Welcome back to Minnesota Yacht Club! We're so excited to once again open the gates of Harriet Island Regional Park for an amazing weekend of live music right on the water! Your VIP Presented by Owen’s Craft Mixers perks will help you make the most of your weekend with excellent views, relaxed seating, a private bar and more!
We’ve compiled this guide to help you take full advantage of everything VIP Presented by Owen’s Craft Mixers has to offer. We’ve also included essential info on our general festival details. Be sure to share this with everyone in your group so all are in-the-know. And if there is anything we left off, email info@minnesotayachtclubfestival.com with questions. We can’t wait to see you!
2025 Minnesota Yacht Club Entry Policy
Bring your festival wristband
Please also remember our bag policy – and no liquids are allowed to be brought into Minnesota Yacht Club.
How to Dress and What to Bring
Dress for comfort and be sure to check the weather forecast before you head out the door. The festival grounds are a combination of paved surfaces, gravel and grass, so choose your footwear accordingly. We recommend a hat and sunglasses, but if you forget anything, the Festival Store has lots of great merchandise offerings!
Review our allowed and prohibited items list to be sure you are in compliance with our bag policy and to see what items are allowed and prohibited.
VIP Presented by Owen’s Craft Mixers Wristbands
Will Call If your wristbands were not mailed to you and are at Will Call, you can pick them up at the Festival Box Office. A government-issued ID is required to verify your order and pick up tickets.
Box Office Location and Hours
Wristband Activation
Wristband activation ensures a smooth process when entering the festival each day and allows you to add emergency contact information to your wristband. All you need to do is enter your wristband ID number (located on the inside of your wristband) and contact info to activate.
The VIP Presented by Owen’s Craft Mixers Viewing Area & Lounge is a private space just for you. This space is your festival HQ with a range of amenities for relaxing and recharging between sets. Located next to the main stage, look for the entry portal into GA+, VIP & Platinum on the right side of the stage along the sidewalk close to the water, then head straight to your VIP Presented by Owen’s Craft Mixers Lounge. The VIP Lounge includes:
Dedicated seated viewing platform with sightlines of Skipper Stage
Front-of-stage viewing* at Skipper Stage, just behind Platinum
Relaxed seating and air-conditioned restrooms
Private bar with drinks for purchase *drinks CAN be taken to and from VIP area
VIP Concierge to assist with your festival needs
Lockers and mobile charging units for rent (available first-come, first-served). Located in general Premium area.
*All viewing areas are limited capacity and available on a first-come, first-served basis. With the exception of ADA viewing zones, chairs are not allowed in VIP viewing areas.
As if all of the above isn’t enough, we also have these fun additions for you:
Dedicated Merch Store inside of the Premium areas for you to enjoy!
Food for purchase available in the GA+ Lounge!