• Students, Faculty, and Staff can attend Mason Day! 
• • Entry is free for Mason students, faculty, and staff (all Mason IDs must be active and valid.)
  • Each Mason ID holder may bring one guest, who must purchase a guest ticket.

• Visit https://masoncard.gmu.edu/ for more information about ID cards.

Each Mason ID holder may bring (1) guest, who must purchase a guest ticket.

• Pricing: Guest tickets for Mason Day are $45, and must be purchased in person at the EagleBank Arena Box Office.
• Each Mason ID holder may bring (1) non-student guest. Guests must enter with their host.
• Ticket sales window: Wednesday, April 8 at 12 p.m. through Friday, April 24 at 9:30 p.m.
• Ride & Entry Height Notes: Guests over 36″ require a paid ticket; those under 36″ are free, but cannot ride carnival rides.

• Rain notice: Mason is a rain or shine event, and we do not offer refunds for guest tickets.
• Free admission includes: unlimited rides on carnival attractions, games, activities, novelties, all performances and headliner concert.
• Not included in admission: Food trucks, carnival food, and vendors are not included in admission.
• Ride & Entry Height Notes: Guests over 36″ require a paid ticket; those under 36″ are free, but cannot ride carnival rides.
• The Eagle Bank Arena box office accepts all major credit cards (Visa, MC, Amex, and Discover) and contactless payment (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Tap-to-Pay).

For more information, visit the EagleBank Arena Box Office.

Mason Day takes place rain or shine. That being said, we may choose to shut down or delay Mason Day in the case of lightning, major national weather warnings, or natural disasters. Please follow @masonpatriots to get updates and information about Mason Day.

Here is a link to Mason’s policies regarding pets on campus: https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/animal-control/ 

Mason Day, like most other events produced by Student Involvement, is intended for an audience that is 18 or over. Minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times. This is an event intended for college-aged students and above and may not be suitable for young children.

Mason Day Bag Policy

We strongly encourage you to come to Mason Day without a bag of any kind. If you require a bag for your personal belongings, we have adopted a clear bag/small bag policy and all attendees must adhere to the following:

Clear Bag:

• Bag must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC with no obscured inside pockets
• Bag must not exceed 12”x12”x6”

Clutch Style Bag or Purse:

• A non-clear clutch style bag or purse must not exceed 5”x7”

Exceptions:

• Small Medical and/or Parenting Bags will be permitted on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to increased security screening.

Mason Day Outside Food and Drink Policy

Attendees may not bring any outside food or drink through the gates of Mason Day.  This includes empty refillable water bottles and unopened packaged water bottles. There will be ample water stations located all around the event space with disposable cups for attendees.

Exceptions:

• For medical or religious reasons an attendee may require bringing outside food items.
• This will be permitted on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to increased security screening. This exception does not apply to outside drinks or drink containers.

Bag Policy 

• Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC with no obscured inside pockets.
• Bag must not exceed 12"x12"x5".

Non-Clear clutch style bag or purse

• Must not exceed 5"x7"

Bottle Policy

• Water bottles will not be allowed inside Mason Day, reusable or single use.
• We will have multiple complimentary water stations around the event.

• Any type of self propelled or motorized vehicle, including but not limited to:
  • Skateboards, OneWheels, Hoverboard, etc.
  • Bicycles & mini bikes
  • Scooters
  • Unicycles
  • Rollerblades/ Skates
• Any outside drink containers, single use or reusable.
• Bags noncompliant to our 2026 Bag & Bottle policy. (See FAQ above for more.)