Free Shuttle Service

Skip the search for a parking spot by driving to the Catawba County Justice Center at 100 Government Drive, Newton. Park on or near the parking deck to catch a free shuttle that will drop off riders in the midst of all the festivities within minutes. Shuttles will run from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and are ideal for guests traveling in large groups.

From the Asheville, North Carolina area: 
Take I-40 East. Take Exit 128 (Fairgrove Church Road) and turn right onto Fairgrove Church Road. Travel south until you come to U.S. 70 (the intersection of two four lane roads). Turn left. Travel east until you come to the intersection of Northwest Boulevard (U.S. 321 Business) at Bojangles’ restaurant. Turn right. After traveling about 2.3 miles, the Catawba County Justice Center is on your right, just beyond the First Baptist Church of Newton and CVS Pharmacy.

From the Greensboro, Winston-Salem or Raleigh-Durham areas: 
Take I-40 West. Take Exit 133 (Rock Barn Road) and turn left onto Rock Barn Road. Travel southwest until you come to the intersection of Northwest Boulevard (U.S. 321 Business) at Bojangles’ restaurant. Turn left. After traveling about 2.3 miles, the Catawba County Justice Center is on your right, just beyond the First Baptist Church of Newton and CVS Pharmacy.

From the Charlotte area: 
Using N.C. 16: Do not turn right when N.C. 16 North turns right at Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet.  Instead, stay on N.C. 16 North Business into the City of Newton. N.C. 16 North Business will merge onto N.C. 10. After traveling about 2.2 miles beyond Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet, turn right onto Southwest Boulevard (U.S. 321 Business). The Catawba County Justice Center will be almost immediately on your left.

Using Highway 321: Travel north on U.S. 321 until you reach the N.C. 10 interchange. Exit and turn right onto N.C. 10. Travel about 4.5 miles until you reach the intersection of Southwest Boulevard (U.S. 321 Business). To reach the Catawba County Justice Center, turn left at the stoplight. The Catawba County Justice Center will be just up the road on your left.

If you take I-77 to I-40, see "From the Greensboro, Winston-Salem or Raleigh-Durham areas" above.

SHUTTLE AND TROLLEY

There will be a free parking shuttle running from the Justice Center (1oo Government Drive) to Downtown Newton, and a free trolley service will be available to shuttle you back and forth between the festival and Train Day activities at the Southeastern Narrow Gauge & Shortline Museum in North Newton.

The Trolley will pick up near the Local Street Jams stage (the intersection of College Avenue and 2nd Street) to the Train Day fun in North Newton. It’s about a 10–15-minute loop, perfect for catching your breath between all the art and excitement.

The Shuttle Loop requires parking at the Justice Center (100 Government Dr.) and hopping on the shuttle at the parking deck entrance. The shuttle will drop you off at the corner near the Old Post Office Playhouse (the intersection of Main Avenue and A Street) and loop back every 10–15 minutes.

Both the trolley and shuttle run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., so you can ride all day long!