The festival is located at Wiggins Park in Camden, NJ, directly across the Delaware River from downtown Philadelphia, at the intersection of Mickle Blvd. & Riverside Drive. Wiggins Park is in between the Battleship New Jersey and the Adventure Aquarium along the Camden Waterfront. Please visit the Camden Waterfront website for more information.
A map of the festival site to download and print is located here.
RidePATCO.org, (856) 772-6900
Take the Speedline to the Broadway station/Walter Rand Transportation Center. Board New Jersey Transit's River LINE at the Rand Transportation Center and take it to the Aquarium station (Delaware Avenue at Federal Street). Walk down Riverside Drive past the Aquarium and to Wiggins Park.
www.riverline.com, 1-800-626-RIDE
Take the River LINE to the Aquarium station (Delaware Avenue at Federal Street). Walk down Riverside Drive past the Aquarium and to Wiggins Park.
Please Note: Trains stop running all the way to Trenton at 9:00pm on Friday night and Sunday night. They do go to the Walter Rand Trans Center in Camden until midnight both of those nights. Here you can transfer to PATCO into Philly or travel by bus back to Trenton. Please call NJ Transit (1-973-275-5555) for more info. Saturday the trains run all the way until midnight.
www.njtransit.com, 1-800-626-RIDE
Take the route 452, 453 or 457 bus to the Adventure Aquarium. Walk down Riverside Drive past the Aquarium and to Wiggins Park.
Via Market Frankford Elevated (The"El" or "Blue Line")
Take the El to the 8th & Market station. Follows sign to the PATCO High
Speedline. Take the Speedline east into New Jersey to the Broadway station/Walter
Rand Transportation Center. Board New Jersey Transit's River LINE at
the Rand Transportation Center and take it to the Aquarium station (Delaware
Avenue at Federal Street). Walk down Riverside Drive past the Aquarium and
to Wiggins Park.
Ride the River LINE free between the Walter Rand Transportation Center and the Aquarium station stops with the purchase of a PATCO round-trip or two one-way tickets. Your PATCO round-trip ticket or two one-way tickets will be honored on the River LINE to and from these stops.
Take any regional rail to Market East station. Follow the signs to the PATCO High Speedline. Take the Speedline east into New Jersey to the Broadway station/Walter Rand Transportation Center. Board the River LINE at the Rand Transportation Center. Take the River LINE to the Aquarium station (Delaware Avenue at Federal Street). Walk down Riverside Drive past the Aquarium and to Wiggins Park.
Take the Route 17, 21 33, 42 or 48 bus to Penn's Landing. Take the Riverlink Ferry across the Delaware River to the Camden Waterfront. When you leave the ferry the festival entrance will be to your right.
Take Amtrak to Philadelphia 30th Street Station. Take the SEPTA Market-Frankford Elevated (the "El" or "Blue Line" ) east to 8th & Market in Philadelphia. Follows sign to the PATCO High Speedline. Take the Speedline east into New Jersey to the Broadway station/Walter Rand Transportation Center. Board the River LINE at the Rand Transportation Center. Take the River LINE to the Aquarium station (Delaware Avenue at Federal Street). Walk down Riverside Drive past the Aquarium and to Wiggins Park.
The Riverlink Ferry terminal is located at Penn's Landing, outside the Independence Seaport Museum just past the Hyatt Regency Hotel. From Philadelphia, take the Riverlink Ferry across the Delaware River to the Camden Waterfront. When you leave the ferry the festival entrance will be to your right.
Please note: If the Ferry Link entrance at Chestnut St. is locked, please proceed one block south to the Walnut St. entrance.
Follow signs for the Ben Franklin Bridge from I-95, I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) or I-676 (Vine Street Expressway). After exiting the bridge tolls in Camden, stay to the right and follow signs to I-676. Take I-676 to Exit 5A (Mickle Boulevard/Martin Luther King Boulevard). Take Mickle Boulevard/Martin Luther King Boulevard and follow the signs to the Camden Waterfront.
Follow I-95 North across the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Follow the signs for I-295 North/New Jersey Turnpike/Delaware Memorial Bridge/NJ-NY. Take I-295 North to Route 42 North to I-676 North. Take Exit 5A (Mickle Boulevard/Martin Luther King Boulevard). Take Mickle Boulevard/Martin Luther King Boulevard and follow the signs to the Camden Waterfront.
Follow I-95 North towards Philadelphia then follow signs for I-676 East and the Benjamin Franklin Bridge/Camden. Take the Ben Franklin Bridge into New Jersey. After exiting the bridge tolls in Camden, stay to the right and follow signs to I-676 and take Exit 5A (Mickle Boulevard/Martin Luther King Boulevard). Take Mickle Boulevard/Martin Luther King Boulevard and follow the signs to the Camden Waterfront.
Follow I-95 South towards Philadelphia and use exit for Historic Area. (Second and Callowhill Streets); follow Callowhill Street to Sixth Street and from there follow signs for Ben Franklin Bridge/Camden. Take the Ben Franklin Bridge into New Jersey. After exiting the bridge tolls in Camden, stay to the right and follow signs to I-676 and take Exit 5A (Mickle Boulevard/Martin Luther King Boulevard). Take Mickle Boulevard/Martin Luther King Boulevard and follow the signs to the Camden Waterfront.
Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike east to Exit 326 (Valley Forge). Follow signs for I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) towards Philadelphia. Follow I-76 to I-676 (Vine Expressway). Merge onto Vine St. Expressway/I-676 East/US-30 East via Exit 344 on the left toward Central Philadelphia. Take the exit toward I-676 East/US-30 East/Ben Franklin Bridge. Follow signs onto the Ben Franklin Bridge. Take the Ben Franklin Bridge into New Jersey. After exiting the bridge tolls in Camden, stay to the right and follow signs to I-676 and take Exit 5A (Mickle Boulevard/Martin Luther King Boulevard). Take Mickle Boulevard/Martin Luther King Boulevard and follow the signs to the Camden Waterfront.
Take the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike south until reaching the end of the Northeast Extension. Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike West to Exit 326 (Valley Forge). Follow signs for I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) towards Philadelphia. Follow I-76 to I-676 (Vine Expressway). Merge onto I-676 (Vine Street Expressway) via Exit 344 on the left towards Central Philadelphia. Take the exit toward I-676 East/US-30 East/Ben Franklin Bridge. Follow signs onto the Ben Franklin Bridge. Take the Ben Franklin Bridge into New Jersey. After exiting the bridge tolls in Camden, stay to the right and follow signs to I-676 and take Exit 5A (Mickle Boulevard/Martin Luther King Boulevard). Take Mickle Boulevard/Martin Luther King Boulevard and follow the signs to the Camden Waterfront.
Take Exit 4 of the New Jersey Turnpike and exit onto Route 73 North. Drive 1/2 mile to Route 295 South exit. Take Route 295 South. Take Exit 26 for Camden/Philadelphia/I-676. Take I-676 to Exit 5A (Mickle Boulevard/Martin Luther King Boulevard). Take Mickle Boulevard/Martin Luther King Boulevard and follow the signs to the Camden Waterfront.
Take Route 295 South to Exit 26 for Camden/Philadelphia/I-676. Take I-676 to Exit 5A (Mickle Boulevard/Martin Luther King Boulevard). Take Mickle Boulevard/Martin Luther King Boulevard and follow the signs to the Camden Waterfront.
Take I-295 North and follow the signs for Local I-76. Merge onto Local I-76 and follow signs for I-76/I-676/Route 130. I-76 turns into I-676. Take I-676 to Exit 5A (Mickle Boulevard/Martin Luther King Boulevard). Take Mickle Boulevard/Martin Luther King Boulevard and follow the signs to the Camden Waterfront.
Take I-676 to Exit 5A (Mickle Boulevard/Martin Luther King Boulevard). Take Mickle Boulevard/Martin Luther King Boulevard and follow the signs to the Camden Waterfront.
Follow Route 42 North to I-76 Local West to I-676 North. Take I-676 to Exit 5A (Mickle Boulevard/Martin Luther King Boulevard). Take Mickle Boulevard/Martin Luther King Boulevard and follow the signs to the Camden Waterfront.
Take the Garden State Parkway to the Atlantic City Expressway. Follow Route 42 North to I-76 Local West to I-676 North. Take I-676 to Exit 5A (Mickle Boulevard/Martin Luther King Boulevard). Take Mickle Boulevard/Martin Luther King Boulevard and follow the signs to the Camden Waterfront.
Take Interstate I-95 West and then go south on the New Jersey Turnpike. Take Exit 4 of the NJ Turnpike and exit onto Route 73 North. Drive 1/2 mile to Route 295 South Exit. Take Route 295 South. Take Exit 26 for Camden/Philadelphia/I-676. Take I-76 Local West to I-676 to Exit 5A (Mickle Boulevard/Martin Luther King Boulevard). Take Mickle Boulevard/Martin Luther King Boulevard and follow the signs to the Camden Waterfront.
Take the New Jersey Turnpike South to Exit 4. Take Exit 4 of the NJ Turnpike and exit onto Route 73 North. Drive 1/2 mile to Route 295 South exit. Take Route 295 South. Take Exit 26 for Camden/Philadelphia/I-676. Take I-76 Local West to I-676. Take I-676 to Exit 5A (Mickle Boulevard/Martin Luther King Boulevard). Take Mickle Boulevard/Martin Luther King Boulevard and follow the signs to the Camden Waterfront.
Parking is available at daily rates set by the lot operators. Since there are concerts at the Tweeter Center, please make plans to arrive early on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to ensure parking if you plan to drive to the Festival.
Parking is located at the Waterfront Parking Garage (DRPA "Lot 4"), Waterfront Tech Center (DRPA "Lot 5"), and the YMCA (DRPA "Lot 6"). The aforementioned lots are located off of Federal Street, between Delaware Avenue and Third Street.
Take the Ben Franklin Bridge to 676 South. Take Exit 5B West onto Market Street/Center City/Waterfront. Make a left onto Third Street and go one block. At the end of the block, make a right onto Federal Street. From Federal Street, you may access any of the lots.
Take 676 North into Camden and take Exit 5A MLK Blvd. and Waterfront. Follow MLK Blvd. to Third Street and make a right. Go one block and make a left onto Federal Street. From Federal Street, you may access any of the lots
Bike racks are available outside the festival, to provide a safe place for cyclists to store their equipment. While the Walt Whitman Bridge does not offer a bike path, you can use the South Walkway on the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Walkway hours are weather permitting and will be extended to accomodate the festival goers - 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26. Please note that the North Walkway of the Ben Franklin Bridge will be closed the weekend of the festival.
The PATCO line, RiverLink Ferry, NJ Transit River Line, and Septa also allow cyclists to bring their bikes on board. If you choose to take Septa, keep a few things in mind. Cyclists under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Bikes must remain on the rack outside the bus and are only permitted during off-peak hours. Groups of cyclists traveling on the Regional Rail must notify rail transportation at least 5 days in advance.
Ben Franklin Bridge Walkway Information
PATCO
The RiverLink Ferry
NJ Transit River Line
SEPTA
Gates open 4pm on Friday, and noon on Saturday and Sunday.
Buy your tickets now! More information is available on our tickets page.
Also, you can join or renew your XPN Membership today and choose to receive festival tickets as a thank you gift.
You can also purchase tickets at these area retail locations beginning Tuesday, May 26, 2009.
Transportation Alert: The Ben Franklin Bridge will be closed to all vehicular traffic on Sunday, July 26 from 7:15am-8:15am for the Tour de Shore.
You can view a complete listing of transportation options here.
There are other events happening on the Camden Waterfront the weekend of the festival. We strongly urge you to take public transportation whenever possible! If you must drive, leave early to avoid the crowds, and to get early bird parking prices.
Yes, there will be an XPN Members Only area where complimentary non-alcoholic beverages will be available, as well as several meet-and-greets with performing artists.
Yes, there is a TD Bank ATM at 501 Mickle Blvd.
Click to download and print a map of the 2009 festival site.
Bags and coolers may be subject to search. We ask that you please leave the audio and video recording devices at home, as they are prohibited. In consideration of others, smoking is prohibited on the Festival grounds.
For your convenience we have compiled a list of area hotels here.
The Wyndham in Mt. Laurel is offering festival goers a special rate during the festival weekend. Find out more here.
Yes, you may bring your own food and water. However, please leave metal knives and utensils at home. There will also be a variety of food and beverage vendors at the festival as well.
Yes, you may reenter the festival after obtaining a wristband for that day. Wristbands will be available within the festival grounds each day. Holders of 3-Day Festival Passes must get a new wristband each day for re-entry.
Wiggins Park is handicapped accessible. There's a designated area for wheelchairs. And, handicapped-accible port-a-potties.
Security is always a priority at every event. As they do with every festival at Wiggins Park, Camden County officials provide a full staff of trained security and traffic officials, and visitor service representatives are stationed along the Waterfront. Both the Red Cross and EMS are present throughout the festival to attend to any medical needs. And police and fire officials are also present, and are an integral part of the overall safety and security procedures.
You can get two (2) tickets per festival day or two (2) 3-Day Festival Passes at the XPN member price. Any additional tickets must be purchased at the non-member ticket price.
It's by far the best value we ever offered. With the 3-Day Festival Pass, a single ticket gets you access to every day of the festival for one low price. You must present the ticket each day you attend (there are three stubs on each pass). You'll also need to obtain a new reentry wristband each day you attend.
Your tickets for Saturday and Sunday include access to the Camden Children's Garden where Kids Corner is taking over for the weekend! All you'll need is to show your festival reentry wristband to be admitted to the Camden Children's Garden.
Kids Corner takes over the Camden Children's Garden at noon on Saturday and Sunday (July 25 & 26).
View the complete list of Kids Corner activities
There are no refunds or exchanges for any tickets. The festival is an all-weather event and no refunds will be issued in the case of inclement weather.
There are no assigned seats. All tickets are general admission. You may bring low-back chairs or blankets, but no high-back chairs.
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View Past Festival Lineups (PDF), a complete listing of all artists who have played The Festival going back to 1994 (excluding Kids Corner artists).
The 2008 XPoNential Music Festival is archived here.
Wyndham Mt. Laurel
1111 Route 73
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
856-234-7000
Special rate of
$89 plus tax
when reserved
by phone
(while available).
Request the
XPoNential
Music Festival rate
Clarion Hotel
at Mount
Laurel
1450 Route 70 East
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 428-2300
7.9 miles
Marriott Mount Laurel
915 Route 73
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
(856) 234-7300
9.3 miles
Greenwood Inn
4457 Marlton Pike
Pennsauken, NJ 08109
(856) 663-9868
4.4 mi
Howard Johnson
2389 Marlton Pike W
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
(856) 317-1900
4.2 mi
Inn of the Dove
725 Cuthbert Blvd
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
(856) 488-2323
5.0 mi
Crowne Plaza Hotel
2349 W Marlton Pike
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
(856) 665-6666
4.7 mi
Days Inn
521 Route 38
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
(856) 663-0100
4.6 mi
Hyatt Regency Philadelphia
at Penn's Landing
201 S Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 928-1234
5.3 mi
Penn's View Hotel
14 N Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 922-7600
3.5 mi
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Check out our Flickr photo gallery and upload your photos to the XPoNential Music Festival Group! Go to Flickr.com and relive the weekend.
Listen to a continuous loop of many of the archived festival performances. Click on an artist link below or from the complete archive list, then select the Listen link.
They Might Be Giants, Peter Bjorn & John, Robert Cray, Yeasayer, Los Straitjackets, Shemekia Copeland, Steve Wynn & the Miracle 3, Steve Forbert, John Wesley Harding, Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby, Low Anthem, Bacon Brothers, Illinois, The Revelations with Tre' Williams, and many others.
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