Heading to Lovin’ Life Music Fest? Here’s what you can bring, and what to leave at home

The inaugural Lovin’ Life Music Fest is expected to draw 90,000 attendees to uptown Charlotte this weekend, with artists Post Malone, Stevie Nicks and Noah Kahan headlining the event.

The three-day festival will include performances from more than 40 artists across three stages, curated culinary experiences and plenty of free activities.

Festival attendees can also hit some of official after parties after the last set each night, at The Rose Honky Tonk Bar, Goldie’s, Novelty House Rooftop Bar and Trio Night Club.

If you plan on attending the festival, here’s what to bring — and what to leave at home.

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What you can bring

Here’s what you can bring to the festival, according to its website:

• Cell phones

• Sunscreen (non-aerosol only)

• Blankets and Beach Towels

• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12 inches by six inches by 12 inches

• Approved bags

• Festival flags without metal or wooden poles

• Chapstick and lip balm

• Digital cameras (Non-professional. A removable lens is considered a professional camera)

• Disposable cameras

• Ear plugs

• Eye drops and contact lens solution

• Gum and mints

• Single-use minis or “cig-a-likes” (liquid refills are not permitted)

• Mid-sized e-cigs and vape pens

• Hand sanitizer

• Empty reusable water bottles

• Strollers for infants and toddlers

What to leave at home

Here are the items you should leave at home, according to the festival’s website:

• Gimbals, selfie sticks or tripods

• Air horns

• Balloons, inflatable balls or frisbees

• Bicycles

• Caution Tape or rope

• Chains or chain wallets

• Coolers

• Drones, remote control vehicles or toys

• Illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia

• Outside food, alcohol or drinks

• Flashlights

• Glass containers

• Hula hoops

• Laser pointers

• LED products and glowsticks

• Massagers

• Musical instruments

• Personal vehicles, including bicycles, scooters, electric scooters, skateboards, hoverboards, segways, golf carts, self-balanced wheels and horses horses, etc.

• Professional cameras with detachable lenses

• Promotional items, including flyers, samples and giveaways

• Sleeping bags

• Sling shots

• Stuffed animals

• Tents or tarps

• Totems

• Toy guns or water guns

• Umbrellas

• Vape AVPs, mods or liquid refills

• Video cameras

• Wagons or wheeled carts

• Walkie talkies

• Weapons, including guns, ammo, pocket knives, and pepper spray

• Any items deemed inappropriate by festival security

• Personal chairs

• Hydration packs or backpacks

Festival bag policy

The festival has a clear bag policy to ensure guests’ safety. Here are the bags that are allowed:

• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches

• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags

• Small, non-clear bags, that do not exceed 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches in size, with or without a handle or strap

Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items after they are inspected at the gate.

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This story was originally published May 3, 2024 at 5:00 AM.

Evan Moore

The Charlotte Observer

Evan Moore is a service journalism reporter for the Charlotte Observer. He grew up in Denver, North Carolina, where he previously worked as a reporter for the Denver Citizen, and is a UNC Charlotte graduate.