Public Safety
How does the policy improve public safety?
Any prohibited bag inside the Fair’s gated perimeter will be highly visible and easily identifiable. This establishes a protected buffer area for fairgoers inside the gates. Prohibited bags will be turned away. Any prohibited bag inside the gates will be highly visible and more quickly resolved.
The clear bag is easily and quickly searched and greatly reduces faulty bag searches. It also supports the Department of Homeland Security's "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign.
More about what you can and cannot bring in
What about diaper bags?
Diapers can be carried in a clear bag. Each member of a family, including children, is allowed to carry an approved clear bag into the fairgrounds.
Do I have to put everything I'm carrying into the permissible bags?
No. We limit the type and number of bags carried into the fairgrounds, not the items that you normally bring to the fair; therefore, you can carry non-prohibited personal items in your pockets or jacket. You can carry a blanket and wear binoculars and/or a camera around your neck or hold them in your hands without the case. Every member of your group may carry in a permissible bag.