FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Saturday, Sep 7, 2024 and Sunday, Sep 8, 2024
Gates open at 7am
Grounds close at 7pm

Advance Pricing

BOGO Pass – $30*
SUNDAY ONLY Pass – $15*
*plus taxes and fees

Box Office Pricing

BOGO Pass – $40
SUNDAY ONLY Pass – $20

FREE General Admission for children 12 & under!

Actively military with ID are FREE on Sunday.

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COMING SOON! Click HERE to purchase your tickets.

More than you can possibly imagine! Check out our main attractions and other fun happenings.

Download the Hay Days Phone App for an interactive map, event schedule, real time updates and notifications and more!

Parking is available on several nearby lots that are owned and operated by our neighbors. Please see the Parking page for locations, pricing and updates.

Many hotels and motels are located nearby, and several campsites are within walking distance of the event. See the Camping/Lodging Page

After we pay the bills (and there are plenty of them!), any profits go back into improving the land, donated to snowmobile clubs and used to support many local charities.

We aren’t going to let a little rain stop the show. All Hay Days events, including racing, are held rain or shine.

No. But you will find dozens of vendors with an incredible array of food and drink options onsite.

Sorry. Pets are prohibited except in the case of service animals.

No. In the interest of safety, bikes are prohibited.

Yes. Just make sure you keep your wristband on. Torn, cut and removed wristbands will not be allowed for re-entry.

Sorry. Guns are prohibited.

It’s pretty fascinating! Check out our history, including some cool historical photos.

Yes. Please see the handicap information page.

Hay Days is always held the first weekend after Labor Day.

38740 Oriole Ave., North Branch, MN 55056

The gates open the same time as the rest of Hay Days, 7 a.m.

Backpacks come in handy for toting smaller purchases, while many buyers use a wagon to haul their larger purchases.

Easy! Check in with the Wild River Snowmobile Club, located near directly north of “Memory Lane” or along side the West Gate.  They will haul your item to one of the three designated drop-off spots free of charge.

Unfortunately, no. You’ll need to wait until you get home to drive your new toy.

Spectator gates open each morning at 7 a.m., and the Swap ends at 5 p.m.

• This Swap is massive, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes!
• Looking to buy? Bring a backpack to tote smaller purchases and a wagon to haul larger ones.
• Bought something big and need help transporting it? Members of the Wild River Snowmobile Club can help haul your newly purchased goodies to one of our designated drop off spots (one each in the west, south, and north parking lots).  Drive-up loading ramps are also available at drop-off spots to ease loading items into back of pickup trucks.
• Cash is king when negotiating deals.
• Be cautious that the item you are purchasing is not stolen or of questionable origin. In some cases, you maybe able to ask the Chisago County Sheriffs, who are located around the grounds, to verify that a serial number does not belong to a stolen vehicle. The Chisago County Sheriff’s department will be spot-checking sleds leaving the grounds.
• Avoid giving sellers the full amount for a purchase or making a large cash deposit and then returning later to pick up your item. Ask sellers for their ID if you plan to make a partial payment and return later to retrieve your purchase.
• GPS coordinates of the Swap rows are available for download.

Yes, individuals who present the proper documentation are allowed to use their personal vehicles (Personal Electric Mobility Scooter or Golf Cart ONLY) on the Hay Days Grounds by obtaining an exclusive Hay Days Handicap Sticker.

No, individuals must provide their own vehicles.Personal Electric Mobility Scooters and Golf Carts are the only vehicles permitted for use.

Handicap stickers will be available at all spectator gates during box office hours. These are the ONLY places to obtain these stickers. Should someone try to sell you a sticker outside the box office, they are not official Hay Days Stickers. Documentation must be presented at the Spectator Gates. Failure to bring required documentation named above will result in denial of entry for the vehicle. If entering on Friday as a swap seller, the documentation must be presented at the Swap Gate entrance.

All Hay Days issued handicap stickers are free of cost with proper documentation.

You must present proof of your disability in the form of a doctor’s statement or letter of acceptance for a state handicapped plate/mirror hang card stating the name of the person wishing to bring the vehicle in to Hay Days.  A Handicap hang tag is not acceptable documentation.

You must present proof of liability insurance for the vehicle you are bringing in one of the following forms:

1. A copy of the insurance policy naming the vehicle you are planning to use at Hay Days
2. If the vehicle is not directly named on the policy, a copy of the  policy the vehicle is covered by and a letter from your insurance company showing the policy number that covers the vehicle that you are bringing.

Documentation must be presented at the Spectator Gates. Failure to bring required documentation named above will result in denial of entry for the vehicle. If entering on Friday as a swap seller, the documentation must be presented at the Swap Gate entrance.

No, there is no parking onsite for handicap however the local neighbor lots do provide parking and are adjacent to the Hay Days grounds. Please check the map for exact locations of pay parking lots.

Personal Electric Mobility Scooters and Golf Carts are the only vehicles permitted for use.

Only one additional person is allowed to ride on the vehicle, regardless of how many seats the vehicle holds. Failure to comply with this may result in the removal of your vehicle access from the grounds.

• Speed must be kept to a minimum when moving about the grounds.
• Consumption of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited for the driver of the vehicle.
• Keep a copy of your paperwork with you while you are at Hay Days.
• Pedestrians have the right of way

Failure to comply and follow these requirements and rules will result in the vehicle not being allowed into or being removed from the Hay Days event.

No. But you will find dozens of vendors with an incredible array of food and drink options onsite.

All food will be listed on the Vendor Directory.

Beer can be purchased from 6 different bars on site. See the map HERE.

Each vendor is able to set their own prices and payment processing options. Most vendors will accept cash and credit cards.

If you are interested in being a food vendor at Hay Days, please submit a New Vendor Application Here. You will be added to the waitlist and will be contacted in June should spaces open up for the coming season.