When and where is the event?

The event is located in Mears Park in the Lowertown area of downtown St. Paul. The event starts at 11 AM and ends at 9PM on Saturday, September 24th 2016. 

Is this a free event?

Yes this is a free event to attend for all ages. There is not a fee to enter. However, if you plan on having alcohol, wristbands will be sold for $2. Half of all wristbands sales ($1 ea.) go directly to Feed My Starving Children Charity. Each wristband will donate 3 meals to a child in need. 

How does payment for drinks and food work?

Each food truck accepts it's own payment via cash or major credit/debit cards. All who wish to purchase alcoholic drinks are required to verify age of 21+ and get a custom wristband. All 16 oz alcoholic beverages are $6. Drink tickets will be sold at "wristband/ticket" kiosks. 

Do you have any Gluten Free options?

Yes! In fact, many of our food trucks have gluten free options. Further, we have multiple GF alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink choices. 

Can I bring pets?

Yes. Pets are permitted.. Please note that it will be busy and hot. Leashes are required (especially if you bring a cat). 

Where can I park?

THE GREEN LINE LIGHT RAIL:

The Union Depot Station is located nearby Mears Park. The Green Line goes from Downtown Minneapolis to blocks near the event. 

Where to Park:

There are several lots on Kellogg Blvd just east of Broadway.   Other parking options:

  • 6th & Wall Street
  • Lowertown Parking Ramp   316 Jackson St, St Paul, MN 55102
  • Cray Plaza (5th St between Jackson & Sibley)
  • 400 N Jackson St Ramp

For more parking options please click here.

There is also plenty of street parking. Be sure to double-check your meter; they are enforced Monday-Saturday, 8am-10:00pm.

Directions

Southbound on I-35E:

Take Exit 107A on the left for Wacouta St/10th St, stay to your left, follow signs for Wacouta St. Head 4 blocks south to E 6th St, turn right. You’re at the park.

Northbound on I-35E:

Merge onto I-94E, take Exit 242C for 7th St. Merge onto Wall St, go 1 block south to E 6th St, turn right. 1 block to park.

Westbound on I-94:

Take Exit 242D on the left for 6th St. 3 blocks to park.

Eastbound on I-94:

Take Exit 242C for 7th St. Merge onto Wall St, go 1 block south to E 6th St, turn right. 1 block to park.

HWY 52:

Take HWY 52 north until it ends. Turn left at E 7th St, go approximately 3 blocks to Wall St, turn left, head 1 block south to E 6th St and take a right. 1 block to park.

What alternative modes of transportation should I take to the event?

Other alternative forms of transportation we highly suggest are:

(www.metrotransit.org)- City Bus and Light Rail

(www.niceridemn.org)- City wide bike-share. 

Where can I find a Map of your event?

If you are plugging an address into google maps... Please use Mears Park's address...

221 5th St. E, St. Paul, MN 55101