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Aerial view of the Zootown Festival grounds at the Missoula Fairgrounds
Plan your arrival

Getting Here

Dive into the heart of Zootown Festival! Shuttle in, park close, roll up on two wheels or stroll over from downtown.

Know the grounds

Festival & Parking Maps

We can't wait for you to see the changes we've made for this year's event! Check out our official map for everything you'll need to know during the festival, including entrances, updated stage positioning, food vendors, bars, merch, GA+ Lounge, VIP areas, restrooms and more.

Click on the map to start exploring!

Festival-goers stepping off a shuttle bus at golden hour
The easy way in

Shuttles

Avoid traffic and ride in stress-free. Continuous shuttles will run from two convenient locations to Sentinel High School (right next to the festival). Purchase your passes early: prices will increase as the event approaches.

To the fest 12:30 to 6:30 PMRides home 8:30 to 11:00 PM
2-Day Pass$15per person
1-Day Pass$10per person

One adult shuttle pass grants entry for one child aged 7 or under. All children aged 8 and older must have their own shuttle pass. Return service continues until all riders are returned after the event ends.

  1. 1

    University of Montana Park & Ride

    Park in any available campus lot. Shuttles pick up and drop off from the Music Building. No additional charge for parking on UM campus.

  2. 2

    Downtown Missoula: Elks Lodge

    Shuttles pick up in front of the Elks Lodge. If parking downtown, please use a parking garage and avoid blocking local businesses or retail spaces.

Aerial view of the festival and surrounding lots
Driving into town?

Parking

We've secured multiple parking lots, all just a short walk from the Fairgrounds. To reduce traffic congestion and support our sustainability goals, please plan for at least 3 people per vehicle.

  • Neighborhood parking is not permitted.
  • Paid parking is limited and prices will increase as the event approaches.
  • If parking sells out, you'll need to shuttle, rideshare, bike, or walk to the festival.

Reserve your parking pass early to guarantee your spot and save money!

Friends hopping out of a car at the festival drop-off zone
Getting dropped off? Perfect!

Rideshare

Our Rideshare & Pick-Up/Drop-Off Zone is conveniently located in the parking lot of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Please follow signage and staff instructions for a smooth arrival and departure.

Festival-goers arriving by bike
04 · Pedal your way to the party!

Bike Parking

Missoula is incredibly bike-friendly, with scenic trails and bike lanes leading right to the Fairgrounds. A limited amount of lockable and standard event bike racks will be available off of South Ave. in front of Sentinel High School. In addition to this location there are areas to lock bikes surrounding the festival site, just please be mindful where you lock and park your bike.

Bike parking is self-serve, first come, first served, and unmonitored. The festival is not liable for lost, stolen, or damaged property, so please bring a secure lock.
Friends walking into the festival at golden hour
05 · Stroll on over

Walk

1.8 mifrom downtown

We're just 1.8 miles from downtown, with great stops along the way. Grab a bite in Midtown, shop along Higgins, or enjoy the many lovely neighborhoods that you'll pass through.

Flying in?

MSO Airport offers nonstop flights from 14 major U.S. markets. Cut down your travel time by flying into Missoula so you can get the Zootown festivities started early!

Arrive light, stay comfy

Travel light

Skip the chair-lugging and the overstuffed bag. Reserve these before you go and they'll be waiting for you inside.

Festival-goers relaxing in rental chairs near the stage
conCHAIRto has you covered

Chair Rentals

Personal chairs are prohibited from the festival grounds, but there's no need to lug your own. Reserve a comfortable, festival-ready chair online, and it will be waiting for you just past the security checkpoint, with a designated seating area at the Trailhead Stage.

  • $15 when reserved more than 7 days before the event
  • Ready on-site: no need to carry it through security
  • Lightweight, cup holders, 350 lbs. capacity
  • Drop it at any conCHAIRto booth or drop zone
A limited number of free chairs will be available within a designated area inside the Trailhead Stage VIP section. The Lookout Stage VIP section is located in the Grandstands and offers fixed seating.
Charging lockers at the festival
Hands-free, hassle-free

Locker Rentals

Stay hands-free and hassle-free with a personal locker for the day or weekend. Each locker comes with unlimited access and a charging port so you can keep your phone juiced and your valuables secure. Perfect for merch, layers, or anything else you don't want to carry around.

  • Day or weekend rentals
  • Unlimited access
  • Built-in phone charging
Set your GPS

Find the Fairgrounds

The Missoula Fairgrounds, 1101 South Ave W, Missoula, MT 59801, is centrally located and accessible by car, bike, festival shuttles, or public transportation.

June 18 & 19 · Missoula Fairgrounds

Now you know the way.
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