Directions to Florida Sun Cats Show
IMPORTANT NOTE: The I-95 Northbound interchange with I-295 is closed until 2006 - there is a detour that will put you on I-95 South to reach I-295 North, but coming from the south you may want to follow the alternate route below - it is longer, but may be easier if traffic is heavy on the interstate. It also takes you through some pretty country.
Also note: The show hotel is located on a major commuter route, so you may wish to time your arrival to avoid the 4:30 - 6:00 rush hour. In fact, we recommend you do. I-295 may have a substantial backup in both directions during this time.
TO SHOW HOTEL: Comfort Inn, I-295 at SR 17, 341 Park
Avenue, Orange Park FL
(904) 264-3297
From the North (I-95) and West (I-10):
Take I-295 South to exit 10 (Park Avenue/SR 17). Turn right (south) at the
foot of the ramp, and move to the left lane. You will see the hotel is just
ahead on your left. Turn left at the Wells Road light and make an immediate
left into the hotel lot.
From the South (I-95):
Take I-295 North to exit 10 (Park Avenue/SR 17). Turn left (south) at the
foot of the ramp, and move to the left lane. You will see the hotel is just
ahead on your left. Turn left at the Wells Road light and make an immediate
left into the hotel lot.
From the South (Alternate route - long but scenic):
Take I-95 to exit 318, SR 16 (outlet malls). Follow 16 west into Green Cove
Springs. Use caution as there are some sharp turns, watch carefully for signs
to follow 16. When you reach the intersection of SR 17 (about 18 miles from
I-95), turn right (north) and follow 17 for approx. 14 miles. Turn right on
Wells Rd (large sign for Orange Park Kennel Club on your right) and make an
immediate left into the hotel lot.
From the Southwest & central Florida/Gainesville (301):
Take 301 North to Starke and go right (east) on SR 16. Just after you pass
Camp Blanding, take a "soft" left onto 215, and follow it until
you reach a blinking light at SR 21 (turns into Blanding Blvd). Turn left
(north) & follow 21 into Middleburg, then turn right on CR 220. Follow
220 for about 9 miles, until it meets SR 17 (MAJOR intersection), and turn
left (north) on 17. Follow 17 into Orange Park, watch for Orange Park Kennel
Club on your right. Turn right at the Wells Road light and make an immediate
left into the hotel lot.
From Central Florida (Tavares/Palatka) (SR 19/17):
Take SR 19 into Palatka. When 19 ends, turn left (north) on SR17. Follow 17
the rest of the way into Orange Park and turn right on Wells Rd (large sign
for Orange Park Kennel Club on your right) and make an immediate left into
the hotel lot.
From the showhall (approx. 20-25 minutes):
Turn right on SR16 and follow it for 4 miles. Turn left on SR17 at the light,
and follow 17 for approx. 14 miles. Turn right on Wells Rd (large sign for
Orange Park Kennel Club on your right) and make an immediate left into the
hotel lot.
TO SHOWHALL: Clay County Agricultural Fairgrounds, SR16, Green Cove Springs FL
From the show hotel (approx. 20-25 minutes):
Turn left on Wells Road; turn left at the light on Park Ave (17 south). Follow
17 for approx. 14 miles into Green Cove Springs. Turn right on SR 16 (light
just after Pete's Hamburgers). Follow 16 approx. 4 miles, you will see the
sign for the fairgrounds on your left. Take the 2nd entrance (just past the
sign) and follow signs to the showhall building.
From the North (I-95) and West (I-10):
Follow 295 South to exit 10 (Roosevelt Blvd./SR 17). Turn right & follow
17 south approx. 14 miles into Green Cove Springs. Turn right on SR 16 (light
just after Pete's Hamburgers). Follow 16 approx. 4 miles, you will see the
sign for the fairgrounds on your left. Take the 2nd entrance (just past the
sign) and follow signs to the showhall building.
From the South (I-95) (approx. 30 minutes):
Take I-95 to exit 318, SR 16 (outlet malls). Follow 16 west into Green Cove
Springs. Use caution as there are some sharp turns, watch carefully for signs
to follow 16. When you reach the intersection of SR 17, 16 will turn right
(north) and follow 17 a short distance. Follow 16 as it turns left (west)
again, from this point the showhall will be approx. 4 miles on your left.
Take the 2nd entrance (just past the sign) and follow signs to the showhall
building.
From the Southwest & central Florida (301):
Take 301 North to Starke and go right on SR 16. Follow 16 past Camp Blanding,
through Penney Farms and toward Green Cove Springs. The Fairgrounds will be
on your right. Take the first entrance (just before the sign) and follow signs
to the showhall building.
From Central Florida (SR 19/17):
Take SR 19 through the Ocala forest into Palatka. When 19 ends, turn left
(north) on SR17. Follow 17 until you reach Green Cove Springs. Turn left (west)
on SR 16 as you enter the town. Follow 16 approx. 4 miles, you will see the
sign for the fairgrounds on your left. Take the 2nd entrance (just past the
sign) and follow signs to the showhall building.
From Jacksonville (downtown, Southside, beaches):
Take I-95 South to I-295 North, across the river to exit 10 (Roosevelt Blvd.,
SR 17). Turn left at the bottom of the ramp and follow 17 south approx. 14
miles into Green Cove Springs. Turn right on SR 16 (light just after Pete's
Hamburgers). Follow 16 approx. 4 miles, you will see the sign for the fairgrounds
on your left. Take the 2nd entrance (just past the sign) and follow signs
to the showhall building.
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