Festival Map & Directions.

The festival layout, including stage placements, vendor booth assignments, food court locations, restrooms, first aid stations, and parking zones, is being finalized for the 2026 festival.

Once the layout is complete, the full festival grounds map will be published right here. Check back closer to festival week, and follow the festival on social media for the announcement.

In the meantime, this page has everything you need to find us, park, and plan your visit. The address, driving directions, and arrival tips below all work right now.

If you have questions about a specific location or area on the grounds, feel free to email info@lexblueberryfest.com and we will help where we can.

The Lexington Blueberry Festival takes place at Lexington Community Park:

158 Plymouth Street
Lexington, OH 44904
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The park is a community gathering space owned and maintained by the Village of Lexington. It has open green space, pavilions, paved walking paths, and a playground area. The festival takes over the park grounds for festival week.

The pageant (Saturday August 8) is held at a separate location: Heartland Church in Lexington. Address and directions for the pageant venue will be sent to contestants and parents directly.

Lexington is in Richland County, Ohio, roughly 10 minutes south of Mansfield. Driving directions from major nearby points:

• From Cleveland (about 90 minutes): Take I-71 south to Exit 169 (Lexington/Crestview), then follow State Route 97 east into Lexington.
• From Columbus (about 75 minutes): Take I-71 north to Exit 169, then State Route 97 east into Lexington.
• From Mansfield (about 10 minutes): Head south on State Route 42 into the village of Lexington. The park is just off the main downtown stretch.
• From Akron / Canton (about 60 minutes): Take US-30 west into Mansfield, then State Route 42 south into Lexington.

On-site parking at Lexington Community Park is free for all festival days. No parking permit, ticket, or pass needed.

Parking fills up fast on:

• Friday evening (Car & Bike Show + Brightspeed Stage music)
• Saturday afternoon and evening (the biggest crowds of the festival, SORELLE headliner, and fireworks at 10 PM)
• Sunday at 2 PM (the Sunday Funday Parade start)

If the main park lot is full, additional overflow lots are available nearby. Plan to arrive 30-45 minutes before any specific event you want to attend.

Accessible parking spaces are reserved near the main entrance for vehicles with a valid disability placard or license plate.

The festival is committed to being welcoming and accessible. Key accessibility features include:

• Accessible parking spaces reserved near the main entrance for vehicles with a valid disability placard or plate
• Paved walking paths through the main festival corridor
• Accessible portable restrooms placed throughout the grounds
• Adult changing stations available at the Main Office
• Service animals welcome throughout the festival

The Car & Bike Show takes place on the grass field, which is uneven. Other parts of the park also have grass areas. If you have mobility needs, the paved corridors are your best route between major festival areas.

For full accessibility information, including specific accommodation requests, visit the Accessibility page.

A little preparation goes a long way. Here is what we recommend bringing for a comfortable day at the festival:

• Cash — many vendors accept cards, but some are cash-only. There is an ATM next to the main office if you need it.
• Comfortable shoes — the festival is spread across the park, including grass and uneven ground.
• Sun and weather protection — sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses for August afternoons, plus a light layer for the evening.
• A refillable water bottle — staying hydrated is important during the warmest part of the day.
• A camping chair or blanket — handy for the Brightspeed Stage music, the Sunday Funday Parade, and the Saturday-night fireworks.
• A small bag or backpack — for vendor purchases, sunscreen, and the day's essentials.

There is seating throughout the grounds, but bringing your own chair guarantees a comfortable spot for the events you most want to see.

To keep the festival safe and welcoming for everyone, please keep these guidelines in mind:

• No alcohol on park grounds.
• No pets — service animals are always welcome.
• No glass containers — please use plastic or cans to keep the grounds safe.
• No personal fireworks — enjoy the professional fireworks show on Saturday night.
• Clean up after yourself — trash and recycling bins are located throughout the grounds.

The festival is free to enter, with no tickets required for general admission. Certain attractions like the rides & games midway have their own ticket structures. If you are unsure about anything, festival staff at the main office are happy to help.

The festival is open for the full day across each festival day, so there is no single "right" time to arrive. That said, here are some helpful guidelines:

• Thursday August 20: Crowds build through the evening for the opening night Blue Lights & Bubbles Parade. Arrive by 6 PM to find good parking and parade viewing.
• Friday August 21: The Car & Bike Show is the highlight. Plan to arrive between 4 and 6 PM.
• Saturday August 22: The big day. Crowds peak in the afternoon and stay through the SORELLE concert and 10 PM fireworks. Arrive by 5 PM for music and 9 PM for fireworks viewing.
• Sunday August 23: The Sunday Funday Parade steps off at 2 PM. Find parade viewing by 1:30 PM.

If you have day-of questions about timing or what is happening when, festival staff at the main office can help.