VTA Conference – Parking, Buses, and Load-In Information

This guide provides essential details for groups traveling to the VTA Conference, including bus procedures, parking instructions, and festival load-in schedules. Please read carefully and share with your drivers, chaperones, and production teams.

BUSES

Drop-Off Location

All buses must drop students on the Martin Street side of the Norfolk Waterside Marriott:
235 East Main Street, Norfolk, VA

  • Students may enter through the double doors on Martin Street.

Luggage Storage & Conference Check-In

Before hotel check-in time:

  • Students may temporarily store luggage in Hampton Ballroom I (Third Floor) at their own risk.

  • Proceed to conference check-in in the Presidential Foyer (Third Floor).

After hotel check-in time:

  • Unload on Martin Street for safety.

  • Check into hotel rooms before proceeding to conference check-in in the Presidential Foyer (Third Floor).

Bus Parking

All buses must park in Tides Lot F (Bus Lot):
Lot F Address: 1170 E Water St, Norfolk, VA 23510
Cost: $10/day per bus
Prepayment Required: Complete the Bus Parking Form by October 10.

  • Payment is due upon arrival.

  • A parking pass will be emailed; print it and present it to the lot attendant.

Walking & Transit Options from Bus Lot

Walking Route (highlighted in green on the attached map):

  1. Walk along Water Street

  2. Pass the Sheraton

  3. Continue along Waterside Drive

  4. Cross Atlantic Street

  5. Turn left on Main Street to the Marriott

Light Rail Option:

  • Board westbound at the Harbor Park stop

Ride 2 stops westbound and get off at MacArthur Square, near the Marriott

PARKING (Cars & Vans)

Main Street Parking Garage – 230 East Main Street, Norfolk, VA

  • Cost: $13/day per vehicle

  • No buses permitted

Marriott Parking Garage – Enter on Atlantic St, 50 Martins Ln, Norfolk, VA 23510

FESTIVAL LOAD-IN PROCEDURES

Load-In Times by Performance Day

Theatre A – Norfolk Ballroom (First Floor)

Load-In Instructions:

  • Unload on Martin Street

  • Bring items through the double doors → Norfolk Foyer → Holding Area door (Norfolk III)

Theatre B – Hampton Ballroom (Third Floor)

Two Load-In Options:

1. Martin Street Unload:

  • Enter double doors → Norfolk Foyer → up escalators/elevators to Third Floor

  • Turn left into Hampton Foyer → Holding Area door (Hampton IV)

2. Main Street Garage Unload:

  • Enter garage on Atlantic Street

  • Cross Third Floor Bridge into Hampton Foyer

  • Turn right off the bridge → Holding Area door (Hampton IV)