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Gilbert Regional Park closed Saturday for 'The Smoke Show' event

Posted 12/31/69

  Gilbert Regional Park will be closed all day on Saturday, March 16, as thousands of country music fans make their way to Gilbert for  The Smoke Show: BBQ and Country Music Roundup .

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Parks and Recreation

Gilbert Regional Park closed Saturday for 'The Smoke Show' event

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 Gilbert Regional Park will be closed all day on Saturday, March 16, as thousands of country music fans make their way to Gilbert for The Smoke Show: BBQ and Country Music Roundup.
 
The park has had partial closures this week in preparation for the event,  and those will continue through tear-down.
 
The Great Lawn/Amphitheater, playground parking lot, south parking lot and parking lot north of the volleyball courts are closed Friday for set-up. 
 
However, the playground, splash pad, south side of the lake, all courts and all restroom buildings remain open.  Park attendees can park in the pickleball or the park overflow lots at the park entrance. 
 
All Gilbert Regional Park amenities will be closed to the public 5 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Saturday for the event.
 
There will not be any road closures associated with this event. However, traffic is anticipated to be heavy from 6-10 p.m. in the area of Gilbert Regional Park on the day of the event.

The Great Lawn/Amphitheater, playground parking lot, south parking lot and parking lot north of the volleyball courts will be closed Sunday, March 17, for teardown.  

The playground, splash pad, south side of the lake, all courts and all restroom buildings will remain open.  

Park attendees can park in the pickleball or the park overflow lots at the park entrance. 

Those interested in information on the event itself, including entertainment, parking, prohibited items, tickets and more, can visit the The Smoke Show: BBQ and Country Music Roundup event website