The Life is good Festival is a one-of-a-kind benefit event taking place the weekend of September 11th & 12th 2010 just 15 minutes from Boston on a scenic 40 acre farm at the base of The Blue Hills in Canton MA. The festival is a two-day celebration of music and optimism, featuring three stages of diverse live music, hands-on games, interactive arts activities and the "Good Kids" zone — home to the top acts in kids entertainment. The Life is good Festival is a unique music event that every age group can enjoy.

100% of Life is good's profits from the Festival will go towards The Life is good Kids Foundation, helping kids overcome life-threatening challenges such as violence, illness and extreme poverty. Every festival attendee will have the opportunity to access exclusive hospitality, preferred viewing, artist meet and greets and other prizes by setting fundraising goals or making a donation to help kids in need. Top fundraisers will be called V.G.P.'s — Very Good People (like V.I.P.'s), and will have a once-in-a-lifetime concert experience.

Location
The Life is good Festival will be held on historic Prowse Farm in Canton, Massachusetts, conveniently located just off of Rte 93 (Rte 128) at exit 2B. The event site is 15 minutes from downtown Boston.

The Life is good Festival is easily accessible via public transportation or car! If you choose to arrive by car, parking lots are located nearby.
We encourage you to take the MBTA's commuter rail to the festival. Taking the train is the number one way for our fans to reduce the impact our event has on the environment. (Plus, in addition to bringing your kids to a fun day of music and games...all kids love train rides!) The Life is good Festival will also run bus shuttles to and from the Rt. 128 / University Avenue train station all day - making it an easy, stress free trip!

There & Back By Train:

SATURDAY TRAIN SCHEDULE

Trains from Boston to The Life is good Festival at Rt. 128/University Ave Station:
Leaving South Station: 10:05, 11:05, 1:05, 2:25, 4:45, 6:45
Leaving Back Bay Station: 10:10, 11:10, 1:10, 2:30, 4:50. 6:50
Leaving Ruggles Station: 10:13, 11:13, 1:13, 2:33, 4:53, 6:53
Leaving Hyde Park Station: 10:21, 11:21, 1:21, 2:41, 5:01, 7:01

Trains returning to Boston from Rt. 128/University Ave Station:
1:40, 3:44, 5:44, 7:50, 9:40, 10:45

Trains from Providence to The Life is good Festival at Rt. 128/University Ave Station:
Leaving Providence: 8:35, 11:20, 12:55, 2:56, 4:56, 7:05
Leaving South Attleboro: 8:45, 11:30, 1:05, 3:06, 5:06, 7:15
Leaving Attleboro: 8:53, 11:38, 1:13, 3:14, 5:14,7:23
Leaving Mansfield: 9:00, 11:45, 1:20, 3:24, 5:24, 7:30
Leaving Sharon: 9:08, 11:53,1:28, 3:32, 5:32, 7:38
Leaving Canton Junction: 9:15, 12:00, 1:35, 3:39, 5:39, 7:45

Trains returning to Providence from Rt. 128/University Ave Station:
1:28, 2:46, 5:06, 7:06, 9:06, 11:31

SUNDAY TRAIN SCHEDULE

Trains from Boston to The Life is good Festival at Rt. 128/University Ave Station:
Leaving South Station: 11:05, 1:05, 2:25, 4:40, 6:45
Leaving Back Bay Station: 11:10, 1:10, 2:30, 4:45, 6:50
Leaving Ruggles Station: 11:13, 1:13, 2:33, 4:48, 6:53
Leaving Hyde Park Station: 11:21, 1:21, 2:41, 4:56, 7:01

Trains returning to Boston from Rt. 128/University Ave Station:
12:05, 1:40, 3:44, 5:44, 7:50, 9:40, 10:55

Trains from Providence to The Life is good Festival at Rt. 128/University Ave Station:
Leaving Providence: 11:20, 12:55, 2:56, 4:56, 7:05
Leaving South Attleboro: 11:30, 1:05, 3:06, 5:06, 7:15
Leaving Attleboro: 11:38, 1:13, 3:14, 5:14, 7:23
Leaving Mansfield: 11:45, 1:20, 3:24, 5:24, 7:30
Leaving Sharon: 11:53, 1:28, 3:32, 5:32, 7:38
Leaving Canton Junction: 12:00, 1:35, 3:39, 5:39, 7:45

Trains returning to Providence from Rt. 128/University Ave Station:
11:28, 1:28, 2:46, 5:01, 7:06, 9:06, 11:31

By Shuttle:
Catch a ride to the festival on the all-day shuttle service provided by Life is good. Shuttles depart in 15 minute intervals from Rte. 128 University Avenue Station parking lot.

By Car:
The Life is good Festival will be held at Prowse Farm, 5 Blue Hill River Road, Canton, MA, 02021 which is located at 5 Blue Hill River Road, Canton, MA 02021.

There is plenty of parking near the festival site and free shuttle buses will run from two nearby parking areas — 1) Royal Street Offices located off I-93, Exit 2B, and 2) the University Ave/MBTA rail station located off I-95, Exit 13. The Shuttles will begin running at 10:30 a.m. each day.

Please note: DO NOT USE exit 3 to park your car as no parking will be available off of this exit and you will not be able to get to the festival from this location.

Accessible buses will run to and from both satellite parking areas. There is also limited accessible parking at the site - Appropriate tags are necessary to enter this lot.

Parking conditions may change. Traveler information will be displayed on variable message signs in the area on the day of the event, so follow the signs and traffic direction by parking staff and law enforcement.

By Bike:
Life is good will provide bike racks at the festival for any attendees who arrive via bicycle. Please be advised that the concert will end after dark and therefore we urge extreme caution if you plan on attending via bicycle.

By Parachute:
We strongly discourage you from arriving via parachute.

What is the Life is good Festival?
The Life is good Festival is a one-of-a-kind benefit event taking place the weekend of September 11th & 12th outside of Boston. The Festival will create an atmosphere that spreads the power of optimism to all ages by featuring three stages of music, games, arts and activities for a low ticket price. Life is good has teamed up with Superfly, acclaimed producers of the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival and Outside Lands, to assure an amazing festival experience.

Where is the Life is good Festival being held?
The Festival is being held at Prowse Farm at the Blue Hills Reservation in Canton, MA.

When is the Life is good Festival?
The Festival is scheduled for Saturday September 11th and Sunday September 12th.

When will gates to the Life is good Festival open and close?
The gates for the Life is good Festival will open at 11AM each day and close at approximately 9:30pm each day.

Is on-site camping allowed at the Life is good Festival?
NO. ON-SITE CAMPING IS NOT ALLOWED at the festival.

Are there hotels available in the area?
Yes! We recommend one of the following partner hotels:

Hampton Inn Boston/Braintree 215 Wood Road Braintree, MA 02184 (P) 781-380-3300 www.hamptoninnbraintree.com

Hilton Boston/Dedham 25 Allied Drive Dedham, MA 02026 Phone: 781-407-1027 www.bostondedham.hilton.com

Is there a beneficiary for the Life is good Festival?
100% of Life is good's profits from the Festival will go to The Life is good Kids Foundation, helping kids who are facing life-threatening conditions.

How can I contact you if I have any questions regarding the Life is good Festival?
Contact information is listed on the Contact Us page of this website. You can also sign up for our email newsletter about upcoming festivals and events by clicking on the link on the Festival home page.

When do tickets go on sale and how can I purchase them?
Tickets are now on sale. Click here to purchase your tickets now!

What happens if the event sells out? Will more tickets become available?
In the event that the event sells out please check the website for information regarding additional ticket purchases.

Will there be a box office located onsite?
Yes, a box office will be located onsite at the main entrance to the festival.

Can I bring a personal camera?
Only small personal cameras will be allowed into the festival. Cameras that have a large lens will only be permitted if a media pass has been issued.

Can I bring food into the festival?
No, personal food and beverage will not be allowed into the festival. Vendors will be onsite to purchase food and beverage. Those who have special dietary needs and/or food allergies may bring small amounts of food, for personal use only, into the venue.

What can I bring?

• Strollers. The Life is good Festival is geared towards active families and will feature a stroller check.
• Blankets (may not exceed 6'x8') Inserting stakes, poles, or any other objects into the ground, or use of ropes, cords, tape etc. to reserve space is prohibited
• Soft-sided coolers
• Regular-size/unframed backpacks
• Two factory-sealed water bottles up to 1 liter each
• Empty Camelbak or other empty plastic container (i.e., Nalgene bottle)
• Ice in soft-sided cooler or Camelbak - no large bags allowed
• Binoculars
• Personal cameras (i.e., small digital cameras or point-and-click 35mm cameras) - cameras with any type of detachable lenses are prohibited
• Soft sided collapsible chairs (i.e. Crazy Creek)

What can I not bring?
All bags will be searched, all vehicles will be subject to search.

• Weapons of any kind
• Illegal substances
• Framed or large backpacks
• Alcohol (alcohol will be sold at the festival)
• Glass containers of ANY kind
• Skateboards, scooters, or personal motorized vehicles
• Bicycles inside festival grounds (bike racks are available onsite)
• Fireworks and explosives
• Instruments and laser pointers
• Umbrellas
• Picnic baskets
• Lawn furniture
• Large or hard-sided coolers (including thermoses)
• Tents
• Pets (except service dogs)
• Video equipment - no video recording will be allowed
• Professional still camera equipment (no detachable lenses, tripods, big zooms, or commercial use rigs)
• Audio recording equipment
• No illegal vending is permitted - no unauthorized/unlicensed vendors allowed
• No tailgating

NO CAMPING.

As a general rule, attendees are not allowed to enter the festival gates more than once each day (i.e. re-entry is not allowed). However we understand that situations arise where you need to leave the grounds for a period of time, and if you need do so, BEFORE YOU EXIT the festival grounds, you must speak with a Supervisor at either of the entrances so that an authorized pass can be issued to you to allow you to leave the festival grounds and return that same day. Remember you will not be allowed to return to the festival grounds if you leave the site without getting an authorized pass BEFORE you exit.

What will be available in the food areas?
Reasonably priced food (including vegetarian/vegan options) and drinks will be available on-site. More information about the food vendors and options will be released in upcoming weeks.

Will credit cards be accepted for food/beverage purchases?
No, all food/beverage will be cash only.

Will credit cards be accepted for craft/vendor purchases?
No, cash only.

Will credit cards be accepted onsite to purchase Life is good Festival merchandise?
Yes, credit cards will ONLY be accepted at the Life is good merchandise tents. Please note we only accept VISA/MC, Amex and Discover.

Are there ATMs available if I run low on cash?
Yes, there are ATMs onsite.

What safety personnel will be provided?
Our primary goal is to create a safe and secure environment for all festival attendees. To ensure this, there will be on-site safety provided by local police and private security companies. If you're experiencing any problems whatsoever, locate a festival staff member, security guard, or police officer.

What medical service will be onsite?
An ambulance will be on-site to help you with any type of medical problem. If you need assistance, go to the medical tent, or look for a police officer or festival staff member.

What do I do to report or find a missing child?
You should immediately report any missing children to the nearest staff person, security or police officer. We will have a "tag-a-tot- program onsite to easily identify any missing children.

Will there be a lost and found?
Yes, in the information tent. If you lose something and can't make it to the tent the day of the Festival please email lostandfound@lifeisgood.com.

If it is very hot or rains will the festival still go on?
The Life is good Festival is a rain or shine event. If weather affects the Festival on event day, we will announce it on this website promptly. Bookmark www.lifeisgood.com/festivals and check back regularly.

I am a member of the media. How can I receive a press pass to this event?
Please click here for a Press Application.

What is the access program for patrons with disabilities?
The purpose of the Access Program for the Life is good Festival is to, as best as we can, make it possible for our patrons with disabilities to attend the event and participate in the activities. We strive to give you all the information you need to properly prepare for your visit. If you have questions before the event please email festivals@lifeisgood.com. If you have questions during the event please visit the Information Tent onsite at the festival. All patrons with disabilities are encouraged to stop by the tent to pick up an Access Info brochure.

Where can I request an accommodation?
If you need an accommodation that the Access Program does not already provide, please make your request right away and no later than August 27th. Last minute requests may be difficult to process. Email festivals@lifesigood.com with your request as soon as possible. Some services may be available without advance notice. During the event, you may stop by the Access Tent to ask for assistance. We want your visit to the Life is good Festival to go as smoothly as possible.

Where is the accessible parking?
There is accessible parking for those who have a valid, state-issued, accessible parking tag, at both off-site parking areas. 1) Royall Street Offices located off I-93 Exit 2B, and 2) the University Ave/MBTA rail station located off I-95 Exit 13. Accessible shuttle vans will be provided. Parking lots will be distinguished by color, so remember the color when you park. Those who use a motorized a wheelchair or scooter should write to festivals@lifeisgood.com. for specialized parking instructions.

What are the festival grounds like?
All entrances to the festival will accommodate wheelchairs. It is roughly a tenth of a mile from the entrances to the grounds. The length of the field where the event is held is about two tenths of a mile. Patrons will travel over pavement, hard packed dirt pathways, closely cropped lawn, and a track with hard packed dirt and fine gravel mix before arriving at the interior of the track where the festival activities are held. This area is mowed grass and is a combination of flat and slightly rolling terrain. In a couple of places the terrain is a bit steep so you may need to look for a sign with a wheelchair symbol to find a flatter route. If there is rain, some areas could become muddy. Patrons will be responsible for getting themselves around the site and should plan their mobility needs accordingly. If you need more information, please write to festivals@lifeisgood.com.

What mobility devices are allowed?
Please bring your manual or motorized wheelchair, or your three or four-wheeled scooter. Please operate your mobility device at walking speed and follow manufacturer's instructions.

What mobility devices are NOT allowed?
Single-wheeled devices such as a unicycle, two-wheeled devices such as scooters or bicycles, three and four wheeled devices such as all-terrain vehicles or golf carts, and any other type of mobility device larger than a motorized wheelchair, or that operates faster than walking speed is not allowed. This is for the safety of our patrons.

Where can I recharge my motorized wheelchair?
Recharge your motorized wheelchairs and scooters at the Medical Tent.

Where will viewing areas be located?
At all three stages there will be a reserved viewing area in front of the stage. At the Good Vibes and Main Stage there is a raised platform in the audience, by the sound-mix platform. Look for signs with the wheelchair symbol. Patrons who use wheelchairs will be able to use the platforms and reserved areas without a pass. Patrons with mobility disabilities who don't use a wheelchair but who have a disability that substantially limits their ability to stand may stop by the Information Tent to request a pass to use these reserved areas. There are a limited number of folding chairs available. Bring your own, low-to-the-floor folding chair if you must have one.

What is the companion policy in the viewing areas?
Each person with a disability may bring one companion into the reserved viewing areas. Families, consisting of no more than two adults and any children less than 18 years of age, may stay together in the reserved areas. Please be considerate of our patrons who have disabilities and do not abuse this service. Space is limited.

Are folding chairs allowed?
Low-backed, soft sided, folding, concert chairs that sit less than one foot off the ground are allowed in the venue. Patrons who are not able to get up from a seat that is so low to the ground may stop by the Information Tent to receive permission to bring in a chair with a higher seat.

Will there be accessible portable toilets?
Accessible portable toilets will be available in every grouping of portable toilets.

Will there be accessible ATMs?
Check on the map or at the Information Tent for the location of the accessible ATMs.

What services are not provided?
Wheelchair push services and personal care attendants are not provided.

What services are available for patrons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing?
Life is good will have American Sign Language interpreters at all three stages for all performances. The interpreters will be located in front of the stage, to one side or the other, on a raised platform. Sign language interpreters will also be available at the information booth and at the games and activities.

What services are available to patrons who are blind or have low vision?
Large print and Braille programming information is available at the Information Booth.

Are service animals allowed?
Yes, service animals with an individual with a disability are allowed at the Life is good Festival. Pets are not allowed. Service animals must be under the control of their owners at all times. All service animals must be on-leash and along side of its owner. Disruptive or dangerous animals will need to leave the site.

I use a syringe for my medical condition. What do I do?
A person bringing a syringe must be prepared to show medication in prescription packaging with name on the label, and photo ID.

Where can I dispose of medical waste?
Please dispose of your medical waste and sharps in the proper disposal at the Medical Tent. Please do not dispose of these things in the trash barrels. We appreciate your consideration for our volunteers and staff who handle the trash bags.

Where will medical services be onsite?
An ambulance will be on-site to help you with any type of medical problem. If you need assistance, go to the medical tent, or look for a police officer or festival staff member.

What if I have special dietary needs?
Those who have special dietary needs may bring small amounts of food, for personal use only, into the venue. Factory sealed, non-glass, water bottles, or empty containers to fill at the water stations, are also allowed. Soft-sided coolers are allowed.

How can I keep my cool?
Chill out in the Chill Zone tent, a shaded place to spread out your blanket, get a cup of water, and hang near the fans (both the music fans and the kind that blow air around). You are allowed to bring a small soft-sided cooler into the venue and you may want to stock it with ice. If you become overheated, please go to the Medical Tent.

Where can I get more information about the access program?
Pre-event: write to festivals@lifeisgood.com
During the event: At the Information Tent.

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