Parking and Shuttle Information
Parking
Complimentary parking for Fresh Fest Cleveland is available at the following designated festival lots:
Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) – 8120 Kinsman Rd., Cleveland, OH 44104 — Shuttle pick-up available
St. Paul MBC – 7903 Kinsman Rd., Cleveland, OH 44104
A continuous complimentary shuttle will run from the CMHA lot only, dropping guests off at the festival's East 83rd Street & Holton Avenue shuttle entrance.
Look for clearly marked Fresh Fest shuttle pick-up and drop-off signs at the CMHA lot and festival entrance. Shuttles begin at 1:00 PM and run continuously until the festival ends at 9:00 PM.
Guests may also use rideshare to travel between the complimentary parking lots and the festival's designated rideshare location.
Rideshare
All Uber and Lyft pick-ups and drop-offs will take place at:
Box Spot
8005 Kinsman Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44104
Please do not request rideshare pick-ups or drop-offs at festival entrances. Using the designated rideshare location will help keep festival entrances and surrounding streets clear.
Biking
Biking to Fresh Fest? Bike racks are available for festival guests.
Cyclists should enter through the Main Entrance at East 82nd Street & Kinsman Road. Look for the Fresh Fest welcome sign and follow the entrance walkway toward registration and check-in at East 82nd Street & Higbee Avenue.
Walking
Guests arriving on foot should use the Main Entrance at East 82nd Street & Kinsman Road.
Look for the Fresh Fest welcome sign, then follow the walkway to registration and check-in at East 82nd Street & Higbee Avenue.
Public transit
We encourage guests to take GCRTA to Fresh Fest Cleveland.
Use the GCRTA Trip Planner to find the best route, estimated travel time, and current fare information for your trip.
Guests arriving by rapid transit can follow the designated walking route from the Rapid station to East 81st Street & Otter Avenue to access the festival.
Paratransit accessibility
Guests using GCRTA Paratransit can access the festival directly through the designated ADA arrival and check-in area at East 81st Street & Holton Avenue.
When arranging your trip, tell your driver to enter via Rawlings Avenue from the Opportunity Corridor. Paratransit riders should be dropped off at East 81st Street & Holton Avenue for direct access to the festival grounds.
Guests should arrange their Paratransit trips in advance and review GCRTA's current eligibility, reservation, ticketing, and fare requirements before traveling.
Learn more about GCRTA Paratransit
Accessibility at Fresh Fest Cleveland 2026
Fresh Fest Cleveland is committed to creating a welcoming and accessible experience for festival guests.
ADA entrance and check-in
The designated ADA entrance and check-in is located at East 81st Street & Holton Avenue.
Guests using Paratransit or other accessible transportation should use this entrance. Please follow accessibility signage or ask a Fresh Fest team member for assistance when you arrive.
On-site accessibility
Designated seating: Reserved seating areas are available for seniors and guests with disabilities.
Terrain: Fresh Fest Cleveland takes place at Rid-All Farm & Otter Park. Portions of the festival grounds include grass and uneven terrain. Guests with mobility considerations should keep this in mind when planning their visit.
Personal seating: Guests are welcome to bring folding chairs or blankets and use them in designated areas.
Need accessibility assistance?
If you have questions or require additional accommodations, please contact our operations team at operations@freshfestcleveland.com.
Festival map & program guide
Before you arrive, check out the 2026 Fresh Fest Cleveland Map & Program Guide for festival entrances, stages, vendors, programming, amenities, and other important locations.
View the 2026 Map & Program Guide
Additional questions?
Learn more about preparing for Fresh Fest Cleveland 2026 by visiting our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Fresh Fest Cleveland 2026 FAQs
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