Transportation
How are you getting to and from the park on Brew Fest Saturday?
You’ve got a couple options getting to and from Stewart Park on Saturday:
From the traditional designated driver or downtown shuttle van to TCAT public transportation, local taxi service, overnight parking, secure bike parking, of course, the summer stroll.
TCAT – Ithaca Public Transportation TCAT, following its regular route #16, will offer free rides to and from Stewart Park and Downtown throughout the afternoon to anyone with an Ithaca BrewFest ticket in hand. You can pick-up the hourly bus route #13 downtown at 30 minutes after the hour at the Green Street bus stop or at the newly re-configured Seneca at Tioga Street bus shelter, departing at 32 minutes after the hour and arrive at Stewart Park at 45 minutes after the hour. Bus route #13 continues up to the mall but will return to pick-up festival goers hourly at Stewart Park at 05 minutes after the hour and reach the Green Street stop at 24 minutes after the hour and Seneca Street stop at 32 minutes after the hour. The last bus will depart Stewart Park at 8:05 PM. Visit the TCAT site
Park Overnight – For anyone who chooses to take advantage of the options involving buses or taxis after the event, cars can be parked on Saturday at Ithaca High School and Boynton Middle School upon arrival to BrewFest, and left overnight. Automobiles need to be picked up by Sunday at 2:00 PM.
Ride your Bike – Sober – If driving is not your preferred method of transportation, plans are in place for bikers, with a bike valet service available. Riding your bike while intoxicated is illegal, so please plan your trip with safety in mind. Walk your bike home safely.
Walk to Stewart Park- Enjoy a pleasant stroll from downtown Ithaca to Stewart Park.
Taxi Service – Cayuga Taxi, one of the biggest contributors to safe travels at the first Ithaca BrewFest, will be setting-up an on-site cab stand at Stewart Park to offer festival goers safe rides in an organized and efficient manner. Cayuga Taxi serves the greater Ithaca and surrounding areas with taxi service and are available for safe rides. http://www.ithacataxi.biz/