The final approach is the slow part
The festival sits along Route 116 between Danielson Pike and Hartford Pike. Drivers arrive through the Route 6/I-295 interchange, Route 44, Route 102 or rural roads from Connecticut. Camera coverage is strongest upstream, not around the Village Green.
Official parking pattern
The festival lists paid lots operated by local fire departments and churches, plus limited free accessible parking at three published locations. Availability and operating hours differ by day, especially around Sunday services.
- Review the official directions and parking page before leaving.
- Choose an approach and a likely lot on the same side of the village.
- Keep cash or the payment method requested by the lot operator.
- Follow temporary signs; festival traffic patterns can differ from navigation apps.