SciFest Parking, Food Venues, and Wi-Fi: 2025

Parking

Parking is designated on the Randolph College campus map, with the exception of P13, the Norfolk Avenue lot behind Martin Hall. The Norfolk Avenue lot is currently closed due to construction.  Overflow parking is available behind Rivermont Evangelical Presbyterian Church on Norfolk Avenue on Saturday, March 29th, and after church until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 30th.

Special Maker Faire Parking on 3/30:

  • The entire Smith Hall lot (along N. Princeton Circle near Rivermont Ave) will be reserved for Handicapped/Accessible parking.
  • Lots along Bedford Avenue at Dollar General and Elizabeth’s Early Learning Center will be available.  This is within walking distance to campus, and a shuttle will be available for those who need it from 10:45a-4:30p that day.

Food Venues

  • Randolph College Cheatham Dining Hall is open to the public for all you can eat meals. Hours are as follows:
    • Lunch on weekdays, Brunch on weekends: 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
    • Dinner: 5 – 7:45 p.m. (closes 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday)
  • Randolph College Skeller Grill & Coffee, located inside Main Hall, will be open to the public for the following special hours:
    • Saturday, March 29th, from 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    • Sunday, March 30th, from 5:00 p.m. to midnight.
  • Rookies (ice cream, coffee) is adjacent to campus (174 Norfolk Avenue, across from Martin Science Building) and is open 4-10 pm.
    • On Saturday 3/29 and Sunday 3/30, Rookies will have extended hours, opening at 1 pm.
    • They will offer a $1 discount off of their ice cream cookie sandwiches those days!
  • On Sunday 3/30 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. there will be a variety of food trucks in front of Main Hall during Maker Faire

 

Please Note:

  • Children participating in the Science Day for 3rd-6th Graders event and the Science Day Activities for Little Scientists event will be served a free snack and drink. Please note that we cannot be responsible for possible allergens contained in these products.
  • Numerous events serve free refreshments (Keynote, Women in Science Reception, Movie Night, Star Party)

 

Wi-Fi

Guests may connect to the free “Randolph-Guest” hotspot when on campus.