Festival FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
SECURITY AND ENTRY
Allowed
- Low-rise lawn chairs (must be positioned outside of the Chair & Blanket Free Zone)
- Blankets (must be positioned outside of the Chair & Blanket Free Zone)
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Sanitizer
- Insect repellent
- Hats/visors
- Factory-sealed water bottles
- Empty hydration backpacks
- Empty water bottles
- Baby strollers, wagons
Not Allowed
- “Director” style lawn chairs
- Pets (except for ADA Certified Service animals)
- Weapons of any kind
- Illegal substances
- Hard-sided and soft-sided coolers
- Large or framed backpacks
- Outside food or beverage (aside from factory-sealed water)
- Umbrellas (ponchos are cool)
- Camping tents
- Glass containers
- Selfie-sticks
- Drones
- Instruments, air horns, or megaphones
- Laser pointers
- Beach balls
- Audio recording equipment
- Roller skates, skateboards, scooters, or bicycles (though there is a monitored bike parking area just outside of the park)
- Professional photography and video recording equipment including cameras with interchangeable lenses and SLRs
All bags will be thoroughly searched by security before entry.
We do not have a clear bag policy or size limit, but hard-sided coolers and oversized backpacks (i.e., backpacking through Europe-style) are not permitted.
Kid carriers are permitted.
No bag? Reduce your time in line by using the “Bag Free” line and breeze through security.
Maha security will be screening ticket-holders with wands prior to entry. Bag searches may still be conducted for items found on the prohibited items list.
We do not allow re-entry, except under certain exceptions. To request re-entry under an exception, please see security personnel before departing the park grounds.
PHOTOGRAPHY, FILMING & SMOKING
As a public park, we reserve the right to use photography of any individual in our promotional materials displayed in print on the internet. You are welcome to snap selfies and capture The RiverFront’s scenic views.
However, a permit is required if filming or photography is for commercial use, will restrict any areas of the park or will use equipment beyond a single tripod. If you’re a member of the press you can apply for a photo pass by contacting info@mahafestival.com.
The RiverFront is a smoke-free park so no smoking is allowed on park property.
accessibility & ada information
The RiverFront has been engineered to welcome visitors of all ages, abilities and needs. The wayfinding and navigational design throughout the park accounts for the use of wheelchairs and mobility devices.For more information about accessibility features within each park, click here.
Wheelchair accessible facilities are available in both the public and family restrooms with locations in each of The RiverFront’s three parks. In Gene Leahy Mall, the restroom is located by the Arches Playground near 11th and Farnam Streets. In Heartland of America Park, a restroom facility is attached to the Skate Ribbon Kiosk near 8th and Farnam Streets. In Lewis & Clark Landing, the restrooms are on the east side of the Destination Playground in proximity to the Missouri River.
Metered stalls and parking garages with ADA accessibility are in immediate proximity to the park.
Maha will be offering designated ADA – General Admission and ADA – VIP tickets this year. These can be purchased at the ticketing link.
Service animals are permitted throughout the festival. Service animals must remain by the handler’s side at all times and must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered. Anyone bringing an animal will be responsible for and liable for any damage or injury caused by the animal. Emotional support animals, therapy animals, or companion animals will not be allowed entry.
Please contact info@mahafestival.com with questions about our accessibility offerings, to coordinate specific arrangements, or to provide feedback on our ADA policies and procedures. We will work with you to accommodate a variety of needs and make improvements going forward.
SAFETY & MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
Please report any safety issues to on-site security personnel. You can also contact us in non-emergency situations only, before or during the festival, at safety@mahafestival.com.
Park Ambassadors are on site during regular park hours. Call The RiverFront directly at (402) 599-6565. In the event of an emergency, dial 911.
Do not put yourself in danger by stopping to collect belongings unless directed by First Responders.
If it becomes necessary to delay, postpone or evacuate the event due to inclement weather (such as lightning, strong winds or heavy rains) updates will be issued throughout the event (if in progress) and Maha’s social media channels.
If you need assistance, please go to the Maha First Aid Station.
LOST & FOUND
You can email us at lost@mahafestival.com or visit Guest Services
Tickets, Entry & Will Call
When you purchase a festival ticket online, you will receive a PDF attached to your email confirmation which is your ticket. We encourage you to show it on your smartphone. Each PDF can be scanned for entry only once per day
Please make sure to check your spam/junk folder in the event you do not receive a confirmation. You can also view your tickets from the web by your information into Etix’s Order Lookup Page. If you are still unable to locate your confirmation or tickets please reach out to Etix Customer Support for assistance.
Tickets purchased from any other sources, such as brokers or secondary market websites, are purchased at your own risk. We cannot confirm the validity of tickets purchased from any other sources and do not offer any support for these purchases.
This information will soon be available in the site map
Please reach out to Etix Customer Support.
Attendance, Schedule & Policies
We do not allow re-entry, except under certain exceptions. To request re-entry under an exception, please see security personnel before departing the park grounds.
Yes. Maha Festival is an all-ages event. Please note: Profanity from the stage is possible.
Ages 10 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult ticket holder.
Festival grounds open at 12:30 PM and remain open until the end of the show at 11:00 PM.
Yes. The lineup and festival schedule are subject to change.
Yes. Maha Festival is a rain or shine event.
If it becomes necessary to delay, postpone, or evacuate the event due to inclement weather (such as lightning, strong winds, or heavy rains), updates will be issued throughout the event.
All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges are permitted.
location & transportation
Maha Festival takes place at The RiverFront, located at 800 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE 68102.
Yes. Festivalgoers are encouraged to park at Lot A at the CHI Center or nearby garages and surface-level lots.
Yes. The rideshare pickup point is on Harney Street between 9th and 10th Streets. Use Memoir or Tupelo Honey as the drop-off/pick-up location in your rideshare app.
Yes. ORBT buses will be running on Dodge and Douglas until 11:00 PM.
Yes. Bikes and scooters are welcome, and ebike stations are available throughout downtown.
food, beverage & amenities
Yes. A curated lineup of food vendors will be onsite.
Yes. Maha Festival offers a variety of options to accommodate different dietary preferences, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free.
Yes. A variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
Yes. Water stations will be available throughout the festival grounds.
community village
The Community Village is a dedicated area celebrating local organizations, initiatives, and causes, offering festivalgoers opportunities to explore, connect, and engage with the community.
Organizations interested in participating can reach out to info@mahafestival.com for more information on how to apply, or fill out the form on the Maha Festival Contact page.
press, talent & sponsorship
We do not currently have a submission process for booking talent, including music acts, comedians, speakers, etc.
We do not have an application at this time.
There is not a booth application process at this time. If you are interested in becoming a Maha sponsor, please contact us at info@mahafestival.com.
Please get in touch at media@mahafestival.com or fill out the form on our Contact page.
Please get in touch at media@mahafestival.com.
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities on our Sponsorship page »