Moondance Jammin Country Fest
 

General Information

Concert Grounds Hours

Concert Area Gates open each day starting Thursday at NOON.

Camping Check In

All campers must check in between 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM each day starting Thursday. Campgrounds entry after 10:00 PM must have camping wrist band & vehicle permit to enter.

- Early camping check in is from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Wednesday for 4 Day Camping Passes only. Call 877-MOONJAM to upgrade to Four Day Camping.

Will Call

Hours: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Location: At Gate 1 [view map]. All will call tickets to be picked up there only.

Concert Gates

Gates open each day starting Thursday at NOON. Your ticket is exchanged for a wristband when you arrive, which allows you in and out of the concert grounds whenever you like. Have an I. D. ready. Wristbands are used to identify adult and minor Jammers. No bottles, cans, coolers, video cameras, beverages of any kind or umbrellas may be brought into the concert area. You will be asked to open bags for inspection.

Parking & Shuttle Buses

On Site Parking

Moondance has a ten-acre parking lot on site. Parking is $10 per day at the event or $25 for three days if purchased in advance. Only one motorized vehicle is allowed per campsite.

Motorcycle Parking is $5/day and located at the East Gate.

Casino Parking Shuttle Busses

Park for free at Northern Lights Casino (2.5 miles west of Moondance)! Then ride the FREE shuttle service provided by Moondance to the Moondance gates and back. Money saving coupons also included with casino parking.

There is also an All-you-can-eat Midnight Jammer Buffet at the casino after the show! The buffet runs from 12 am to 4 am. 

The Moondance Shuttles will pick up at the Northern Lights Casino parking lot's Moondance designated parking area. The casino is 2 1/2 miles west of Moondance at the intersection of HWY 200 and 371 (look for the signs or see the local area map).

Shuttle buses drop off and pick up on the west side of the Moondance concert area at the "Shuttles Only" Gates 2 & 4 (see concert area map).

New this year! Casino parking is also available Wednesday night for the Moondance pre party with shuttle vans bringing you to and from Moondance.

Special Needs Accessibility

ACCESSIBLE PARKING

Day parking is available on the South Side of the concert area in the VIP Parking area. You must have a state-issued ACCESSIBLE permit to park. From the parking lot, use the South Gate entrance to access the concert area. There is no charge for parking.

GOING THROUGH THE GATES

If you or an escort need assistance, security persons and gate personnel are on-hand to help you.

ACCESSIBLE SEATING

A blacktopped accessible seating area is available in front of the sound stage. Security persons and gate personnel are on-hand for assistance if needed.

ACCESSIBLE CAMPING

Accessible camping is available. You must have a state-issued ACCESSIBLE permit to camp. Every effort will be made to provide specific camping for people with special needs on a case-by-case basis. Please purchase your camping in advance and let us know in advance of any special requirements that you may need.

Things To Bring

You may want to bring lawn chairs but lounge chairs are prohibited. Please, No seat markers like flags, balloons or similar that may obstruct the view of the crowd sitting behind you. The music area is cleared of chairs each night. Everyone's safety and enjoyment of the event is of the utmost importance. Please read the following rules so everyone can enjoy Moondance.

 

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Lodging Information

Camping
877-MOONJAM

Bluewater Lodge
866-649-9222

Chase on the Lake
888-CHASE06

Walker Area Lodging
or 800-833-1118

Park Rapids Lodging
or 800-247-0054

Bemidji Lodging
or 800-458-2223

General Rules

  1. Pets are not allowed in the concert area or in the campgrounds. Please leave your pets at home.
  2. Shuttle buses are provided from remote parking lots to the East Gate entrance near the Vendors Oasis.
  3. No food, beverages, or coolers, no glass, umbrellas or video cameras allowed in the concert area.
  4. NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 21 CAN CONSUME ALCOHOL ANYWHERE ON THE MOONDANCE SITE, INCLUDING THE CAMPGROUNDS. ZERO TOLERANCE ON UNDERAGE DRINKING. In order to purchase alcohol at Moondance you must show a photo identification to get an "over 21" wristband, which must be worn at all times. You must produce identification if anyone on the Moondance staff requests to see it during the weekend, and will forfeit your "over 21" wristband and be removed from the premises if you cannot do so.
  5. No weapons, fireworks, golf carts, all terrain vehicles (ATV), or cruising on motorcycles and vehicles, in the concert area or campgrounds.
  6. Moondance Events is not responsible for lost or stolen tickets, personal injury, theft, loss, or damage to personal property.
  7. Persons engaging in violent, obscene or unruly behavior will be immediately ejected from the concert site, campgrounds, or parking lots, and may be subject to arrest. No refunds will be given for tickets or camping permits.
  8. Security provided by Moondance and Cass County Law Enforcement Officers. Please treat them with respect.
  9. No seat markers like flags, balloons or similar that may obstruct the view of the crowd sitting behind you.
  10. Absolutely NO GUNS allowed on the property with or without a permit.
  11. Moondance is not designed for young children to attend. Parents are discouraged from bringing young children to this event.

Rain Or Shine

In the event of inclement weather the show will be interrupted, and resume again as soon as weather permits. Tickets are sold on a "rain or shine" basis, and no refunds will be given for delays or cancellations due to bad weather.

Smoking Law

The Minnesota smoking ban applies to all enclosed buildings, including buildings like the Moondance Saloon with garage doors open. The "theater" loophole does not apply - even if you are already in costume.

The Lazy Moon screened in deck will be the only place connected to a building where it will be allowed. Tented areas like VIP, as long as they are not enclosed will be alright also. But even in those areas where smoking is allowed, please be respectful to the people around you whenever possible and discard your cigarette butts in the appropriate places, not on the ground.

Moondance Lazy Moon Backstage BarCan I Have a Private Event at Moondance?

Yes. The Lazy Moon can be reserved for weddings, reunions or other private parties. Please Call 218-836-1055 or go to moondanceevents.net for more information. Also available are the Moondance Jam Saloon & Grill, Moondance Fields and the Moondance Guesthouse.

 

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