ready to fest?
Whether you’re local or road-tripping, planning your NC Folk Fest weekend in downtown Greensboro, NC is simple. Here’s everything you need to know to have your best fest yet.
Getting Here
Downtown Greensboro is centrally located in the heart of North Carolina and easily accessible from major cities and highways.
Take the train!
NC by Train is an official partner of the NC Folk Fest. Save gas and the time parking and arrive by train!
Arriving by car?
There’s ample parking in decks and surface lots throughout downtown.
Using public transit or rideshare?
During Folk Fest weekend you can ride Greensboro buses fare-free! Click here for local bus routes to downtown Greensboro.
Uber and Lyft drop-off zones will be clearly marked near festival entrances.
where to stay
Turn your festival weekend into a full-on getaway! With thousands flocking to downtown Greensboro for three days of nonstop music, art, and food, hotel rooms go fast — so don’t wait to book.
Visit Greensboro’s Hotel Guide is a comprehensive listing of all hotel in our area.
Explore our exclusive 2025 Festival Hotel Discounts below and find your home base for the weekend.
2025 HOTEL DISCOUNTS
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Hampton Inn & Suites, Greensboro Downtown | 15% Discount
Hotel Denim | 15% Discount || Call the front desk to book and mention the rate code for Folk Festival. (336) 272-4737
Four Points by Sheraton Greensboro | $99
Hilton Garden Inn, Big Tree Way | $158 + tax
Holiday Inn Greensboro Coliseum | $129 plus taxes/fees
Fairfield Inn & Suites Greensboro Coliseum Area | $139 || Need Discount code NCFF2025 - Last day to book is August 12, 2025
Courtyard Inn Greensboro Airport | Code: NCF - Reservation Deadline: 8/30/2025
Comfort Inn Greensboro - Kernersville | 20% Discount
Clarion Pointe Greensboro Airport | 20% Discount
Drury Inn & Suites Greensboro | Group # 10150728. Cut off date is 08/11/25 || Must Call to Reserve 1-800-325-0720