GENERAL INFORMATION

Concert Area Gate Hours

Wednesday: 5:30 PM
Thursday - Saturday: NOON

Campground Check-In

Wednesday: 12:00 NOON - 9:30 PM (Must have a four day camping pass. Upgrades are available at the gate.)
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM

VIP Check-In & Registration

Wednesday: 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM
Thursday - Saturday: NOON - 11:00 PM

Will Call

Hours: Check-in until 11:00 PM
Location: At Gate 1 [view map].

Facilities

Shower houses and restroom facilities in the campgrounds. Showers located in North & South Reserved campgrounds. You can rent your own personal Port-able John for your campsite again this year! Go to the Port-able John Rental & Service, Inc. website for contact information.

CONCERT Area & GATES

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. 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.

You may bring lawn chairs. 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 rules so everyone can enjoy Moondance.

Parking & Shuttle Buses

PARKING

Moondance has a ten-acre pay parking lot on site, a VIP parking lot and a special needs accessible parking lot. Daily parking is available at the pay parking lot. Only one motorized vehicle is allowed per campsite. Free parking on Wednesday for the Pre Jam party.

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

Tailgating is NOT allowed in any Moondance parking lots.

Casino Parking & Shuttle Busses

Northern Lights Casino has $10 Moondance parking which is 2.5 miles west of Moondance. You can then ride the FREE shuttle service provided by Moondance Events to the Moondance Jammin Country Fest gates and back.

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 & 3.

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.

Tickets that offer More Moondance

LODGING INFORMATION

CAMPING AT MOONDANCE
877-MOONJAM

NORTHERN LIGHTS CASINO
877-LIGHTS-9

CHASE ON THE LAKE
888-CHASE06

WALKER AREA LODGING
800-833-1118

PARK RAPIDS LODGING
800-247-0054

HACKENSACK LODGING
800-279-6932

CASS LAKE LODGING
800-356-8615

BEMIDJI LODGING
800-458-2223

GENERAL RULES

PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED anywhere at Moondance in the concert area or in the campgrounds.
No food, beverages, or coolers, no glass, umbrellas or video cameras allowed in the concert area.
Tailgating is NOT allowed in ANY parking lots.
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.
You must be 18 years old or older to camp in General or General Wooded Reserved. No one under the age of 18 will be allowed through Gate #6. To camp in the other 4 Reserved Campgrounds, you must be at least 18 years old, or accompanied by a parent/guardian and have a photo ID on you at all times.
No kegs, beer bongs, drugs, weapons, fireworks or Ryder type vans allowed in campgrounds or concert area.
No golf carts, boats, powered scooters or all terrain vehicles (ATV's) are allowed on the site. No cruising on motorcycles or in vehicles in the campgrounds.
Moondance Events is not responsible for lost or stolen tickets, personal injury, theft, loss, or damage to personal property.
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.
Security provided by Moondance and Cass County Law Enforcement Officers. Please treat them with respect.
No seat markers like flags, balloons or similar that may obstruct the view of the crowd sitting behind you.
Absolutely NO GUNS allowed on the property with or without a permit.
Moondance is not designed for young children to attend. Parents are discouraged from bringing young children to this event.
Moondance requires that you have a lot of fun and good times with your Moondance family and friends.

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 and discard your cigarette butts in the appropriate places, not on the ground.

Minnesota Dept. of Health Fact Sheet for Bars & Restaurants

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.

Can I Have a Private Party or 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.