GETTING TO THE FESTIVAL
Venue Address
1100 Granary Ave.
Bellingham, WA 98225
Ride Share Address (Pick Up/Drop Off)
921 Cornwall Ave.
Bellingham, WA 98225
Biking to the Venue
We’re a bike festival first and foremost, so riding your bike is encouraged! The venue is accessible via numerous bike lanes and bike paths throughout Bellingham.
Bike Parking
NW Tune-Up offers a secure, pay-what-you-can bike parking service, available only for ticketholders. Suggested donation of $5 per bike or $10 per family, per day. Cash only. Proceeds benefit a rotating lineup of local nonprofits. Bike parking is open 8 AM–11:30 PM Friday and Saturday; 8 AM–5 PM Sunday. Overnight bike parking is not available. Free public bike parking is available to the public but is not monitored by NW Tune-Up staff. Be sure to bring a secure bike lock if riding your bike to the festival.
Festival Parking
A limited number of parking spots will be available adjacent to the festival grounds. More information will be announced soon.
Parking in Downtown Bellingham
- Commercial Street parking garage
- Bellingham High School parking lot
- City of Bellingham paid street and parking lots
Public Transit
Visit Whatcom Transit Authority (WTA) to view local bus schedules. Buses are equipped with bike racks, though slots are first come, first served. If parking at a transit station, we suggest parking at the Cordata Station Park and Ride (Whatcom Community College), and hopping on the 232 bus to the Bellingham Station (Downtown). The last 232 bus arrives/departs the Bellingham Station around 10 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays, and just after 7:30 p.m. on Sundays.
Driving to Bellingham
Take Interstate 5 to exit 253, turn west on Lakeway Drive, then a slight right onto E Holly Street. Follow E Holly Street for 0.5 miles, then take a left onto Cornwall Avenue. Vehicle parking is located 0.3 miles away from the festival entrance on Cornwall Avenue.
Flying & Airport Transport
Bellingham International Airport (BLI) is conveniently located 4.5 miles from the waterfront festival grounds. Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Airlines and San Juan Airlines offer direct flights from participating destinations.
If flying into Sea-Tac International Airport (SEA), Seattle Paine Field (PAI) or Vancouver International Airport (YVR), it is advised to rent a car, utilize ride-shares, or bus via Bellair Charter or FlixBus
GETTING TO THE TRAILHEADS
Free Bike Shuttles
To help you get around easier and reduce vehicle traffic, NW Tune-Up offers free bike shuttles to nearby trailhead parking lots for valid 3-day and 1-day ticketholders. Visit our bike shuttle page for more information.
Trailhead Parking
Parking at the local trailheads around Bellingham is extremely limited during Tune-Up. If you must drive, please utilize the parking lots below and allow yourself extra time to get on the trails.
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Galbraith Southside overflow parking: Options to park at Transition Outpost, Samish Way Park n' Ride or Lake Padden Park
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Galbraith Northside overflow parking: Park at Whatcom Falls Park on Electric Ave.
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North Chuckanut parking: A valid Discover Pass is required, and gates are locked between sundown and 8 AM. Plan accordingly so you don't get locked in!
VOLUNTEER AT NW TUNE-UP
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