The Cow Palace

Policies & Guidelines

COW PALACE MANAGEMENT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOST, STOLEN, DAMAGED ITEMS OR ITEMS LEFT BEHIND.

This venue policy is at the discretion of the Cow Palace Management for anything that is deemed dangerous, inappropriate, vulgar, offensive or disruptive to other fans enjoyment of the event.
This policy is subject to change for specific shows. Please check the Events Page for more details on photography policy. Please note all items may not be listed and will be at the discretion of Management, event security or law enforcement at event entrance.

REFUSAL OF ANY GUEST TO COOPERATE WILL RESULT IN NON-ADMITTANCE INTO THE COW PALACE

Any bags that are brought inside must be in compliance with our bag policy. Bags that are not in compliance must be returned to the patron’s vehicles or discarded.

Any unlawful items are subject to confiscation and the person in possession of such items is subject to arrest.

For all events held at the Cow Palace Arena & Event Center, the following items are prohibited:

PHOTOGRAPHY / RECORDING DEVICES

  • No professional/commercial photography is allowed
  • Personal “point and shoot” and phone cameras are allowed
  • Cameras with detachable lenses are prohibited

DRONES

  • The operation of drones, unmanned aircraft, and remote controlled aircraft anywhere on, around, or over the premises is strictly prohibited without the advanced written consent of the Cow Palace.
  • Violators may be subject to civil and criminal penalties.

STROLLERS

  • Strollers are not allowed in the Main Arena for seated shows
  • Before entering the Main Arena, please check in all strollers at the Guest Services Offices located in the Main Lobby

PROHIBITED ITEMS

  • NO Aerosol products of any type
  • NO Artificial noisemakers or air horns
  • NO Balls, Frisbees or Projectiles (including inflatables)
  • NO Cans, cups or coolers
  • NO Chairs/seats
  • NO Costumes that resemble public safety uniforms (Police, SWAT, Fire, Security or Medical) in any way
  • NO Drones/remote-controlled aircraft or toys
  • NO Drugs or drug paraphernalia
  • NO E-Liquid or E-juice of any kind
  • NO Fireworks or other combustible devices
  • NO Flags, banners or signs (signs must be smaller than 8 ½” X 11”)
  • NO Glass of any kind
  • NO Helium balloons
  • NO Illegal substances
  • NO Large bags, totes or backpacks (SEE APPROVED BAGS BELOW)
  • NO Laser pointers
  • NO Leaflets, handbills, flyers or posters
  • NO Markers, pens or spray paint
  • NO Outside Food or beverages (including alcohol and water)
  • NO Over-The-Counter medication
  • NO Pets (SERVICE ANIMALS ONLY)
  • NO Professional photo, video or audio recording equipment (no detachable lenses, tripods, big zooms, iPads, Gimbals, Go-Pros or commercial-use rigs)
  • NO Radios, walkie talkies or boom boxes
  • NO Roller skates, roller blades, bikes, scooters or skateboards
  • NO Soliciting, canvassing or flyering
  • NO Sticks/poles, totems or selfie sticks
  • NO Stickers or flyers
  • NO Toy Guns, water guns or slingshots
  • NO Umbrellas or chairs any kind
  • NO Weapons of any kind (includes pocket knives, pepper spray, firearms, fireworks, etc.)
  • ANY item deemed by Management to be dangerous, inappropriate, offensive or disruptive to other fans enjoyment of the event

For any questions, please contact us at 415-404-4100 during normal business hours.

APPROVED BAGS

(All bags are to be searched by Event security upon entry):

  • Bags may on be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC (sized 12” X 6” X 12” or smaller)
  • Camel packs (sized 12” X 6” X 12” or smaller) with (1) zipper
  • Small clutch with shoulder strap (sized 5” X 8” or smaller)
  • Small clutch with wrist strap (sized 5” X 8” or smaller)
  • One gallon plastic storage bag
  • Diaper Bag (sized 12” X 6” X 12” or smaller)