Will food and drink be sold at the Festival?

Absolutely! You will find a delicious selection of locally sourced food and drink from experienced traders, operating from their own bespoke trucks and trailers. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and halal options are available, and all traders are providing child sized portions – something for everyone!

We also have a fully licenced bar offer from Edinburgh-based Sips. The bar offers the best of independent Scottish drinks such as Lost Orchards Cider and Brewgooder Lager, plus wines and soft drinks.

Will there be toilets available?

There are toilets located throughout the site, including gender-neutral and accessible toilets.

There is also a permanent toilet block with accessible toilets and baby changing facilities located beside the Kelvingrove Bandstand within Kelvingrove Park, just off Kelvin Way.

Can I bring my own food and drink?

We highly encourage you to try out some of the amazing street food available on site!

If you do bring your own snacks, please be mindful not to use single-use plastic and make use of the recycling bins provided.

Do you accept credit/debit cards? Is there a cash machine on-site?

Cash, card and contactless payments are all available!

Is there a lost property hub? 

There will be a lost property hub on-site. Please ask a member of staff to direct you.

What measures have you put in place to reduce waste at the festival?

We’re proud of our sustainability measures for the Dandelion Festival. Firstly, the use of single-use plastics is strictly forbidden. All food and drink vendors at the Festival are selling in fully compostable packaging, including cutlery. Traders are also required to separate back of house waste streams and back of house food waste will be uplifted separately to be processed by anaerobic digestion, which reduces landfill.

By using innovative, reusable Stack Cups we are ensuring that no drinks are sold in single use cups in the bar area. Stack cups are available for a non-refundable £1 hire per cup (only charged once, if the used cup is returned).

We ask that all festival goers, crew and artists bring reusable water bottles to minimise bottled water. There is free drinking water available on site for refills.

You can read our full sustainability policy HERE.

Are there recycling points on site?

There are 10 recycling stations positioned across the site which include compost recycling for all food purchased at the festival. You’ll see signage directing you where to recycle over the weekend.

Is the Festival accessible for those with mobility restrictions / using wheelchairs or mobility aids?

Yes. There is step free access into the park from all entrances. The entrance from Royal Terrace, Kelvin Way (opposite Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery) and Clifton Street are level and paved. All pathways within the park are paved. Grass areas will have track access for those with restricted mobility, who use wheelchairs or walking aid users.

There is a viewing platform in the Dandelion Stage area which is accessible and can be pre-booked in advance by contacting Caroline Thompson [email protected]

Is the festival suitable for people with additional sensory needs?

We have created a chill-out zone, a tent with seating at the west side of the fountain, for those needing a place to relax or take some quieter time while at the festival.

 Are the performances sign-language interpreted?

The festival is suitable for those with additional sensory needs.  Music on the Dandelion Stage and Pavilion Stage will be amplified.  Music on the Orchard Stage is acoustic.  The stages will be lit but no flashing or strobe lighting will be used.

The Free for All on Sunday will include aromatic plants.

The Talks programme and announcements from the Dandelion and Pavilion Stage will be BSL interpreted.  There will also be 'roving' BSL interpreters on site to provide additional support to visitors.

 Is the festival suitable for children and young people?

The festival is suitable for all ages. There are activities in the Nursery for children aged 0-5 including a mud kitchen, fairy garden, storytelling and other kid friendly activities. It is open every day of the festival until 5pm and completely free!

On the Friday of the Festival there is a Family and School programme with activities suitable for ages 6-14 find out more HERE

 Can I bring my dog to the festival?

Well behaved dogs are welcome and water bowls can be requested from the bar. Please keep your dog on a lead and clean up after them using the dog waste bins provided in the park.

If you have any additional questions regarding accessibility please contact Caroline Thompson [email protected].

How will you keep staff and audiences safe?

The safety of our audience is of primary importance to us. There will be trained stewards on site wearing hi-vis vests who will be looking after attendees and staff.

We have created a chill-out zone, a tent with seating at the west side of the fountain, for those needing a place to relax or take some quieter time while at the festival.

Is there a medical tent and first aiders on site?

Yes. There is a Welfare cabin on site which will be staffed at all times by trained first aiders. Please note that we are not able to hand-out, store or look after medicines during the Dandelion Festival.

Do you have COVID-19 safety measures in place?

The event is held in an open and public space, so masks are not required, but if you feel more comfortable wearing one, please do. There will be hand sanitizer available at the Potting Sheds on site so you can regularly keep your hands clean. We ask everyone to please stay at home if they are showing symptoms of COVID-19 or if they test positive for the virus.

How do I get to the site?

Kelvingrove Park is a public park located on the River Kelvin in the West End of the city of Glasgow, Scotland, containing the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

There are five main entrances to the festival site:

On Kelvin Way opposite the entrance to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum; On the bridge leading from Kelvin Way adjacent to the south side of the Bandstand; At the Main Gate on Royal Terrace; At the Gate leading from Clifton Street/La Belle Place; and On the Picnic Hill Path leading from Gibson Street/Eldon Street.

These entrance points will be stewarded. All stewards will be wearing hi vis vests and have been trained to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults.

The Pickup and Drop Off point for disabled visitors is at the Main Gate, Royal Terrace.

 What public transport is available?

The closest subway station is Kelvinhall which is 0.4 miles from the park. Journey time from Glasgow City Centre is approximately 9 minutes and trains run every 4 - 7 minutes. It is a 10-minute walk from the station to the park. The nearest train station is Partick, which is a 15-20 minute walk to the park.

Number 2 and 3 bus services leave Bothwell Street and Number 77 leaves from West Nile Street - journey time is approximately 20 minutes.

Before travelling, remember to double-check all travel arrangements and for the most up to date information check out your journey on the day on www.travelinescotland.com

Is there any parking nearby?

We strongly encourage everyone who is able to, to use active and public transport to get to the Festival.

If you have to drive, there is local access only for cars in the streets between Argyle Street/Sauchiehall Street and the Park.

All disabled parking pay & display bays for blue badge holders are free of charge and have no time restriction. Anyone displaying a valid blue badge may park in a ‘limited waiting’ bay without time restriction.

For all other visitors, on street parking (metered) is available in the Park area and in the side streets south of Sauchiehall Street/Argyle Street.

If we still haven’t answered your question message [email protected] or come to one of our 2 information points on site at Kelvingrove Park over the weekend.