08/28/2026
🚋✨ FESTIVAL TROLLEY SHUTTLE & PARKING REMINDER! ✨🚋
As we get closer to the 50th Ohio River Sternwheel Festival, here’s what you need to know about parking and our FREE Festival Trolley Shuttle! 🎉
🅿️ FREE PARK & RIDE
Park for FREE at the Washington County Fairgrounds, 922 Front Street, and hop aboard our complimentary trolley shuttle!
🗓️ SHUTTLE HOURS
👉 Friday, Sept. 11: 6–11 p.m.
👉 Saturday, Sept. 12: 10 a.m.–midnight
👉 Sunday, Sept. 13: 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
🚏 SHUTTLE STOPS
✅ Washington County Fairgrounds — 922 Front St.
✅ Valley Gem & Major/Riviera — 601 Front St.
✅ The Armory — 241 Front St.
⏰ The shuttle runs approximately every 30 minutes or whenever full!
🅿️ ADDITIONAL FESTIVAL PARKING
Parking will also be available at various locations around the festival on a first-come, first-served basis. Many of these lots are privately owned and typically request a donation to the local organizations volunteering their time to manage the parking.
⚠️ Parking near the festival is limited, so arrive early or take advantage of the FREE trolley shuttle!
🚋 The trolley is not wheelchair accessible. Please plan alternate transportation if needed.
❤️ A special thank-you to Ohio Valley Community Federal Credit Union for sponsoring the Festival Trolley Shuttle!
Park. Ride. Enjoy the Festival! 🚋🎆