Get ready to rock, Surprise! The city is gearing up for its Out of the Park Music Fest, slated to jam out this Saturday, March 23, boasting a lineup of nationally acclaimed artists. The daylong bash, brought to you by Auto-Owners Insurance and Ideal Insurance Agency, promises a must-see spectacle from 2 to 10 p.m. at the local gathering spot, Mark Coronado Park.
With a day packed full of tunes and fun, festival-goers can catch the opening beats by DJT3, followed by acts like Michelle Moyer and Kianna Martinez & The Grant Brothers, leading up to the headline-grabbing performance by country music maverick Chase Rice at 8:30 p.m. TV sportscaster Bruce Cooper is set to emcee, ensuring the crowd stays hyped throughout the event. Detailed artist info is one click away for those who fancy a pre-fest Spotify binge.
Surprise residents and out-of-towners alike can enjoy hassle-free parking; it's on the house! Just drive on up to one of the several lots peppered around Mark Coronado Park and Surprise Stadium. Keep an eye out for the ADA parking available at the Surprise Stadium lot off Buck O’Neil Way. But, heads up—due to the festival, a series of road closures will put a wrinkle in your GPS route. Check the parking and road closure map to map out a smooth arrival.
For those balancing baseball with beats, the Spring Training game tosses the first pitch at 12:05 p.m. the same day. Smart tip: score a $15 music festival ticket as an add-on when you bag a ticket to any Surprise Spring Training game. It’s a win-win!
Music lovers on a budget, breathe easy; General Admission tickets are only $20, but they'll bump up to $30 on fest day, so snag 'em fast. Kids under the age of dos? They get in gratis. Besides the brag-worthy concerts, your golden ticket gets you food trucks galore, adult beverages for those of age, and attractions that’ll make you feel like a kid again—think axe throwing and yard games.
Let's talk logistics. The festival’s bag policy is a go—small non-clear bags or clear totes. And for the safety-conscious, rest easy knowing a security sweep is part of the deal. Sorry, folks, your homemade sandwiches and soda cans are a no-go, though keeping hydrated with up to two factory-sealed water bottles is all good. And Fido will have to sit this one out unless he’s clocked in as a service animal.
