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Hinterland Music Festival

Saint Charles, IowaAug · 3 days

Doable if you prepLaid BackRural FieldCamping Core

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Beginner score

3/5 · Doable if you prep

Lodging

Camping on-site

Price range

Crowd size

Medium

Season

Summer

Region

Midwest

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The vibe

A gorgeous indie music oasis surrounded by rolling Iowa grasslands.

Expect an indie lineup with a laid back, rural field, and camping core feel. Camping on-site.

Good fit for

Nature lovers. A solid first campout with prep.

Maybe not for

Heads up before you go: severe heat waves.

Music and genre notes

Primary genre is Indie, with Country and Folk in the mix. Lineups change every year, so treat Indie, Country, Folkas the festival's enduring sound rather than a promise about any single artist.

Travel and lodging notes

Held in Saint Charles, Iowa (Midwest region). Camping on-site. Book lodging early for popular weekends and confirm details on the official site.

Beginner notes

We rate this 3/5 for beginners - "Doable if you prep". A solid first campout with prep.

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