SIOUX CITY, Iowa (Iowa Media Wire) — The annual Saturday in the Park festival is days away, which means you’ve probably figured out which stage will have the artist you’re most excited to see. But have you thought about parking, food, and souvenirs? Don’t worry; Iowa Media Wire 9 has you covered. Here’s everything you need to know for the 2024 SITP.
Parking
Every year, cars line the streets of the neighborhood surrounding Grandview Park and many find themselves walking several blocks to reach their destination. To help mitigate the need for parking space and ensure everyone can enjoy the celebrations, Sioux City Transit is providing a bus service dedicated to Saturday in the Park from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Pick up and drop off will be located in front of the Tyson Events Center main entrance on Gordon Drive and the south entrance of Grandview Park on 24th Street.
Bus Fares:
- Adult – $1.80 one-way trip or $3.60 round trip
- Student – $1.55 one-way trip or $3.10 round trip.
- Senior Citizen & Disabled – $0.90 one-way trip or $1.80 round trip.
- Children Under Five – Free with an adult
- Day Pass Adult – $5.00
- Day Pass Senior Citizen – $2.00
- Day Pass Disability – $2.00
- Day Pass Student – $4.00
While drivers will accept cash, it’s recommended that eventgoers purchase a return ride token in advance since drivers will be unable to make change. Fare tokens will be sold throughout the day at the Tyson Events Center stop.
Patrons are encouraged to park at the Tyson Events Center/Long Lines Family Recreation Center or the River’s Landing Parking Ramp and ride the special event bus due to the limited parking around Grandview and the likelihood of traffic congestion and roadblocks.
Navigation
Looking for a restroom, beer tickets, or first aid? Check out the map below to find anything you’re looking for with ease.
Permitted Items
While you’re packing up and getting ready to head out to the festival, keep in mind that only clear bags will be allowed in the park. Coolers, food, and beverages will also not be allowed, however, there will be numerous vendors for you to choose from throughout the area. Patrons are encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle and can find water bottle refilling stations throughout the park.
Other permitted items include a blanket, lawn chairs, and an umbrella, but umbrellas should not prevent others around you from seeing the stage.
Items that are not permitted include guns, weapons, and fireworks. While they might love some of the performers, pets should be left at home. Additionally, distribution, solicitation, and advertisements in the form of flyers, business cards, etc., will not be allowed.
Now that you’re all packed and ready to go, let’s see what else SITP has to offer.
Kid’s Zone
At Saturday in the Park, there’s something to enjoy for all ages. Parents can rest easy knowing that their kids will be entertained for hours on end at the Kid’s Zone, sponsored by Iowa Media Wire 9.
The Kid’s Zone will be available from 12 to 7 p.m. and feature inflatables, Pony rides, balloon sculptures, a Rabbitary, face painting, and a petting zoo. Parents can purchase an all-day wristband for the inflatables for $20. Don’t forget to bring socks, as the inflatables can get hot.
Music
Saturday in the Park wouldn’t be possible without the many artists that bring in music lovers from across the tri-state area. Here’s the performance schedule for each stage:
Main Stage
- Anthem 12 p.m.
- Lonesome Creek 12:05 p.m.
- Tuff Roots 12:45 p.m.
- Andy Frasco & The U.N. 2 p.m.
- Nikki Lane 3:30 p.m.
- Mike Cambell and the Kirty Knobs 5 p.m.
- Del Water Gap 7:15 p.m.
- Bleachers 9 p.m.
Don’t recognize some of these artists? Learn more here.
Abe Stage
- Young Oc3an 12 p.m.
- Tryplytz 12:30 p.m.
- Rvrnd 1:20 p.m.
- Fatal Fall 2:20 p.m.
- Electric Texas 3:20 p.m.
- Ro Hempel 4:30 p.m.
- Black Joe Lewis 5:50 p.m.
- Paul Wall 7:15 p.m.
- Twista 8:30 p.m.
Want to learn more about these artists? Click here.
Food
Spending long hours in the sun and jamming out to talented musicians can work up an appetite. Curb those cravings with these featured vendors:
- Smokin R’s BBQ
- The Corndog Company
- Front Porch Concessions
- Mac’s Tornado Concessions
- KLK Concessions
- Boki Gelato
- Parthenon
- Marcos Concessions
- Tornado Funnel Cakes
- Godfathers Pizza
- Made it Myself Shaved Ice
- Stapleton Tornado Concessions
- Mr. Corn
- J&J Old Fashioned Kettle Corn
- Gyros and More
- Papa Johns
- Mi Rancherita
- Mallis on Wheels
To see what each vendor offers, click here.
Art
Find something special to remind of you of all the fun you had with these vendors at Arts Alley:
- Jewelry Junkies
- Becky’s Jewelry
- Christy’s Crystals
- Cosmic Dyes
- Bio Chi Institute/Mind & Body Connection
- Mystic Treasures
- Azapaza
- The Expansion Center
- Custom Wood Artistry
- Under the Rainbow
- The Necklace Guys
- Sidekick Caricatures
- Lokal Vintage
- Sunny Day Creations
- Tara Beth Creations
- TJ’s Trove
- Wild Peach Creative
- Josina Supplies LLC.
- Heatherly Studios
- Urban Luna Boutique
- Ear Game
- Hillary Duncan Design
- Hello Madame
- Tat2u
- Quichua Crafts
- Live Laugh and Shop
For more information about the vendors and what they offer, click here.
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