Artist Parking Instructions
Artists’ parking is by permit in the two (2) City parking lots located at New York Avenue on either side of Morse Boulevard. Artists should have parking passes displayed on their dashboards to expedite access into the parking area. Spaces are limited and are available on a first come basis.
These are the only authorized Artists’ parking areas. Parking in the grass area south of the Train Station is not allowed.
1. Entry into the main paved artist parking (Lot A) is via Welbourne Ave off S. New York Ave.
This lot is shared with vendors on the eastern-most row, nearest the railroad tracks. Please do not park in these areas.
Place your Parking Pass on your dashboard with the year visible. You will be directed where to park by a Festival attendant.
- There will be about 110+ spaces in this lot. Come early.
- The lot is open each day, Friday through Sunday, at 7 a.m.
Cars or trucks with trailers MUST park in contiguous spaces end to end.
Large RV’s and trucks over 19′ should park in the West Meadow parking area.
- Artists with trailers, who plan on leaving the trailer overnight, should have an orange cone for their car space in order to park next to their trailer upon return.
- The lot will be closed by barricades shortly after 9 a.m. each morning. If you need to leave during the day and move a barricade to do so, please put it back in place before departing.
- Cars without passes will be reported to the Police Department.
- Pedestrian access to the Park is Canton Ave. on the north, Morse Boulevard in the middle, or New England Ave. on the south.
Artist Parking Information for 2026:
Festival-adjacent parking returns in 2026! This complimentary parking will be located just one block south of the festival site at the City Hall parking lot, generously offered by the City of Winter Park.
Artist parking is open from 7:00 pm Thursday, March 19 to 9:00 pm Sunday, March 22, 2026.
Location: The address of Winter Park City Hall is 401 S. Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789, and entrance to the parking lot is off East Lyman Avenue (or Comstock Avenue).
2. Additional parking is located in the WEST MEADOW, which is the grass lot north of Morse Boulevard. However, you will only be allowed one entry and one exit due to the preservation of the grass.
Place your Parking Pass on your dashboard with the year visible. You will be directed where to park by a Festival attendant.
- There will be about 100+ spaces in this lot. Come early.
- The lot is open each day, Friday through Sunday, at 7 a.m.
- There are some specially marked extended spaces for larger vehicles over 19′ and cars/trucks with trailers. Follow the instructions given by the attendant.
- Artists with trailers, who plan on leaving the trailer overnight, should have an orange cone for their car space in order to park next to their trailer upon return.
- The lot will be closed by barricades shortly after 9 a.m. each morning. If you need to leave during the day and move a barricade to do so, please put it back in place before departing.
- Cars without passes will be reported to the Police Department.
- Pedestrian access to the Park is Canton Ave. on the north, Morse Boulevard in the middle, or New England Ave. on the south.
PARK AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Arrival and Parking Instructions:
Arrival: Upon arrival, please proceed directly to Park Avenue to check in at Festival Headquarters (corner of Park and Morse).
Parking Pass: Pick up your parking pass when you check in and return to your vehicle to unload.
Unloading: Booths in the park will set up on Thursday, while booths on the street will set up on Friday.
There are 135 spaces in the City Hall parking lot. The City of Winter Park requires the use of 25 spaces on Friday of the festival. After then, all 135 spaces will be available through Sunday evening. The lot can accommodate vehicles of all sizes.
Please remember that while in the artist parking lot, you must display your parking pass on your dashboard.
Overnight security: Provided from 9:00 pm – 6:00 am, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
If you have any questions, send an email to artistinfo@wpsaf.org.
PARK AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Please lock your vehicle and take normal precautions.