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TRANSIT & GETTING TO THE FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, JUNE 20 - 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM                   SUNDAY, JUNE 21 - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM


ADDMISSION FREE - DOWNTOWN NOVATO

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GET HOME SAFE | DUI | TRANSIT | RIDE SHARE | BIKE | PARKING

DESIGNATE A SAFE & SOBER DRIVER

Please take the time to designate a safe and sober driver. Discuss your plans with friends and family! 

Please remember that sobriety laws and safety apply to motorists & bicyclists 


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GET HOME SAFE | DUI | TRANSIT | RIDE SHARE | BIKE | PARKING

BIKE SAFE & ASSURED WITH
FREE VALLET PARKING

Avoid the parking/driving struggle and bike to the festival. Marin Transit and SMART are BOTH equipped with Bike Racks!

*REMEMBER DUI LAWS APPLY TO MOTORISTS & BICYCLISTS*

THANK YOU TO NOVATO THEATER INC FOR PROVING THE BIKE VALET


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GET HOME SAFE

Please understand that the Novato Chamber wants everyone to be safe! Elect a Safe and Sober drive, use rideshare, take SMART, take Marin Transit, just GET HOME SAFE! 

Please visit the Novato Chamber HQ at First and Grant if you need a ride home. We will make sure you get home safely!


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SMART
DOWNTOWN NOVATO

Marin/Sonoma residents can take SMART to the Downtown Novato platform. From the platform at Railroad Avenue, travel west about 2-3 blocks on Grant Avenue and you will find yourself  behind the Redwood Stage.

The Novato Chamber is working with SMART to run a FULL Schedule on the days of the Festival.


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DESIGNATE A SAFE & SOBER DRIVER

Please enjoy the Festival Responsibly. Designate a safe and sober driver, utilize Ridesharing or public transit. Stay Safe Novato and Rock ON!

MARIN TRANSIT

The REDWOOD/GRANT BUS TERMINAL is the nearest Bus Stop to the Festival. Utilize Marin Transit or Golden Gate Transit!

 

RIDESHARES | 999 Grant Avenue

Rideshares,like UBER & Lyft can help everyone enjoy the festival. Utilize 999 Grant Avenue; Novato, 94945 for the fastest drop off with easy access to US101

 

CLIPPER WORKS

Utilize clipper payment on both Marin Transit and SMART, as well as other transit systems throughout Marin. 

ANIMALS | LEAVE THEM HOME NOT IN YOUR CAR

Pets are NOT permitted within the Festival. PLEASE do NOT leave them in your vehicle. 

The Novato Chamber partners with local transit agencies and shop owners to bring you a strong Festival. When it comes to parking at the Festival, real-estate always seems to be at a premium. We suggest that, as much as possible, please try to utilize public transit (SMART, Marin Transit, Golden Gate Transit), bike, walk, or carpool to Downtown Novato. There is no designated lot for parking.

NOTE that the Festival closes access to several streets beginning Friday evening (around 9PM) through Sunday). We appreciate all cooperation with local business owners and residents and invite you to claim your parking passes at the offices of the Novato Chamber. Despite the road closures, if you decide to drive, the side streets offer the best chance for your party to find parking. Be careful when parking in public lots, as they may be reserved for businesses (especially on Saturday during normal business hours). 

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Clipper

Bay Area Residents will be pleased to discover that their Clipper Cards will work on SMART and Marin Transit as well as Sonoma County Transit lines. 

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Walking

The Festival of Art, Wine & Music spans the heart of Novato's Downtown District and is within walking distance to many local neighborhoods.

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Drop Off Services

999 GRANT AVENUE | NOVATO

Take a car, but avoid the hassle of parking & commuting about the needs for a designated driver with companies like Uber or Lyft

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Bike Vallet

Avoid the hassle of parking and take your bike. Complimentary Bike Valley parking courtesy of the Novato Chamber and the Novato Theater.

SMART

SMART

NOVATO - SAN MARIN PLATFORM
Take SMART to the Festival. The Novato-San Marin Platform is less than a mile from the Festival. You can Also bring a bike onto the Train!

 

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Parking

The Novato Chamber has no official designated parking zones or areas. Parking is limited. Note of caution: the length of Festival on Grant Avenue as well as several of the side streets have reserved parking. We suggest taking advantage of public parking lots like the Zenk lot and others.

Marin Transit

NOVATO | REDWOOD & GRANT

Take Marin Transit directly to the Festival The Grant and Redwood Terminal sits directly behind the Redwood Stage

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DRIVING TO NOVATO

Sonoma County

  • Take US101-south to the DeLong Avenue / Downtown Novato exit; turn left.
  • Yield right onto Redwood Blvd; you will see the Festival on your left-hand side at the intersection of Grant and Redwood Blvd
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San Francisco & Marin Counties

  • Take US101-north to the DeLong Avenue / Downtown Novato exit; turn left.
  • Yield right onto Redwood Blvd; you will see the Festival on your left-hand side at the intersection of Grant and Redwood Blvd
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Alameda & Contra Costa Counties

  • Take US101-north to the DeLong Avenue / Downtown Novato exit; turn left.
  • Yield right onto Redwood Blvd; you will see the Festival on your left-hand side at the intersection of Grant and Redwood Blvd
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Napa, Sonoma & Solano Counties

  • Take CA 37-west and merge onto Us 101-north
  • Take the DeLong Avenue / Downtown Novato Exit and turn left
  • Yield Right onto Redwood Blvd and you will see the Festival on your left-hand side at the next intersection.
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Thank you to our generous Sponsors

Local Flavors

Local tastes from around the North Bay give our Festival unique flavors. Everything under the sun is available to you and your family!

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Marin's Largest Outdoor Festival

Two full days of live music on two stages.  Great food, supple wines, microbrews, ciders, and spirits. A robust activity list for families all in the heart of the North Bay! Enjoy this admission-free festival and all of its splendor in Downtown Novato. 

Kids Activites

The Festival is perfect for the entire family. FREE ADMISSION means no one has to be left home. Thanks to Novato Pediatric Dentistry, our Kid's Area Sponsor!

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Be part of the Festival 

NInterested in volunteering in your community? Consider volunteering at the Festival of Art, Wine and Music. A fun and dynamic event right here in your own community.

  • Great Family Activity
  • Support your local Chamber of Commerce.
  • Enjoy great music