Hoofbeat Grounds
Hoofbeat is Cadott, Wisconsin's outdoor country music and camping grounds, running since 1987 and billed as the largest 3-Day Country Music and Camping event in the US. Everyone camps on site within walking distance of the concert gates, with over 7,500 campsites, and no food or drink can be carried into the concert grounds itself. Hearing protection is strongly recommended, especially for kids.
Before you go
- Capacity
- Over 7,500 campsites
- Official site
- hoofbeatfestival.com
- Next festival here
- Hoofbeat, Jun 24 to 26, 2027
Worth knowing before you go
- No food or beverage carry-ins are allowed on the concert grounds, only clear bags or small purses.
- ADA campsites and VIP ADA tickets must be booked by phone, not online.
- A 1-Day Parking Pass must be out of the General Parking Lot by 10am the next morning.
- Early camping is allowed from Sunday to Tuesday before the festival, even though the campgrounds officially open Wednesday.
- Hearing protection is strongly recommended for everyone, especially kids.
Festivals here
Venue basics: On-site camping, 7,500-plus sites · No outside food or drink at the gates · ADA campsites and viewing areas.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want on-site camping within walking distance of the stages.
- You are happy to travel light on food and drink and refuel at the free water stations.
- You need ADA camping or parking and can call ahead to book it.
Think twice if
- You were planning to bring your own food or drinks into the concert grounds.
- You need VIP ADA access and can only book online.
- You want electric hookups at a general campsite.
Getting there and parking
Festival-specific · HoofbeatHoofbeat sells shuttles for fans staying at participating hotels, plus a Park 'N Ride shuttle for area residents or anyone not staying at a participating hotel, including a Chippewa Falls Shuttle for $70.
Festival-specific · HoofbeatA 1-Day Parking Pass only covers your chosen festival day, and vehicles on 1-Day parking must leave the General Parking Lot by 10am the next morning. If you bring more than one motorcycle, the extra bikes park in General Parking.
Accessibility
Festival-specific · HoofbeatAccessible viewing areas are available with both GA and VIP tickets. ADA campsites and ADA parking must be reserved ahead by phone with a handicap placard number ready, and ADA guests check in at Gate 12 for wristbands, with each guest allowed one companion.
Festival-specific · HoofbeatADA viewing seating is first come, first served, and companions may be asked to step out if capacity is reached. VIP ADA tickets can only be bought by phone, not online, and only one vehicle per handicap placard is allowed in ADA parking.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (hoofbeatfestival.com).
Camping
Festival-specific · HoofbeatAll camping is on site, within walking distance of the concert gates, across more than 7,500 campsites. You can camp early from Sunday through Tuesday before the festival at no extra charge, though the campgrounds officially open Wednesday.
Festival-specific · HoofbeatGeneral campsites allow one vehicle and one sleeping unit per site, for up to six people, and are not electric.
Food, water and what you can bring
Festival-specific · HoofbeatNo food or beverage carry-ins are allowed on the concert grounds. Bags must be clear, with the exception of small purses or clutches no larger than 5 by 7 inches, and any CamelBak-style backpack must be empty to pass through the gates.
Festival-specific · HoofbeatEmpty water bottles and CamelBaks are welcome inside, and you can fill them at the festival's free water stations. Hoofbeat also sells all-you-can-drink beverage packages, including beer, bottled water, iced tea, milk, coffee and soft drinks, available Thursday through Saturday on certain ticket options.
Sound and sensory
Festival-specific · HoofbeatHearing protection is strongly recommended for all attendees, especially kids.
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Quick answers
Can I camp at Hoofbeat?
Yes. All camping is on site within walking distance of the concert gates, across more than 7,500 campsites, and general sites allow one vehicle and one sleeping unit for up to six people.
Can I bring food or drinks into the concert grounds?
No. Food and beverage carry-ins are not allowed on the concert grounds, and bags must be clear except for small purses or clutches up to 5 by 7 inches.
Is there free water at Hoofbeat?
Yes. Empty water bottles and CamelBaks are allowed through the gates and can be filled at the festival's free water stations.
Is Hoofbeat wheelchair accessible?
Partly. Accessible viewing is available with GA and VIP tickets, and ADA campsites and parking can be booked ahead by phone, but ADA viewing seating is first come, first served and VIP ADA tickets cannot be bought online.
When do the campgrounds open before the festival?
Early camping is allowed from Sunday through Tuesday before the festival at no extra charge, though the campgrounds officially open Wednesday.
How long can I keep my car in General Parking with a 1-Day pass?
A 1-Day Parking Pass covers only your selected festival day, and the vehicle must leave the General Parking Lot by 10am the following morning.
Do kids need a ticket at Hoofbeat?
Kids 5 and under do not need a Camp Access Pass to enter the campgrounds, but kids of any age need the proper ticket for VIP, Reserved Lawn or The Pit areas.
Is there a shuttle to Hoofbeat?
Yes. Shuttles are sold for fans staying at participating hotels, and a Park 'N Ride shuttle serves area residents or anyone not staying at a participating hotel, including a Chippewa Falls Shuttle for $70.
A little history
Hoofbeat began in 1987 in Cadott, Wisconsin, and is celebrated as the largest 3-Day Country Music and Camping event in the US.