This year’s festival will be outdoors at Harriet Island Park in St. Paul, a beautiful green space with a pavilion alongside the Mississippi River. Please give this address to your driver if you are planning on using a rideshare app or plan to be dropped off at the park: 151 W Water St., St Paul, MN 55107
Be aware that there is construction in St. Paul and plan extra time for your trip. More details to help with planning are below.
We will provide free shuttle service, supported by Reverie Cafe + Bar and donors like you, from the Kellogg Street entrance of Union Depot to the festival itself, making it easy to come via the Green Line or bus service to Union Depot.
The Green Line will transfer to bus service between Capitol/Rice Street and Union Depot stations due to construction.
We want to thank Metro Transit for providing free, environmentally-friendly rides to the festival through their sponsorship.
Biking
We will have bike racks on site at the festival entrance, 151 W Water St., St Paul, MN 55107.
Driving and Parking
Dedicated On-Site Free Evie Parking
There is onsite free parking for Evie drivers at 200 Dr. Justus Ohage Blvd.
Evie is an all-electric, one-way, free-floating carshare service with over 170 shared vehicles making the air cleaner, the community closer, and the future even brighter.
Not a member yet? Get their special Twin Cities Veg Fest promotional package. We want to thank Evie environmentally-friendly rides to the festival through their sponsorship.
Personal vehicle
Attendees may pay to park at Union Depot Lots C and D West (390 E Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55101) and take one of the free shuttles we provide. Get directions here. See photos below.
Parking
Union Depot Lot C and D. Cost $10
185 Plato Blvd W. Cost TBD.
75 Plato Blvd W. Cost TBD.
Downtown construction projects may increase your transportation time to the lot.
Reverie Cafe + BarShuttle
The Reverie Cafe + Bar shuttle will run in about 15 minute intervals, stopping at the Kellogg Street Entrance of Union Depot (near Kellogg Blvd & Wall St; see map here). Due to construction, there is no pickup at Lot C in 2024. Look for signs marking the shuttle pick-up spot. The shuttle allows well behaved dogs to board.
Shuttle pick-up/drop-off at Lot C
Local businesses near the park may also have higher-priced paid parking available.
Where Can I Stay?
We recommend the Hyatt Place in downtown St. Paul for Saturday and/or Sunday nights. The hotel is conveniently located right by our shuttle stop at Union Depot. Book here or call 1-888-492-8847.
Accessibility Parking
Several accessibility parking spots are available for those with a disability parking certificate or license plates in the lot at 200 Dr Justus Ohage Blvd, St Paul, MN 55107. There is also an accessible drop-off point in the parking-loop nearby. There are additional spots at 110 Harriet Island Rd, St. Paul, MN 55107. If you would like to use the drop-off point, please contact [email protected]by noon on Sunday, September 8.
Weather
In case of rain, the festival will continue. Severe weather is always a possibility at an outdoor festival. To ensure everyone’s safety we want you to be prepared.
Festival staff, volunteers, park staff and police will
notify all on the festival grounds if there is a severe weather issue. We will
also post on social media.
Volunteers and exhibitors will take shelter in vehicles or the pavilion.
Attendees will take shelter in vehicles or take our shuttles to Union Depot.
Lightning will require a 30 minute break in the festival.
We will not be able to refund exhibitor fees, as festival costs (portable restrooms, rental equipment, sound equipment, shuttles, etc.) will remain the same regardless of weather conditions.
We will use social media @tcvegfest to let attendees know when it is safe to return.
Emergencies
If there is an emergency, dial 911. Then notify a volunteer wearing a nametag.
There is an AED device in the pavilion building.
Volunteer medical professionals will be at the Twin Cities Veg Fest/First Aid/Lost Child area.
