JUNE 15 – 18, 2022 | RODNEY SQUARE | WILMINGTON, DE
Pre-festival Events June 12 – 14
Presented by
Official Festival Hotel
The Clifford Brown Jazz Festival is presented by Cityfest, Inc. and the City of Wilmington with generous support from WRTI 90.1 FM, The Kenny Family Foundation, Delmarva Power, An Exelon Company, Gerald Chavis Music, The Christina Cultural Arts Center, Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Westin, Hyatt Place, Sheraton Suites, The Doubletree, Hotel duPont, Le Cavalier, Nomad Bar, Wilmington Public Library, The Episcopal Church of Sts. Andrew and Matthew, Downtown Visions, and Theatre N.
Schedule
June 12 at 4:00 p.m.
Best of Duke Ellington Sacred Concerts
Registration required for this event. Please register here.Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew
719 N. Shipley Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Post-concert reception
Wilmington Public Library
10 E. 10th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Performers
Stanley Clarke
Chucho Valdés & Paquito D’Rivera
Stokley
Regina Carter
Rebirth Brass Band
Rayford Griffin
Joe Chambers
David Sanchez
Cintron
Maysa
Ernest Stuart
& Thr3zus
Immanuel Wilkins
Lynn Riley & The World Mix
Spartan Alumni
Jazz Band
Tony “Big Cat” Smith
Where to Stay
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Downtown Wilmington – Legal District
Book Your Stay
OFFICIAL FESTIVAL HOTEL
Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
422 Delaware Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 654-8300
Festival Room Block SOLD OUT
Jazz Festival Rate
$199/night
BOOK YOUR STAY
The Westin Wilmington
818 Shipyard Drive
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
Phone: (302) 654-2900
Jazz Festival Rate
$199/night
Book by May 15, 2022. The rate is available from June 12 to June 21, 2022.
BOOK YOUR STAY
Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront
760 S. Justison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 803-5888
Jazz Festival Rate
$169/night
Book by May 23, 2022. Use the “Book Your Stay” button above or call reservations and mention the “Mayors Office of Cultural Affairs” block. The rate is available from June 12 to June 20, 2022.
Hotel duPontRodney Square
1000 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Getting to Rodney Square
Rodney Square located in Wilmington, Delaware is about two hours south of New York and 1.5 hours from Washington, D.C. Get directions to Rodney Square in Wilmington from your location.
Parking
There is limited on-site/street car parking available at Rodney Square. If you are unable to find parking on the street near Rodney Square, please explore one of the many affordable parking lots within walking distance of the Square.
Seating
The Rodney Square main stage viewing area is uncovered and includes a large general seating area on both the grass and stairs of Rodney Square. Patrons may bring blankets or low-backed lawn chairs (maximum 30”) for lawn seating areas. No tents are allowed in lawn seating areas.
Sponsors
Delmarva Power, An Exelon Company
Downtown Visions
Gerald Chavis Music
Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau
Hotel duPont
Hyatt Place
The Doubletree
Le Cavalier
The Christina Cultural Arts Center
The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew
The Kenny Family Foundation
The Nomad Bar
The Westin
Theatre N
Wilmington Public Library
WRTI 90.1 FM
Vendors
Thank you for your interest in being a vendor at the 35th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival.
Download and complete the 35th Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Vendor Application.
Please send completed applications to:
Tiffany D. Christopher
Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs
800 N. French Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
or email the application to tdchristopher@WilmingtonDE.gov
APPLICATION DUE DATE: Tuesday, May 31, 2022
The vendor application must be received by the Office of Cultural Affairs by the due date to be considered for vending opportunities.
- Completed and Signed Vendor Event Form
- Cashier’s/Certified Check or Money Order made payable to Cityfest, Inc. (credit card payments accepted)
- City of Wilmington Business License (include copy with application)
- Proof of Liability Insurance and Worker’s Compensation
- Hold Harmless and Indemnity Clause
- Board of Health License (food vendors only; must be faxed no later than two weeks prior to event)
- Completed List of Goods to Be Sold
The selection process is very competitive due to limited spacing. We reserve the right to ask the vendor to amend items for sale so that we can ensure a variety of goods will be available to our festivalgoers. All fees will be refunded in the event.
Faq
What time does everything open?
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday show begins at 5:30 PM
Saturday show begins at 1 PM
Food vendors open at 12 noon
Times are subject to change. Sign up for the email list to be notified of any changes.
Where can I buy official merchandise?
Bring a piece of the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival home with you. Official Clifford Brown Jazz Festival merchandise is available for purchase under the merchandise tent.
What is allowed into the festival?
- Only one small hand held cooler (no larger than 16″ x 12″)
- An individual blanket (Maximum size 6′ x 8′)
- Strollers that are reasonably sized and do not obstruct the view of others
- Low-backed chairs (under 30″)
- Cameras are permitted but cannot be used to reproduce the event and must not interfere with other fans’ enjoyment of the festival (AUDIO RECORDING IS NOT ALLOWED)
- Good attitude
- Open mind
- Love of music
What is prohibited?
- Alcoholic beverages, illegal substances of any kind, firearms, noise-making devices, laser pointers, knives, box cutters, tools of any kind (including Leathermen) pepper spray, Mace, or any kind of item that could be used as a weapon. Beverages in plastic bottles or cans must be factory-sealed.
- Flag poles
- Commercial audiovisual equipment
- Tents, chairs with roofs over 30”, umbrellas and shade structures are prohibited in lawn seating areas.
- Beach umbrellas or beach balls (because they could end up in the bay and hurt the wildlife)
- No chairs over 30” are allowed and no chairs under 30” are allowed in the “no chair zones.”
- No pets
Is there camping onsite?
Sorry, camping is not available at Rodney Square but there are plenty of hotels not far from the festival grounds. Also, check out Visit Wilmington for additional places to stay and play in Wilmington.
Press/Media
Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Accreditation
Thank you for your interest in covering the 2022 Clifford Brown Jazz Festival! Please send all press and media inquiries to cityfest@WilmingtonDE.gov. Press registration is open through June 5, 2022. After this date, no submissions will be considered. You will be notified of your application status by June 10, 2022.
Please note the following:
- By requesting a press/media credential, you agree to all terms and conditions set forth by the City of Wilmington Division of Cultural Affairs
- The Festival reserves the right to approve or deny accreditation. The decision is final and cannot be appealed.
- You will be notified regarding the status of your application by June 10. If your application is approved, we will send you specific details regarding your credential and the press offerings at the Festival.
- Walk-up requests for press credentials will not be granted.
- If you are a freelance journalist, you must be on assignment from a media outlet. Photographers must also be on assignment. Spec photography, portfolio photography, and personal website photography are not valid assignments. If you are a freelance journalist or photographer, you must be on assignment from a publication and provide an official letter of assignment on company letterhead.
- We will only credential photographers with SLR, detachable lens cameras. Point-and-shoot cameras will not be permitted in the photo pits.
Additionally, if you are approved for press/media credentials we ask that photos of the full festival be taken (artist, audience, vending stations, etc.).
Lastly, you may be required to sign a release of liability and/or a photo release prior to receiving your credentials.
For all press and media questions please email cityfest@WilmingtonDE.gov with “Press Question” in the subject line.