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Lakes Jam FAQ

If you've never been to an outdoor music festival like Lakes Jam, there's a lot to do and a lot of different options.

Here's how you can find what you need to know:

  • Search this FAQ page.
  • Browse below for categories of information. Many of our answers will link to other pages throughout this site.
  • If you are still unable to find what you are looking for, please contact us at info@LakesJam.com

You must have either a 1-day pass or a 3-day pass to enter any of the concert venues, with general admission or VIP options available for both. You can buy your tickets, passes, and parking (as well as reserving campsites) online here. Once you've selected all your options, scroll to the bottom of the page and select Add to Cart. Then scroll back to the top and select Checkout.

Tickets are not refundable. All sales are final. See our Ticket/Event Policies here for complete details as well as event information.

You can win or earn free tickets and other items in many ways:

Yes, 3-day discount military passes are $79 + tax for General Admission. You can purchase them at Pre-Jam parties or at our partner locations. You must have a current military ID, DD214, or official paperwork showing current or previous service in the Armed Forces or National Guard. Click here for locations.

The Concert Bowl opens Wednesday at 6 pm and Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 1 pm.

There are 6 stages:

  • The Main Stage in the Concert Bowl
  • The 2nd Stage
  • The VIP Stage (for VIP pass holders only)
  • The Partner Bar Stage (Partner Bar pass holders only)
  • The Campground Stage
  • The Wheelie Bar Stage

VIP Passes are the ultimate Lakes Jam experience and include: access to a large exclusive VIP area during main stage performances; free tap beer, soda, and water in the VIP tent; discounted drinks; complimentary catered dinner Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night in the VIP tent; VIP eating area with tables and chairs; souvenir VIP mug and lanyard; and VIP-only bathrooms.

  • Watercross is in the pond in the Walleye Full Service campground.
  • Mud Trucks are located in general camping.
  • Drifting takes place on the road course turns 4–9 and on the pro pad, which is in the single day parking area.
  • The Poker Tournament is in the VIP tent.
  • The Bean Bag Tournament and Costume Contest is in the Concert Bowl.
  • Music Bingo takes place in the VIP Tent (you do not have to be VIP).
  • See all activities details here.

Yes! There will be a fireworks show on Friday night right before the headliner.

Visit the Info booth to sign up to win meet and greets! There may be an opportunity to win the chance to meet some of our performers. Plus, watch our Facebook page for your chance to win meet and greets.

Lakes Jam will have a merchandise tent near the center of the Concert Bowl area.

You cannot bring any food or beverages into the concert areas except for water in a clear container.

Yes, we always have a great variety of food vendors in the Concert Bowl, from snacks like popcorn and corndogs to sandwiches and burgers.

There are over twelve bars serving a large variety of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. We strive for no lines!

Go here first to see what options are available. From there, you can click "Get Passes Now" to go to the ticketing page. Select the Camping & Seating tab. Click on the interactive map to find and select a campsite. Take note of the size of the site to ensure your rig will fit. Complete your order with your tickets, parking passes, upgrades, etc., then Checkout.

Yes, all campers need a camping wristband. To purchase a wristband, you must also purchase either a 3-day GA or 3-day VIP pass. Saturday GA or VIP passholders may camp. There is no discount on the camping wristband for this option.

Full-service campsites include water, electrical, sewer, picnic table, and a fire ring. Reserved campsites are a guaranteed spot, marked out on grass or asphalt — some have electricity but not all. General campsites are free and are first-come, first-served. All campsites have access to full-service restrooms including showers.

Campgrounds open for initial entry at 12 p.m. on Wednesday for guests with a valid Wednesday pass. Wednesday night camping is also available for guests with a Single Day or 3-Day pass when a camping wristband is purchased.

If you are not entering on Wednesday, initial campground entry begins at 9 a.m. Thursday. After your first entry and ticket scan, you may enter and exit the campgrounds at any time during the event.

The box office for initial ticket scanning is open Wednesday from 12 p.m.–11 p.m. and Thursday–Saturday from 9 a.m.–11 p.m. If you arrive for your first entry after 11 p.m., you will need to wait until the box office opens the following morning to enter the campgrounds. You may stay overnight in the staging area, but please note there is no overnight security in that area.

Yes, there are restrooms and showers throughout the campgrounds as well as in the Concert Bowl.

All full-service campsites have these amenities. Reserved campsites in the Crappie or Sunny campground have electricity; the rest do not. Water fill and pumping services are available. See the camping page for details. There is no electricity, sewage, or water hookups in the general campground.

No, everyone needs a GA or VIP pass to be in the campground. Children 8 and under are free. Tickets can be won, earned by volunteering, or earned as an ambassador.

There are hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals in the area. You can also reach out to Visit Brainerd for local information and lodging.

This allows you to bring a vehicle onto the Lakes Jam property into the campground areas. If it has a steering wheel, it needs a pass.

Pit bikes are allowed under the category of ATVs/UTVs.

Street legal bikes need a camping vehicle pass and are not allowed for roaming the campgrounds — they are for entry and exit to the venue only. You cannot use your street bike to get around inside of Lakes Jam.

Yes. You must purchase a pass for each vehicle and must provide a signed waiver before entering the campground. You can digitally sign and submit one here. Pit bikes and street bikes also need passes (street bikes are for transport to and from the venue, not inside the campgrounds or venues).

⚠️ IMPORTANT NEW RULE: Flags Required on Certain Vehicles Insurance is now requiring all motorized vehicles (gas or electric) — including electric bikes, electric scooters, ATVs, UTVs, golf carts, and pit bikes — to have a flag attached at all times while operating on BIR property. Flag size must be NO less than 10" × 14" (rectangle/triangle) or 14" × 14" (square), with a height off the ground of no less than 66" to the top of the flag.

Exclusions (no flag needed):
  • Vehicles registered and with current registration to operate on Minnesota Highways.
  • Vehicles with a roof exceeding 66" in height. If you are sitting on your electric bike or standing on your electric scooter, the highest point of your body must be 66" or taller.

Flags are available for purchase on-site and come with a pole and universal mounting hardware.

We have complimentary shuttles from surrounding hotels (click here to see which ones) or you can take your own shuttle or hire a local cab. There are very limited Uber and Lyft services and they are always changing, so we don't recommend counting on them being available.

There is handicap parking right next to the Concert Bowl. There is a handicap/wheelchair accessible viewing area in the Concert Bowl as well as accessible restrooms.

Yes. The Brainerd International Raceway (home to Lakes Jam) has good cell phone coverage. We also offer FREE Wi-Fi.

Yes, and even better — children 8 and under are free!

We do allow all pets in the campgrounds, but not in the Concert Bowl. If they become a nuisance to other patrons, they will be asked to be removed.

If you have a service animal, please read our accessibility page for our full policies: lakesjam.com/accessibility.

FAQ

Lakes Jam – Gates & Box Office Hours
Gates & Box Office Hours
Early Arrival
Wednesday
BG
Bowl Gates
5:30pm – 1:00am

CG
Campground Gates
11:00am Opening
Do not close, patrons may leave & re-enter

BO
Box Office
9:00am – 11:00pm

After this you can't buy passes or trade passes for wristbands.

Festival Day One
Thursday, June 25th
BG
Bowl Gates
1:00pm – 1:00am

BO
Box Office
9:00am – 11:00pm
Festival Day Two
Friday, June 26th
BG
Bowl Gates
1:00pm – 1:00am

BO
Box Office
9:00am – 11:00pm
Festival Day Three
Saturday, June 27th
BG
Bowl Gates
1:00pm – 1:00am

BO
Box Office
9:00am – 11:00pm

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