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Bag & Admission Policy

In order to ensure the safety and security of all patrons attending events in the Holmes Center, the following policies have been put into effect.

Bag Policy

The Holmes Center follows a clear bag policy. To help in speeding up the screening and entry process, we ask that all patrons limit the size of purses and secure all other bags at home or in your vehicle before coming to the venue. The Holmes Center event staff will advise all patrons and guests seeking entry to any event that all prohibited bags and items may not be brought into the Holmes Center.

Notwithstanding that general principle, the Holmes Center reserves the right, at its discretion, to allow or deny entrance to persons carrying any and/or all types of bags depending on considerations such as the type and nature of the event as well as the national, state and local threat level.

Approved Bags

  • Bags that are clear plastic and do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″
  • Small Clutch purses (with or without straps) that are no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″
  • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags
  • Diaper bag (must be a clear bag)
  • Individual seat cushions that do not include arms or pockets
  • Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection

Prohibited Bags

  • Backpacks
  • Binocular cases
  • Camera cases
  • Portfolio cases or briefcases
  • Tinted or printed pattern plastic bags
  • Fanny packs
  • Cinch bags or knapsacks
  • Oversized tote bags, duffel bags, and mesh bags
  • Purses or pocketbooks exceeding 4.5″ x 6.5″
App State Clear Bag Policy

Admission Policy

All persons and containers (including small purses and clear plastic bags) are subject to search as a condition of entry. Search is entirely voluntary, and you may decline to be searched without penalty or other adverse consequences. If you decline to be searched, you may depart without interference, and you may obtain a full refund of your ticket price by bringing the unused ticket to the box office within ten (10) business days after the event.

In the event prohibited items are revealed during a search, the patron will be permitted to return the items to their vehicle or dispose of the item. Patrons may be detained if the item discovered is of an illegal nature. Patrons are not permitted to leave items outside the facility doors. Any items left outside the doors of the Holmes Center will be immediately discarded by the facility staff. The Holmes Center will not safeguard against personal belongings or items of any type.

Prohibited Items

  • Handbags and/or backpacks
  • Alcoholic beverages or Illegal drugs
  • Any type of outside food or beverage
  • Air Horn or any artificial noisemakers
  • Beach balls, balloons, or other inflatables
  • Laser pointers or laser products of any kind
  • Sticks and/or poles
  • Glass vases
  • Parcels and packages
  • Containers, cartons, paper sacks, or bundles
  • Coolers
  • Fireworks or confetti
  • Skateboards, bicycles, or roller blades
  • Weapons and contraband of any type
  • Tasers
  • Any other items which could be used for carrying or concealing items or that are determined to be unacceptable by the Holmes Center