• | The contents of all backpacks, packages, bags, containers, purses, and other items will be inspected before being able to enter the event area. |
• | No cooler, thermoses, cans, glass containers, kegs, or other containers other than plastic or paper cups may be carried into the event area. One water bottle per person is permissible as is a lunch size cooler containing baby formula or medication. |
• | Bicycles, skateboards, or other forms of transportation are not allowed. Baby strollers are permitted. Wheelchairs or other mobility devices to facilitate transportation because of a physical impairment is permitted. |
• | No alcohol beverages may be carried in or leave the event area, with the exception of closed cider sales. |
• | Toy weapons or weapon replicas are prohibited in the event. |
Parking in the downtown area near the event site will be limited. Anyone planning to attend the WinterMarkt is encouraged to take advantage of free parking and shuttle bus service departing every ten-twelve minutes from Herndon High School, 700 Bennett Street. Park your car and meet the bus in front of the school in the circular drive. Drop off and pick up will be at the corner of Lynn and Center Streets. Shuttle service begins at 11:45 a.m. and ends at 7:00 p.m.
Limited parking is available in the Station Street Municipal lot, accessible from Center and Vine Streets or from Station Street behind Sully’s Pour House.
Choose to use a car service like Uber or Lyft. Best pick up is at 779 Center Street, Herndon, VA 20170 near the Moose Lodge.
The event is just steps from the W&OD trail; enjoy a bike ride or walk to the WinterMarkt.
Please do not park in private parking lots such as the Pines Shopping Center. You risk being towed. Please respect our neighbors and do not block private drives or otherwise disrupt the flow of traffic.
Please watch for any posted street signs and warnings, and secure your valuables, as the Herndon WinterMarkt, its hosts and sponsors, and any affiliates are not responsible for violations or damage.From Washington D.C. and points east to the Shuttle bus parking lot | |
• | Take Route 495 to the Dulles Toll Rd 267W |
• | Take the Toll Rd West to the Centreville Rd(Rte 228)/Elden Street (exit 10) |
• | Turn right off the ramp |
• | Follow Elden St to the fourth traffic signal at the intersection with Locust St/ Sterling Rd (Rte 606) and turn right |
• | Turn right into the Herndon Middle School parking lot, 901 Locust St, and enjoy the bus ride to the site |
Driving from the West to the Shuttle bus parking lot | |
• | Take Rt 66 to the exit at Rt 28. Follow Rt 28 (Sully Rd) north to the Dulles Toll Road 267 East |
• | Take the Dulles Greenway (portions toll) to the Dulles Toll Road 267 E |
• | Take the Toll Rd East to the Centreville Rd (Rte 228)/Elden Street (exit 10) |
• | Turn left off the ramp onto Centerville Rd/Elden Street |
• | Follow Elden St to the fourth traffic signal at the intersection with Locust St/ Sterling Rd (Rte 606) and turn right |
• | Turn right into the Herndon Middle School parking lot, 901 Locust St, and enjoy the bus ride to the site |
To reach the site | |
• | Follow the directions above; continue on Elden Street to the light at Grace Street |
• | Turn left on Grace Street |
• | Go one block and turn right on Vine St |
• | At the Stop sign continue straight across Center Street and access the Station Street surface parking lot |
• | The WinterMarkt pedestrian entrances are at Lynn and Station and Lynn and Center Streets |