Because lawn area seating is 'first come, first served,' people do line up at the gates prior to opening in order to get a good spot. The earlier you arrive, the better your view. But sight depends mainly on when you arrive. Patrons are permitted to bring in food and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in any type container except kegs. Patrons cannot bring any food or drink into the pavilion, but can eat and drink in picnic areas and on the lawn.
All performances take place, rain or shine.
The ushers also will not permit lawn ticket holders to move under cover unless they have upgraded their tickets at the Wolf Trap box office. A General Admission ticket gains admittance to a performance with no designated seating. Patrons may sit wherever they wish, in-house or lawn, on a 'first come, first served' basis. Yes, but people with lawn chairs MUST sit at the back of the lawn area, behind the signs in place on the lawn. This includes legless beach chairs.