Hinterland 2027 guideFrom official sources · checked Oct 14
at a glance
- Camping
- Tent, car, RV and glamping options, each sold as a separate camping pass. Outside food and drink are allowed in the campgrounds, up to three cases of beer, wine or liquor per group.
- Re-entry
- Same-day re-entry is allowed if your wristband is scanned when you exit.
- Bags
- Backpacks, purses and bags up to 18 x 13 x 8.5 in; they do not need to be clear.
- Payments
- Cashless festival; link a card to your wristband before the festival to tap and pay with a PIN.
- Water
- Water refill stations throughout the campgrounds and festival grounds.
- Parking
- Festival admission does not include parking; parking passes are sold separately. Take I-35 to St. Charles and follow the route assigned to your pass.
- Shuttles
- In 2026 a Des Moines shuttle ran between Southridge Mall and the festival; 2027 shuttle plans have not been announced.
what to bring
Allowed
- Empty refillable water bottles and hydration packs
- Blankets or legless chairs
- Point-and-shoot cameras without detachable lenses
- Sunblock and bug spray
- Strollers
- Hand sanitizer
- Sealed drink mix packets
Not allowed
- Weapons
- Chairs with legs
- Coolers
- Smoking
- Glass
- Styrofoam
- Drones
- Laser pointers
- Pets, except service animals
- Fireworks
- Professional cameras
- Sun tents and umbrellas
- Wagons
- Totems
- Outside food or beverage
getting there
Hinterland Music Festival
1207 G50 Hwy, St. Charles, IA 50240, USA
- Parking
- Festival admission does not include parking; parking passes are sold separately. Take I-35 to St. Charles and follow the route assigned to your pass.
- Shuttles
- In 2026 a Des Moines shuttle ran between Southridge Mall and the festival; 2027 shuttle plans have not been announced.
- Rideshare
- In 2026 all rideshare pick-ups and drop-offs used a designated lot inside Gate C; 2027 details come closer to the festival.
- Accessibility
- Accessible viewing area, ADA parking and camping passes, and accessibility wristbands from the ADA Services tent. Request accommodations at access@hinterlandiowa.com, ideally by July 10.
official faq
Where is the festival?
St. Charles, Iowa, about 30 minutes south of Des Moines.
Are refunds available?
No refunds or exchanges, and the festival is rain or shine. The exceptions are the 90 Degree Guarantee and the VIP Free Look policy.
What is the 90 Degree Guarantee?
If the forecast on Monday, July 26 at 10:00 CT shows 90°F or higher for a festival day, admission ticket buyers can request a return for that day. Camping, parking and shuttle passes are excluded.
What is the VIP Free Look policy?
3-Day VIP and VIP+ buyers can return or downgrade within one hour of scanning in, if they scan in by 18:00 on Friday, July 30.
Where should I buy tickets?
Only tickets bought through AXS are guaranteed; third-party tickets are not accepted.
What if I lose my wristband?
It can be replaced once for the original purchaser at the box office for $25, with the purchaser's photo ID.
Is power available in the campgrounds?
No, except glamping sites and powered RV sites.
When must campers leave?
All campers must exit the campgrounds by noon on Monday.
sources
Collected from these pages on Wednesday, October 14. Festivals change policies close to the date, so check the official site before you travel.
plan hinterland
Pick your sets, see what clashes, and build one schedule with your crew. Works offline at the festival.