Getting Here
Transportation FAQs
Ride share
The designated rideshare drop-off and pick-up is located at KEC Gate 1. Rideshare vehicles will not be allowed to enter at any other KEC parking gate unless they pay the parking fee.
Official hotel & airport shuttle
Shuttle info coming soon!
Walking
Fans coming from the off-site parking lots or staying at nearby hotels on Phillips Lane, Crittenden Drive, and Preston Highway are permitted to walk in via any KEC entrance-including Gate 1. Be cautious of vehicle traffic and follow signage and the direction of police and parking staff.
Bikes or on-demand transportation (Scooters, electric bikes)
There will be self-service bicycle parking at Louder Than Life across from the main festival entrance. Please be prepared to provide your own bike lock and park at your own risk. Fans arriving via bike can enter KEC at Gate 2, 4 or 6. Fans arriving via “On-Demand” transportation can also enter through the same gates and park in this self-park area.
Parking FAQs
General parking
Kentucky Expo Center parking is within walking distance of the Highland Festival Grounds. General parking will be available for daily sales on festival days for a daily fee (cash or card accepted). Parking is not reserved and your vehicle will be parked based on your arrival time and entrance point into the Kentucky Expo Center parking lots. Visit any of the entrance gates at the Kentucky Exposition Center, including Gate 2, Gate 4, Gate 6. It is suggested to arrive early if you'd like to park on site. Advanced parking will become available to purchase closer to the festival.
Please note that overnight parking is not permitted and RVs are not permitted in the General or Gold Parking Lots.
Gold Lot parking
Gold Lot Parking is available to purchase in advance for the weekend or individual festival days. The Gold Lot is the closest available lot to the festival entrance. Gold Lot Parking Pass holders will access the Gold Lot via Preston Highway. Parking in Gold Lot is limited and available while supplies last. Advanced parking will become available to purchase closer to the festival.
Please note that overnight parking is not permitted and RVs are not permitted in the General or Gold Parking Lots.
ADA parking
Designated parking for fans with disabilities will be available at the event within Lot A which is adjacent to South Wing C and the festival grounds. Fans must purchase a General Parking Pass to access the parking lots and then will be directed to the designated ADA parking. In addition to purchasing General Parking, a valid state issued Disabled Person Parking placard, permit or license plate is required, as well as proof it belongs to you for entry into Lot A. ADA parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be a courtesy ADA shuttle to/from Lot A and the festival entrance throughout the festival hours.
Motorcycle parking
Motorcycle parking will be the same cost as all General Parking and motorcycles will be parked with all other vehicles based on arrival.
Please note that overnight parking is not permitted.
*Please note that all festival parking is sold, controlled, and monitored by KY Expo Center.
Cash will be accepted at all parking lots. Overnight parking is prohibited. Any vehicle left overnight will be towed.
