Frequently Asked Questions

Date: May 23-24, 2026

Location: Union Park, Chicago

Festival Hours: 12 PM – 10 PM

General Admission (GA) is open to all ages. VIP is only for guests 18 and over.

Kids 5 and under are free with a ticketed adult.

♡ Weekend General Admission (GA)

♡ Weekend VIP

Yes, Klarna and Afterpay are available at checkout.

General Admission (GA):

VIP:

Everything in GA, plus:

We loooove the energy, but the lineup is already booked this year. Unfortunately, we do not accept submissions.

Food and merch vendor applications are now closed. For all questions, please contact fmvendors@wcem.live.

Want to tap in as media at Forever Mine? Submit your application here to be considered for press or the content team.

We’ll review all applications after the deadline and follow up with next steps.

Clear bags that are 12” x 12” x 6” or smaller. They must be made of clear plastic, clear vinyl, or clear PVC.
Small clutch purses and fanny packs that are 6″ x 9″ or smaller, with no more than one pocket. These do not need to be clear.
Hydration packs are allowed but must be emptied of all liquid. Cannot have more than two pockets.
Cell phones and portable chargers/external batteries
Point-and-shoot cameras (non-professional) without accessories or detachable lenses (i.e. Sony Action Cam, GoPro, Polaroids)
Personal hand sanitizer (4oz or less)
Ponchos
Blankets (less than 50 in x 60 in)
Sunscreen in non-aerosol containers (4oz or less)
Baby strollers

Medicine:

Factory-sealed Naloxone/Narcan kit.
Prescription medicine:
- Anyone needing prescription medicine at the festival must present the pharmacy-labeled container which states the prescription, dosage, and patient name to our medical staff. Patrons are only allowed a sufficient supply of the prescribed medication for that day.
Medicines needing to be inhaled or smoked are prohibited unless in a prescribed inhaler.
Over-the-counter medications are allowed in a sufficient supply for the day. Bottle contents will be verified by security at the entry gates.

Bags larger than 12” x 12” x 6”
Bags between 6” x 9” x 4” and 12” x 12” x 6” that are not clear
Illegal and illicit substances of any kind
Pets (except service animals)
Outside food and beverages of any kind
Coolers of any kind
Glass containers of any kind
Aerosol containers, including sunscreen and personal beauty products
Large chains or spiked jewelry
Professional recording (photo, video, audio) equipment:
- NO detachable zoom lenses, stands, monopods, tripods, attachment sticks (selfie sticks), or other camera accessories or commercial equipment
- Drones or any other remote flying device; you will be escorted out
Glow sticks, glowing/illuminated costumes, gloves or jewelry
Laser pointers, air horns
Markers, pens or spray paint
Skateboards, scooters, bicycles, wagons, carts, or any personal motorized vehicles
Tents, canopies, or shade structures of any kind
Hammocks of any kind
Umbrellas of any kind
Chairs of any kind
Lawn chairs of any kind
Totems of any kind
Unauthorized/unlicensed vendors are not allowed. No unauthorized solicitation and materials including handbills, flyers, stickers, beach balls, giveaways, samples, etc.
Smoking is not allowed. Cigarettes, lighters, vapes, and vape juice are prohibited inside the festival.
Weapons or explosives of any kind, including fireworks, pocket knives, pepper spray, etcetera

ALL bags will be searched before entry.
Only the following bags will be allowed into the festival site:
- Clear bags that are 12” x 12” x 6” or smaller. They must be made of clear plastic, clear vinyl, or clear PVC.
- Small clutch purses and fanny packs that are 6″ x 9″ or smaller, with no more than one pocket. These do not need to be clear.

For everyone’s safety, there is no re-entry once you exit the festival grounds. Please make sure you have everything you need before entering.