Due to the recent Missouri River flooding, the current condition of the Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park, and this summer’s projected Missouri River levels, officials from the City of Council Bluffs and the Iowa West Foundation have canceled Loessfest 2019.
PARKING
Available Parking Lots:
B – Lewis & Clark Landing parking — located on S. 10th St. & Riverfront Dr. in Omaha, Nebraska
C – Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge parking — located outside the National Park Services, 601 Riverfront Dr. in Omaha, Nebraska
D – Gallup, Inc. – Corner of Riverfront Dr. & Gallup Dr. in Omaha, Nebraska — All Gallup parking is available for Loessfest events.
E – South River’s Edge Park parking — Just north of Harrah’s Casino, accessible from Harvey’s Blvd (9th Ave) and right onto Harrah’s Blvd.
F – LIMITED PARKING AVAILABLE
I – Harrah’s Parking Garage – Available for Loessfest patron parking
Note: Lot A in CenturyLink Center is no longer available for Loessfest parking.
Driving Directions
Directions to Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park. Parking is also available on the Nebraska side of the river. See map above.
Driving South on I-29 (from Sioux City):
- Take exit 54A toward Ave G
- Turn right onto Ave G
- Turn left on 40th Street
- Continue onto Ave B
- Follow signs to Loessfest event and parking
Driving North on I-29 (from Kansas City):
- Merge onto I-29 N/I-80 W
- Keep right to continue on I-29 N, follow signs of Interstate 29 N/Sioux City
- Take exit 53A for 9th Ave toward Harrahs Blvd
- Take a left toward Harrahs Blvd.
- Follow signs to Harrah’s North Parking Lot
- Follow signs to Loessfest event and parking
Driving West on I-80 (from Des Moines):
- Continue on I-80 W/ I-29 N
- Keep right to continue on I-29 N toward Sioux City
- Take exit 53A for 9th Ave toward Harrahs Blvd
- Turn left toward Harrah’s Blvd.
- Follow signs towards Harrah’s North Parking Lot.
- Follow signs to Loessfest event and parking
Driving East on I-480 (from Omaha):
- Cross the Missouri River into Iowa
- Take the 2nd Ave. Exit
- Turn right onto 2nd Ave.
- Take right onto 37th Street
- Take Right onto 40th Street
- Follow the Loessfest Signs
- Follow signs to Loessfest event and parking.
Accessible Parking
Parking for disabled guests is available in all lots, however handicap parking is recommended in lot E and C. Shuttles and golf carts will assist disabled guests from lot E.
Lot C (at the base of the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge on the Nebraska side) allows guests to access the park by crossing the bridge, which is handicap accessible.
