Travel, Parking & Lodging
Getting Here
The Maryland Italian Festival is held at:
Ripken Stadium Parking Lot
873 Long Drive
Aberdeen, Maryland 21001
Conveniently located just off I-95, the Festival is easily accessible from Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia, and surrounding communities.
Parking Information
Free Festival Parking
Ample parking is available for Festival guests in both the main stadium lot and nearby satellite lots.
Main Festival Lot
Access to the main parking area is via Long Drive. Parking attendants will direct you upon arrival.
Satellite Parking Lots
When the main lot reaches capacity, guests will be directed to nearby satellite lots with complimentary shuttle service operating continuously throughout Festival hours.
For the latest parking availability and traffic updates, please visit our Festival Facebook page.
Parking Updates → (Check our Facebook Page for updates)
Important Parking Restrictions
To help us maintain good relationships with our neighbors, please do not park:
- Along Long Drive
- In the Marriott hotel parking lot adjacent to the stadium
- In private condominium or townhouse community parking areas along Long Drive
These restrictions are strictly enforced, and unauthorized vehicles may be towed at the owner's expense.
VIP & Accessible Parking
VIP and accessible parking are located in the smaller lot closest to the Festival entrance.
To access this lot, guests must present either:
- A valid handicap parking placard or license plate, or
- A Festival VIP Parking Pass
Please note:
- VIP passes are valid only for the specific day printed on the pass.
- A QR code must be presented for entry.
- VIP parking passes are included with select premium ticket packages.
- VIP parking passes are not sold separately.
Staying Overnight
Turn your Festival visit into a weekend getaway! Explore hotels, bed-and-breakfasts, attractions, restaurants, and visitor information through the Harford County Office of Tourism.
Whether you're visiting for a day or making a weekend of it, we look forward to welcoming you to Maryland's largest celebration of Italian food, music, culture, and family fun.
Official Festival Hotel
A special Maryland Italian Festival lodging package is available through the SpringHill Suites by Marriott, conveniently located near I-95 Exit 80 and just a short 10-minute drive from the Festival grounds.
Festival hotel packages include:
- Comfortable overnight accommodations
- Complimentary breakfast
- Easy access to Festival parking and activities
- Special Festival guest rates
Click Here to Explore Other Local Hotels
Whether you're visiting for a day or making a weekend of it, we look forward to welcoming you to Maryland's largest celebration of Italian food, music, culture, and family fun.
