From the time tickets are purchased until the doors close after an event, the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center's staff strives to ensure fairness, enforce safety precautions and provide an enjoyable atmosphere to all patrons. All guests shall remain respectful of their fellow patrons and comply with requests from WY&CC staff regarding policies, emergency response procedures and behavior that affects the event experience of fellow spectators.
For questions about any of the following policies or more information, call the Box Office at 410-548-4911. Hours are Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.
The WY&CC reserves the right to remove any guest for any reason. As a result, the below policies are strictly enforced.
Special Requests
Have a question or special request? Let us know by completing the form below, and a staff member will contact you shortly. Please also feel free to call us at 410-548-4900.
For the majority of shows, children of all ages are required to purchase tickets to concerts and family shows. This rule exists to comply with fire code regulations and to ensure the comfort of all patrons. Some shows make a lap ticket available for children under a certain age who do not require their own seat. Check with the Box Office at 410-548-4911.
Contact the Box Office for assistance with lost tickets.
Fees apply to all tickets sold through the WY&CC Box Office and assist in offsetting the cost of the venue's ticket provider (Tix.com) and credit card processing. In addition, the Wicomico County Council created a 5 percent restoration fee in 2008 with the purpose of preserving the longevity of the WY&CC.
Patrons may purchase a maximum of eight tickets to each show at the Box Office, online or by phone. A promoter may make group tickets available.
The WY&CC will not issue exchanges or refunds on tickets purchased at the Box Office, online or over the phone. In the case of a show cancellation or postponement, contact the Box Office for more information.
All tickets purchased are for personal use and cannot be resold. The WY&CC reserves the right to cancel and refund any ticket orders placed inappropriately.
Tickets purchased online five days or fewer before a show may be held at Will Call until the night of the show. The person who placed the order must present photo identification at pick-up. Will Call is located at the Box Office or, in some cases, adjacent to it. Look for relevant signage upon entry to the WY&CC.
TOPClear bags are permitted, but may not exceed 13"x4"x13".
Solid clutches/purses/wallets are permitted, but may not exceed 4.5"x6.5".
Backpacks are prohibited, regardless of size.
For family events, diaper bags are permitted.
All bags will be searched.
Emergency medical services personnel are at the WY&CC during events. If a guest needs first aid, contact an event staff member. The first aid office is on the first floor near the event staff office. In case of emergency, call 911.
The WY&CC can remove any guest that is a threat to themselves or others. Examples of reasons for removal include intoxication, disorderly conduct, drug use and sexual harassment. Guests who are removed will not be allowed to reenter the building.
Guests entering the WY&CC are subject to screening for prohibited items. Screenings can include visual inspection, bag search, screenings by a magnetometer (metal detector) and pat-down search. Guests who refuse searches will not be allowed into the WY&CC. In order to allow time for searches, guests are asked to arrive at least 60-90 minutes prior to the event.
Wicomico County Sheriff's Office deputies are on-site for most large concerts and events at the WY&CC.
In the case of a lost child or adult, contact an event staff member.
In addition to all items listed elsewhere in the policies, guests are not permitted to bring the following items into the building:
There is an ATM located in the lobby by the Box Office.
Guests must wear shoes, shirts and bottoms. Guests should not wear spiked belts, spiked necklaces, chains or anything that could potentially be dangerous. Inappropriate accessories like these may be confiscated.
For Feld Entertainment Inc. shows, guests should dress for a family environment and not wear revealing clothing. Guests ages 14 and older are not permitted to wear costumes.
The lobby and doors normally open one hour prior to each event, but times may be different for some shows.
Outside food and drinks are not permitted at the WY&CC. Guests with health concerns or allergies should call the WY&CC in advance.
During events, any recovered items can be picked up at the guest services booth. For post-event lost items, guests can call 410-548-4900 the next business day between 8 am - 5 pm. Do not come to the WY&CC in person prior to calling, as the lost item may not be readily accessible. The WY&CC is not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged personal items.
There is no fee for parking at the WY&CC for most concerts/events. Guests may park in the lots adjacent to or across from the WY&CC. The WY&CC is not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged items in the parking lots.
Photos and videos on Wicomico County's websites and social media accounts may contain images taken during public events, programs and activities. If you see a photo or video of yourself or posted material that you find objectionable and that you would like removed from Wicomico County galleries, please contact the marketing department, which will review your request.
Each show has individual guidelines and policies. Small personal cameras are generally permitted, but cameras with detachable lenses are not. GoPros, iPads, selfie sticks, video recording, audio recording and professional photography are not permitted.
To ensure the safety of all event attendees, guests who have left the building may not reenter.
Guests are not permitted to bring banners and signs larger than 15" x 15" to the WY&CC.
Guests are not permitted to smoke inside the WY&CC and will be removed if they smoke inside.
We encourage the community to interact with our social media posts. However, we reserve the right to delete certain types of comments and posts from our pages.
User-generated posts may be rejected or removed when the content includes any of the following:
Strollers are permitted in the building. Ask an event staff member where to leave the stroller during a show. The Wicomico Youth & Civic Center is not responsible for anything that may happen to strollers during a show.
TOPAlcohol sales at Wicomico Youth & Civic Center events can be terminated during the event at any time and will be a decision made by the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center management team.
Termination of sales during a public event is at the discretion of the Civic Center Manager or Assistant Manager.
All individuals purchasing or consuming alcohol must be at least 21 years of age and have proper identification. Vertical Driver's Licenses will not be accepted.
Guests who have presented valid ID will receive a wristband and have their hand stamped to help Foodservice and Event Staff identify any potential underage drinking.
All alcohol must be purchased through the Wicomico County Civic Center and served by Wicomico Youth & Civic Center staff.
No outside alcohol will be permitted.
No alcoholic beverages will be sold to a guest who appears to be under the influence. No one who appears intoxicated arriving at the doors will be allowed to enter.
No alcohol is permitted to leave the building.
Alcohol will be limited to service of two drinks per trip per customer during public and private events.
During public events, alcohol sales at the concession stands or satellite stands will be terminated at a set time prior to the end of the event.
Termination of sales during a private event is at the discretion of the Lessee, Beverage Manager, Foodservice Administration, or Building Management.
All individuals purchasing or consuming alcohol must be at least 21 years of age and have proper identification. Vertical Driver's Licenses will not be accepted.
ID carding during private functions will be at the point of purchase.
Guests who appear to be under 40 years old will be carded during private events.
All alcohol must be purchased through the Wicomico County Civic Center and served by Wicomico Youth & Civic Center staff.
No outside alcohol will be permitted.
No alcoholic beverages will be sold to a guest who appears to be under the influence. No one who appears intoxicated arriving at the doors will be allowed to enter.
No alcohol is permitted to leave the building.
Alcohol sales will end 30 minutes prior to the end of the room rental period.
The Wicomico Youth & Civic Center offers ample parking for its guests. There is no fee for parking at the venue for most concerts/events.
Patrons may park in the lots adjacent to or across from the Civic Center. The Wicomico Civic Center is not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged items in the Civic Center parking lots.
Please refrain from parking in neighboring businesses' lots. Patrons who park in these lots may be subject to towing.
The Wicomico Youth & Civic Center on Maryland's Eastern Shore is the centerpiece of Wicomico County. Conveniently perched between Routes 13 and 50, the arena is easily accessible from all directions and just two to three hours from several major metropolitan markets including Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Norfolk. The Civic Center is located just 30 minutes from Maryland’s number one tourist destination – Ocean City.
Visitors to the Civic Center travel from points within a 60-mile radius, reaching to Cambridge, Easton, Pocomoke City and Ocean City in Maryland; Dover, Seaford and Harrington in Delaware; and the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
From Points North
From I-95 at Philadelphia, take Route 1 South. Follow exit 4A toward DE-1 S/Christiana Mall Road. Merge onto DE-1 S/US-13S, and continue south toward Dover, DE. Exit at U.S. Route 13 South to Salisbury. After entering Salisbury, follow U.S. Route 13 South through Salisbury. Turn left onto East Main Street. Turn right onto Civic Avenue and follow to the stop sign. Venue is directly across the street.
Travel time: Approximately 2 1/2 hours from Philadelphia, PA.
From Points South
Take U.S. Route 13 North from Virginia Beach. When entering Salisbury, take the Route 13 Bypass. Next take the U.S. Route 50 Business West exit towards Salisbury. Continue west on Route 50 to the stop light at Civic Avenue. Turn left onto Civic Avenue and follow to the end of the street at a stop sign. Venue is directly across the street.
Travel time: Approximately 2 hours from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.
From Points West
If traveling from the Baltimore/Washington D.C. area, take U.S. Route 50 East from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Annapolis, MD. Continue east on U.S. Route 50; stay to the right at the Route 301/50 split. When entering Salisbury continue on Route 50 Business East and proceed through the downtown area. Turn right at stop light onto Civic Avenue and follow to the end of the street at a stop sign. Venue is directly across the street.
Travel time: Approximately 1.5 hours from Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
From Points East
Traveling west on U.S. Route 50 from the Ocean City, Maryland, area, turn left at the stop light onto Civic Avenue and follow to the end of the street at a stop sign. Venue is directly across the street.
Travel time: Approximately 30 minutes from Ocean City, MD.
If you're coming to a concert or event at the Wicomico Civic Center, enjoy a delicious treat from one of Encore Grill's concession stands. In addition to favorites like popcorn, French fries and soft pretzels, Encore Grill offers a variety of sandwiches, soups and wraps that are sure to please everyone's appetite.
The Wicomico Civic Center's food and beverage concessions is now cashless effective Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. Concessions will accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, debit cards, Apply Pay and Google Wallet. Cash will not be accepted.
Cashless concessions have become an industry standard over the past few years. Benefits include speedy checkouts; protection against theft and loss; and fewer touchpoints, minimizing the risk of germ transmission.
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