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DIRECTIONS 2010 Happy Travels! | theLEAF.org | 828.68-MUSIC (686-8742)

NEW DRIVE-THRU CHECK-IN. Read and follow these steps below to make your arrival quick & efficient.

From WEST & Asheville:
I-40 to Swannanoa exit #59. Turn left at end of exit ramp. Right at the traffic light onto US-70. Turn left at the next light, over bridge, and take an immediate right at yield sign onto Old US-70. Go 1.8 miles and turn right into Owen Pool Lot for drive-thru check in.

From EAST:
I-40 to first Black Mountain Exit #65. Ramp merges with US-70. Drive 3.5 miles, through town and then several traffic lights. See a huge Ingles warehouse on the left. Turn right at traffic light onto Grovestone Road. Turn left at next traffic light onto Old US-70. Go 1.6 miles and turn left into Owen Pool Lot for drive-thru check in. After Drive-Thru Check-in, you will then be directed to your parking area.

ARRIVAL:

Come to the new Drive-Thru check in offsite at the Owen Pool Lot just before (or past if coming from east) you get to Lake Eden Road.

Bring your PRINTED email barcode confirmation. This is your ticket.

ALL YOUTH UNDER THE AGE OF 18 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT AT CHECK IN & DURING THE FESTIVAL

Arrival Gate Times: Do NOT come early-arrival times correspond to when different parking areas open & we do not have a waiting area.

Thursday 3:30pm-10pm (NOT before 3:30!)
Friday 9am-11pm for weekend tickets
(on Friday avoid 2:30-5 for high traffic time at local schools)
Friday DAY Tickets Checkin opens at 4:30pm (NOT before 4:30!)
Saturday 9am-9pm | Sunday 9am-3pm (festival closes at 7pm)

PARKING:

Parking is just $3 per vehicle. Come w/ correct change ready. (fee not applicable to vehicle campers with paid permit).

DAY: ALL Day Visitors, including Community Pass, park at Owen Middle School and take LaZoom or Trolley shuttle up to the festival. Shuttle runs continuously from open till Fri/Sat 2am and Sun 7pm.

WEEKEND: After drive-thru check-in, weekenders drive up Lake Eden Rd. Tent Campers drop off gear at drop points near camp area- plan in advance where you are camping so you know your drop off point & pack light. Vehicle Campers precede to their campground - plan to park & stay for safety and relaxation (note- ICE will be for sale on site). Cabins 1-20 go to special area at Gate 6 where ZOOM transport awaits you- pack light & easy. Cabins 21-44 proceed to their cabin parking area near cabins.

DIRECTIONS:
Go to Drive-Thru Check-in BEFORE going to Lake Eden Road or Owen Middle Day Parking.

For Day Visitors the Festival starts with a fun maybe even musical ride on LaZoom or The Trolley!