with a radio or go to the nearest security station, information booth, medical station or security personnel for immediate assistance. 

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There will be emergency medical and security personnel on-site around the clock. If you need emergency medical or police attention, find a staff person with a radio, go to an information booth, medical tent or tell one of our security personnel. Those who have special dietary needs may bring food for personal use only into the venue. Factory sealed, non-glass, water bottles are also allowed. Please behave responsibly. Event producers are not responsible for attendees’ actions. Be respectful of your neighbors and friends at the show and help people out if they need it. We’re all here together. 

There will be a variety of food and beverage vendors of all types throughout the event!

Staying hydrated may be the most important element of having a good time at a festival. You will be dancing, which means you will sweat and loose water. For this reason it is important for you to drink water regularly throughout the event. In addition to bottled water that will be available at various bars or food-vending locations, free water stations will be located throughout the event. Any bottle or empty container may be filled up at these locations. Stay hydrated, make sure your friends do too and have a great time!

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EXPECTED DEMAND AND WRISTBAND SALES, IT IS LIKELY THAT SOME VENUES WILL NOT HAVE ROOM FOR WALK-UPS AT ALL. THE ONLY WAY TO GUARANTEE ACCESS TO A SHOW IS GET THERE EARLY WITH A WRISTBAND OR PURCHASE THE VIP PASS. Wristband holders will always have priority access, so be prepared to wait in line.  P.S. – It’s way more economical to just buy a wristband, and way cooler too…and you’re more likely to be able to see and hear more acts spread out over midtown.

Official event merchandise (shirts, hoodies, hats, glasses, lighters, water bottles, posters and more) will be sold at a highly visible location that will be well marked on the event map. In addition, various craft vendors of all types will be prevalent throughout the site as well.

There will be well marked ATM’s throughout the event. Note, there will be a service fee for using the ATMs onsite.  

There will be Wine, Beer, and Spirits Vendors that serve a variety of alcoholic beverages to patrons who have a valid id proving that they are 21+, as informed by Washington, DC, District of Columbia laws.

No. We reserve the right to confiscate your items if you are caught selling or distributing anything without our approval if you are not a registered and confirmed vendor.

If we're interested, your team will hear from us after we received your performance app. 

Please email info@cemafest.org and we’ll get back to you.

Please email info@cemafest.org and we’ll get back to you.

Please email info@cemafest.org and we’ll get back to you.​