Trumansburg Fairgrounds
Trumansburg Fairgrounds hosts the Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance, reachable by TCAT's Route 21 bus from Ithaca to the Front Gate. There is no parking at the fairgrounds itself unless you are vehicle camping, but the official GrassRoots lot on Falls Road costs $10 a day or $30 for the weekend, and vehicle and tent camping is available at the nearby Across The Way Campground.
Before you go
- Official site
- grassrootsfest.org
- Next festival here
- Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance, Jul 22 to 25, 2027
Worth knowing before you go
- There is no parking at the fairgrounds itself unless you are vehicle camping, so plan for the Falls Road lot or the village.
- Local groups and businesses near the fairgrounds also sell parking, with proceeds supporting community causes.
- The campground is a short walk from the festival and has its own showers, security and a fire pit area.
Festivals here
Venue basics: TCAT Route 21 bus from Ithaca · No on-site parking unless camping · Festival parking $10/day or $30/weekend.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You plan to camp or take the bus rather than look for parking near the gate.
Getting there and parking
Festival-specific · GrassRootsThe local TCAT bus service can get festival goers to and from GrassRoots. Route 21 runs from Ithaca to Trumansburg and drops passengers at the festival's Front Gate.
Festival-specific · GrassRootsThere is no parking at Trumansburg Fairgrounds itself unless you are vehicle camping. The official GrassRoots parking area is across the street on Falls Road, next to the Across The Way Campgrounds, for $10 a day or $30 for the whole weekend. Free parking is also available around the Village of Trumansburg, and several local groups and businesses sell parking nearby.
Accessibility
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at Trumansburg Fairgrounds. The venue's own pages are the place to check: grassrootsfest.org.
Camping
Festival-specific · GrassRootsGrassRoots offers vehicle and tent camping at its Across The Way Campground at 8669 Falls Road, a short walk from the festival. The campground has a circular layout with a central community area with showers, EMS, security, a dishwashing station and a fire pit and picnic area.
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Quick answers
Can I take a bus to GrassRoots Festival?
Yes. TCAT's Route 21 bus runs from Ithaca to Trumansburg and drops you at the Front Gate.
Can I park at Trumansburg Fairgrounds?
No, not unless you are vehicle camping. Parking is at the official lot on Falls Road, in the village, or with local groups nearby.
Where can I park for GrassRoots?
The official GrassRoots lot is on Falls Road next to the Across The Way Campgrounds. Free parking is also available around the Village of Trumansburg.
How much does festival parking cost?
The official Falls Road lot costs $10 a day or $30 for the entire weekend.
Can I camp at GrassRoots?
Yes. Vehicle and tent camping is available at the Across The Way Campground, a short walk from the festival.
What amenities does the Across The Way Campground have?
It has a central community area with showers, EMS, security, a dishwashing station and a fire pit and picnic area.