trains, buses, and automobiles
The Festival site is located in beautiful Pleasantville, New York, just outside the downtown at Parkway Field, and accessible by Metro-North, the Bee-Line Bus, and car. Scroll down for directions.
by car
Despite the name, there is no parking at Parkway Field. But not to worry. There's plenty of free parking at nearby Pace University (861 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, NY). Free round-trip shuttle bus service between Pace and Parkway Field will be provided from 10:30 am to 10:00 pm.
Those using the Pace University off-site parking are encourages to wear masks on the shuttle bus. Masks are welcome but not required on Festival grounds.
Please follow the directions below to the free parking at Pace University Entrance #2, lots D, E, and F:
Driving from Southern Westchester or NYC:
Take the Saw Mill River Parkway north to Exit 26 for the Taconic State Parkway. Once on the Taconic, take the first exit (Rt. 117/Pleasantville). Turn right (east) onto 117. Pace is almost immediately on your left. Make a left into Entrance #1. Before you get to the gatehouse, take an immediate right onto the side road, and then take your first left into Pace University. From there, follow the signs to parking lots D, E, or F. Then take a relaxed, free, 6-minute shuttle-bus ride to the Festival site.
If you prefer, take the Bronx River Parkway north to the Sprain Parkway, which becomes the Taconic State Parkway. Take the exit for Rt. 117/Pleasantville. Turn right (east) onto 117. Pace is almost immediately on your left. Make a left into Entrance #1. Before you get to the gatehouse, take an immediate right onto the side road, and then take your first left into Pace University. From there, follow the signs to parking lots D, E, or F. Then take a relaxed, free, 6-minute shuttle-bus ride to the Festival site.
from Northern Westchester or Putnam County:
Take Interstate 684 south to the Saw Mill River Parkway and follow the Parkway south to Exit 29 (Manville Rd./ Pleasantville). At the stop sign at the end of the exit, turn left onto Rt. 117 to Pace University, which will be on your right. Follow signs to Entrance #2 at Pace University, park in lot D, E, or F, then take a relaxed, free, 6-minute bus ride to the Festival site.
If you prefer, take the Taconic State Parkway south to the Pleasantville Road exit. At the end of the exit, turn left at the light, onto Pleasantville Road. Go about three miles to the intersection with Rt. 117 in Pleasantville. Turn right onto 117 to Pace University, which will be on your right. Follow the signs to Entrance #2, park in lot D, E, or F, then take a relaxed, free, 6-minute bus ride to the Festival site.
From Southern Connecticut:
Take Interstate 287 west to Exit 3 (Sprain/Taconic Parkway NORTH). Exit at Rt. 117/Pleasantville. Turn right (east) onto 117. Pace is almost immediately on your left. Make a left into Entrance #1. Before you get to the gatehouse, take an immediate right onto the side road, and then take your first left into Pace University. From there, follow the signs to parking lots D, E, or F. Then take a relaxed, free, 6-minute shuttle-bus ride to the Festival site.
From Rockland County:
Take Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) across the Tappan Zee Bridge. Follow signs to Exit 8A (Saw Mill Parkway NORTH). Take the Parkway north to the exit for the Taconic State Parkway. Once on the Taconic, take the first exit (Rt. 117/Pleasantville). Turn right (east) onto 117. Pace is almost immediately on your left. Make a left into Entrance #1. Before you get to the gatehouse, take an immediate right onto the side road, and then take your first left into Pace University. From there, follow the signs to parking lots D, E, or F. Then take a relaxed, free, 6-minute shuttle-bus ride to the Festival site.
by metro-north railroad
Take the Metro-North Harlem Line to Pleasantville. When you get off the train, head toward the south end of the train (that's the rear of the train if coming from NYC) and head up the stairs to the Bedford Road overpass. Turn right onto Bedford Road and walk to the traffic light (Memorial Plaza on your right, and Marble Ave. on your left. Cross left onto Marble Ave. and walk about a 1/4 mile south to Parkway Field.
Find out more about weekend getaways at www.mta.info.
By Westchester County Bee-Line Bus
The Festival site (Parkway Field on Marble Ave. at Hopper Street) is within a few blocks of the number 6, 15, and 19 Bee-Line bus stops. Simply get on, hop off, and you're almost there. For Westchester County Bee-Line Bus Information, click here.