* Positive vibes highly recommended (all day every day)

* ZERO PLASTIC allowed (Thanks being part of the PLASTIC FREE revolution)

* Reusable bottles recommended (FREE WATER)

* Kids under 16 are FREE at the Stewart Park Venue (Family vibes all day)

* Coolers allowed and will be searched on your way into the Stewart Park Venue (No Outside Alcohol or Plastic Bottles)

* No outside alcohol inside the gate of the Stewart Park Venue (alcohol is allowed outside the gate in Stewart Park)

* No plastic bottles allowed inside the gate of the Stewart Park Venue

* Folding chairs are allowed in the Stewart Park Venue (chairs will be searched at the gate)

* Folding umbrellas are allowed at the Stewart Park Venue (umbrellas will be searched at the gate)

* Onsite port-a-johns will be available in the Stewart Park Venue

* No dogs allowed in the Stewart Park Venue (dogs are allowed outside the gate in Stewart Park)

* No weapons, fireworks or explosives of any kind allowed (all bags will be searched)

Parking & Transportation Guide – Ithaca Reggae Fest 2025

We know it isn’t always easy navigating parking around/near Stewart Park, so we’ve partnered with several local organizations to upgrade your experience getting to the festival. And, we trust your journey will be worth it when you arrive at the beautiful festival venue on the shores of Cayuga Lake!

Festival Parking (Saturday & Sunday)

Parking is available inside Stewart Park on both days until full. Once the lot is full, follow the overflow plan for each day below.

Saturday Overflow Parking (June 21)

Due to Special Olympics events, the Ithaca High School and Boynton Middle School parking lots will NOT be available for overflow parking on Saturday.

Please use street parking in the surrounding area:

• James L. Gibbs Drive

• Asthma & Allergy Associates parking lot at 904 E Shore Drive

• North Cayuga Street (next to IHS)

• Fall Creek neighborhood streets

• Pier Road (next to Newman Golf Course; accessible to Stewart Park via the footbridge on the south side)

Be sure to park legally and respectfully in residential neighborhoods, and read below for FREE shuttle, bike valet, and e-bike solutions to complete your journey to Stewart Park.

Sunday Overflow Parking (June 22)

On Sunday, overflow parking returns to our traditional locations:

• Boynton Middle School

• Ithaca High School

• The Bus Daddy Shuttle continues on Sunday

• Ithaca Bikeshare Offer continues on Sunday

• Bike Valet with Bike Walk Tompkins continues on Sunday

Ithaca Bikeshare – Special Reggae Fest Offer (Saturday & Sunday)

Use coupon code REGGAEFEST2525 in the Ithaca Bikeshare app to receive four free rides throughout the Reggae Fest weekend.

To redeem:

1. Open the Ithaca Bikeshare app

2. Tap the menu (three lines in the top left)

3. Select “Coupons & Credits”

4. Enter: REGGAEFEST2525

Bike & Walk Options (Saturday & Sunday)

Bike Walk Tompkins is supporting Reggae Fest with:

• Free, secure bike valet parking at Stewart Park

• Crossing guards at major intersections between IHS/Boynton and the entrance to the Waterfront Trail

• When you enter Stewart Park on foot, follow the Waterfront Trail to the front gate of the festival

Bus Daddy Shuttle with Reggae Karaoke (Saturday & Sunday)

The Bus Daddy Shuttle will be running a continuous loop to help guests reach the park safely and easily, and it features Reggae Karaoke onboard for added fun.

The shuttle loop includes Festival Shuttle Stops at:

• Stewart Park

• Boynton Middle School (front entrance on Cayuga Street)

• Ithaca High School

• Falls Street (in front of Northstar Public House)

• Lake Street (TCAT stop behind IHS)

• Rear of Boynton Middle School

• Then returns to Stewart Park

Guests should find the nearest Festival Shuttle Stop to where they park and either:

• Hop on the Bus Daddy Shuttle at any of the stops (see map below), or

• Use Ithaca Bikeshare to take a free e-bike ride to Stewart Park