Guide to the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival

Catch your favorite bands as they perform along the Mississippi River. Saint Paul will transform into the ultimate concert destination with this three-day event featuring major headliners, back-to-back sets and incredible city-line views on Harriet Island.

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This iconic music festival is back, and this year for an extra day! Now with three full days of entertainment, with no overlapping sets, from July 18-20, this rockin' festival is sure to be the highlight of summer.

Take in breathtaking skyline views of Downtown Saint Paul while jamming out to big-name artists like Hozier, Green Day and Fall Out Boy along the banks of the Mississippi River at Harriet Island Regional Park.

Festival Lineup

Tickets

Purchase single day or full-weekend admission to the festival from general, GA+, VIP and Platinum and Riverboat ticket options. Each ticket level offers different levels of access and amenities and may be subject to a limited number of guests.

Pricing for ticket types vary ($150-2,300) and certain groupings are selling fast.

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Getting Here

Shuttles

Alary's Bar & Barbeque will be running shuttles to and from the festival all weekend from 12-11 p.m.
Location: 139 7th Street East, Saint Paul, MN 55101

Parking

There is no on-site parking at Minnesota Yacht Club, but you are welcome to look through nearby parking options on the St. Paul city website. Please be aware of scheduled street closures.

Parking in Downtown Saint Paul

Metro Transit

Discover how you can use our local bus system to get to and from the festival through Metro Transit.

Find Routes

The METRO Green Line Light Rail will be closed from July 11-20. Replacement bus lines will operate between Raymond Avenue and Union Depot to serve affected stations. These trips will take approximately 35 minutes in each direction

Green Line Closure Maps & Alternative Routes

Biking

Minnesota Yacht Club offers ample bike parking with two bike parking locations! Bike parking is located underneath the Wabasha Bridge just outside the main entrance and on Plato Blvd just west of the West Entrance. Remember to roll with your lock to keep your bike secure while you're at the show.

Bike Path Map

Ride Share

The rideshare drop-off/pickup point will be on South Livingston Avenue between East Fillmore and East Fairfield Avenues.

If you need an address for the rideshare app, you can use:
119 S Livingston Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55017

Accessibility

The ADA pick-up and drop-off location will be located at 37 Harriet Island Boulevard.

There is a designated lane, directly across the street from the ADA drop off location, for patrons with disabilities. Look for the signs with the international symbol of accessibility above the accessible entrance lanes or ask a staff member to direct you to the lane.

Dine Near the Festival Grounds

Grab a bite before or after all of the fun at one of these amazing Saint Paul eateries near the festival grounds.

From bustling Downtown and the artistic warehouses of Lowertown to and a flourishing Latino community boasting authentic Mexican eateries on the West Side, there is truly something for every tastebud.

Need some ideas? Check these places out:

6six Mears	Afro Deli	Alary's
Boca Chica	The Buttered Tin	City House
Crasqui	El Burrito Mercado	Erta Ale
Joseph's	Key's Cafe	Little Brazil
Lost Fox	Phe Coffee	Ruam Mit Thai
	SoYen Desserts

Local Business Information

Alary's Bar & Barbeque - 139 E 7th St, St Paul, MN 55101

Kitchen Hours:

Friday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. with the bar open until 2 a.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. with the bar open until 2 a.m.

Backstory Coffee - 432 Wabasha St S, St Paul, MN 55107

10–15-minute walk from the festival grounds with ample free street parking
Beverage Special: The Harriet Island Iced Tea

Hours:

Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Camp Bar - 490 Robert St N, St Paul, MN 55101

Hours: Daily from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. with drinks and pizza available all night

Eclipse Records - 419 Wabasha St N, St Paul, MN 55102

Hours: Friday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Lost Fox - 213 4th St E #100, St Paul, MN 55101

Specials:

Happy Hour every day, 2pm - 6pm and 10pm - 1am
Food available from 8am - 12:30am daily (late night bar pizza available until close)

Hours: 8am - 1am all weekend

Events:

Friday: drag performance from 9pm - 11pm
Saturday: After party with a DJ from 10pm - 1am

Crasqui - 84 Wabasha St S # 3, St Paul, MN 55107

Hours: 10am - 9pm with a special street food menu all day, and full dinner service after 4pm

Events: 11am - 4pm every day

July 18: Winebow take-over with spritzes, non-alcoholic delights & more
July 19: Sol2Noches brings the spirit of Sotol to Crasqui
July 20: Chill out with High Noon seltzers and teas

Ruam Mit Thai Restaurant - 367 Wabasha St N, St Paul, MN 55102

Hours:

Friday & Saturday: 11am - 11pm
Sunday: 12 - 9pm

Special notes:

Friday: happy hour from 2-5pm
Food carts available in addition to restaurant service in Victory Ramp and outside the front of the restaurant

The Buttered Tin – 237 7th Street East, Saint Paul, MN 55101

Hours: Open for breakfast and lunch daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Enjoy daily specials and house made bakery treats. Plus, the weekend brunch includes the full menu-and fresh, fruity mimosas.

FAQs

Can I Leave and Re-Enter the Festival on the Same Day?

Festival goers can leave and re-enter as often as they would like until 7 p.m. (local time). Visitors will scan their wristband and pass through security each time they re-enter the festival grounds.

Bag Policy

ALL bags will be searched before entry.
Small clutch purses and fanny packs that are 6" x 9" or smaller do not need to be clear but can have no more than one pocket.
Bags larger than 6" x 9" must be smaller than 12" x 6" x 12" and clear.
Hydration packs are allowed and do not need to be clear. However, they must be emptied of all liquid and contain no more than two main compartments and one small compartment.

Items Allowed

View bag restrictions (above)
Empty reusable water bottles and hydration packs, and plastic or aluminum water bottles
Baby strollers, including stroller wagons designed to transport children with children present
Binoculars
Cameras (basic point and shoot consumer-grade cameras) without detachable lenses and other accessories (monopods, selfie sticks, tripods, GoPro mounts, and other attachments are not allowed)
Personal-sized hand sanitizer
Portable battery packs
Personal misting fans with a bottle no larger than 1.5 L (must be empty upon entry)
Sunscreen in non-aerosol containers is allowed in the size of 3.4 ounces or less
Factory sealed Naloxone/Narcan kit
Hydration/Electrolyte packets in factory sealed single serving package(s)
Frisbees
Blankets, sheets and towels

Prescription Medicine Requirements:

Anyone needing prescription medicine at the festival must present the pharmacy-labeled container which states the prescription, dosage, and patient name to our medical staff at each entrance gate.
Patrons are only allowed a sufficient supply of the prescribed medication for that day.
Medicines needing to be inhaled or smoked are prohibited unless in a prescribed inhaler.

Over the counter medications are allowed in a sufficient supply for the day. Bottle contents will be verified by medical personnel at the entry gates

Prohibited Items

Any bag that is not aligned with the allowed bags
Aerosol containers, including sunscreen and personal beauty products
Coolers of any kind (exceptions may be made for medical use)
Any and all professional audio recording equipment
Professional cameras and professional recording (photo, video, audio) equipment. NO large professional detachable zoom lenses, stands, monopods, tripods, attachment sticks (selfie sticks) or other commercial equipment
Any and all professional video equipment. No video recording will be allowed
Drones or any other remote flying device
Hammocks
Inflatables of any kind
Glass containers
Illegal and illicit substances of any kind
Outside food or beverage (including alcohol)
Umbrellas
Pets (except service animals)
Selfie sticks
Skateboards, scooters, bicycles, wagons, carts, or any personal motorized vehicles
Tents, canopies, or shade structures of any kind
Unauthorized/unlicensed vendors are not allowed. No unauthorized solicitation and materials including handbills, flyers, stickers, beach balls, giveaways, samples, etc.
Weapons or explosives of any kind
Fireworks
Large chains or spiked jewelry
Bicycles inside festival grounds (free parking is available near festival entrance)
Carts (including Red Wagons)
Chairs
Smoking or vaping is prohibited in Harriet Island Regional Park