To facilitate ease of access to the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival

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    (EVANSVILLE, IN – September 28, 2023) – To facilitate ease of access to the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival, the City of Evansville and the Metropolitan Evansville Transit System (METS) are proud to announce a Lunch Shuttle service and an Evening Express route for the public.

    Lunch Shuttle:

    • Dates: Monday, October 2nd through Friday, October 6th.
    • Operating Hours: 11:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.
    • Fare: Standard bus fare applies for all passengers.
    • Frequency: Every 30 minutes.
    • Stops:
      • Start/End: C.K. Newsome Community Center (“Back 40” parking lot).
      • Festival Stop: Temporary Bus Stop at the corner of W. Franklin St. and Wabash Ave.
    • Note: First drop-off at the festival is at 11:15 a.m., with the last shuttle leaving at 1:45 p.m.

     Evening Express:

    • Dates: Monday, October 2nd through Saturday, October 7th.
    • First Departure: 5:15 p.m.
    • Route:
      • Start: Downtown Transfer Terminal at the Lynch Road boarding area.
      • Head left on Vine St.
      • Turn right on Second St.
      • Turn right on Fulton Ave.
      • Turn left on Lloyd Expressway.
      • Turn right on Wabash Ave.
      • Turn right on W. Franklin St.
    • Festival Stop: Temporary Bus Stop at the corner of W. Franklin St. and Wabash Ave.
    • Last Departure from the Fall Festival:
      • Monday to Thursday: 10:30 p.m.
      • Friday & Saturday: 11:00 p.m.

    Residents and visitors are encouraged to make use of these public transportation options for a hassle-free festival experience.

    LINK TO BUS SCHEDULES

    Fall Festival Evening Express EN & SP

    Fall Festival LUNCH SHUTTLE EN & SP