FESTIVAL 55

The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival showcases the finest in university theatre across the nation. Through eight regional festivals plus the national festival in Washington, D.C., the festival celebrates artistic excellence and offers students individual recognition through awards and scholarships in playwriting, acting, dramatic criticism, theatre management, directing, and design.

Lodging – On or Near Campus

These are on or near campus.

Riverfront Conference Center Residence Halls

303 Kearsley Street
Flint, MI 48502
Booking Links:
https://kcactf3.org/3-person-suite-registration/
https://kcactf3.org/4-person-suite-registration/
https://kcactf3.org/4-person-double-suite-registration/
https://kcactf3.org/5-person-suite-registration/

The floor plan layout for each suite type in Riverfront Residence Hall can be found on our website. https://www.umflint.edu/housing/suite-layouts-dimensions/

Rates: Students registered for the festival will be charged $36 per person/night. Faculty registering for the festival will be charged $45 per person/night

Guests at the Riverfront Residence Hall will pick up their linens and towels at check in.

Payments and emergency contact forms for all guests will be collected at that time.

Lodging – Off Campus

Lodging at the following spaces are off campus and participating colleges and universities should plan on providing students with transportation to and from the festival throughout the day. Shuttle services will not be provided by the festival. We will be able to provide references beyond LYFT and Uber that can support small group needs with safe, low cost transportation as needed. Free parking will be provided for all festival participants, so the short commute from the off-campus hotels will come without additional expenses.

Hampton Inn Flint/Grand Blanc

6060 Rashelle Drive
Flint, MI 48507
With continental breakfast

Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=FNTGBHX&arrivalDate=2023-01-10&departureDate=2023-01-15&groupCode=CHHKCA&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink

Courtyard Flint Grand Blanc

5205 Gateway Centre Flint, Michigan 48507
Book your group rate for Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.

Residence Inn Flint Grand Blanc

2202 West Hill Road Flint, Michigan 48507
Book your group rate for Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.

Additional lodging is available at the Residence Inn and Marriott Courtyard in Flint, MI
Look for updates and links in Mid-October

On Campus Dining Options

Lunches and dinner in the Cafeteria
Hours: Wednesday – Friday (11:00 am – 7:30 pm) Saturday (11:00 am-2:30 pm)

University Pavilion Food Court
Hours: Wednesday – Friday (11:00 am – 7:30 pm)

Café/Coffee Shop with sandwiches etc.
Hours: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm (Starbucks products) Wednesday – Saturday

Other local food options:

Michigan at the Market
300 West 1st Ave
Flint, MI 48503
Thursday and Saturday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm

• • • 501 Bar & Grill
    • Blackstone’s Smokehouse
    • Cafe Rhema
    • Churchill’s Food & Spirits
    • Flint Crepe Co.
    • Happy’s Pizza
    • Hoffman’s Deco Deli & Cafe
    • Jimmy John’s
    • The Local Grocer
    • XOLO

Parking

Riverfront Conference Center
Daily Parking for festival guests is free
Long term parking is also free behind the William S. White building in lots, Q, R, and S

Hilton Garden Inn
Guests can park in the Municipal Garage adjacent to the hotel, or the open lot across the street from the hotel. Parking fees are $5.00 for each in and out.
Guests may also use lots Q, R, and S