Homespun Events
Building Community through Art
Artist applications for the 2026 Sculpture Garden Art Fair are now open!
Apply here by July 12, 2026.
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Getting to the Jamboree
We want getting to The Great Big Jamboree to feel as smooth and stress-free as possible. Please review the information below before you arrive so you can plan ahead.
Parking & Shuttle
General event parking is located off-site and provided free of charge.
The off-site parking ramp is located 1.5 miles from the venue at the PearsonVUE Testing Center: 5601 Green Valley Dr, Bloomington, MN.
All General Admission guests must park at the designated off-site ramp and take the free event shuttle to the festival entrance. There is no general public parking available at the festival site. Shuttles will run continuously before, during, and after the event.
Please plan to allow extra time for parking and shuttle transportation, especially during peak arrival and departure periods.
ADA Parking
ADA accessible parking is available on site for guests with a valid ADA permit.
ADA Parking is available directly outside Hyland Hills Ski Area: 8800 Chalet Rd, Bloomington, MN
To ensure adequate space, ADA parking must be pre-arranged at the time of ticket purchase. Availability is limited and cannot be guaranteed. ADA Accessible shuttles will also be available at off-site parking lots.
Drop Off & Pick Up
Drop-off and pick-up are permitted on the festival grounds in the traffic circle directly outside of Hyland Hills Ski Area.
Guests using drop-off or pick-up should follow event signage and staff directions to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.
Strollers
Strollers are welcome but must be foldable to fit on shuttle buses. Guests are responsible for loading and unloading their own strollers.
Wagons are not permitted on shuttle buses or festival grounds.
Arrival & Departure Tips
-Arrive early to reduce wait times
-Expect increased shuttle lines at the end of the event
-Plan your departure in advance if you need to leave before the festival ends
-All guests must exit the festival grounds by 5:00 PM