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CLEAR BAG POLICY IN EFFECT!

Exchange Park Family Festival Clear Bag Policy

The clear bag policy affects the type and size of the bags permitted onto the grounds — not the items (keys, makeup, combs, smartphones, wallets, and credit cards) that you would normally bring to an event. Guests can still carry these items in their pockets. Guests will also be allowed to openly carry a blanket or jacket into the fairgrounds, though they are subject to search. For the fastest way to enter the fairgrounds, we strongly advise guests to not bring any type of bags, but if you must, below are the specific types of bags that will be allowed:

  • Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that and do not exceed 12” x 6” x12”
  • One-gallon plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
  • Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.

More About What You Can and Cannot Bring

What about diaper bags?

Diapers are permitted but must be placed inside an approved clear bag. Each family member, including children, may bring one approved clear bag into the festival grounds.

Each guest may carry one large clear bag, either a one-gallon Ziploc-style bag or a clear bag measuring up to 12″ x 6″ x 12″.

Medically necessary items are allowed as an exception to the clear bag policy after proper inspection. Security personnel will be stationed at the gates to screen these items as needed.

If you must bring medical items that cannot fit into a clear bag, exceptions will be granted following inspection. Guests requiring medical equipment at all times may bring those items through designated security screening areas.

Bags that do not comply with the clear bag policy will not be allowed past the gate and will be turned away before reaching the security screening checkpoints.

No. The policy limits only the type and number of bags, not the personal items you bring. Non-prohibited items may be carried in pockets or jackets. Blankets are allowed, and binoculars or cameras may be worn around the neck or carried by hand without a case. Each person in your group may bring one approved clear bag.

Hours of Operation

🕔 Monday  – Friday: 5 PM – 9 PM

🕛 Saturday – Sunday: 12 PM – 10 PM

*Closing times subject to change without notice.
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Clear Bag Policy
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Youth Admission Policy

EXCHANGE PARK YOUTH ADMISSION POLICY

The Youth Admission Policy as outlined below will be enforced. Patrons who are not able to comply with this policy will be denied access to the Park.

Sunday-Thursday:

  • After 5:00 PM: Anyone under 18 MUST be with their parent or legal guardian (24 or older) to enter. Parents or legal guardians WILL be asked to show a valid Driver’s License (DL) or State Identification Card (ID) to prove age.
  • Even if you are over 18, You MAY be asked to show a valid Driver’s License (DL) or State Identification Card (ID) to prove your age after 5:00 PM. No ID and no parent or guardian? You won’t be able to enter.

Friday-Saturday:

From Open to Close: Anyone under 18 MUST be with their parent or legal guardian (24 or older) to enter. ID WILL be required.

What To Know and Expect:

  • Volunteers and Contract Security Officers ARE AUTHORIZED and WILL be checking valid DL’s or ID’s Before you reach the ticket booth during youth policy times and days. Please be prepared to provide required ID.
  • The Charleston County Sheriff’s Department will be on site to assist if any issues arise.
  • The Exchange Park reserves all rights. Challenges to this policy will be satisfied at the discretion of Event Management.
  • Each parent or guardian must Register (Show ID) and identify themself and the children they are responsible for (LIMIT of 4) per parent or guardian before entering the fairgrounds. Upon Registration, an Event Wristband will be issued by a Contract Security Officer.
  • Parent/guardian must remain in close proximity (control) to the child/children Registered while on the fairgrounds. Children will NOT be permitted to roam freely. Violators will be removed without reimbursement.
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