Octoberfest Park & Ride

Transportation & Parking Options

Annually Octoberfest draws 200,000+ attendees and we understand that parking can get congested, especially as the day progresses. Here are a few transportation options to consider: 

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Friday - License to Cruise

Please note that there is no special service to Park & Ride lots on Friday.

Handicap Parking

Handicap parking can be found at the following locations:

  • Southside State St.
  • Southside Walnut St.
  • Southside Morrison St.
  • Northside Durkee St.
  • Handicap ramp parking

Bus/Valley Transit

Valley Transit is offering $0.25 fares on all bus routes during Friday night’s License to Cruise on Friday, September 29th beginning at 3:45 p.m. Check out www.myvalleytransit.com for bus routes near your neighborhood or call 920-832-5800 to get route information from Valley Transit’s friendly dispatchers.

UBER/LYFT/CAB

Although there are no special rates on Friday, shared ride and taxis are always safe options for transportation to/from License to Cruise.

Saturday - Appleton's Octoberfest

Bus/Valley Transit

Valley Transit’s special $0.25 fares are good on all Valley Transit bus routes and from special Park & Ride locations on Saturday, September 30th, during Appleton’s Octoberfest from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Park N Ride lots running continuous loop shuttle schedule 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.:

  • Appleton East High School (John St. Parking lot)               Route 19 Southeast
  • Fox Valley Technical College (North Parking Lot)               Route 12 Fox Valley Tech
  • Goodwill Appleton Road (North Parking Lot)                      Routes 1 Midway & 30 Neenah Menasha
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UBER, LYFT, and CAB Zone

Catch a cab, taxi, Uber and Lyft on the north side of Washington Street from Oneida Street west to Superior.  

SHUTTLE FROM KIMBERLY and WEST APPLETON:  Tanner’s Grill & Bar will offer a continuous shuttle on Saturday during Octoberfest from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. from both Tanners locations. Last departure from downtown is 6:30. Drop off downtown will be on Washington Street near the Uber/Lyft station. 

ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS:  Attendees with accessibility needs can find convenient parking and access to the event by using one of the City of Appleton parking ramps. For more information on ramp locations please see the Event Map tab on this website.

Handicap Parking

Handicap parking can be found at the following locations:

  • Southside State St.
  • Southside Walnut St.
  • Southside Morrison St.
  • Northside Durkee St.
  • Handicap ramp parking

Designated Driver Program

Complimentary Bud Zero will be available to anyone who chooses to be a designated driver on Saturday, Sept. 30. Designated drivers must be at least 21 years of age and purchase a designated driver wristband for $3 at any wristband booth. Bud Zero will be available at all beer stands.