We were very disappointed with our experience at the Lovers and Friends Festival Antelope Valley Edition. We brought our children because the event was advertised as family-friendly, and one of the main reasons we attended was to see Ray J perform, which unfortunately did not happen.
We paid extra for VIP, only to find out that tables were an additional $100 each. It was frustrating because most people would expect a VIP section to already include seating or tables.
The atmosphere was not family-friendly at all. There was smoking, vaping, drinking, and marijuana use all around us despite rules saying not to do those things. I have never smoked in my life, but by the time we left, my hair smelled like weed, my tongue tasted like marijuana, and one of my children, who has asthma, came home feeling sick. One of my kids also seemed affected by all the smoke in the air.
We were constantly getting pushed, crowded, and harassed in the VIP section. People were all over us, and we did not feel safe or comfortable. We had to leave early and missed the performance we came for.
Overall, this event was disorganized, overcrowded, and not appropriate for families with children. If you are expecting a true family-friendly environment, this was not it.
I would appreciate it if someone from the event team could reach out to me to discuss a resolution regarding our experience. read more