Waterfront Venues

The Festival Plaza


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The Festival Plaza in Waterfront Park.

The view from southern Festival Plaza.

A rectangular plaza immediately west of the water feature, this site is ideal for the vending component of large events. "Tetra", a major piece of sculpture by Charles O. Perry is located here. The Festival Plaza is adjacent to the Wharf and often is used in combination with it.

Venue features:

  • - 3.5 acres in size, accommodates up to 10,000 (can accommodate more when combined with the Wharf).
  • - Substantial water, electrical service and sewer hookups for concessionaires located on the concrete bands within the plaza.
  • - Numerous park benches, located adjacent to shade trees.
  • - 12 restroom facilities that can supplement portable restrooms.
  • - Shady tree grove and lawn area.
  • - Easy on the feet surface of crushed granite.

Additional Photos: Plaza at Night | The Tree Gallery | Bench Seating | Aerial Photo