Greetings!????
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We’ve got gadgets and gizmos a-plenty and??whozits and whatzits galore.??
You want things of above? Then come on down to the Halloween Iron Pour: Into the Deep!??
We understand that you may have some questions… SO LOOK NO FURTHER and please read on, “Everything you need to know about the Halloween Iron Pour!”??
12th Annual Halloween Iron Pour: Into the Deep
What day?
This weekend! Saturday??October 21st 2017
What time is the event?
Gates open at 5 PM! The Pour is scheduled from 7 PM – 8 PM. Event ends at 9 PM.??
What is the Iron Pour?
We’re transforming our entire hill into a theatrical display of fire and art. ??Our trained Pour crew will harness the power of our custom-built iron tilt-furnace to pour over 2,500 pounds of luminous, molten iron. Larger than life sculptures will be activated??by fire and the molten metal.??
Where is??The Steel Yard??located?
The Steel Yard. 27 Sims Ave Providence RI 02909.??This is an outdoor space. Please plan and dress accordingly.
Is there a rain date?
Yes! Weather conditions can impact the Iron Pour schedule. Our Rain date for the event will be the following day, Sunday, October 22nd, 2017. Same place, same time!
Is there indoor space?
The Steel Yard is an outdoor space only. So dress accordingly and be sure wear warm layers and clothes you’ll be comfortable in!
Where do I park?
Parking is ON STREET ONLY on Sims and Harris Ave. There are no parking lots available to guests.??
How much is it to get in?
General Admission tickets are $10 (now, online) and $15 (day of/ at door)
Do you hate waiting in lines and love the Steel Yard???
Purchase your $75 First Mate tickets, skip the line, get a complimentary swag bag!??
Where do I purchase my tickets?
Tickets to the Halloween Iron Pour are available for purchase at ironpour2017.eventbrite.org
Will there be tickets available for purchase at the Door?
Yes! We will have a limited amount of tickets available at the door for $15. First come, first serve! We can accept cash, credit, or check!??
Is there Re-Entry to the event?
There is no re-entry to this event. Please be prepared.??
Can I bring my kids?
You bet! The Halloween Iron Pour is an all ages, family friendly event. Children 6 & over are required to purchase a ticket. No strollers are permitted on the campus during this event for safety.??
What kind of food will be at the event?
We will have local vendors providing food for sale who can accept cash or credit! You know them, you love them: Julians, Laughing Gorilla, Friskie Fries & Bora BBQ.??
Will there be alcohol?
We will be serving beer at the Yardie Bar for $5 generously donated by Revival Brewing Company.??Served ??to??21+ ??only (duh!) so bring your IDs if you plan to get an adult beverage. Only while supplies last!
Will there be entertainment?
In addition to the Iron Pour spectacle, there will be live performances by Alec K. Redfearn & Eyesores, the Eastern Medicine Singers, DJ Unkle Thirsty, and Fire Dance performances by the Firefly Caravan.??
Can I go onto the hill?
Nope! We want to keep our guests as safe as possible. You’ll see clearly marked “Fire Safety Lines” that will be monitored by volunteers. Only authorized staff or crew are permitted to cross the fire safety lines.??
What’s the Art Sale?
Many of our Yardie artists will be setting up tables to sell their ceramics and jewelry! Walk away with some amazing crafted work and support local artists.??
Are dogs allowed in?
No! Due to safety, leave all pups at home?
Is the event wheel chair accessible?
The site itself is??wheelchair??accessible! There is no assigned seating, nor designated viewing areas inside the event tho. All guest areas are on pavement & concrete, flat. This event is standing room.
Is there assigned seating?
Nope! This is a standing event only. Due to safety, we do not permit chairs anywhere surrounding the hill/fire zone. We will have seats available in the food court as well as the First AID Station at the entrance.??
Can I bring my own chair?
Again,??Nope! This is a standing event only. Due to safety, we do not permit chairs anywhere surrounding the hill/fire zone, including ones you bring in! You’ll be asked to leave your chair outside or return it to your car.??
Directions to the Steel Yard: By Bus:
The Steel Yard is along??RIPTA bus route #92??from Kennedy Plaza or Rhode Island College. Get off the bus??on??the Atwells Avenue stop by Eagle Square. Walk down Harris Ave, towards the Mall, and take a left onto Sims Ave. The Steel Yard office is located on the first floor of the brick building halfway down the street.
From 95 North:??Take exit 22c (Providence Place Mall) at the end of the ramp take a right on to Kinsley Ave. Take the next available right on to Harris Ave (if you reach the mall you have gone too far). From Harris Ave. take a right onto Sims Ave.??The Steel Yard office is located on the first floor of the brick building halfway down the street on the left.
From 95 South: Take exit 22c (Providence Place Mall) at the end of the ramp, take a right onto Kinsley Ave. Take the next available right on to Harris Ave (if you reach the mall you have gone??to??far). From Harris Ave. take a right onto Sims Ave. The Steel Yard office is located on the first floor of the brick building halfway down the street on the left.
Who are your sponsors?
The 2017 Halloween Iron Pour features the Massart Iron Corp and is sponsored by AAA Southeastern New England, BankRI, The Dean, Rhode Island School of Design, Fire Tower Engineered Timber, Unkle Thirsty, and Holliston Sand.??
Bentley Foundation,??City of Providence,??Cross Insurance,??(The) Dean,??GrowthLab,??Revival Brewing Co.,??RI State Council on the Arts,??Tellart
Check out the amazing photos from last year’s Iron Pour here!
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