City of Greensboro issued the following announcement on Sept. 8.
The NC Folk Festival starts Friday, September 9. How do you get there? Where can you park? What streets will be closed? We have those answers:
Various streets and parking areas in downtown Greensboro will be closed September 9-12 for the NC Folk Festival. See the following tips for getting to and around downtown during the event.
Free Bus Service
The Greensboro Transit Agency will offer fare-free bus service from 3 pm Friday, September 9 to 10 pm Sunday, September 11. Visit ridegta.com to plan your trip.
Parking Options
The following parking locations are available for public use during the festival. The cost is $10 to park.
• Church Street Deck, 215 N. Church St.
• Greene Street Deck, S. 211 Greene St.
• Bellemeade Street Deck, 200 N. Greene St.
• Eugene Street Deck, 215 S. Eugene St.
Street Closures
Some street closures are already underway in the downtown area. The following streets will be closed from 10 am, Friday, September 9 until 6 am, Monday, September 12.
East-West Streets
• Bellemeade Street between Eugene Street and Greene Street.
• February One Place from Greene Street in its entirety.
• Friendly Avenue between Greene Street and Church Street.
• Market Street between Eugene Street and Church Street.
• Sternberger Place in its entirety.
North-South Streets
• Commerce Place in its entirety.
• Davie Street from Abe Brenner Place to Washington Street.
• Elm Street from Abe Brenner Place to Washington Street.
• Greene Street from Elm Street to February One Place.
• John Wesley Way in its entirety.
For more information about the festival, visit ncfolkfestival.com.
Original source can be found here.
