Monday: Your Guide to Arts, Beats & Eats

The Arts, Beats & Eats Festival, now in its fourth year in Royal Oak, continues today with partly sunny, with a high near 75 degrees.

Here's what's on tap Monday:

Bring the kids: Arts, Beats & Eats has a special Kids Zone with crafts, inflatibles, kiddie rides and a special stage geared for children with magic shows and music.

Check out the complete list of acts on the Oakland County Parks Kids Stage.

The Beats

Michigan Lottery National Stage

3:30 p.m.: The Jill Jack Band (Folk Rock)

5 p.m.: Fifty Amp Fuse (Rock/Classic Rock)

6:45 p.m.: Sponge (Rock)

8:30 p.m.: MC Hammer (Hip Hop)

Click here for a compete music lineup.

If you go

Parking: It really matters where you park. Revenue from the official lots pays for police, fire, and other public services at the festival and supports improvements in Royal Oak parks. Look for parking signs at downtown lots and structures that contain the “Park for Parks” icon. Parking is $15.  If you are looking for a deal, the lot at Interstate-696 and Woodward is $10.

Where not to park: Residential side streets have barricades and are clearly marked “Permit Parking Only.” Violators will receive a $50 ticket.

All Royal Oak parking meters will not be available due to traffic concerns.

How much it costs: Before 5 p.m., festivalgoers will have to pay $3 to enter Arts, Beats & Eats; after 5 p.m. the cost to enter is $5.

When you pay to enter, you will receive a wristband with the day of admission on it. You are allowed to re-enter the festival on that same day provided that your wristband is still on, and shows no signs of tape on it.

Children under 3 are free at all times.

Ride prices will be between 4 and 6 tickets event tickets or $2.50 to $3.75 per ride.

Food and beverage tickets are available through out the festival at a cost of 16 tickets for $10.

Dog are not permitted: The large crowds make it too dangerous for pets, so please leave your furry friend at home.

Under 17: Anyone under 17 years old must be accompanied by a parent after 8 p.m.

Directions

Click here for directions to the festival.

Event Map

The best way to map your way around the festival is to  download the Ford Arts, Beats & Eats mobile app. Click here for links.

Click here for more Arts, Beats & Eats coverage.