PEOPLE FEST
PEOPLE FEST
Join us for three nights under the milkyway to celebrate sixteen years of People Fest. August 8th-10th. Gates open at 10am and close at 9pm.
Camp and Glamp option for the ultimate experience (Book your Luxury Camp site)
Kids 12 and under are FREE (pre-registration)
NO REFUNDS
NO DOGS
Your ticket is the digital receipt; PHYSICAL TICKETS will be mailed for 3Day Admission Passes. All other passes your name will be on the WILL CALL LIST at the entrance.
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Gates open at 10am and close at 9pm.
NO REFUNDS
General Parking and primitive Camping is INCLUDED.
Kids 12 and under are FREE (pre-registration)
NO DOGS
Line up is subject to change. Event is rain or shine.
Your ticket is the digital receipt; PHYSICAL TICKETS will be mailed for 3Day Admission Passes. All other passes your name will be on the WILL CALL LIST at the entrance.
PASSES DEFINITIONS…
– 3DAY ADMISSION PASSES –
(1) 3DAY ADMISSION PASS – Receive one 3Day Admission Pass for People Fest, August 8th-10th. Pass is valid one per person. General Parking and Camping is included.
(1) RV PARKING PASS W/ (1) 3DAY ADMISSION PASS – Receive one RV Parking Pass and one 3Day Admission Pass for People Fest, August 8th-10th. Pass is valid one per person. Space is 20’ x 40’. Allows for Recreational Vehicle of any size, pop-up camper, tow-behind, or two vehicles with 1-2 tents and/or shade tent. RV Parking Pass will not be sold separately.
(1) CAR CAMPING PARKING PASS W/ (1) 3DAY ADMISSION PASS – Receive one Car Camping Parking and one 3Day Admission Pass for People Fest, August 8th-10th. Allows for a vehicle with 1-2 tents and/or shade tent. Car Camping Parking Pass will not be sold separately.
(1) WEDNESDAY EARLY ADMISSION W/ (1) 3DAY ADMISSION PASS – Receive one Wednesday Early Admission with 3Day Admission Pass for People Fest, August 8th-10th. Arrive anytime from 3p-9p on Wednesday. Pass is valid one per person. General Parking and Camping is included. If a Parking Pass needs to be obtained (other than General Parking) eMail info@driftlessmusicgardens.com for further details; do so while supplies last.
KIDS 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE – Receive one Child’s Admission Pass for People Fest, August 8th-10th. Pass is valid one per child. Pre-registration is encouraged to speed up the check-in process at time of arrival.
GENERAL PARKING – General parking is included in your admission pass. The general parking lot is located near the entrance and does not allow for camping. You may sleep in your car if you choose, but there is no space for items of any kind outside your vehicle. Primitive/tent camping areas are inside the grounds surrounding the stage area.
– SINGLE DAY PASSES –
(1) THURSDAY SINGLE DAY PASS – Receive one Thursday Single Day Admission Pass to People Fest, August 8th. Pass is valid one per person. General Parking and primitive Camping is included.
(1) FRIDAY SINGLE DAY PASS – Receive one Friday Single Day Admission Pass to People Fest, August 9th. Pass is valid one per person. General Parking and primitive Camping is included.
(1) SATURDAY SINGLE DAY PASS – Receive one Saturday Single Day Admission Pass to People Fest, August 10th. Pass is valid one per person. General Parking and primitive Camping is included.
(1) FRIDAY AND SATURDAY PASS – Receive one Friday and Saturday Single Day Admission Passes to People Fest, August 9th-10th. Pass is valid one per person. General Parking and primitive Camping is included.
– FESTIVAL SCRAMBLE PASSES –
Are you unable to commit to more than one or two days per festival and wish there was some kind of multi-event combo package? We added to the menu the Festival Daily Scramble! Your ultimate Single Day Pass option to amazing Summer at DMG. Join us for three or five nights under the stars at any of our three summer events.
(3) SINGLE DAY PASSES TO ANY EVENT – Receive three Single Day Admission Passes to be used at any DMG festival in 2024 (Bonfire / BoogieDown / People Fest). June 6th-8th / July 11th-13th / August 8th-10th. Pass purchase is valid one per person per day of attending any event. General Parking and primitive Camping is included. Passes cannot be transferred to anyone else. You will check in via ID at time of arrival to any event.
(5) SINGLE DAY PASSES TO ANY EVENT – Receive five Single Day Admission Passes to be used at any DMG festival in 2024 (Bonfire / BoogieDown / People Fest). June 6th-8th / July 11th-13th / August 8th-10th. Pass purchase is valid one per person per day of attending any event. General Parking and primitive Camping is included. Passes cannot be transferred to anyone else. You will check in via ID at time of arrival to any event.
SCHEDULE (Line-up is subject to change, show is rain or shine.)
THURSDAY
12:30PM KEY OF G
02:30PM MODERN JOEY
04:30PM FREAKS OF NATURE
06:00PM MOONHOUSE
07:15PM CHICKEN WIRE EMPIRE
08:30PM KELLER WILLIAMS
10:00PM IFDAKAR
11:30PM SNEEZY
FRIDAY
11:00AM PACHOULI
12:00PM JOE & VICKI PRICE
01:15PM GIN MILL HOLLOW
02:30PM THE EARTHLINGS
04:00PM MAYGEN & THE BIRDWATCHERS
05:30PM SLEEPING JESUS
06:45PM SUN STEREO
08:00PM CLOUD CULT
09:30PM MAE SIMPSON
11:00PM GALATIC
SATURDAY
11:15AM THE OLD SOULS
01:30PM THE MASCOT THEORY
02:45PM WISE JENNINGS
04:00PM LAVENDER PROJECT
05:30PM MADELINE HAWTHORNE
07:00PM THE GRASSHOPPERS
08:30PM THE PEOPLE BROTHERS BAND
10:00PM HEATBOX
11:30PM LETTUCE
CHILDREN WORKSHOPS…
Friday and Saturday morning are full of surprises! Learn a new sustainable method and get one with yourself, discover something new. Sign-up for the workshop that best suits you. Activities run from 8am - 2pm.
FRIDAY
8a-9a BUBBLES - Join the bubble squad and learn to make the world’s biggest bubbles.
9a-10a GROUND AND CONNECT TOGA WITH TREE - Join Tree for an all levels hatha based yoga class. We will focus on connecting to our bodies while linking movement with breath.
SATURDAY
8a-9a JUGGLE STICKS - Help promote balance and hand-eye coordination, in turn increasing dexterity and strengthening the left-right brain connection.
9a-10a GROUND AND CONNECT TOGA WITH TREE - Join Tree for an all levels hatha based yoga class. We will focus on connecting to our bodies while linking movement with breath.
10a-11a PLANTS & PEOPLE, HARVESTING ENERGY FROM THE SUN - Trees, plants, and grasses are the original Solar Energy Producers on planet Earth! And just like them, humans can produce energy from the sun! Kids can color along with Larry the Leaf as he tells us how plants use the sun to grow!
VENDORS…
FOOD VENDORS
MERCHANDISE VENDORS
BLACKHAWK
KIDS ACTIVITIES…
Keeping the littles exploring and learning about the great outdoors, is just our cup of tea. Discovering something new and meeting new friends. Activities will run from 9am - 1pm Friday/Saturday.
Bubbles / Crafts / Creations / Sensory Bins / Yard Games
FAQ’S…
Are purchased tickets refundable?
No Refunds, but you are able to Transfer them. Ticket transfers must be completed a month and half prior to event.
Do children receive free admission?
Children that are 12 and under receive free admission. Please be sure to pre-register your child.
Are day passes available?
Day passes will be made available a month prior to the event. Camping is automatically included with pass. Limited Day Passes maybe available closer to the event.
Can we bring our dog?
We ask that you leave your pets at home. If you have a Service Animal, we do request that your Service Animal has proper attire, to notify the general public that it is a Service Animal. Here is a link for off-site accommodations, be sure to scroll down to the Kennel services if needed.
Will I be able to get cash on site?
Yes, an ATM is available.
Can I purchase Alcohol / Ice / Firewood / Cigarettes / Water?
Yes, Beer / Hard Cider / Hard Seltzer / Ice / Firewood / Cigarettes / Water and much more can be purchased onsite. No hard alcohol sales.
No carry ins past our bottoms up checkpoints. You may have your own beverages at campsites and no glass.
Nearest store/town is 20-30 minutes away.
ADA Accessibilities?
If in a wheelchair that is powered, ability to get around is pretty easy and the grounds aren’t completely groomed smooth but it’s not going to shake the chair. Will have to be comfortable with one of the wonderful staff members to assist to make it up some of the inclines and descents safely. Other than that Porta-Potties are ADA accessible, we have a limited space for ADA parking and require signage to park in designated area. If there is anything that is needed above that we will try our best to accommodate you to our abilities. Regarding the camping areas, all sites are on a first come first served basis, RV Parking will be our flattest accommodations, all else will have a slight angle to them. We might have festie cab joining us onsite, and they take small payments for rides throughout the grounds.
Are Peddle Bicycles allowed?
Yes, peddle bikes are more than welcome to be brought with you for transportation around DMG. We just ask that no motorized riding devices are brought due to liability situations and the overall safety of others that are around you.