Visitor Information

Here's how to make the most of your visit to Festival!

Festival is open Friday Noon-10pm
Saturday 10am-10pm
Sunday 10am-6pm

Animals

• No animals are allowed at Festival except assistance dogs.

Bathrooms

• Indoor: Monroe Avenue level of the City/County Complex.
• Portable: Throughout Festival grounds.
• Handicap Accessible: Throughout Festival grounds. (Look for the wheelchair symbol)

Bike Corral

• On the corner of Lyon and Ottawa Avenue
• Friday Noon - 10pm
• Saturday 9am - 10pm
• Sunday 9am - 5pm
• Bikes left after 5pm on Sunday will be donated to charity.

Downtown Parking

• Parking is available throughout downtown Grand Rapids. City ramps are located underneath Calder Plaza (accesible via Monroe Avenue); near the former Grand Rapids Art Museum on the corner of Ionia and Pearl; on the corner of Ionia and Louis (accessible from Ionia); and on Monroe across from the BOB. Privately owned lots are located on the corner of Pearl and Ottawa (accessible via Pearl); and next to the Waters Building (accessibly via Lyon off Monroe). There is also a lot located underneath DeVos Place (accessible off Michigan). You might also consider saving gas and time by taking The Rapid to Festival!

Emergency/First Aid

• Inside the County Building
• Life EMS Ambulance on Ottawa south of Lyon
• Police, paramedics and EMTs patrol Festival grounds

Handicapped Center

• On Ottawa Avenue in front of Calder Plaza
• Assistance with parking, mobility assistance and sighted guides
• Interpretive guides for performances
• Braille and enlarged print programs
• Signed tours for the hearing impaired

Handicapped Parking

• For cars with state endorsed stickers only
• Behind the former Probate Court Building off Ottawa
• After 5pm Friday
• 9am - 10pm Saturday & Sunday

Infant Care Center

• Monroe Avenue Level of the City/County Complex (Private, quiet area for diapering and feeding. Emergency diapers and sunscreen provided.)

Information Booths

• On Calder Plaza (with Lost & Found) and on Monroe Center at Ottawa.

Pay Phones

• Monroe Avenue Level of the City/County Complex

Rapid Bus Service

• Arrive and depart Festival from the Downtown Transit Center, in the heart of Festival fun. For more information check us out at www.ridetherapid.org or call The Rapid information line at 776-1100.

Security

• Police are available throughout Festival grounds.

Storm Shelters

• Announcements will be made at each stage in case of severe weather and you will be advised of the nearest place to seek shelter.