Truckerfest Music Festival
October 8-10th, 2026
A 3-day music festival for people who love music!
Featuring bands & genres that don’t suck.
Americana, roots, blues, country, rock & more!
Princeton, MN
Truckerfest Music Festival is a grassroots outdoor event held at the Mille Lacs County Fairgrounds in Princeton, Minnesota, always the second weekend of October.
Born from the Happy Trucker Show's radio legacy and Happy Productions Listening Room series, the festival champions live music that’s raw, real, and deeply rooted in Americana. Its eclectic lineup, spanning honky tonk, roots, blues, rock, and Americana, creates an authentic and welcoming space for true music fans.
Truckerfest brings together music lovers and makers under one open sky, featuring bands and genres that don’t suck.
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Thank you to our festival sponsors & partners!
We truly couldn’t make Truckerfest happen without the support of our amazing festival sponsors, partners, and friends. ❤️
These businesses and organizations help make the festival possible, and we’re incredibly grateful for their support. You may not always need what they offer, but when you do, we hope you’ll think of them first and show them some love.
Stop by their booths at Truckerfest, say hello, and learn more about the people and businesses who help keep this festival going!
Daily Schedules
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What are your gate hours?
Thursday: Gates open at 3PM
Friday & Saturday: Gates open at 10AM
what is your refund policy?
Truckerfest is rain or shine. All sales are final. No refunds or rollovers. Event dates, entertainment and times subject to change without notice.
No pets allowed.
Is the festival kid friendly?
Truckerfest is not specifically geared towards children and language is not prohibited. Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult.
What forms of payment do you accept for food and drink?
The Bar & Merch tent accepts both cash and credit/debit cards. There is an ATM on site. Most food and hard good venodrs accept cards and cash.
Are RVs/Pop-up campers allowed?
Yes! You must have an overnight parking pass to camp.
Sites are first come first serve.
Do you have showers?
Yes. There are showers in the bathroom building.
What's Allowed/Not Allowed?
ALLOWED ITEMS IN GROUNDS:
Empty Water Bottles / Hydration Packs
Factory Sealed Water Bottles
Backpacks/purse/fanny pack
Blankets (Not allowed in standing area in front of sound tent)
Chairs (allowed in designated areas)
Wagons
NOT ALLOWED IN GROUNDS:
(No) Carry-in food and beverage, including alcohol
(No) Pets, even small ones
(No) Glass containers
(No) Fireworks, Tikki Torches, Kegs or Drones
(No) Golf Carts, ATVs, Power Scooters or Dirt Bikes
(No) Illegal substances
(No) Firearms of any kind with or without a permit
ALLOWED IN OVERNIGHT PARKING:
(Yes) Food and drink (including alcohol)
(Yes) Portable camping grills
(Yes) Campfires in ABOVE GROUND rings. (must be contained and attended at all times)
(Yes) Generators - please be respectful of your neighbors. :)
NOT ALLOWED IN OVERNIGHT PARKING:
(No) Pets (even small ones)
(No) Glass containers
(No) Kegs, tanks, tiki torches, fireworks or drones
(No) Firearms of any kind with or without a permit
(No) illegal substances
(No) Golf carts, power scooters, dirt bikes or ATVs on-site.
(No) Vending (sharing- Yes, Selling – No)
Overnight Parking
Check in at G2 - Overnight Parking
Electrical Hookups : SOLD OUT
Are RVs/Pop-up campers allowed?
Yes!
Can I have a fire at my campsite?
All fires must be contained within a metal or stone above ground fire ring, limited quantities are spread throughout the campgrounds. If you want to be guaranteed a fire ring you should bring your own. Local burning restrictions will be enforced during the festival. Restrictions can change daily and will be enforced.
Do you have showers?
Yes. There are showers in the bathroom building.
Are generators allowed?
Yes! Quiet generators are preferred whenever possible. If you have a louder generator, please consider setting up farther away from other campers. We appreciate everyone being considerate of their neighbors so everyone can enjoy the festival.
