Safety FAQ

The Michigan Mayfest committee is concerned about the safety and enjoyment of our guests. While purchasing a ticket implies that you agree to hold us harmless in the case of any accidental injury or theft, we have a number of safety checks in place to make sure this doesn't happen.

What arrangements has the Michigan Mayfest taken to insure my family's safety while attending this event?

All of our volunteers undergo a background check. Anyone who has a violent or invasive charge on their record in the past 10 years may not volunteer during the event (though they may help with planning and preparation ahead of time with the unanimous agreement of the rest of the members of the committee). Volunteers who are working with children must have children of their own or have worked with children professionally and must have a record clear of any violent or child-related charge for their lifetime. (Please note that we consider rape and molestation to be acts of violence). 

We have a security team consisting of security professionals and first responders. They will be stationed inside the vending area, around the festival area, in the parking lot and in the ticketing area. We will also have a private security and first aid area where you can go in case of emergency and be tended to by our security and first aid team in comfort and privacy.

In addition to this, our event is fully insured, no alcohol or drugs are allowed on the grounds and no weapons, including blades, are permitted on the grounds. 

What steps has Mayfest taken to protect the safety of our children?

The Michigan Mayfest staff loves children and urges their parents to take full responsibility for them at the festival. We do not permit children to be left without parental supervision in any area of the festival including the childrens area.  We do understand, however, that children occasionally wander off. Your child will be provided with a wristband onto which we will write the cellphone number of an attending parent. We will also make a list of every child under 12 who enters the event and their attending parent. If your child is found, security will call you and deliver the child to the childrens' area to pick him or her up. You will need to show ID, which will be checked against The List in order to retrieve her.

What do I do if I get hurt?

When you first arrive at Mayfest on the morning of April 24th, you will be given a program with a map detailing important areas of the grounds. Please take note of where our security and first aid tent is. If you are hurt, go immediately to the first aid tent where a first responder will address your immediate concerns and take appropriate action to get you emergency care.

If you cannot move or it hurts to move, stay where you are. If there is anyone nearby tell them to call an ambulance and notify the security staff. We will have staff patrolling the entire grounds on a regular basis so someone will certainly find you shortly.

What do I do if I am robbed?

With security teams patrolling regularly indoors and out we hope to deter any thefts before they happen. If you discover that an item has been stolen from you, please report the theft to the security team immediately. They will assist you in notifying the authorities and making a police report.

What do I do if I find someone's lost item?

If you find an item that does not belong to you, please bring it to the security station or the hospitality area from whence it will be delivered to the security station. 

What do I do if I lost something?

If you have lost an item please report it to the security station or the hospitality area.  We will do our best to help you recover it.

Event FAQ

What is there to do at Mayfest?

There is lots to do at Mayfest!

From noon to 6pm psychics will be available to do readings for $20 in the psychic area. You can check out one or several of our workshops going on all day, stroll through our art gallery or browse our merchants' shops, or take in a show on one of two stages which will be hopping with entertainers all day long. Musicians- bring your instruments to join in our open jam!

 What about the kids?

 Kids will delight in our youth-focused programming including presentations from Barefoot Books, empowering workshops by Robin Marvel and more. Be sure to stop by the childrens' area to pick up your free Mayfest Kids activity book!

Teens will enjoy most of our adult programs and have a special tent where they can be themselves.

 What Should I Bring to Mayfest?

Bring money for food and a reading if you want one (everything else is included in your ticket price!), a plant or some seeds for our magical plant exchange and an instrument if you'd like to join in the open jam.

What Should I NOT Bring?

Do NOT bring any weapons, including ritual blades, any alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs, or your pets. There is no outside food or drink permitted in the festival area.

What Should I Wear?

Ritual garb is more than welcome, but street clothes are fine too. Dress comfortably, casually, and for the weather. This is not a clothing optional event, so wear something!

Accomodations FAQ

Is there camping at the festival?

Wayne County Fairgrounds does offer camping including tent and camper sites. It is handled entirely separately from Mayfest and is not affiliated with Motor City Pagans and Mayfest in any way. However, it is within walking and viewing distances of the festival grounds, so it is very convenient and it is also very inexpensive. To make arrangements please visit http://www.waynecountyfairgrounds.net/Camping.html or call (734) 697-7002

What about hotels?

There are many nearby hotels ranging in price and quality.Check out:

The Holiday Inn Express at 46194 N I-94 Service Drive 877-270-6397

The Super 8 Belleville 45707 South I-94, Service Road 734-699-1888

The Red Roof Inn 45501 North Expressway Service Drive (734) 697-2244

What sort of food is available?

Although you may prepare food at your campsite, should you choose to camp, please note that there is no outside food or drink allowed into the Michigan Mayfest. 

Food will be provided by the following merchants at the Michigan Mayfest:

What about parking?

Parking is convenient and free. Follow the signs toward the parking area to the left of the gate when you first come in.