What can I bring into the event?

  • Your r'card is your ticket! no r'card, no entry! 
    • If you forget or lose your r'card, ilearn verification will not be available.
  • An empty, reusable water bottle for the free water filling station.
    • Eat food and stay hydrated throughout the day with water to avoid heat exhaustion and dehydration.
  •  Your charged cell phone! write down a friend's number (with a sharpie on your hand or arm) in case you lose your phone.
  • Money for food trucks (dining dollars, bear bucks, cash, and credit cards accepted)
    • Beginning Friday, September 28th, the bank of America Atm will be unavailable. 
    • The ATMs located on the hub 1st floor (chase, wells Fargo, and credit union) will still be available up to and during the event

What CAN'T I bring into the event?


​The following items will not be allowed into the venue:
  • NO glass bottles or open containers including plastic water bottles
  • NO backpacks, duffle bags, large purses larger than 15X18”
  • NO blankets
  • NO chains/chain wallets
  • NO knives or weapons or any kind including water guns
  • NO drugs/alcohol or illegal substances
  • NO chairs of any kind or tents
  • NO video cameras or professional media equipment or audio recording devices
  • NO drones
  • NO bicycles, skateboards and scooters
  • NO pets/animals (unless guide/assistant animals)
  • NO laser pointers
  • NO outside food
  • NO flags or totems
  • NO selfie sticks
  • NO bota bags or flasks
Other items not listed here may be confiscated if it is deemed potentially harmful/destructive to others.

Is the event for all ages?

All attendees must be 17 years old or older to attend. 

It's going to be hot this day, can I bring in a water bottle?

Empty water bottles (plastic or refillable) are ok! We will have free water stations located inside of the venue for you to fill up your water bottle.​

Where is the entrance to Block Party located? Are there multiple entrances?

The one and only entrance into Block Party is located on the Student Services lawn in between the Student Services Building and Sproul Hall.

Do I need a ticket to enter Block Party?

All current UCR Students must present their valid R'Card to be permitted into the venue.

Is Staff and Faculty allowed to enter Block Party?

Yes! Staff and Faculty is allowed to enter Block Party.  Please check in at guest service. 

Once I enter the venue and leave, will I be able to re-enter the venue?

No, in’s and out’s will not be allowed. Once you are inside you have to stay until you are ready to leave.

Where do I park and is it free?

All students may park in LOT 30 if they have a parking permit.

What if I get  hungry during Block Party?

There will be plenty of food options inside the venue! We will have multiple food trucks and a variety of food being sold by student organizations. *UCR meal tickets will be accepted at all student organization food sales, and UCR food trucks. Make sure to bring cash, if not the campus ATM’s located in the HUB will be available once you are inside the venue. (Bank of America ATM will not be available the day of the event)

What if I lose something or find something at Block Party?

During the concert, the ASPB Info Canopy (located at the Bell tower) will be lost and found. After the concert, UCPD will have all the lost items for you to retrieve.

Are animals allowed?

ONLY service animals are allowed into the venue. No support animals are allowed.     
​For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please email blockpartyucr@gmail.com.

What if my question is not listed here?

Feel free to ask your question at blockpartyucr@gmail.com, and we will make every attempt to answer your question.