Festival of the Arts takes place in Downtown Oklahoma.  The actual event area stretches from Walker Ave west to Robinson, and from Reno north to Sheridan.  Activities occur in the Festival Plaza, Stage Center, the Myriad Botanical Gardens, and on Hudson Avenue.

Festival hours are Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Traveling to the Festival
Getting to the Festival is easy.  From I-40, take any of the Downtown exits (Walker, Harvey, or Robinson).  When traveling to the Festival please note that Hudson will be closed between Sheridan and Reno. 

Parking
Paid parking is available in lots and garages located throughout Downtown.  There is also limited street parking located around the perimeter of the event. There is not official Festival parking.  Please visit www.parkingokc.com to see a list of available lots. 

Trolley Service
The Festival grounds are on the Oklahoma Spirit Trolley Blue Line route.  For route information, hours and details, click here. 

Pets
For the safety of all Festival guests, pets are not allowed.

Plan Your Visit 
There is a lot to see and do at the Festival of the Arts. Free programs are available around the event that list schedules and all the activities.  All the information is also available right here on the website.  Please use the menu on the left to find schedules, menus, maps and more.

Restrooms 
Restrooms are located at three places on the Festival grounds:  on the Festival Plaza (east of Walker, on Stage Center Drive), in the basement of the Crystal Bridge (near the Water Stage), and in the Youth Plaza (east of the Crystal Bridge, off Robinson).

Headquarters and Lost People
Festival Headquarters is located east of the International Food Row, off Hudson. You may go here for event information.  Should you lose any members of your party or need directions, you may also go to Lost People Gazebo, located on the plaza, north of the International Food Row.  Information is also available in the Arts After School Gallery, located in the Youth Plaza.

Police/First Aid
Police, first aid, and emergency personnel are on the grounds at all times.  Emergency services are available on the east side of the Myriad Gardens, east of the Crystal Bride, off Robinson.

ATM
MidFirst Bank, the official bank of the Festival, has ATM locations on the north side of the tower in the International Food Row, and in the T-Shirt tent on the plaza.

Weather
The Festival is open rain or shine.  When it's raining is one of the best times to be at the Festival, as it's easier to get up close to the art.

Road Closings
Hudson Avenue will close 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 13. It will remain closed through 4 p.m. Friday, April 30. 

Artists, performers and menus are subject to change.