Festival Favorites: A Checklist of Essential Items to Bring to Innings Festival Tampa, FL
Whether you’re a Festival Rookie or a Hall-of-Fame Veteran, here’s a few recommendations to help make your work experience a home run!
COMFORTABLE FOOTWEAR
Closed toe shoes are a safety requirement for festival staff and volunteers. Any standard sneaker will do. We like the HOKA ONE ONE. It's not only highly cushioned but also lightweight and breathable, making it a comfortable option for long days on your feet.
FESTIVAL APPROVED BAG
While staff and volunteers are given the flexibility to bring in items required to perform their job, festival security retains the final say on what is permitted. It is advisable to only bring what you can carry on your person and to abide by the Festival's list of allowed and prohibited items for fans, including the Innings Festival Bag Policy.
SUN PROTECTION
Protect yourself from the sun by applying sunscreen before arriving on-site. Sunscreen is also available at Guest Services. Sunglasses are essential during the day. Emulate your favorite professional by wearing baseball flip-up sunglasses. The lenses can be easily flipped down to help follow a high fly ball or guide a lost patron to the Right Field stage, or flipped up while in the dugout or working in a tent for improved visibility.
WATER BOTTLE
Sustainability is integrated into every aspect of Festival production and planning, and staying hydrated is a fundamental aspect of a safe and enjoyable work experience. The festival provides free water refill stations from Event Water Solutions throughout the park. Let's work together to help make the festival a more environmentally-friendly event. Help us go green and #BYOBottle!
PORTABLE CHARGER
Whether you are accessing online or in-app resources such as maps and schedules, or staying in touch with management, your phone can be a useful tool while on the job. However, your battery may not last through an entire double shift! To be prepared, bring your own backup power or take advantage of the festival's on-site locker and mobile charging service provided by Entertainment Lockers (while supplies last). To reserve in advance of the event or learn more to better direct guests to this valuable resource, click here.
AIRTAGS
The festival has a comprehensive loss prevention program for guests that includes a virtual Lost and Found powered by the Liff App. You can proactively prevent loss by registering your phone in advance of the event here or by adding a tracking device, such as an AirTag, to valuable items like keys.
HIGH VISIBILITY WEAR
If you are visiting the festival site during load-in or load-out (for example, for a venue tour or training), you will be entering an active construction site. High-visibility (Hi-Vis) wear is mandatory during these times. To ensure your safety, consider investing in your own Hi-Vis shirt or vest. Guest Services will have a limited supply of Hi-Vis wear available to lend to department personnel on a first-come, first-served basis.
SHOW YOUR STYLE
As a festival representative, you will be provided with a uniform shirt to help with identification. Please also prepare for the weather. Shorts are suitable for hot weather, while a warm and/or wind/waterproof layer can be useful for cooler nights or inclement weather. Clear disposable ponchos are available at Guest Services for staff and volunteers in case of rain. Please dress professionally and present yourself in a positive manner.
CHECK OUT THE MERCH
Be sure to check out the festival's collection of custom merchandise at the festival store. Items often sell out, so it's recommended to visit early. The festival also offers fans a chance to earn a prize by collecting and submitting a bag of cans to the Rock & Recycle Center, operated by Guest Services. Scheduled player appearances provide another opportunity to commemorate your experience with photo opportunities, meet-and-greets, and baseball card autographs, which are often part of the interactive Speed Pitch and Batting Cage Baseball Activities.
BASEBALL CAP
Innings Fest is the premier Spring Training music and baseball celebration. It’s a time to let your inner fan out by sporting the cap of your favorite baseball club. Don’t root for a professional team yet? Support your local sandlot baseball club.
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