How to get to the Lowell Folk Festival
By Car
From Route 495 (Exit 35C) or Route 3 (Exit 30A if traveling southbound, Exit 30B if traveling northbound) to the Lowell Connector to Gorham Street (Exit 5C).
Parking
Parking is available at the following locations:
- Ayotte Garage | 75 Post Office Square-Tsongas Arena
- Davidson Surface Lot | Davidson Street off of East Merrimack Street
- Downes Garage | 75 John Street
- Hamilton Canal Innovation District Garage | 350 Dutton Street
- Early Garage | 135 Middlesex Street
- Lower Locks Garage | 90 Warren Street
- Roy Garage | 100 Market Street
A portion of all parking processes is donated to the Lowell Folk Festival Foundation.
CREDIT CARDS AND PRICES
Credit Card Accepted at All Locations
George Ayotte, Jospeh Downes and Leo Roy will be $20.00 per day.
Davidson, Lower Locks, Edward Early and HCID will be $15.00 per day
By Public Transportation
Schedules are subject to change, please consult these organizations before planning your trip.
LRTA Bus:
• Lowell Regional Transit Authority
MBTA SCHEDULE:
• Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
• Lowell Line
Free Folk Festival Bus Schedule
Shuttle service will be provided form the LRTA Kennedy Center/Gallagher Terminal to the Folk Festival area at the following times.
FRIDAY, JULY 28
NOON-10:30 PM
10:30 PM WILL BE THE LAST BUS TO THE KENNEDY CENTER
SATURDAY, JULY 29
11:00 AM TO 10:30 PM
10:30 PM WILL BE THE LAST BUS TO THE KENNEDY CENTER
SUNDAY, JULY 30
11:00 AM TO 7:00 PM
7:00 PM WILL BE THE LAST BUS TO THE KENNEDY CENTER
Parking is available at LRTA Gallagher Terminal Parking Garage
115 Thorndike Street, Lowell, MA
Hourly Parking Fees Will Apply
If you are using the MBTA Train, please coordinate with the MBTA schedule.
You are responsible for knowing the MBTA schedule.
MORE INFO ON PARKING AND PRICES AND PAYMENT
Credit Card Accepted at All Locations
The prices are:
George Ayotte, Jospeh Downes and Leo Roy will be $20.00 per day.Davidson, Lower Locks, Edward Early and HCID will be $15.00 per day
Street Closings As Follows:
- Wednesday, July 26th: Arcand Dr. CLOSED beginning at 5AM (for the duration of the festival)
- Friday, July 28th: Market St between Shattuck and Palmer CLOSED beginning at Noon (for the duration of the festival)
- Full Festival footprint: Friday, July 28th from 3pm-11pm, Saturday, July 29th from 11am-11pm and Sunday, July 30th from 11am – 8pm (ish depending on breakdown) Sunday
MORE PARKING INFO
Parking Information for Lowell Folk Festival Weekend
New this year is event parking on specific event rate streets listed below. The rate is $5 and can be paid via the Passport Parking App or at a nearby kiosk. Event rate is only available on streets listed below, while all other on-street parking will have standard parking rates enforced on Saturday, with an emphasis on crosswalks, intersections, fire hydrants, and parking on bridges.
Special Event Parking Areas and Fees/Rates:
A "Special Event Parking Fee" will be in effect on Friday, July 28, beginning at 5:00PM, until Sunday, July 30, at 5:00PM. Ayotte, Downes, HCID, Leo Roy: $20
Lower Locks, Davidson Lot, Early: $15
Visit our Facilities page for garage/lot locations: https://www.lowellma.gov/1228/Parking-Facilities
On-Street Parking:Special Event On-Street Parking Fee of $5 will be in effect on the following streets beginning Friday, July 28, beginning at 5:00PM until Sunday, July 30, at 5:00PM.
Payments will be accepted each day on the Passport App and at the kiosks.
Bartlett Street
Brown Street
Cabot Street
Davidson Street
E. Merrimack Street
Fr. Morrissette Boulevard
Fayette Street
Hall Street
Suffolk Street