Parking at Steppin' Out
Take advantage of our shuttle bus!
The shuttle bus will pick up at the UPPER Chicken Hill Parking Lot and drop off at the intersection of Washington Street and Draper Road. The shuttle will run every 15 minutes from 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Last pick up from Downtown is at 10:00 p.m.
Directions to the UPPER Chicken Hill Parking Lot - From 460, take exit 6 to Southgate Drive. Turn right on Sterrett Drive and park in the Chicken Hill Lot. ***NOTE: ALL OF CHICKEN HILL IS NOT FREE, ONLY THE UPPER SECTION.
Blacksburg Parking Map
Our parking map shows on-street parking, bus stops and metered parking lots, along with the Kent Square Parking Garage. Please note that during Steppin' Out, no one can park on the parts of College Avenue, Draper Road, Jackson Street, Roanoke Street and Main Street where the festival is taking place.
Parking Garage
Take advantage of the convenience of a parking garage.
Kent Square Garage: Entrance is located at the corner of Draper Road and Roanoke Street; 380 public parking spaces with hourly and daily rates available
Midtown Parking Garage: 121 Commons Drive, hourly and daily rates available
Metered Parking
FREE during Steppin' Out!
You will find metered parking on many streets surrounding and crossing the Main Street corridor of downtown Blacksburg: Draper Road, College Avenue, College Avenue Extension, Lee Street, Church Street and Roanoke Street.
Don't forget the metered parking lots off Church Street, Progress Street, and Draper Road (Farmers Market).
Thanks to the Town of Blacksburg Government for providing free metered parking during Steppin' Out.
Leave the Car
Blacksburg Transit provides service around Blacksburg, and even special Steppin' Out routes during the festival. Check their website for up to date schedules.