1st Avenue West will be closed to traffic and on-street parking from 8th Street West to 9th Street West on Saturday, August 21 and Sunday, August 22 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. to accommodate Summerfolk 46.

Access to Library and Art Gallery
Pedestrian access to the Library and Art Gallery will be maintained at all times during the road closure.

Parking
Parking in the River District is complimentary on weekends. Parking is available at designated on-street locations or in one of the City’s Municipal Parking Lots.

Transit
On Saturday, August 20, the Brooke transit route will be rerouted at 8th Street and 1st Avenue West to 2nd Avenue West in the 800 block. The bus stop at the intersection of 1st Avenue West and 9th Street West will not be available. There will be no further disruptions along this route.

source: media release, City of Owen Sound