The National Peanut Festival is a fully accessible event and we are dedicated to
continually improving our efforts to ensure you have access to all the festival
amenities. We welcome and encourage all feedback and suggestions from our
patrons. The following explains the services provided this year. For any
accessibility-related questions and/or needs please email us at
info@NationalPeanutFestival.com and we will do our best to help you have an
awesome experience!
Wheelchair Accessibility: The venue is fully navigable for people with
mobility disabilities. There are accessible pathways connected throughout the
venue including parking, entrances, amphitheater, vendors and all other
activity areas.
Parking: ADA parking will be available for patrons with valid handicap
placards, plates and/or permits, as well as the applicable proof that it belongs
to them. Please follow signage or ask staff upon entering the festival how to
access these areas.
*Please note that it is against the law to park in an accessible parking space
without the required ADA credentials or to fraudulently use someone else’s in
order to gain access to ADA parking spots.*
Information: All accessibility-related inquires can be answered at the
information counter, which will be located inside the venue.
Getting Around: There are accessible pathways and routes throughout the
venue. We encourage all patrons to utilize personal forms of transportation,
including wheelchairs and scooters. If you need to recharge your motorized
wheelchair, please check in at the information counter to be directed to
charging facilities. Patrons should bring all cords and accessories needed to
charge their devices. Chargers must use a 110-volt, 20 amp circuit.
Service Animals: Persons with disabilities and their service dogs or miniature
horses that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for those persons
with disabilities are welcome at the Peanut Festival, as are those training service
animals. Pets are not allowed and will be turned away.
Any animal whose task is to provide protection, emotional support, well-being,
comfort, or companionship, is not considered a service animal and will not be
allowed into the venue.
Effective Communication Requests: There will be several options available for
ADA patrons with auditory disabilities. We will have assisted listening devices
available at the Access Center. If you require effective communication in the
form of an ASL Interpreter or closed captioning, please contact us at 334-793-
4323
NOTE: Requests must be made no later than two weeks before the event to
allow for sufficient processing time.
Visual Accommodations: We will be providing daily guided tours
throughout the venue. If you would like a guided tour, please contact us at
info@NationalPeanutFestival.com Requests for large font and Braille must be
made at least two weeks in advance.
Additional Services
● ATM’s and Concessions are fully accessible and located throughout
the venue. If assistance is required please confer with a festival staff
member
.
● Accessible Restrooms will be available throughout the venue and will
be located at all restroom banks. Access Maps will be available &
show these locations.
● First Aid: We have a First Aid location that is noted on the festival
maps. Professional medical staff can help you with your medical
needs at this location.
In continually trying to make our festival more accessible we encourage you
to contact us at info@NationalPeanutFestival.com for any of your
accessibility-related needs. Additionally, if you have any questions about
policies or our services please reach out to us.