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 starting August 1, 2008.

The Holmes Center event staff will advise all patrons and guests seeking entry to the particular event that all parcels, packages, large pocket books, tote bags, containers, bundles, knapsacks, back-packs, umbrellas, coolers, bags, cartons, paper sacks, duffel bags, briefcases, portfolio cases, binocular cases, camera equipment cases, and any other type of extraneous device(s) which could be used for carrying or concealing items will not be allowed to be brought into the Holmes Center.

Patrons with prohibited items will be allowed to return such items to their vehicle but will not be able to leave such items outside the facility doors. Any such items left outside will be immediately discarded by the facility staff.

The only exceptions for entry will be small purses, and then it must, in fact, be a purse and not some other substitute device serving the function of a woman’s purse. Baby travel bags will also be an
exception provided a baby accompanies them. No other substitute purse devices may be brought into the Holmes Center unless approved by Holmes Center Management. Purses must be under 10”x8”x8”.

All small purses and baby bags will be subject to the Holmes Center Admission policy.

"All persons and containers are subject to search as a condition of
entry. Search is voluntary and persons declining to be searched may depart and may obtain full refund of ticket price."

* All persons and containers (including purses, pouches, backpacks, etc.) are subject to search as a condition of entry into this venue.

* 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 leave 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.

The following items are prohibited from being brought into the Holmes Center:

Alcoholic or other Beverages
Artificial Noise Makers
Audio or Video Recording equipment
Cameras (camera policies vary on an event by event basis)
Bags or Backpacks (larger than 10”x 8”x 8”)
Beach Balls
Canes, Chains or Sticks of any length (non-medical use canes)
Cans, Glass or Metal containers
Coolers (unless containing medical supplies)
Diaper Bags (unless accompanied by a baby)
Fireworks or any Explosive
Folding Chairs
Food and Beverage
Helium Balloons
Illegal Drugs
Knives of any size
Laser Pointers
Pets (except service animals for the disabled)
Promotional items with commercial identification
Strollers
Tape Recorders
Umbrellas
Weapons of any description (weapons carried with a permit are also prohibited)
Signs, banners, flags or any other items that would either obstruct the view of a patron or serve as a dangerous
projectile or security risk.

Other items that in the judgment of The Holmes Center management pose a safety risk or diminish the enjoyment of an event by other patrons.