Virgin Festival 2008 Pimlico Race Course Baltimore, MD

THE BEST WAY //

There are three Metro Subway stations in downtown Baltimore within walking distance of all major hotels, free parking at all stations outside downtown, and operating hours that work well with festival start and end times.

Take the Metro to the Rogers Avenue Metro Subway Station where shuttle buses are ready to take you to the show. The cost to ride the shuttle is $1.60, unless you are transferring from the Metro Subway, in which case we recommend you purchase a Day Pass for $3.50. The Day Pass will be good all day for your rides to and from the festival on the Metro and shuttle bus.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be a short bus ride from Rogers Avenue Metro Subway Station to the concert site; however, there will be no shuttle busses running to and from the Cold Spring Light Rail Station this year. We do not recommend using the Light Rail because the hours of operation on Sunday do not work with festival start and end times (Light Rail stops running prior to the end of the festival on Sunday) and this year, there will be no shuttle service to and from the Light Rail.

AGAIN, VIRGIN MOBILE FESTIVAL ATTENDEES SHOULD USE METRO SUBWAY AND NOT LIGHT RAIL. THERE WILL BE NO SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM THE LIGHT RAIL THIS YEAR ­ ONLY TO AND FROM THE ROGERS AVENUE METRO SUBWAY STATION.

For those coming from the west, park and ride at the Owings Mills, Old Court or Milford Mill Metro stops. There are over 5,000 combined parking spaces located at these stops, conveniently located right off the Baltimore Beltway.


TRAIN //

From Baltimore's Penn Station, take the Light Rail or a cab to downtown hotels, or a cab to Pimlico. Once downtown you can pick up the Metro Subway to Pimlico.

Amtrak //
Penn Station
1515 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 685-5588
5.94 miles from Virgin Mobile Festival

Click here to see Amtrak's weekend specials.*

*Note: Travel must originate and return on Saturday or originate Saturday and return Sunday with departure by 10:59 am. (Maximum one night stay.)


BUS //

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Greyhound Bus Services //
2110 Haines Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 752-7682
(800) 231-2222
9.34 miles from Virgin Mobile Festival

5625 O'Donnell Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 633-6389
(800) 231-2222
10.75 miles from Virgin Mobile Festival


CAR //

Driving Directions //
Parking lots open at 8a.m. and gates open at 10a.m.
If you have purchased a parking ticket or VIP tickets, which come with a parking ticket, follow the directions on the back of your parking hang tag that you will receive in the mail. Your directions may be slightly different than the directions below.

From points south of Baltimore:
Take I-95 North to I-695 West (Baltimore Beltway).
Take Exit 18A Liberty Road East, towards Lochearn. Turn right at the light at the end of the ramp onto Liberty Road.
Turn left at the 7th traffic light, onto Northern Parkway.
Follow the signs to Virgin Festival.

From points north of Baltimore:
Take I-95 South to I-695 West (Baltimore Beltway).
Take Exit 23A for I-83 South.
Take the Northern Parkway West exit off of I-83 (Exit 10B).
Follow the signs to Virgin Festival.

Preferred Parking //
On-site parking spots can be purchased through www.ticketmaster.com . There are several large parking lots located at Pimlico, which will all be sold as preferred parking in advance. Preferred parking is $25.00.

Off-Site Parking //
In addition to on-site parking, off-site parking options near Pimlico are available. Just follow the signs on show day. While spaces last, for a fee, you can park at Pimlico Middle School, at 3500 W. Northern Parkway, just five blocks from Pimlico. You can also park at the Rogers Avenue Metro Subway Station and take the MTA shuttle to Pimlico. To park at other Metro Subway Stations, take the Metro Subway to Rogers Avenue and then catch the shuttle to Pimlico. Free street parking options are available around Pimlico.

Handicapped Parking //
Handicapped parking is available in the Rogers Avenue lots; Lot 1 at Belvedere and Park Heights; and Lot 9 at Hayward and Winner Avenues. Make sure your handicapped vehicle hang-tag is visible.

Drop-off Point //
There are several passenger drop-off and pick-up points at Pimlico. If you are dropping off, we suggest taking Park Heights Avenue to Belvedere and drop off passengers in front of Lot 1 on Belvedere. Another drop off point is Park Heights at the corner of Hayward.
As for pick-up, we suggest you wait on Belvedere, facing westbound, between Park Heights and Preakness Way, in the line where the taxis stage.


AIRPORT //

The closest airport to Virgin Mobile Festival is Baltimore/Washington International Airport (code BWI). From BWI, take the Light Rail or a cab to downtown hotels, or take a cab to Pimlico. Once downtown, take the Metro Subway to Pimlico.
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Next Cloest //
Reagan National Airport (code DCA)
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Somewhat Close //
Dulles/Washington International Airport (code IAD)
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CAB //

Here are some local cab companies to check out. Make sure to check the backseat of the cab for all of your belongings before exiting.

Instructions for your driver: take Park Heights Avenue to Belvedere and ask to be dropped off in front of Lot 1 on Belvedere. Or get dropped off on Park Heights at the corner of Hayward.

After the festival, taxis will be staged at Belvedere between Park Heights and Preakness Way.

Airport Express Taxi //
(443) 864-1396

Airport Shuttle //
(410) 381-2772

Baltimore Taxi Cab //
(410) 732-1600

Diamond Cab //
(410) 947-3333

Jimmy's Cab Company //
(410) 296-7200

Yellow Cab //
(410) 685-1212

Statewide Shuttle //
(410) 354-4300

Royal Cab //
(410) 327-0330

National Transportation //
(410) 727-0450

Valley Cab //
(410) 486-4000


RVS //

Note: There are no electric, sewer or water hookups.

  • No outside open flames - cooking or decorative.
  • No more than 5 gallons of fuel total, in portable containers. All containers must be of approved storage type. Fuel must be stored at least 10' from generator or ignition source.
  • No pets/animals.
  • No relocation after setup.
  • No stakes are permitted in the ground.
  • No grey or black water discharge. RV's must have full plumbing facilities. Concert area porta-potties will not be accessible after the evening concerts.
  • RV's must be hard shell exteriors; no tents permitted.
  • All RV campers must have a fire extinguisher easily visible from the outside or readily available from the door of the RV.
  • Cars not issued a pass to the RV lot will not be permitted into the lot; the exception is the initial entrance of a "car in tow".
  • No firearms, weapons, fireworks.
  • No golf carts, motorized scooters, or bikes.
  • No commercial activities are permitted.
  • All other concert rules are applicable to the RV area.
  • The RV lot will be fenced off, but no security is provided. The preservation and protection of your property and person is your responsibility.

WALKING //

Ok, so there are too many routes to provide a detailed list on this site, but our advice is to avoid major highways and if you're coming from the West Coast you better start soon!


SWIMMING //

Currently there is no direct water route to Pimlico Race Course.

However, if you are traveling overseas to attend Virgin Mobile Festival and you're an exceptionally strong swimmer, consider the idea of using the breast stroke to transport yourself from your flat in London to the festival.