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Look for an email with your access code.<\/p>\n<p>All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Purchase your online as events often sell out. If sold out, no tickets will be available the day of the event or at the door.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: var(--tec-font-size-4); background-color: var(--tec-color-background-events);\">Parking<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visitors may park along Pitman Drive or in the lot on the southside of BT Furnishings. Do not park at Chase Bank. Violators may be towed. Please do not park in front of houses on Gardengrove Court.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Weather and Cancellations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Events are held, rain or shine. 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