FAFO Presents Symphony Under The Stars

A message from the President of FAFO, Beth Cannon:
FAFO is actively monitoring COVID-19 in our community. We are following the guidance from the CDC on maintaining healthy operations and on preventing the spread of COVID-19. At this time, FAFO plans to present Symphony Under The Stars on Mother's Day at the Ocala Golf Club with appropriate COVID-19 precautions in place. This may include — but is not limited to — face coverings, staggered entrance times, and socially distant seating.

In the event that the Symphony Under The Stars is canceled FAFO will offer a refund.

Ticket Information
Tickets: Adults 18 and up, $20.00 in advance. $25.00 at the gate
• Children 17 and under are FREE!!!!

Tickets are also available locally at Ocala Golf Club, Your Heart's Desire, and The Marion Theater.

Food and Beverages
Bring your own picnic! Bring your own beverages! OR enjoy Food specialties and Beer & Wine sold from our hand-selected Exclusive Food vendors!

Parking
• We have Premium Parking available for $5.00 by Gate 2, on NE 2nd Place. Pre Pre-Purchase your parking space online only.
• Handicapped parking lot is alongside State Road 40 and 36th Ave. There is also parking at the corner of 25th Ave and SR 40 in the Library Parking Lot.
• Please note you will have to walk to reach your picnic location. Volunteers operating golf carts will be available to assist those in need.
• Please be considerate of private residences & business parking areas.

Safety
• We will have a socially distanced layout.
• Masks are required while you walk around, but may be taken off once you are in your picnic area.
• Please bring your own hand sanitizers & wipes.
• We will have hand sanitizers at the gates.
• We will have additional wash stations near the portalets and by the food trucks.
• It is recommended that you bring FLASHLIGHTS to help you exit the golf course and get to your car safely after the concert.
• Re-Entry is discouraged for the safety of our guests.
• NO DOGS ALLOWED, if you have a service dog you must have written proof.
• NO TENTS ALLOWED unless you are a Sponsor.

Portlets
FAFO and Florida Express Environmental will ensure to have PLENTY of RESTROOM facilities on the premises for your needs on either side of the event area as well as by the food vendors. Handicap facilities will be available at each portlet location as well as many handwashing stations. The VIP tickets grants you access to the indoor bathrooms in the clubhouse.

Fine Arts For Ocala Presents Symphony Under The Stars Information

• Presented by: Fine Arts For Ocala, FAFO

• Performance by the Ocala Symphony Orchestra- Music Director Matthew Wardell

• In-Kind Sponsors: C.W. Roberts Contracting, inc., Ocala Golf Club, Florida Express Environmental, City of Ocala, Ocala Star-Banner, Ocala Style Magazine, Ocala's Classic Hits 104.7

• Date: Sunday, May 9th, 2021 — Mother’s Day

• Location: Ocala Golf Club, 3130 East Silver Springs Blvd.

• Cost: Online — $20.00 Adult, 18 and up; Kids 17 under are FREE!!!

• At The Gate — $25.00 Adult; Kids 17 and under are FREE!!!

• Time: Gates open early at 3:00 pm; Opening Act Left on Broadway 5 pm, Concert begins at 7:00 pm, Fireworks approx 8:45 pm. The evening will conclude with a spectacular Fireworks Display! (weather permitting)

• Food: Bring your own food & beverages, or purchase from our fabulous food vendors. We have everything there you need, Food Truck Rally, Adirondack Chair Rentals, Premium Parking (Pay online only), and the Ocala Golf Club will be selling beer & wine.

• What to bring: Picnic-related items — Food, water, soft drinks, beer and wine, chairs, tables, blankets, FLASHLIGHTS, etc. or don't bring anything, except a flashlight,- you can get the food, the drinks and rent the chairs, make it easy for you and your family. Remember to bring hand sanitizer and whipies.

• What NOT to bring: Please DO NOT bring tents, umbrellas, or pets- Thank you!

• Chairs: Must be rented BEFORE the event. Order when you purchase your ticket. Or bring your own chairs.

• Flashlights: After the fireworks show it will be very dark. A flashlight is advised!

• Golf Carts: FAFO Board members help transfer people that need assistance from the parking areas to the ticket booths and the location of your choosing.

• Some walking is required.
 

Volunteers Needed:

We need volunteers to help during the Symphony Under The Stars. If you would like to help or have a child that needs service hours, this is a perfect place to fill them, we have a lot of fun. Kids get service hours points for volunteering.

Each volunteer will receive one FREE Adult ticket for helping out.

Symphony Under the Stars VIP Tickets include:
VIP Lanyard, VIP parking near VIP site, VIP Menu TBA. A Cash Bar or BYOB, Private Air-Conditioned VIP Dining, or Private VIP Outdoor Dining. An Enhanced Audio Sound of the Symphony Orchestra in the Clubhouse. Private Clubhouse Restrooms. We provide you with 2 exclusive VIP roped-off areas in the event zone with Adirondack chairs for our VIPs to enjoy the outdoor concert.

VIP Parking: If you have purchased a Symphony Under the Stars VIP ticket, exclusive Ocala Golf Club parking is included. Have your VIP ticket ready to show when you come to the Ocala Golf Club parking lot, or you can give us your name.

Drop Off: You may drop off your guests at the Ocala Golf Club entrance or at the Gate and you will be directed to your parking spot by FAFO Volunteers.