NC Symphony Presents: Ben Folds
Summerfest Presented by UNC Rex Healthcare
Event Information
Big crowd expected this weekend for Ben Folds! Please make room for everyone and keep your picnics, chairs, and blankets contained to a small size. We also encourage bringing small tables, collapsible wagons and Lawn Chairs instead of blankets for this event. Please see below for Items Allowed/Prohibited.
ABOUT THE EVENT:
Edwin Outwater, conductor
North Carolina native Ben Folds—singer, songwriter, and pianist—performs with the North Carolina Symphony for an electric crossover concert event. Don’t miss your chance to hear him live in concert performing all his hits through the years—plus, as always, a few surprises!
We kindly ask all sporting activities cease once the NC Symphony takes the stage.
SEATING OPTIONS:
General Admission Seating
General admission seating starts in front of the stage and ends at the Crescent Deck in the back of the venue where the reserved table seats are located. You may bring your own chair (any height). LAWN CHAIRS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED FOR THIS EVENT. Please see below for Items Allowed/Prohibited.
Low Beach chairs may be rented for $5.00 cash at Guest services. For every chair rented we will donate 20% back to The Town of Cary’s Play it Forward - Scholarship Fund. Proceeds go towards the fund, which provides scholarships for Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Resources' programs.
Reserved Table Seats
Reserved Table seats are covered by a roof and are located behind the lawn seats. Numbered tables are 6 seat tables (1-44), 4 seat tables are lettered (A-FF) and are higher pub tables. PLEASE NOTE: 6 seat tables are Wheelchair accessible, 4 seat Pub Tables are NOT wheelchair accessible.
* All dates, times, acts & prices are subject to change without notice.
A small fee will be added to the prices when paying by credit or debit card. Cardholder must be present with a valid photo ID when paying at the venue Box Office with a credit or debit card.
Tickets for Booth Amphitheatre events are subject to applicable taxes and fees. Unless otherwise stated, posted prices include a 7.25% NC Sales & Use tax.
Parking Information
GENERAL PARKING: Parking is free of charge in Amphitheatre owned lots. Some local businesses may charge a fee to parking in their lots.
PREFERRED PARKING: A limited number of PREFERRED parking space are available for $10.00 per car in advance or $15.00 on the day of event (cash only).
ACCESSIBLE PARKING: A limited number of accessible parking space are available on a first come first served basis with the proper hang tag or license plate.
PICK UP & DROP OFF: If using a taxi, Uber etc please follow the signs & our Parking Staff to the pick up & drop off area.
For Ben Folds: The first 50 people to arrive at the show using ride share(Uber/Taxi/Lyft) will receive (1) free lawn chair voucher to use at the show!
Items Allowed
Big crowd expected this weekend for Ben Folds! Please make room for everyone and keep your picnics, chairs, and blankets contained to a small size. We also encourage bringing small tables, collapsible wagons and Lawn Chairs instead of blankets for this event.
- SMALL Coolers
- Small Breathable Blankets & Towels (No Nylon/plastic)
- Food & Beverages (Including beer & wine/Glass okay)
- Lawn chairs (Any Height okay. NO foot rest or Canopy)
- Purses & Backpacks
- Small non-professional cameras with no flash
- Strollers
- Umbrellas permitted but must come down when Symphony takes the stage.
All coolers, bags, back packs, purses are subject to search.
Prohibited Items
- Go Pros, Audio or video recorders
- Frisbees
- Grills & Open Flames (inside or outside the venue)
- Drones
- Fireworks/Sparklers of any kind
- Liquor
- Pets of any kind (Unless it’s a service Animal)
- Tents/Staking
- Tarps, Plastic, blankets with Nylon or Non-Breathable material
- Professional cameras with detachable lenses
- Weapons of Any Kind (Include but not limited to knives, guns, tasers, chains, studded/spiked jewelry)
Food & Beverage Options
Venue concession stands will be open serving a variety of fantastic food and beverages.
Order a Picnic
Why not Picnic in the Park? Let us pack your picnic! Pre-order dinner and pick it up when you arrive! Orders must be place at least 24 hours prior to the date of the event.
Our Virtual Café offers a variety of food items from appetizers to desserts. Your order will be waiting for you when you arrive on-site at the Amphitheatre! Booth Amphitheatre Picnic in the Park catering partners include Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe, Lowes Foods, Great Harvest Bread Co. and Kale Me Crazy.
Children
Children 12 & under are free on the lawn for this event.
Tickets are required for all ages in the reserved table seating area even if they will sit on an adult lap.
Re-Entry
Re-Entry is allowed for this event. If you have a request for re-entry, contact an event staff supervisor at the gate prior to leaving.
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