80/35 Is Only 4 Days Away!
Jun 29 2009
Important Ticket Information
80/35 is really only 4 days away! Advance discount ticket sales end soon, so buy yours now at IowaTix.com, IowaTix ticket outlets or by calling 515.277.3727 for the discount rate of $70 two-day, $35 Friday only, or $45 Saturday only.
Advance ticket holders will exchange their ticket for a wristband at the gate. You must keep your wristband for re-entry. 80/35 is not responsible for lost wristbands.
Day of tickets can be purchased at the gate for $80 two-day, $40 Friday only, and $50 Saturday only. Do yourself a favor and save money by getting advance tickets now!
Make Your Festival Checklist
We want to make sure your 80/35 experience is as stellar as possible. Here’s a checklist to get you started.
What To Bring
Sunscreen
Blanket for seating (sorry, no chairs)
Sunglasses
Hand sanitizer
Hat for shade
Earplugs (if you can’t handle the noise)
Camera (personal pocket-size point and shoot only, no SLRs or professional photography equipment)
Bicycle (ride your bike to the festival, we’ll have FREE secured bicycle parking)
Small, non-frame backpacks
One empty water bottle is allowed, only one bottle per person
Empty camelback or other empty plastic container
Binoculars
Kids (children under 11 will be admitted free when accompanied by a parent/guardian with a ticket)
Cell phone
Lip balm
Over the counter pain reliever
Personal schedule to make sure you don’t miss your favorite bands
Giant clock necklace
What Not to Bring
No weapons
No coolers
No fireworks
No illegal substances
No unauthorized vending
No pets
No smoking in the paid, gated area
No chairs of any kind
No professional photography or video equipment
What Will Be Provided
Drinking water
Cool zone with fans and misters
First aid station
ATMs
Vendors selling food, beverages, and snacks (vegetarian options are available)
Lost and Found at the Volunteer Headquarters on Locust
Festival grounds map and schedule of bands
Amazing music and an overall awesome time
Get more details and answers to FAQ at 80-35.com/details/faq-rules.
Directions/Parking
80/35 is at Western Gateway Park, located at 13th and Locust in downtown Des Moines. View the festival grounds map. There are many FREE parking ramps and street parking surrounding the festival grounds. Get directions to the festival at 80-35.com/details/maps-directions.
Hotels/Accommodations
Marriott-Des Moines Downtown
700 Grand Ave. (515-245-5500)
Get the special 80/35 rate of $89/night
Holiday Inn-Des Moines Downtown
1050 6th Ave . (515) 283-0151 – Tresa Vedder
$80/$35 two-day package – $80 for the first night, $35 for the second
Hotel Fort Des Moines
1000 Walnut St. (515) 243-1161 or (800) 532-1466
Get the special 80/35 rate of $89/night
Find more hotel and camping information at 80-35.com/details/accommodations.
Music
Listen, learn, and fall in love with the 80/35 bands at 80-35.com/lineup/schedule.
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Silicone bracelets
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Jill with the DMMC
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Matt Krug