From The Mall To The Music With Glass City JazzFest Express

Glass City JazzFest celebrates five years of bringing nationally known and world-renowned music acts to Toledo, and TARTA is thrilled to help connect fans with Toledo’s past, present and future in jazz music.

JazzFest takes place over two days, with music Friday, August 14 from 6-10:30 p.m. at the Toledo Zoo Amphitheater and Saturday, August 15 from 1 p.m. to sunset at Glass City Metropark. TARTA’s Glass City JazzFest Express offers transportation from two park-and-ride stops to Saturday’s event.

Beginning at 12:30 p.m. on August 15, buses at both Franklin Park Mall and The Docks (20 Main Street) will be running directly to this event, which is expected to draw 8,000 people to the park. This service is free courtesy of sponsors and event organizers.

Trips from TARTA’s Royer Road stop at Franklin Park Mall to Glass City Metropark will operate every 30 minutes until 8:30 p.m. The last return shuttles to Franklin Park and The Docks will depart the event at 10:20 p.m.

TARTA’s shuttle from the parking lot at The Docks to the event will also include a stop at the Glass City Enrichment Center (815 Front Street), where those with wheelchairs or mobility challenges are encouraged to park and board.

Saturday’s concert is free of charge, with food and drink for purchase, and attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs. Tickets to Friday’s event at the Zoo are $10 general admission, $20 reserve seating when paying in advance, or $20 general admission at the gate.

TARTA Move paratransit service to the event can be scheduled by calling 419-382-9901, and fixed route service on TARTA routes 2, 10 & 12 stop near the Glass City Metropark. Those wishing to take TARTA to the event at the Amphitheater on Friday can reach the Toledo Zoo’s Broadway Street entrance by taking Route 31.

The 5^th Annual Glass City JazzFest Performance Schedule

Friday, August 14 – Toledo Zoo Amphitheater