Local Amenities

Everything teams and spectators need to know for the 2026 Rainbow Rumble venue, parking, food, supplies, and nearby lodging.

Venue

Mason High School
1001 S. Barnes St.
Mason, MI 48854

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Arrival and Parking

Load In and Load Out

The small North lot is closed for the summer. Load-in details are still TBD and will be shared closer to the event due to construction.

Load out will happen from the same location on Sunday.

Trailer Parking

After unloading, or at the end of the night on Friday, please move trailers to the West parking lot in front of the school’s main entrance.

Team and Spectator Parking

Teams and spectators should park in the South parking lot. If needed, overflow parking will be available in the West parking lot.

Inside the Venue

Venue-Specific Rules

Our school graciously allows us to host more than five robotics events each year. Please make sure students stay in the appropriate event areas, including pits and the fieldhouse, during the day.

Our custodians love helping with these events because students are polite, respectful, and pick up after themselves. Thank you for helping us keep that tradition going.

New for 2026

We are finally getting air conditioning in our Robotics Center. Unfortunately, that means we will not have access to our practice field this year.

The Mobile Machine Shop will be available during the event. In case of major repair needs, we will also have access to the main shop if needed.

Food

Concessions are TBD.

Each team will be able to leave non-perishable items at the venue overnight Friday and Saturday. Crockpots are allowed, but plugs are somewhat limited.

Local Restaurants

Breakfast and Coffee

Subs and Sandwiches

Pizza and More

City Limits is also a bowling alley with a large arcade and games area.

Local Hardware Stores

Local Hotels

Areas to consider: