2008 Concert Venue

Comcast Center
Mansfield, Massachusetts
September 20, 2008
Rain or Shine
Doors open at noon

Farm Aid is partnering with The Greater Boston Food Bank, and calling on concertgoers to bring non-perishable food items to the concert. As a result of rising fuel and food prices and uncertain economic times, food banks nationwide are facing increasing shortages of supplies this fall and winter. To help meet the needs of the hungry across the Boston-area, please bring non-perishable food items to be collected at the main entrance to the Comcast Center. Click here to read guidelines on what The Greater Boston Food Bank can accept for food items.

Have an extra space in your car, or need a ride? Check out PickupPal to share a ride.

Read our blog to see our preparations for the concert and get updates throughout the concert day!

Green Airport is the Official Airport of Farm Aid 2008 Presented By Whole Foods Market and Horizon Organic

Comcast Center Policies

Address and Phone number:
The Comcast Center is located at 885 South Main St. Mansfield, MA 02048. Their phone number is (508) 339-2331.

Alcohol Policy:

• To purchase alcoholic beverages, a patron must present a valid MA driver's license, MA liquor ID, passport or military ID, which indicates the patron to be at least 21 years of age. (MA ID cards, duplicate licenses, expired licenses, damaged licenses and drivers licenses which do not have photos will not be accepted.)
• Out of state licenses are acceptable only if the patron is at least 25 years of age.  Patrons between the ages of 25-30 who provide an out-of-state drivers license will be required to produce a second form of identification (e.g., credit card)
• Rhode Island patron's between 21 and 30 years of age must present valid, non-duplicated state issued drivers license and will be required to present a second form of identification (e.g., credit card).
• Any patron in the possession of alcoholic beverages on premises may be requested to produce identification which must satisfy the foregoing requirements. No refunds will be offered for confiscated beverages.
• Any patron who presents false identification or who passes alcohol to a minor may be subject to eviction and arrest.
• Any patron who passes alcohol to another patron who is unable to provide an acceptable form of identification as listed above may be subject to eviction.
• We will not serve more than two alcoholic beverages to a patron at one time and we reserve the right to limit service to one drink per patron.
• Our alcohol service will end at least one hour prior to the scheduled end of an event. We reserve the right to limit service to one drink per patron.
• We will not serve any patron whom we believe to be intoxicated.
• Alcoholic beverages may not be taken into or removed from these premises. Any patron in the possession of alcoholic beverages not obtained on the premises will be subject to eviction.
• Sportservices retains the right to refuse any ID, and to refuse/cease service to any patron at any time. Our policies are in place for your protection, as well as ours.

   

Animals:
No animals may be brought into the venue except officially designated animals that assist our guests with special needs.

ATM Machine:
There are 3 ATM machines located inside the Comcast Center main gates. There are two located adjacent to each entrance to the Pavilion. There is also an ATM machine located beside the Guest Services Kiosk by the Main Gate.

Backpacks:
Backpacks are allowed in the gates unless otherwise specified.

Blankets:
Blankets are allowed in for most performances.

Box Office:
The box office will stay open until an hour after the performance begins on the evening of a show. For more information, please visit our box office page.

Capacity:
The Comcast Center has a capacity of 19,900. Of that amount 14, 400 are reserved seats, 7,400 in the pavilion, 7,000 in the Open Air Seating, and 5,500 are on the lawn.

Cameras:
Unfortunately the issue of cameras is a little difficult. Some artists do allow them, so artists do not. However if cameras are allowed they must be disposable or small non-professional cameras. Think a simple point and shoot camera. Cameras with zoom lens and video recorders are not allowed.

Cancelled Shows:
All shows are rain or shine.

Cell phones:
We ask that you use proper cell phone etiquette during a performance at the Comcast Center. Please try to refrain from using your cell phone during a performance and if you must use it, please exit the seating area.

Children:
For most performances babies in arms, in other words children up to the age of 2, may enter free of charge. All other children must have a ticket.

Doors:
Doors open an hour before the schedule show time unless otherwise noted.

Food and Beverages:
We have a variety of food and beverages available on the concourse of the venue.

Lost and Found:
Lost and Found is located at the Guest Services booth. If you should lose something, please call our main phone line (508) 339-2331 and followed the prompts. You will be directed to leave a message for Lost and Found.

Lost Children and Parents:
Please go to our Guest Services Kiosk at the front gates. A Guest Services Representative will be able to assist you.

Parking:
For all events at the Comcast Center, only passenger vehicles are permitted to park in our lots. Box trucks, trailers, or other large commercial type vehicles are prohibited. Buses and recreational vehicles are allowed. Please know 'nothing in tow' is allowed. We do not allow tents to be put up in our parking lots. Please check the webpage of the event you are attending for the time the parking lot is scheduled to open.

Prohibited Items:

• Cans
• Glass bottles
• Laser pointers
• Weapons
• Firearms  

Public Transportation:
There is a commuter rail between Boston and Mansfield. Please visit www.mbta.com, for schedule information. There is no public transportation between the Comcast Center and the Mansfield Rail Station. Taxis are available. The distance is approximately 2.5 miles.

Re-entry:
For safety purposes we do not allow re-entry at the Comcast Center. Please plan accordingly. Exit and Re-entry are only allowed for emergency purposes and must be approved by a ticket taker manager BEFORE exiting the facility.

Refund Policy:
Performances at the Comcast Center go on rain or shine.

Restrooms:
Restrooms are located to the left of the front gate as well as close to the lawn on both sides of the venue.

Scalping:
Tickets are not replaceable and should be treated as cash. Refunds or reprints are not available. Tickets should always be purchased from an authorized ticket agent at a Ticketmaster outlet, the charge by phone number, or online at www.livenation.com. If tickets are purchased from anyone else, they could be counterfeit or stolen and therefore will not be honored.
'Scalping' is a slang term for the unauthorized sale of event tickets. This practice is not permitted on the grounds of the Comcast Center. Anyone who is attempting to 'sell' tickets at any price (even if it's being sold below face value) will be asked to leave the premises.

PROTECT YOURSELF - Please only buy from an authorized Ticket agent. List of Authorized Agents:

• The Amphitheater Box Office
• Ticketmaster
• Live Nation Ticketing

Security:
For our guests safety we make sure the Comcast Center is fully staffed with security personnel. If you have a security issue, please contact a member of security at any time.

Smoking:
Smoking in public areas is prohibited.

Strollers:
Strollers are allowed inside the venue.

Telephones:
The Comcast Center has a payphone located on the inside of the front gate next to the inside box office window.

Umbrella:
Umbrellas are NOT allowed inside the venue.

Video Monitors:
We have recently 6 installed new LED screens, two on either side of the stage and four above the lawn.