Get prepared with The Hinterland Guide and read more helpful tips below.
Activate Your Wristband
Make sure your wristband is ready to go…
Step 1: Get things started by activating your wristband.
Step 2: Make your weekend easier by paying all festival vendors with a tap of your wristband by adding your cashless information.
Important Times
Parking and Camping Gates
Friday – 9 a.m.
Saturday – 9 a.m.
Sunday – 9 a.m.
Festival Gates
Friday – 1 p.m.
Saturday – 11 a.m.
Sunday – 11 a.m.
Peak Travel Times
Peak travel times are 9 a.m. on Friday (for campers), 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. each day and exiting the festival each night. If you can’t head out early to avoid traffic and have to wait in line on your way in or out of the festival grounds, remember to keep it friendly. Your fellow Hinterlanders are waiting too, and everyone will be there soon!
Parking
Parking is NOT included with GA+ festival tickets and must be purchased separately.
Innerland Parking Lot - This parking type is sold out.
General Parking Lots - Buy 3-Day or 1-Day Now
Parking pass window stickers are required to enter the parking lots. If you don't have one, you MUST go to the Box Office beforehand.
Only exceptions are if you purchased a 3-Day General Parking Pass after 7/19 or if you have a 1-Day General Parking Pass, those passes will be available via the AXS app as a digital pass. If you have any trouble with the AXS App, contact AXS support.
For everyone else, get that sticker and put it on the inside of your driver's side front windshield. This helps us keep everything moving quickly!
Directions
Hinterland is located at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater 3357 St Charles Rd, St Charles, IA 50240.
Get directions by using the GPS coordinates to your parking lot entrance:
Innerland Parking - 41.29318692407442, -93.79323663402968
General Parking 3-Day - 41.293513614864295, -93.78234522987704
General Parking 1-Day - 41.29334382924336, -93.77684348090503
Shuttles
The Des Moines shuttle from the Wells Fargo Arena Parking Lot is FREE for all ticket buyers. Parking in the Wells Fargo Arena Parking Lot is free. If that lot happens to fill up, find other nearby parking options here. You must have your wristband to board the Des Moines shuttle. Get more info on the shuttle and hours.
Arriving
View the camping & parking map to know where to go and follow our posted signs when you arrive. Remember to follow the information above about the parking pass sticker!
For non-campers: After parking, go to the Main Entrance (if you have your wristband) or the Box Office (if you need to pick up a wristband).
For campers: Make sure everyone in your vehicle has their festival wristband on upon arriving to the parking lot. Our camp experience team will check everyone in, while in your vehicle. After parking, unload your gear (pro tip: a wagon is a great idea!) and walk to the entrance of the Innerland Campground.
Security
You safety is our top priority. Every person, vehicle and belonging entering the festival or camp grounds is subject to a full airport-style search.
Allowed and Not Allowed
Get through security faster. See what's allowed and not allowed in the festival grounds and the campgrounds.
Bag Policy
Backpacks, purses, bags, etc. are allowed within festival grounds. There is no clear bag policy. Keep in mind that if you opt to leave your bag in the car, you will get through security faster.
Hydrate
Remember to stay hydrated! We'll have multiple free water refill stations within the festival grounds and campgrounds. Bring an empty refillable water bottle or camelback, as outside drinks aren't allowed within the festival grounds. You are welcome to bring your water into the campgrounds and parking lots. Water and other beverages will also be available for purchase.
GA+ Perk Highlights
- Innerland Camping - First come, first serve walk-in tent campgrounds. There are no marked out spaces, so you can pitch your tent in a corner next to a shaded treeline or out in the open and close to the action. Pick your own adventure!
- GA+ Lounge - private GA+ bar, shaded areas, AC restrooms, located inside the festival grounds
- GA+ Concierge Service - ready to assist with your festival needs, located inside GA+ Lounge
- View the full list of GA+ Ticketing Details
Quick Links
MAP
SET TIMES
CAMPING FAQs
BOX OFFICE
HEALTH, SAFETY & SECURITY
ACCESSIBILITY
FOOD VENDORS & DRINK MENU
ACTIVITIES & MERCH
LOST & FOUND
INSIDER TIPS
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