______________________________ Lynchburg Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau ______________________________
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 10, 2015 Press Contact: Krista Boothby, Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator Lynchburg Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau
[email protected] ▪ (434) 485-7269
Lynchburg Convention & Visitors Bureau offers Parking Solution for LOCKN’ Festival Thursday Cancellation Lynchburg, Va. – LOCKN’ Festival operators have delayed the opening of LOCKN’ campgrounds and Thursday performances care cancelled until further notice due to a severe Wednesday night thunderstorm of high winds which caused damage to the festival grounds, particularly the parking and campground area. To aid LOCKN’ Festival goers, the Lynchburg Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau has secured alternative overnight accommodations for the displaced campers. Overnight parking is available at the following spots in Lynchburg:
JAMES RIVER CONFERENCE CENTER at 400 Court Street http://www.mapquest.com/maps…
LYNCHBURG CITY STADIUM at 3176 Fort Ave. (Watch for street closures, detours plus construction) http://www.mapquest.com/maps…
SAM'S CLUB at 3912 Wards Rd at the lower end of the parking lot ONLY between the hours of 8:30pm and 7 am. http://www.mapquest.com/maps…
WALMART in Madison Heights at 197 Madison Heights Square
There is no parking at River Ridge Mall! Please DO NOT attempt to park there. For all other questions on available lodging, contact the Lynchburg Visitors Center at 434-485-7290. The City of Lynchburg welcomes our displaced visitors and invites them to enjoy alternative activities such as the Lynchburg Museum, Point of Honor, Old City Cemetery & Arboretum, hit the Blackwater Creek Trail, and so much more! Check www.discoverlynchburg.org for alternative events, restaurants and shops. For LOCKN’ updates, please visit their sit at : http://www.locknfestival.com/news/2015/09/10/campgrounds-atlockn%E2%80%99-to-open-first-thing-friday-morning/ For LRCVB updates regarding accommodations: https://www.facebook.com/discoverlynchburg?ref=hl Our Purpose The Lynchburg Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) is a department of the City of Lynchburg whose mission is to drive economic growth and sustainability for Lynchburg by effectively marketing the city and region as a preferred visitor destination including conventions, meetings, sporting events, group tours and leisure travelers. For more information regarding the LRCVB, visit www.discoverlynchburg.org ###
Lynchburg welcomes displaced LOCKN’ Festival Goers!
Attention Lockn RV’s and Campers: Lynchburg’s Regional Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) provides FREE septic tank dumping for RVs and campers. They are located at 2301 Concord Turnpike and are open 24 hours a day. Signs have been posted at the Plant to assist those who may need to dispose of their septic tank waste. For more information, please contact the WWTP at 434-455-6240.
