Visitor Information
General Information
2023 Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival
When: September 23 and 24, 2023!
Hours: 10am to 5pm both days
Where: Old Mill Park, Downtown Mill Valley
Hours: 10am to 5pm both days
Where: Old Mill Park, Downtown Mill Valley
Art, music, friends and fun to be discovered under the Redwoods of Old Mill Park. Explore the fine works of 135 local and international artists.
Festival Map
Please see the Exhibitor Map to note accessible areas at the Festival.
ADA and Disabled Access Notes
There is limited, marked parking available on Throckmorton Ave. near the two accessible entrances to the Festival.
Ride Your Bike - and get $5 off the entry fee!
We are partnering with Marin Bicycle Coalition! Securely park your bike in front of the Depot on Throckmorton and receive a voucher for $5 off at the gate.
No bike parking outside the entrances and no bikes in the park, even just to pass through.
Food and Beverage
This year’s festival will offer a new local selection of delicious healthy food and beverage options that kids and adults alike will enjoy.
Please help us respect Old Mill Park and our festival by following these simple rules:
No pets left outside the entrances or allowed inside the park (except legitimate service dogs).
No Public pass through during the festival weekend.
No smoking.
Directions
Old Mill Park
Address: 64 Cascade Drive (cross street Throckmorton), Mill Valley CA 94941
Shuttle Bus Transportation
Don’t worry about Parking! Please take alternative transportation to the Festival – walking, biking or riding our shuttle buses.
As a downtown Festival in a rustic park, we are unable to provide parking lots nearby. Our shuttles are plentiful and frequent.
We provide free shuttle buses running continuously through Mill Valley
Saturday Shuttle Schedule
9:30 am - 6:00 pm (to the Festival)
Bus begins service at Edna Maguire & Mill Valley Middle School Lots.
Last bus leaves Old Mill Park at 6:00.
Sunday Shuttle Schedule
9:30 am - 6:00 pm (to the Festival)
Bus begins service at Edna Maguire & Mill Valley Middle School Lots.
Last bus leaves Old Mill Park at 6:00.
Shuttle Stops
Route 1 - Miller Avenue Route
Route 2 - East Blithedale Route
- Mill Valley Middle School Rear Parking Lot
- Sycamore Ave. at Camino Alto (Middle School)
- Safeway
- Montford Ave
- Sunnyside Ave
- Festival Main Gate
Route 2 - East Blithedale Route
- Edna Maguire School Front Parking Lot
- East Blithedale at Camino Alto
- East Street
- Mt View Ave
- Sunnyside Ave
- Festival Main Gate
Directions to Miller Avenue Route Shuttle Bus Parking
- From the 101, take the Mill Valley/Tiburon Exit towards Mill Valley.
- Make a left at the light on Camino Alto.
- Make a left at the light at Sycamore and follow to rear Mill Valley Middle School lot.
Directions to East Blithedale Route Shuttle Bus Parking
- From the 101, take the Mill Valley/Tiburon Exit towards Mill Valley.
- Take East Blithedale Avenue West towards Mill Valley
- Turn right at the light onto Lomita and follow to Edna Maguire School parking lot.
Special Presentation
Art for a Better World
This year the Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival is pleased to designate the Special Presentation Grove for an exhibition entitled Art for a Better World showcasing the work of neurologically diverse contemporary artists from around the Bay Area.
Community Outreach
We're looking for volunteers
Still looking a few more art loving festival volunteers.