Transportation

Making your travel plans for the 2011 National Puppetry Festival?

Atlanta is served by Amtrak, major bus lines, and Jackson-Hartsfield International Airport (ATL). 

You’ll want to arrive at the festival by mid afternoon on Tuesday, July 12. There is an Orientation Session for all Festival Volunteers at 4 p.m.  Dinner is served beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the opening night performances are at 7:30 p.m.

On Sunday, July 17th, most festival goers can depart after breakfast.
Checkout time for the dorms and apartments is 11:00 a.m.

Those driving to the festival should note that there is no free parking on the Georgia Tech campus.  You will need to purchase a parking pass (good from Monday, July 11, through Sunday, July 17) for $40.  This must be purchased in advance through the online registration form.  Parking is only in designated lots and spaces.

We have put together detailed information in PDF format to make your arrival at the Festival easier. Please review this information carefully:

Everyone Should Read This
If You Are Arriving By Car
If You Are Arriving By Plane
Late Arrivals on Campus
Instructions for Picking Up Day Passes
Festival Check-in For Those Not Staying On Campus Or In The Hampton Inn