The Farm Aid Festival

Farm Aid’s annual festival is an all-day celebration of music and family farmers featuring a unique lineup of artists and genres, along with family farm-identified, local and organic foods as part of our HOMEGROWN Concessions®. The Farm Aid festival also includes hands-on activities to get folks in touch with the roots of our food. Since 1985, Farm Aid has raised more than $80 million to support programs that help farmers thrive, expand the reach of the Good Food Movement, take action to change the dominant system of industrial agriculture and promote food from family farms.

Farm Aid 40 will take place Saturday, September 20, at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Address & Map for Huntington Bank Stadium

Mailing & Office Address: 420 23rd Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Box office phone number: 612-624-8080
Stadium help: Text 1-800-U-GOPHER any time for assistance
University of Minnesota Box Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm CDT. On September 20, it opens at 10am.

Site Map

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Venue Policies

Parking / Transportation / Tailgating

Advance Sales

Event parking is credit card only and available on a first come first served basis. All lots open at 7am CDT.

You can buy advanced parking passes on this page or by calling 612-624-8080.

$30 per parking spot at these ramps:

• University Ave Ramp [Sold Out]
• Oak Street Ramp
• Fourth Street Ramp [Sold Out]
• Washington Ave Ramp

$40 per parking spot at these surface lots:

• Lot 37
• Ski-U-Mah
• Minnesota
• Gateway
• 58
• 55
• Victory

Day of Event Sales

Parking at $15 per spot will be offered on the day of the festival at the East River Road Garage and St. Paul’s Lot S108. These lots open at 10 am.

St. Paul Shuttle

• Transports fans from Lot S108 to Huntington Bank Stadium and back.
• Runs continuously starting at 10 am until one hour after the festival or until the crowd is clear.

Gates into the stadium open at noon.

Tailgating is not allowed.

ADA Parking

ADA parking is available in each of the available parking facilities surrounding Huntington Bank Stadium. While parking will be sold the day of, individuals are encouraged to purchase their parking in advance in addition to possessing government-issued ADA placard to park in one of the designated ADA spaces. Courtesy shuttles are available from surrounding lots.

Transit Information

We encourage you to take public transportation! Learn about those options below.

Stadium Access Gates

• Gates B, C, D, & E
• Benton County Premium Entrance (premium tickets only)
• Elevators are available at all major gates.

Stadium Policies & General Procedures

• University of Minnesota, including Huntington Bank Stadium, is a smoke-free campus
• No re-entry
• All patrons and staff will be subject to metal-detection/screening upon entry
• No outside food or beverage allowed in Huntington Bank Stadium. All concession stands at Huntington Bank Stadium are cashless.
• Children 2 years of age or under do not need a ticket, but must sit on a lap
• Access to premium areas is restricted to individuals with tickets or passes to Club Cambria, Indoor Club, Suites or Loge Boxes
• All tickets will be electronically scanned to verify authenticity. Tickets that cannot be verified will be referred to the main ticket office
• Nursing mothers may utilize the M Health Fairview Mamava Lactation Pods located on the main concourse in the elevator lobby near Gate A or the 4th floor loge level (utilize elevators near Guest Services at Gate E). Download the free Mamava app to access these pods. An additional nursing area is also located near Club Cambria on the 3rd floor (utilize elevators near Guest Services at Gate E)
• ADA and handicap accessible seats are available throughout Huntington Bank Stadium. If further ADA accommodations are required by any patron, please contact Gopher Fan Relations prior to the festival by calling 1-800-U-GOPHER or emailing GopherSports@umn.edu. For gameday assistance, please check-in at any Guest Services location within the Stadium.
• Beer, Wine, Hard Seltzer, Ready to Drink (RTD) cans, and Batch Cocktails are available for purchase throughout Huntington Bank Stadium along with a variety of non-alcoholic beverages and water.
• There is a 2 drink maximum, per valid ID, per transaction
• Must be 21 years old to purchase alcohol
• Acceptable forms of identification:
  • A Valid US State issued Driver’s License or ID Card
  • A Military ID Card issued by the US Department of Defense
  • A Valid Passport or Passport Card issued by the United States or a Foreign Country
  • A Minnesota Tribal ID Card which includes a photo, Date of Birth and Expiration Date
  • A Valid Canadian Province Identification Card or Drivers License
  • Valid Minnesota papers and former state driver’s license/ID Card with ‘Void’ punched through it

Bag Policy

Huntington Bank Stadium has a Clear Bag Policy enforced for all events. The only bags allowed in are clear plastic, vinyl, or tote bags that do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″, 1 gallon re-sealable clear plastic bags and/or small bags that DO NOT exceed 4.5″ x 6.5″

Bags needed for medical purposes will be allowed into Huntington Bank Stadium. Gate Supervisor must screen the bag, and then it will be tagged with the proper medical tag.

Bag Check

Complimentary bag check is located in the University Ave. Lobby of Williams Area. It will open at 10am and remain open until approximately one hour after the festival ends.

Prohibited Items

All fans and items are subject to screening upon entry by security personnel. Stadium personnel has the right to turn away any items at their discretion.

• Animals (except service animals)
• Backpacks, luggage, grocery, duffle bags, large bags, large purses, cinch bags, computer bags, briefcases, and any other bag that does not meet the bag policy outlined above
• Balloons
• Balls (beach balls, footballs, baseballs, etc.)
• Banners or signs
• Boxes, wrapped gifts or items
• Camcorders and tripods and audio recording equipment
• Cameras with detachable lenses
• Cans, bottles, and thermoses are not allowed EXCEPT fans may bring one empty clear plastic bottle into the venue. Water fountains are available within the facility.
  • Farm Aid will be selling recycled aluminum water bottles for use throughout the day and to take home with you.
  • Also, we’re using r.Cups so cups are collected, sanitized, then used again and again to reduce single-use waste.
• Chairbacks with structural metal frames or that attach to benches, soft seat cushions less than 2″ thick without framing are permitted
• Coolers of any kind, including small soft packs
• Externally-Powered Heated Blankets (Heated blankets, jackets, and/or seat-cushions (powered by an internally-enclosed battery ONLY) will be allowed into Huntington Bank Stadium after confirming that these items comply with all stadium guidelines and are clear of any other prohibited items.)
• Fireworks
• Illegal drugs
• Laptops, iPads, tablets, video cameras, or any large electronic devices
• Laser pointers
• Markers (permanent) and/or paint
• Noisemaking devices
• Oars
• Objects that can be used as a missile or projectile
• Outside food and drinks
• Pepper spray or mace (aerosol or gel)
• Smoking devices (vape pens, e-cigars, tank systems, etc.)
• Sticks, selfie sticks, and flag poles
• Strollers
• Tobacco products
• Umbrellas
• Weapons
• All other items deemed prohibited at the discretion of stadium management

Fan Relations & Ticket Information

Tickets that are lost or stolen can be replaced at the Huntington Bank Stadium ticket office

• Refunds will not be issued
• Replacement tickets can only be issued to the person who originally purchased the tickets
• A valid ID must be shown to receive replacement tickets
• Located on concourse at Gate A (section 101), Gate C (section 126), and Gate E (section 145)

Guest Services Booths

• Services include – Lost and found, stadium information, seating issues, wheelchair requests, ticket issues, and general customer assistance once inside stadium

Emergency Assistance

• Notify the nearest usher or TEXT 1-800-U-GOPHER to alert stadium personnel
• Do not touch or move the injured person or attempt first aid unless properly trained
• First Aid Booths are located throughout the Stadium
  • Section 101 (Gate A)
  • Section 127 (Gate C)
  • Section 143/144 (Gate E)
  • Club Cambria
  • By HOMEGROWN Concessions on the Event level

Severe Weather

In the event of severe weather, fans will be directed to a nearby secure location. Please listen to the direction of announcements, videoboard messages, and stadium personnel with where to be directed.

Media Relations / Press Passes

Any media inquiries need to be directed to Farm Aid at press@farmaid.org. To register for Farm Aid media credentials, please visit farmaid.org/media

Hotels

Farm Aid has partnered with Quint to assist festivalgoers with their lodging needs for Farm Aid 40. Every room night booked through this Quint link generates a $2 contribution for Farm Aid’s HOMEGROWN Youthmarket.

Click here to book your room through Quint now.

Travel & Transportation

Airport service

The closest airport is the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), just 20-30 minutes from the downtown area.

Public Transportation

Festivalgoers are encouraged to use public transportation. There is a charge for onsite parking and space is limited (see information above).

City Transit

The Metro Transit public transportation system serves the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, with airport service and a stop right next to our festival site on Saturday (called Stadium Village Station). Click here for more information about the Metro Transit system.

Regional Service

SouthWest Transit service connects the Southwest Twin Cities area to major destinations across the metro, including downtown Minneapolis, the University of Minnesota, and the MSP Airport. They will be conducting a special shuttle service for the Farm Aid 40 festival. Click here to learn more about this service.