Sonshine Festival
- Dates
- Dates not yet announced
- Status
- On hiatus
- Venue
- Somerset Amphitheater
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Sonshine Festival in Somerset, WI is not currently confirmed to be running. Froligo tracks its status, history and similar festivals still happening.
What happened to Sonshine Festival?
Organizers put the Christian music festival on hold starting with the 2017 edition, citing financial reasons, while they looked into possible solutions for future festivals.
Reported by West Central Tribune (Jan 10, 2017), willmarradio.com (2017-01), Grand Forks Herald (2014).
Similar festivals that are still going ahead are listed further down this page.
Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Sonshine Festival on Spotify.
Getting there
Nearest airport MSP.
How do I get to Sonshine Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Sonshine Festival. The nearest major airport is MSP, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Festival shuttle
Groome Transportation runs a scheduled, prebookable shared-van shuttle between MSP and Hudson, Wisconsin (roughly 15 miles from Somerset), with multiple daily round-trips. This is a standing regional airport shuttle, not a festival-specific service, attendees would still need a rideshare, taxi, or ride from a local contact for the final Hudson-to-Somerset leg.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
Somerset, WI is roughly 40 miles northeast of MSP, just across the Wisconsin state line, no direct transit or intercity bus covers this exact leg, so rideshare, taxi, or a rental car is the practical way to reach the venue directly from the airport.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Somerset Amphitheater is a self-contained 200-acre venue with on-site parking built into its camping grounds; attendees are generally asked to remain on-site for the event's duration rather than driving in and out.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at MSP
On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Venue
Somerset Amphitheater
Camping & Accommodation
Is there camping at Sonshine Festival?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Facilities
Camping site types 2
The venue's South Campground offers a classic single-vehicle-plus-tent site tier
VIP Campground offers electric and water hookups for RVs, plus permanent bathrooms/showers
Where can I stay near Sonshine Festival?
Airport hotels 2
3800 American Boulevard East, Bloomington, MN 55425
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates7800 International Drive, Bloomington, MN 55425
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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