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RFK Festival Grounds

RFK Festival Grounds hosts Project Glow from 1pm to 11pm daily, with no re-entry once you leave. Parking is extremely limited and sells out, so rideshare or Metro are strongly encouraged, and outside food, drinks and alcohol are not allowed in.

Before you go

Gates 1pm to 11pm daily, no re-entry
Parking extremely limited, sells out
No outside food, drink or alcohol
18+ to enter, 21+ for alcohol
Official site
projectglowfest.com
Next festival here
Project GLOW, Jun 5 to 6, 2027

Worth knowing before you go

  • Parking sells out and lots open at noon; rideshare or Metro are strongly encouraged instead.
  • There is no re-entry once you leave for the day.
  • Everyone goes through a thorough security search, including a pat-down and bag check, on the way in.
  • You must be 18 or older to enter, and 21 with valid photo ID to drink alcohol.

Festivals here

Venue basics: Gates 1pm to 11pm daily, no re-entry · Parking extremely limited, sells out · No outside food, drink or alcohol.

Is it for you

Choose it if

  • You are comfortable with strict security and limited parking for a big festival

Think twice if

  • You were counting on driving and parking on site
  • You wanted to leave and come back during the day

Getting there and parking

Festival-specific · Project GlowGates run from 1pm to 11pm daily, with no re-entry once you leave for the day.

Festival-specific · Project GlowParking is extremely limited and sells out; festival lots open at noon, no overnight parking is allowed, and rideshare or Metro are strongly encouraged.

Accessibility

Festival-specific · Project GlowThe venue is navigable for patrons with mobility disabilities on asphalt and some grass, with accessible routes to parking, entrances, stages, viewing areas and vendors. Personal wheelchairs and scooters are welcome, though none are provided for rent, and a charging hub for motorized devices runs on a 110 volt, 20 amp circuit.

Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (projectglowfest.com).

Camping

We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at RFK Festival Grounds. The venue's own pages are the place to check: projectglowfest.com.

Food, water and what you can bring

Festival-specific · Project GlowOutside food and drinks, including alcohol and candy, are not allowed, though empty reusable water bottles may be brought in. Everyone entering goes through a thorough security search, including a pat-down and bag check.

Festival-specific · Project GlowEntry requires guests to be 18 or older, and 21 with valid photo ID to drink alcohol. There is a zero tolerance policy for drug use and possession, enforced by police on site.

Quick answers

What time does Project Glow run?

Gates are open from 1pm to 11pm daily, with no re-entry once you leave.

Is parking available at RFK Festival Grounds?

It is extremely limited and sells out quickly; lots open at noon and overnight parking is not allowed. Rideshare or Metro are strongly encouraged.

Can I bring my own water bottle?

Yes, as long as it is empty on entry; it can be filled once inside.

Can I bring outside food or alcohol?

No. Outside food, drinks, alcohol and candy are not allowed in.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Accessible routes connect parking, entrances, stages, viewing areas and vendors, though wheelchairs and scooters are not provided for rent.

How old do I need to be to drink alcohol at Project Glow?

You must be 21 or older with valid photo ID to drink; entry itself requires being 18 or older.