3pm to 4pm – Whole Hog Happy Hour (gates & music)
4pm – General public gates & music
Tickets are available at scsmokeout.com, at the Tickets300 box office (302 N. University Drive in Fargo; open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday), or by calling (866) 300-8300.
For any ticketing issues, address changes or ticket upgrades, please call 866.300.8300 or visit https://tickets300.com/box-office
Please reach out to [email protected] for all other questions!
Bluestem is an all ages venue. Unless otherwise stated, all guests are required to have a ticket in order to be admitted into the venue, regardless of age. Car seats are not permitted unless a ticket is purchased for the child to place the car seat in a venue seat. Car seats cannot be held on a lap, placed on the ground, stairways, or walkways. Strollers will be permitted for this event throughout the Bluestem Grounds.
Camera policies vary depending on each performance. In most cases, disposable and non-professional cameras including phones are permitted, while professional cameras with removable lenses and all audio/video recording equipment, including GoPros, will not be permitted. For a complete list of what is permitted and not permitted into the venue, visit this page.
Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at the venue for adults 21 years of age and older with a valid ID. Sales of beer and other alcoholic beverages will be restricted to inside the Bluestem Ampitheater & Meadow grounds during select events. No outside alcohol is permitted.
Smoking is restricted to designated areas located around the grounds. Please be respectful of other guests and do not attempt to smoke outside the designated areas.
An EMT is stationed on-site at each show. In case of emergency, venue staff is also available to assist. Please look for those wearing Jade Presents or Trollwood shirts—we’re here to help!
FAQ
If you’ve selected Will Call as your ticket delivery option, you may pick up your tickets from the Vesta Real Estate Ticket House – near the entrance of the Bluestem Grounds – beginning 60 minutes before gates open on the day of the show. You will need to present a valid ID to claim your tickets at Will Call. Please call Tickets300 at (866) 300-8300 with any questions.
Please note: Tickets are only issued to the person who purchased them; the name on the ID must match our records.
Limited parking is available at Bluestem Amphitheater on the grounds surrounding the amphitheater. We encourage all parties to carpool, take a shuttle (departing from select locations), or ride a bike whenever possible. Volunteer parking attendants will assist motorists upon entry.
Our partners, Legends Sports Bar and Murphy’s Pub are offering shuttle services to and from Bluestem from their locations. Please call them directly for more information on scheduling.
Legends Sports Bar – 218.477.1010
Murphy’s Pub – 218.512.0310
Limited parking is available at Bluestem Amphitheater on the grounds surrounding the amphitheater. We encourage all parties to carpool, take a shuttle (departing from select locations), or ride a bike whenever possible. Volunteer parking attendants will assist motorists upon entry.
Our partners, Legends Sports Bar and Murphy’s Pub are offering shuttle services to and from Bluestem from their locations. Please call them directly for more information on scheduling.
Legends Sports Bar – 218.477.1010
Murphy’s Pub – 218.512.0310
Overnight camping is not permitted at Bluestem Amphitheater or anywhere on the Bluestem Center for the Arts grounds. Complete camping information for the Fargo-Moorhead area can be found online at fargomoorhead.org. For hotel accommodation options please visit our Make a Night of It section.
Please visit the Come Prepared section for a full list of items that are permitted and not permitted inside the amphitheater. If you are wondering about an item you do not see on either list, please contact us.
Bluestem Center for the Arts is a school property, therefore no alcohol is allowed in the parking areas or anywhere outside of the amphitheater. If you do choose to arrive early, please respect school property. Do your part in keeping Bluestem Center for the Arts beautiful!
ATMs are available on each side of the amphitheater near concessions. Food, beverage, and merchandise vendors at Bluestem typically accept cash only, so it is recommended to plan accordingly.
As weather can often be unpredictable, each event at Bluestem Amphitheater will go on rain or shine. Should inclement weather such as lightning or tornadic activity become a factor and pose a threat to the artists and patrons, announcements will be made from the stage with information pertinent to the situation. Please plan accordingly for forecasted rain. No umbrellas allowed.
The Red River Valley is known for its unpredictable weather, so we encourage guests to check local forecasts the day of the show and dress appropriately for all conditions. Please come prepared when forecasts include weather conditions such as strong winds, cold evening temperatures, and severe rain among others. Even on the nicest days, please also keep in mind the dangers of full exposure to the sun.
In most cases, re-entry into the venue is not allowed. In emergency medical situations, ticket takers may provide you with a wristband or stamp for re-admission, however the decision is ultimately up to the discretion of the Bluestem staff and will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Please be sure to double check that you’ve got everything you need before heading into the venue!
Jade Presents has teamed up with 702 Communications to provide FREE PUBLIC WI-FI at all Jade Presents events at Bluestem Amphitheater this summer! Now you can post, tweet, and snap all night without missing a beat or using your own data. Connect to 702-JP-BLUESTEM and enjoy the show!
