RICHLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Due to inclement weather Luke Bryan’s Richland concert is being postponed. No set date has been released at this time.
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RICHLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — About 20,000 country music fans are expected to pack the small town of Richland on Friday for Luke Bryan’s 2019 Farm Tour.
It takes place at Stafford Farms at Richland Park with parking opening at 2 p.m., doors at 5 p.m., and the concert at 6 p.m.
From the weather, to parking, to preparing, here’s the latest information for fans heading to the concert.
— “Rain is a Good Thing?” —
Yes, Luke Bryan may sing that “rain is a good thing,” but not when scattered showers are in the forecast for Friday’s concert.
Richland Township Clerk Bear Priest says they’ve prepared for this and the cover crop that has been planted will help prevent the grounds from getting muddy.
According to Bryan’s website, refunds will only be given if the concert is completely cancelled, so fans should plan accordingly.
Kalamazoo County’s Sheriff Department’s permitted item list shows that large umbrellas are not allowed, but small ones can be brought in.
— Patience with Parking —
Fans should plan on arriving to the farm early, and commuters should avoid the Richland area if possible.
Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller says the roads in Richland are just not made for that kind of traffic, and they’re doing the best they can to get people in and out smoothly.
He recommends entering off of M-89 on 30th Street because that way has the most entrances. He adds that the early arrivers will be the last to leave and the late fans will be the first to exit based on how the lot is set up.
Richland officials say fans could be waiting in traffic for about 2-hours when the concert ends.
Some nearby school districts have half days on Friday so buses can avoid the incoming traffic and commuters should avoid the area if they are not planning on attending the concert.
— Permitted Items —
The Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department released this list of prohibited items and other tips for fans:
- Chairs & blankets are allowed in designated areas
- No coolers allowed
- No backpacks allowed
- No outside food or drink
- No weapons of any kind, including knives. No concealed carry PERIOD (including exempt and off duty)
- No fireworks
- No animals – other than MARKED service animals
- No video cameras or professional lens cameras
- No large umbrellas
- No footballs/frisbees/hula hoops
- No re-entry once you are inside the venue fence
- No glass containers on any of the grounds
- Tickets must be presented for access to parking areas
- NO PARKING ON PUBLIC ROADS OR ROAD SHOULDERS – This will be strictly enforced and unoccupied vehicles will be ticketed AND towed.
- Bring insect repellent. Make sure all of your party is protected from mosquitoes.
- Pedestrian or bicycle traffic along public roads in the area is very dangerous and STRONGLY DISCOURAGED. These rural roads have poor lighting and no shoulders or walking paths.
The grounds have been sprayed for mosquito in response to the recent EEE cases, but they’re reminding fans to bring bug spray to stay safe.
