The Columbia Festival of the Arts is held on the Boone County courthouse square and surrounding streets. Courthouse Square is located between Seventh and Ninth streets and Walnut and Ash streets in downtown Columbia, Mo. The Square is one block north of Broadway, the main street in the downtown area.
There is parking in the Eighth and Walnut Garage or in the city parking lots on Eighth and Ash streets and Ninth and Ash streets. Parking is free in these areas on Saturday and Sunday. Street meters must be paid on Saturday but are free on Sunday.
driving west on I-70
Turn south (left) at the Providence Road exit. Follow Providence south, approximately one mile. Turn east (left) on Ash or Walnut; this will take you directly to the Festival area.
driving east on I-70
Turn south (right) at the Providence Road exit. Follow Providence south, approximately one mile. Turn east (left) on Ash or Walnut; this will take you directly to the Festival area.
driving north or south
Take Highway 63, which runs just east of the Columbia city limits. Take the Broadway exit. Follow Broadway to Seventh, Eighth or Ninth streets and turn north (right).
There is parking in the Eighth and Walnut Garage or in the city parking lots on Eighth and Ash streets and Ninth and Ash streets. Parking is free in these areas on Saturday and Sunday. Street meters must be paid on Saturday but are free on Sunday.