The Family and Pet Guide values media coverage and encourages media to attend our events to gather story content. To accommodate the needs of the media, we have created this media page.

For public safety reasons, Media Credentials are only issued to working media as defined by this policy, and at the sole discretion of the Family and Pet Guide. Media Credentials will not be granted to applicants that do not meet the established criteria.

A history of being granted Media Credentials by the Family and Pet Guide DOES NOT GUARANTEE approval of a Media Credential for this year’s events and does not waive the credential application and approval requirements. The Family and Pet Guide reserves the right to deny or revoke Media Credentials for any reason.

General Media Credential Criteria

To qualify for Media Credentials to our events, applicants must be a working journalist at a news-gathering outlet including publicly read newspapers, news services, websites, and radio and television stations. Applicants must cover event related issues (i.e. family, kid, pet, home, senior, cuisine, business/economics, entertainment, tech, community interests, etc.) on a regular basis or be working on special assignment.

A working journalist is defined as someone deriving income from journalistic activities either independently or as part of an independent media outlet. Independent media outlets are those independent of special interest groups, trade associations, or consumer organizations. In applying for and accepting a Media Credential, you agree to:

• Coordinate coverage with the Family and Pet Guide prior to arriving at our events

• Check-in at the Media Center upon arrival

• Be escorted around the event by the Family and Pet Guide staff

• Broadcast/Publish at least 1 Facebook/TikTok/Instagram stories and 1 article/post about the event

Bloggers/Social Media Influencers

The Family and Pet Guide grants Media Credentials to bloggers and social media influencers who cover event related topics and have at least 12,000 followers.

Credential holders are required to use the hashtag #FamilyAndPetGuideEvents when posting.

When applying for Media Credentials, bloggers and social media are required to show proof of coverage and audience.

Bloggers and social media influencers are required to publish at least 1 stories and 1 feed posts about the event.

Freelance Writers, Journalists, and Photographers

The Family and Pet Guide grants Media Credentials to freelance writers/journalists/photographers who verify that they have been retained by an actual news organization for the express purpose of covering the event related issue.

When applying for Media Credentials freelance applicants will be required to provide proof of their assignment and/or links to websites to where you are published.

Freelance Writers, Journalists, and Photographers are required to publish at least 1 articles/posts about the event.

Megan’s Law

All applicants for Media Credentials are subject to a Megan’s Law check. A valid, government-issued photo ID must be submitted with your application. If the proper form of ID is not submitted, the application will be rejected. Applicants will not be notified when an application is rejected.

Application Process

Applicants must complete and submit the Media Credential Application. While Media Credentials are transferable within a station/publication, each individual planning to use the Media Credential must also provide the proper form of ID.

Applications can be completed and submitted by clicking the link below. Upon approval of your application, you will receive an email with information on when you may pick up your Media Credential(s) at our event.

Please do not arrive to pick up your Media Credential(s) before receiving the approval email. When picking up Media Credentials you must provide a valid ID. To check on the status of your application please call the Media Center.

Credential Denial

Those denied a Media Credential must purchase an admission ticket to gain access to the event.

Media Access

A media credential grants the bearer general admission to the public areas of the event, access to park their news vehicles in exhibitor parking, and access to the Media Center (Please be ready to show your media credential). Live trucks can only access the event through the exhibitor parking with prior approval. For the safety of the public, media vehicles cannot be in the “patron portions” area during open hours.

Media Credentials DO NOT grant access to the concert VIP Deck or backstage, nor to non-public areas of the event.

Video Cameras and Recording

To ensure a fun experience for our guests, any media that wants to record video or audio at the event agrees to be escorted by the Family and Pet Guide staff.

Media wishing to capture concert performances on the stage must make a special request through the Media Center to receive a unique code to gain access to the front row. Media wishing to capture video/audio of live performances must adhere to the recording rules established for each artist (i.e. record only the first three songs). Facebook Live requests must be submitted at least 5 days in advance.

The Family and Pet Guide reserves the right to ask media with a camera to leave at any time.

On-Site Media Center

The Family and Pet Guide Media Center is located next to the main office. Services and resources available include copier, restroom, workspace, and refreshments.

Click here for media approved Family and Pet Guide Events photos.

Click here for our social media policy.

To cover a story at our events, please send an email request.

Media Credential Newsletter Signup

• Join the Media Credential newsletter list to get updates on media credentials.

• You’ll receive media credential announcements and reminders.

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