Game Day Parking Guide
Autumn and Appalachian State football go together like the Blue Ridge Parkway and scenic views.
PARKING AREAS:
(Prices and Policies are subject to change). Prices are per parking spot. Jump to the interactive map.
PRO TIPS:
- Be Aware: The Town of Boone has an open container law prohibiting open alcoholic beverages on public property, including streets and sidewalks in downtown Boone. However, many private parking areas permit tailgating, and some permit alcoholic beverages.
- Always ask if a private lot allows tailgating, grills, or alcoholic beverages on the property.
- There is a Clear Bag Policy at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Be sure to leave any other bags in the car.
- The AppalCART is a FREE bus system you can take on weekend Game Days in Boone.
- Find Game Day route schedules at AppalCART.com
- Two paratransit vehicles and one bus will shuttle passengers from the Hill Street (Disability Parking) lot to the Stadium and back.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
375 W. King Street - 12 min. walk to Stadium
$30 Parking Donation
Tailgating Allowed - No Charcoal Grills
Open: Saturday mornings at 8 am (no overnight parking); 1 pm for evening games
Contact: First Baptist Church (828) 264-2441 (First come, first serve; no reservations)
THE HOPE CENTER
208 Howard Street - 13 min. walk to Stadium
$40 Parking Fee
First Come, First Serve (no reservations)
Open: Anytime on Game Day
KING STREET PAY LOT
567 W. King Street - 13 min. walk to Stadium
Normal enforcement hours 8 am - 5 pm; $1 per hour, up to eight hours
No Alcohol
Contact: McLaurin Parking 828-264-2645
NORTH DEPOT STREET PAY LOT
115 N. Depot Street (across from Lost Province) - 14 min. walk to Stadium
Normal enforcement hours are 8 am - 5 pm; $1 per hour, free after 5 pm.
Tailgating allowed - No alcohol
Contact: McLaurin Parking 828-264-2645
CHERRY DR. & KING STREET LOT
15 min. walk to Stadium
$$ Parking Fee
Tailgating Allowed
Open: Saturday mornings at 9 am (No overnight parking)
Alcohol policy not specified - please ask
AUSTIN & BARNES FUNERAL HOME LOT
194 Queen Street - 16 min. walk to Stadium
$20 Parking Fee
Tailgating Allowed - No grills & no public restrooms
Open: Saturday mornings about 9 am (around 5 pm for evening games); Subject to change depending on funeral schedule
QUEEN STREET (Kiosk Street Parking)
17 min. walk to Stadium
Normal enforcement 8 am - 5 pm. $1.00 per hour, up to eight hours
Parking only; no tailgating or alcohol allowed
Contact: McLaurin Parking 828-264-2645
WATAUGA COUNTY PARKING DECK
140 N. Water Street & Queen Street - 17 min. walk to Stadium
New in 2025! 140 spaces in a two-level parking deck downtown. The spaces are currently free on weekends and after 5:30 pm on weekdays. Tailgating is allowed, no alcohol. No overnight parking.
LOT BEHIND EARTH FARE
178 W. King Street - 18 min. walk to Stadium
$50 Parking Fee
Sofield Rentals - 828-743-8246
Call to pre-purchase only: first come, first serve. Tailgating allowed - no overnight parking.
UPPER HARDIN STREET LOT
135 Hardin Street - 19 min. walk to Stadium
$$ Parking Fee
Tailgating Allowed
Open: Saturday mornings at 9 am (No overnight parking)
Alcohol policy not specified - please ask
LOT NEXT TO EARTH FARE
116 & 140 W. King Street - 19 min. walk to Stadium
$300 Full Season Parking Pass Only
Sofield Rentals - 828-743-8246
Call to pre-purchase only: first come, first serve. Tailgating allowed - no overnight parking.
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
115 E. King Street (across from Dan 'l Boone Inn restaurant) - 20 min. walk to Stadium
Donation-based
Tailgating allowed - no alcohol & no large grills
Open: 5 hours prior to the Game (No overnight parking; no reservations)
Contact: Grace Lutheran Church (828) 264-2206
OAK STREET PARKING
142, 196, AND 170 Oak Street - 21 min. walk to Stadium
$30 - 300 Parking Fee - Single Game and Season Parking passes
Sofield Rentals - 828-743-8246
Call to pre-purchase: first come, first serve on game day. Tailgating policies vary - please ask!
ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
170 Councill Street - 21 min. walk to Stadium
$30 Parking Fee
No Tailgating Allowed - No Restrooms
Open: FIVE (5) hours before kickoff (see schedule here)
Contact: (828) 264-8943 (First come, first serve; no reservations)
COURTHOUSE & WATAUGA COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING SPACES
There are about 80 parking spaces around the Courthouse and County offices. Most of these parking lots are accessible off of Queen street or Water Street. The spaces are currently free on weekends and after 5:30 pm on weekdays. Tailgating is allowed, but no alcohol is allowed in these lots. No overnight parking.
TOWN OF BOONE METERED SPACES & KIOSK PAY LOTS
Downtown Boone has 200 smart meter parking spots available first come, first serve for $1.00 per hour. All metered parking is available for UP TO 2 HOURS (not a good option for the game, but a great option if you're planning to watch the game at a local restaurant). All kiosk-paid parking lots allow UP TO 8 HOURS of parking. Use this Interactive Downtown Boone Parking Map to locate town metered and kiosk spaces.
