Parking & Shuttles

We strongly encourage you to use one of the Oktoberfest shuttle options highlighted below. Parking is available but very limited in the neighborhood surrounding the DAI. Bicycle racks will also be available near the River Gate entrance to Oktoberfest.

Important Parking Note: There is no parking on the levy across from the museum or in McKinley Park during any Oktoberfest events. Please park only in approved locations.

First Student Shuttle (from University of Dayton parking lot):
Park for free at the University of Dayton parking lot on River Park Drive, between Patterson Blvd. & Main St., behind the University of Dayton Marriott. From the lot, catch the free Oktoberfest shuttle directly to the event. The shuttle runs Friday evening for Preview Party and all day Saturday and Sunday for Oktoberfest.
Full Schedule: 
Friday, September 25: 6:30 PM–Midnight (Preview Party)
Saturday, September 26: 11:30 AM–Midnight
Sunday, September 27: 11:30 AM–8 PM

Greater Dayton RTA Shuttle:
Lederhosen Lunch: RTA provides free shuttle service from downtown Dayton during the Lederhosen Lunch on Friday. Shuttles run from 10:30 AM–2:30 PM. Look for shuttle stop locations along Monument Avenue, Wilkinson Street, Second Street, Main Street and Fifth Street.

Oktoberfest - Saturday & Sunday: You may park downtown and catch a free RTA shuttle to and from Oktoberfest on Saturday and Sunday. RTA shuttles run directly to the event from stops along Monument Avenue, Wilkinson Street, Second Street, Main Street and Fourth Street. Look for the RTA shuttles with Oktoberfest destination signs and board at any stop along this route. There is no charge for the RTA shuttle ride. RTA shuttles will run from 11:00 AM–Midnight on Saturday and 11:00 AM–8:00 PM on Sunday.
Full Schedule: 
Friday, September 25: 10:30 AM–2:30 PM (Lederhosen Lunch)
Saturday, September 26: 11 AM–11:30 PM
Sunday, September 27: 11 AM–8 PM