What bag can you bring into Dow Event Center?

Dow Event Center bag policy: bag size, banned items, food and water

The Dow Event Center has a bag and cashless policy for all events. Allowed bags are small clutches no larger than 4.5 in x 6.5 in x 2 in (do not have to be clear), clear bags no larger than 12 in x 6 in x 12 in (1 gallon), and bags for medical or parenting needs (do not have to be clear). Bags in the medical/essential category are screened by security, and guests with these bags must enter through the main entrance for additional screening.

What items are banned at Dow Event Center?

Guns, knives or weapons of any kind including pepper spray, mace, or toy/fake weapons. Fireworks or explosive devices. Outside food or beverage items. Bottles, cans, glass or liquid containers. Alcohol or illegal substances. Aerosol cans. Professional cameras with detachable lenses. Selfie sticks. Professional video or audio recording devices. Electronic equipment including computers, tablets, GoPro devices or tripods. Animals except service animals. Laser pointers. Balloons (air or helium). Balls (footballs, basketballs, beach balls, etc.). Strollers. Artificial noisemakers. Skateboards, scooters, hover boards or personalized vehicles. Large umbrellas (small compact umbrellas allowed after inspection). Drones. (source)

Can you bring food or water into Dow Event Center?

No outside food or beverage items are permitted. Savor...Saginaw is the exclusive food and beverage provider for the Dow Event Center, and no food or beverage of any kind may be brought in by patrons without prior approval. (source)

Can you leave and come back in?

Re-entry is not allowed once a guest has gone through security. (source)

Can you smoke at Dow Event Center?

The Dow Event Center is a smokeless facility; no smoking or vaping is allowed on the premises. (source)

Is Dow Event Center cashless?

Only credit cards and debit cards are accepted at all points of purchase, including parking. Shows with tour merchandise may have a different policy that varies by show. (source)