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Planning Your Minnesota Yacht Club Festival Experience

One of the best ways to enjoy an authentic vacation experience in the town you are visiting is by exploring the festivals and events that best represent the spirit of the town. This summer, if your visiting and staying in our Minnestay escapes, we recommend experiencing the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival. Taking place in the heart of downtown St. Paul at the Harriet Island Regional Park, this two-day music fest promises to keep your toes tapping while it fills your heart with love for our beautiful state, the stunning town of St. Paul, and when you head home each evening, the comfortable joys found in our North Star State sanctuaries.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival

Known for its stunning scenery and the family friendly fun that can be had at this idyllic park, for the first time in its existence it will be known as the site of one of the coolest festivals in the state, the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival. This inaugural event holds all sort of promise, featuring over 20 performances held on a variety of stages all over the park, while also offering fantastic food, beverages, and the opportunity for an hour long riverboat ride down the Mississippi! Yes, the Mississippi River runs through this picturesque park and depending on the tickets you purchase, you too can be enjoying air conditioned comfort on the hottest days of the year. And although temperatures rarely top 80 degrees in July, the hour spent cruising, sipping margaritas, and being entertained by the DJ set playing as you cruise will be most appreciated.

When you first read the name of this festival, you may think it sounds a little pricy for the average traveler, but with ticket prices starting at $135 for a 1 day general admission ticket, this exciting event is surprisingly affordable. Children 7 and under can attend for free, with each ticketed adult, so families can enjoy this musical extravaganza as well; the 1 day general admission costs covers 10 performances on the various stages throughout the park and food choices from local vendors, and bars, concessions, official band merch and so much more. Add on the collectible box for $60 more and koozie, clear fanny pack, floating keychain, stickers, and a phone holder lanyard will be yours as well. For those wanting to go all out on this amazing music fest, the 2 day platinum ticket starts at $1395 and includes front stage viewing, the riverboat cruise, complimentary all day dining and beverage service at the Platinum Lounge and many more extras designed to make guests feel like superstars!

This year’s lineup consists of many talented artists and signature headliners, including:

  • Gwen Stefani.
  • Alanis Morissette.
  • The Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Recover in Comfort After Your Days at the Festival

After a day spent enjoying too many margaritas, crowds, and the loud music played by some of your favorite bands coming home to the quiet serenity of our Minnestay summer sanctuaries will help you gently recover and recharge so you are ready to return for day two of the festival. Reserve your favorite home sweet home today!