Harrisonburg will be bustling on Saturday, September 28, 2024, during JMU Family Weekend, the Harrisonburg Farmers Market, and the Harrisonburg International Festival. You can find local foods and goods, explore boutiques, enjoy the festival or just have a great meal out. Downtown is ready to welcome you!
Use this guide to help plan your day, visit your favorite downtown spots, and discover new places!
There will be road closures on Saturday from 9 am to 7 pm to make downtown even more walkable during the International Festival. Use the map below to plan your arrival and parking destination so you can spend more time having fun and less time driving!
Road Closures & Additional Parking
Familiarize yourself with Saturday, September 28th’s downtown road closures and additional parking options listed below so you can find routes and parking options that best suit your needs.
Additional private lots will be open during this event which means there will be plenty of parking to accommodate festival-goers, people making a quick stop to their favorite downtown businesses, and patrons looking for a nice sit-down lunch or dinner with visiting family.
Road Closures (Effective Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 9 AM – 7 PM)
- Court Square
- Main Street from Campbell Street to Elizabeth Street
- Side streets branching from Main Street including E/W Bruce Street, Newman Avenue, E/W Water Street, E/W Market Street, E/W Elizabeth Street
- Road closures will end before Liberty Street and Mason Street
- Parking at the Water Street and Elizabeth Parking Decks will remain available
Liberty Street and Mason Street will remain open.
Businesses along road closures will remain open.
Additional Parking Lots and Waived Parking Policies
Municipal Lots & Decks Accessible during Saturday, September 28, 2024
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North Liberty Street Parking Lot (268 N Liberty St)
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Municipal Parking Lot by Turner Pavilion
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Water Street Parking Deck (154 S. Liberty St)
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Elizabeth Street Parking Deck (135 N Mason St)
Private Lots Open for Public Parking on Saturday, September 28, 2024
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136 W Elizabeth St (136 W Elizabeth St, enter on W Elizabeth or W Wolfe via Market St.
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Rocktown Realty (218 E Market St)
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ICE House (164 W Bruce St, enter on W Bruce or W Water via Market St. or Liberty St.)
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Jenzabar (181 S Liberty St)
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125 W Water St Parking (125 W Water St)
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Larson Wealth Management (124 Newman Ave, enter from N Mason St)
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LD&B (205 S Liberty St)
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Harrisonburg Baptist (501 S Main St)
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Elks Lodge (482 S Main St)
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Good Wealth Management (544 S Main St)
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PB Mares (558 S Main St)
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Atlantic Union Bank – after 12pm (440 S Main St)
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Matchbox Office Lot (202 N Liberty St)
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Daily News-Record (231 S Liberty St, do not park on the far west side of the building or near construction area)
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Nest Realty (129 W Wolfe St)
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HEC (89 W Bruce St)
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Summit Bank- after 12pm (224 S Main St)
Permit parking and hourly parking will not be enforced on Saturday, September 28. Accessible parking rules still apply.
Accessible Parking
Looking for accessible parking spaces in Downtown Harrisonburg? Check out the interactive map linked below for accessible parking accessible year-round!
Good Wealth ManagementFree Public Parking (SATURDAY ONLY) 544 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 |
PB MaresFree Public Parking (SATURDAY ONLY) 558 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 |
Atlantic Union Bank (after 12pm)Free Public Parking (SATURDAY ONLY) 440 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 |
Elks LodgeFree Public Parking (SATURDAY ONLY) 482 S Main St, Harrisonburg VA 22801 |
Harrisonburg Baptist ChurchFree Public Parking (SATURDAY ONLY) 501 S Main St, Harrisonburg VA 22801 |
JenzabarFree Public Parking (SATURDAY ONLY) 181 S Liberty St, Harrisonburg VA 22801 |
ICE House LotFree Public Parking (SATURDAY ONLY) 164 W Bruce St (enter on Bruce or W Water) |
136 W Elizabeth St LotFree Public Parking (SATURDAY ONLY) 136 W Elizabeth St (enter on W Elizabeth or W Wolfe) |
Matchbox Office LotFree Public Parking (SATURDAY ONLY) 202 N Liberty St |
Rocktown RealtyFree Public Parking (SATURDAY ONLY) 218 E Market St |
LD&BFree Public Parking (SATURDAY ONLY) 205 S Liberty St |
Summit Bank – after 12pmFree ACCESSIBLE Parking (SATURDAY ONLY) 224 S Main St (enter via Franklin St from N Mason St) |
Daily News-RecordFree Public Parking (SATURDAY ONLY) 231 S Liberty St |
125 W Water StreetFree Public Parking (SATURDAY ONLY) 125 W Water Street |
Larson Wealth ManagementFree Public Parking (SATURDAY ONLY) 124 Newman Ave |
North Liberty Street Parking LotFree Public Parking 268 N Liberty St |
Nest RealtyFree Public Parking (SATURDAY ONLY) 129 W Wolfe Street |
Nest RealtyFree Public Parking (SATURDAY ONLY) 129 W Wolfe Street |
Municipal Parking LotFree Public Parking 228 S Liberty St |
HECFree Public Parking (SATURDAY ONLY) 89 W Bruce St |
Water Street Parking DeckFree Public Parking 154 S Liberty Street |
Elizabeth Street Parking DeckFree Public Parking 135 N Mason St |
Dining and Retail
While you are downtown Saturday, September 28, make sure to stop in and visit some of our community’s local and independently-owned dining destinations and retailers. Our businesses are ready to serve you. Insiders know that the excitement of festival days frequently means less busy restaurants and cafes. Check out these guides and resources to help you discover something new.
Downtown Directory
Sorted by type, our online directory highlights the variety of businesses in Downtown Harrisonburg. We even have a category that calls out our plentiful outdoor dining options!
Downtown Dining Guide
Need some inspiration for what to enjoy for lunch or dinner? Need advice on brewery options or where to get a cup of coffee? Check out our 2025 Taste of Downtown Dining Guide linked below (warning – may make you hungry!).
Downtown Dog-Friendly Guide
Planning on brining your four-legged friend downtown this weekend? Downtown Harrisonburg is a dog-friendly destination where many retailers and dining establishments welcome pets. Visit our downtown dog guide at the link below.
Hidden Gems
Whether you are a frequent visitor to downtown or it’ll be your first time visiting, there’s always something new to discover. Check out some hidden gems from this summer’s Instagram Reel series.
Free Tours and Activities
Looking for an excuse to wander around Downtown Harrisonburg? Check out these self-guided tours and activities to get you started.
Downtown Ducklings
Can you find Mother Duck and her eight ducklings? This collaboration with Explore More Discovery Museum is perfect for kids and people of all ages!
Traffic Cabinet Art Project
Ten Harrisonburg Public Works traffic cabinets have been transformed into pieces of art, displaying the works of local artists in the form of vinyl wraps. Artists were selected by a committee consisting of City staff and representatives from Arts Council of the Valley and Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance (HDR). See if you can find them all!
Public Art Walk
The Harrisonburg Downtown Art Walk is a resource for locals and visitors alike to engage with public art. Public art provides access to beauty and imagination; things that everyone should be able to enjoy freely. Harrisonburg has long supported a thriving artistic community, discover an inspiring work of art this weekend!
We have new art downtown! Make sure to check out new murals including ones at Urban Exchange. Texas Inn, Billy Jack’s, Magnolia’s, Broad Porch Coffee, MOD Displays, and our new gateway sculpture near Merge.
More Information About JMU Family Weekend and International Festival
Looking for more information about JMU Family Weekend, the Harrisonburg Farmers Market, the Harrisonburg International Festival, and other weekend events? Check out the official event websites at the links below.
JMU Family Weekend
Welcome, JMU Familes! We cannot wait to see you downtown.
Harrisonburg Farmers Market
Find fresh, local produce and artisan goods from 8am – 1pm.
International Festival
A beloved Harrisonburg tradition, we are excited for International Festival to be held in Downtown Harrisonburg again this year!
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