2025 information is not yet available. For reference check out the information from 2024 below:
Welcome to the brand new festival, Minnesota Yacht Club! We're so excited to open the gates of Harriet Island Regional Park for an amazing weekend of live music right on the water! Your Platinum 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 Platinum 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!
2024 Minnesota Yacht Club Entry Policy
Bring your festival wristband
Please also remember our updated 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 this link to be sure you are in compliance with our bag policy and to see what items are allowed and prohibited.
Platinum 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.
Transportation & Parking Info coming soon!
The Platinum 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 right next to the main stage, look for the entry portal into GA+, VIP & Platinum on the right side of the stage (if looking at it) along the sidewalk close to the water (stay right from the main entrance and head towards the sidewalk on the water). From here, you will continue on directly to your Platinum Lounge.
Platinum Lounge Includes:
Unlimited access to air-conditioned Platinum Lounge at Wigington Pavilion with relaxed indoor and outdoor seating, patio views of the Mississippi River, and air-conditioned restrooms
Complimentary full-service bar with all-day beer, wine, seltzers, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages
Complimentary all-day dining with lunch, dinner and snacks. Check out your menus HERE!
Dedicated Platinum Concierge to assist with your festival needs
Complimentary lockers with mobile charging units (available first-come, first-served)
No need to go hungry with delicious bites all day in the Platinum Lounge. We’ll have a selection of hand held favorites in the afternoon with an expanded range of hot and cold dishes in the evening hours, followed by late-night snacks to enjoy with the final sets of the festival. All food is served in the Café within the Platinum Lounge and will include options for those with dietary requirements.
By far one of the most popular perks of Platinum is access to fantastic stage viewing! We have exclusive space just for you.
Main Stage
Front-of-stage – a designated area near the front of the stage on the RIGHT if looking at stage. Access directly through the Platinum lounge.
Second Stage
Exclusive viewing* at second stage soundboard with complimentary beer & seltzer (no substitutions). Accessible from the GA area on the LEFT side of the soundboard if looking at the stage.
As if all of the above isn’t enough, we also have these fun additions for you:
Dedicated entrance lane into the festival
Dedicated merch store within the Premium area
Express lane at the main festival store
Exclusive festival gift - redeem at Platinum concierge
Access to VIP and GA+ — Enjoy unfettered access to all VIP and GA+ areas (does not include VIP Riverboat access)