Hinterland Music Festival

ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

Every year, Hinterland Music Festival provides all kinds of fun activities and entertainment for its guests. The Hinterkids tent has fun crafts and activities like piñata-making, bandana-stamping, and a drawing disco. Adults can enjoy a silent disco during the festival and yoga by the Campfire Stage on Saturday and Sunday mornings. This year’s craft vendors are yet to be announced, but they frequently sell wall hangings, clothing, jewelry, body art, glow toys, mystical charms, flower crowns, and more. There’s also a wide assortment of Hinterland merch to browse.

ON-SITE AMENITIES

Hinterland will have a wide variety of food and beverages available to satisfy all, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and corn-free options. The festival also hosts an ADA services tent, a fully staffed first aid tent, and a private breastfeeding and pumping area. There are port-a-potties in the camping areas and air-conditioned restrooms available for SAINTS and glamping pass holders. Showers are available for $10 by credit card only, and free showers are available for SAINTS ticket holders. The lost and found is located at the box office.

LOCATION

Hinterland Music Festival takes place at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater, 3357 St Charles Rd, St Charles, IA 50240. This naturally formed amphitheater overlooks the beautiful Iowa landscape. It's about 30 miles south of Des Moines and just a few minutes west of I-35.

LINEUP

This year’s headliners are Tyler, the Creator; Kacey Musgraves; and Lana Del Rey. Check here for the full lineup.

RVING AT THE EVENT

If you’ve just been introduced to the idea of RV camping, consider renting a unit from RVShare. You can experience the comforts of home wherever you go when you take a trip in a motorcoach, campervan, or trailer. Camping at Hinterland provides an immersive experience of the festival and opportunities to make new friends. When you camp on the grounds, you can enjoy a magical weekend of music and art in the Iowa countryside, watch the sun rise and set, and sleep under the stars. You can camp in a tent, car, or RV, or you can purchase a glamping package. If you choose to camp in an RV, you can set up a home base in the sunshine or shade a short walk from all the action. Once you’ve settled in, you can grab some food and party at the after-hours Campfire Stage. Hinterland’s first-come, first-served RV campsites are spacious and comfortable at 20 feet by 40 feet. Choose a non-powered RV campsite or a powered one with a 50-amp hookup. You can also bring a generator. No water or sewage hookups are available. Festival organizers do not allow RV deliveries or provide re-entry once you exit the campground. Before you arrive, view the FAQs for helpful information on how to navigate the festival. You can also camp nearby at these camgrounds.

The Crow’s Nest RV Resort

The Crow’s Nest RV Resort is located in Indianola, just under 20 miles east of the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater via Iowa State Highway 92 W. Amenities include a playground, walking paths, fire rings, picnic tables, and a storm shelter. There are also a shower house and a laundry room. You'll have 50 full-hookup RV sites to choose from, including back-in and pull-through sites. You can also enjoy nearby attractions like Lake Ahquabi State Park and the Des Moines Botanical Gardens.

Pammel State Park Campground

Pammel State Park Campground is about 20 miles away from Hinterland. This beautiful site is nestled in a 350-acre woodland area by the Middle River. Its limestone ridge, known as the “backbone,” hosts a lush diversity of native plants from wildflowers to the walnut and oak trees. The park offers 36 rock-surfaced RV sites with water and electrical hookups and a dump station, plus five tent sites. You can enjoy modern bathrooms and showers, fire rings, picnic tables, and a playground on-site.

RVing Tips

Saint Charles, Iowa, is an RV-friendly town that encourages visitors to enjoy their time at Hinterland. If you’re camping at the festival, be sure to fill your water tank ahead of time and arrive early to find a shady spot. Since the weather can be unpredictable, it can’t hurt to bring a shade structure and an umbrella plus clothes to shield you from rain and heat. It’s also a good idea to bring along a portable power source and plenty of snacks, sunscreen, and a first aid kit.

WHERE TO STAY

If you prefer to stay at an inn when you attend the Hinterland Music Festival, check out the charming Fitch House Bed & Breakfast in Saint Charles, Iowa. If you want to stay in a hotel, there are several options a short drive away, like the Cobblestone Inn & Suites in Winterset and the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson in Indianola.

HOW TO GET THERE

To get to Hinterland, take Interstate 35 or Iowa State Highway 92. Peak travel times for non-campers are 3 p.m.–5 p.m. each day and right after the festival each night.

PARKING

Hinterland has different parking rules for campers and non-campers. Every vehicle entering Hinterland must have a parking pass window sticker, which you can purchase here. View Hinterland’s festival maps to locate your parking lot, and follow the posted signs when you arrive. Parking for Non-Campers • General Parking 1-Day or 3-Day: West of I-35. • Premium Parking 3-Day: Next to the east festival entrance. • ADA Parking: Southwest of the south festival entrance. Check-in times for non-campers‍ are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday. 3-Day general parking and premium parking passholders can re-enter the parking area during daylight hours, but 1-Day general parking passholders cannot re-enter after they exit the parking lot. All cars must exit by noon on Monday, Aug. 4. Check here for additional details. Parking for Campers • Tent campers must purchase a tent camping parking pass for $50 in addition to their camping pass to park at the festival. •‍ Car camping tickets include parking for one vehicle within your campsite. ‍ • RV camping tickets include a companion vehicle parking pass for in-and-out use. ‍The person arriving in the RV must have a festival admission ticket to enter. • Glampers must purchase a premium parking pass in addition to their camping pass. •‍ SAINTS tickets include one premium parking pass. Check-in times for tent campers are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Car, RV, glamping, and SAINTS ticket holders can check in between noon and 8 p.m. Thursday or 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday. All campers must exit by noon on Monday. Vehicle re-entry is allowed for tent campers and RV camper companion vehicles during daylight hours. Drivable RVs cannot re-enter. Car campers and 1-Day general parking pass holders cannot re-enter once they exit. ‍ Check here for additional details. Accessible Parking The ADA Parking Lot provides convenient access to designated parking spaces for attendees with valid accessibility credentials. A valid government-issued persons with disability parking placard, permit, or license plate is required to use these spaces. 3-Day ($60) and 1-Day ($25) ADA parking passes are also available. Check here for more details.

TICKETS & PRICING

1-Day: General Admission (GA) Pass—$145 VIP Pass—$350 SAINTS Premium Admission Pass—$950 3-Day: General Admission (GA) Pass—$300 VIP Pass—$720 SAINTS Premium Admission Pass—$1920 Camping Tent Camping: $150 Car Camping: $250 RV Camping: $650-$950 Glamping: $1250 - $1800 Admission for children 10 and under is free with a ticketed adult. For more information about ticketing, check here.

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