View poster of Approved & Prohibited Items GABF Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: - Animals (excluding certified service animals) - Airhorns - Backpacks of any kind (i.e. a multi-compartment/multi-strap bag) suitcases, large beach bags, etc. This includes clear backpacks. - Balloons and drones - Inflatable/blow-up costumes, full facemasks, and any prop that resembles a weapon - Flags or signs larger than 4'x5' - Glass, cans, coolers, steins of any kind - Hazardous materials, chemicals, fireworks, smoke bombs, etc. - Illegal drugs - Metal water bottles (clear, plastic water bottles permitted) - Outside alcohol - Outside food/beverages (excluding items for health reasons and pretzel necklaces, of course) - Scooters, skateboards, skates, roller shoes, hoverboards, etc. - Smoking (including the use of e-cigarettes or vape pens) inside the Convention Center - Strollers, wagons, and chairs - Weapons (i.e. knives, pepper spray, stun guns, any concealed weapons, firearms, etc.) - Unapproved pamphlets, handouts, advertisements, etc. - Other items as determined by facility management Event management reserves the right to handle each occurrence on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the item, the guest may either be asked to remove the item from the facility or dispose of the item, or may be ejected from the facility. All bags, jackets, and guests are subject to search upon entering the event. Items that have varying policies include cameras, video/audio recording equipment, and signs/flags/banners/posters. Lockers and other onsite storage are not available.