MO NDANCE The Campin’ & Jammin’ Events

One of the best kinds of vacations is a girls trip. Women who take girls trips with their sisters, cousins, best friends, daughters or mothers have learned to put themselves high on their priority list and recognize the advantages of girls-only vacations. And you get the chance to just be you again. So reconnect for some Moondance Jammin’ Country Fest and Moondance Jam time!

of the Summer!

The events of the summer are held right here in the Leech Lake/ Chippewa National Forest Area near Walker, Minnesota. Start out by celebrating 14 years of country music at Moondance Jammin' Country Fest, June 18-20. The “biggest little country fest around” is a three-day festival with Old Dominion, Midland, Lauren Alaina, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and John Michael Montgomery as a start of a great line-up of country performers to date. The 9th Annual Moondance Softball Tournament will also be held during this festival. Over $5,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded to the top teams.

Then kick your summer into high gear and join us for the biggest rock festival in Minnesota, Moondance Jam 29, July 16-18. Come and join us with over 50 bands on four stages and four great days of music and rockin,’ which includes the pre-jam on Wednesday night. Alice Cooper, The Beach Boys, Chris Daughtry and Night Ranger are just the beginning of some of the great bands.

But don't let the fun stop there. Deuces Wild “dueling pianos” will be coming to the MDJ Saloon at the Moondance Fairgrounds on Friday, Aug. 7, for a pull–out-all-the-stops performance. They’ll be playing the music audiences want to hear — and sing along to! Also back by popular demand, Timmy Haus performs during happy hour. Reserve your table by calling 218-836-1055.

Then, come back and savor fall in northern Minnesota at our 8th Annual Harvest Moon Festival on Saturday, Sept. 26. For adults only, taste a variety of unique beers, wine, spirits and delicious food pairings, plus lots of adult fun. Entertainment galore: scavenger hunt, ATV demo rides, wood duck house building challenge, the traveling art pub, redneck Olympics and more. The afternoon will be followed up by two great bands in the MDJ Saloon that evening. Friday night, at participating restaurants throughout the Walker/Leech Lake area, is the pre-tasting and pairing experience. Or join us in the Lazy Moon for some karaoke. Make plans with your friends to stay the weekend in our campgrounds or stay at one of our nice hotels or resorts close by. Proven to be a wonderful girls weekend! the festival that PUTS YOU UP FRONT Moondance is well known for their open festival seating for all general admission ticket holders. That means everyone at Moondance has equal opportunity to get up to the front of the stage or sit back on the lawn seating area.

FEATURED at Moondance Jammin’ Country Fest and Moondance Jam

We offer the tropical-themed Tiki bar and stage just outside of the Lazy Moon Bar and Grill with entertainment starting in the early afternoon and playing into the evening — the only bar where you can get yummy tropical blended drinks. And as always, the Lazy Moon Bar and Grill will have their breakfast buffet and bloody mary bar open Thursday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. until noon, with entertainment starting at 11:00 a.m. The bar and restaurant stay open until 11:00 p.m.

Billy B’s, the “home of the lemon drop,” built in 2013 in honor of the late Bill Bieloh, founder of Moondance, is definitely the place to be! Come in and join us for one of our many toasts to Bill, check out all the photos and take a picture with Bill’s banner. Billy B’s overlooks the whole fairgrounds right on down to the National Stage. On Saturday the beer pong tournament is held there starting at noon.

TICKETS, CAMPING and LOCATION

Tickets and camping are available at moondanceevents.net or by calling 218-836-1055 for all our events, and should be reserved early for best selection. The festival grounds are located six and a half miles outside of Walker at 7050 39th Ave. N.W., Walker, Minnesota.

No other large festivals provide the down-home friendly feel of Moondance. We take great pride in how we treat our customers. The fans become a part of our extended Moondance family! [ aw ]

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