Moondance Jam & Bar-B-Que '92
July 18-19, 1992

Bill Bieloh, of Walker, Minnesota conceived the Jam in 1992 as a way to promote the riding stables he and his wife Kathy own. The event got off to a modest start that first year by featuring a roster of regional bands.

• 5,000 expected for Moondance Jam I

Moondance Jam II
July 9-10, 1993

The second year, national artists such as the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Bad Finger, Head East and more, along with an impressive lineup of regional bands highlighted a year of tremendous growth.

• Moondance Jam II; a jammin’ good time

Moondance Jam III
July 8-9, 1994

Moondance Jam III in 1993 had a decidedly country slant to it. Pirates of the Mississippi, Johnny PayCheck, Evangeline and Gary Puckett performed, along with regional and local bands. This was the first time an event had been held in the Walker area with a large lineup of national recording artists. The modest interest in the turnout for Country artists coupled with poor weather made Jam IV look doubtful.

• Press Release
• National, local groups to headline Moondance Jam III
• Gary Puckett, native Minnesotan, to headline Moondance Jam III
• Moondance III: Mud, Sun, Fun
• Moondance to host third annual 'party in the pasture,’ July 8-9
• 3,000 hear Puckett in pasture Moondance Jam VI doubtful

Moondance Jam IV
July 7-8, 1995

In its fourth year Moondance Jam came of age. The Jam brought a "Who's Who" of top 40 artists whose hits spanned three decades. The Grass Roots, Guess Who, Survivor, Starship and Kansas along with two nights of great weather and a vastly improved light and sound system drew record crowds and put Moondance Jam on the concert map.

• Brainerd Daily Dispatch Wednesday, July 12, 1995
• Moondance Jam IV rocks the ranch
• Moondance Jam IV melds national, local acts this weekend
• Moondance Jam Record crowds weren't discouraged by rain threat at 5th annual festival
• Welcome to Moondance Jam IV!

Moondance Jam V
July 12-13, 1996

Moondance Jam V featured many prominent national acts. Some of the performers in 1996 included: The Byrds Celebration, Three Dog Night, Mitch Ryder, Starship, Randy Bachman and .38 Special. Poor weather threatened all weekend, but never really let loose. However, the record breaking crowds did let loose and Moondance Jam was on its way to becoming the premiere rock music festival in the Midwest.

• We be Jammin'
• Moondance Jam Record crowds weren't discouraged by rain threat at 5th annual festival
• Moondance Jam V delivers on promise 100 hits for 100 years

Moondance Jam VI
July 10-12, 1997

By 1997, more than 35,000 Jammers flocked to the festival and packed the concert site for three days. The increase in numbers was due in part to big headline bands like REO Speedwagon, America, Grand Funk Railroad and Corey Stevens. The other reason was that the word was getting around about the event. So much so that, more than 300 cars had to be turned around at the gate on Saturday night before REO Speedwagon hit the stage.

• Moondance Jam VI 'The campin' and jammin' event of the summer'
• Ten national acts, more camping at Moondance
• Rock music fans enjoy a party
• Rock, rain or shine Outdoor concert expands to three days
• Moondance Jam just for fun, says businessman turned rock and roll festival promoter, Bill Bieloh
• Moondance Jam VI moves to three-day event Set for July 10-12
• An inside look at what it takes to put on a music festival: Moondance Jam to crank up the amps this weekend Festival starts Thursday
• Full Moondance Jam roster attracts 35,000
• Moondance Jam VI classic rock fest will bring back memories, create new ones Music of national acts spans a generation
• Moondance Jam VI, set for July 10-12, only days away Comedian Ron Feingold to bring 'special' brand of music to the Jam stage

Moondance Jam VII
July 9-11, 1998

The Jam officially became the largest rock festival in the state of Minnesota in 1998. A crowd in excess of 50,000 were entertained and delighted by the likes of Foghat, Jonny Lang and Steve Miller Band on Thursday; John Entwistle (formerly of the Who), Alan Parsons Project, and Yes on Friday; Saturday's lineup of The Romantics, April Wine, Steppenwolf, Eddie Money and Foreigner.

Despite attempts by organizers to upgrade facilities, including an additional 160 acres of parking, the event site and the roads leading up to the fairgrounds were grid locked with traffic stretching back towards Walker for nearly seven miles. As the time approached for Jonny Lang to take the stage many people simply pulled off the side of the road, parked in the ditch and began the long walk to the fairgrounds. Some people walked as far as five miles to reach the Jam site. Despite the gridlock, there was a festive atmosphere among the people as they walked towards the distant sound of music. It was the most remarkable scene in the history of the Jam.

By Friday the problem had been solved and traffic flowed smoothly for the next two days and the bands brought the curtain down on the most successful and acclaimed Jam to date.

• Three classic rock acts booked for Moondance

Moondance Jam VIII
July 8-10, 1999

Two inches of rain fell on the Jam site opening day turning much of the grounds into a muddy mess. The Moondance Jam crew had to shuffle parking, camping, and shuttles to make up for approximately twenty-five percent of the grounds being saturated and to handle the tens of thousands of Jammers who traveled hundreds of miles to party with Cheap Trick, Joan Jett, The Outfield, Hank Williams Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd, REO Speedwagon, and many others.

Lynyrd Skynyrd was one of the major highlights of Jam VIII, along with The Outfield, the mud, and the nice weather on Saturday.

• Joan Jett Brings Modern Sound to Moondance Jam
• Moondance is No. 1
• Moondance's Growth
• Mud Dance '99
• REO has 'rode out the storm'
• Some of '70's Biggest Rock and Roll's  Names to Appear at the Jam
• Stormy Weather won't Stop the Rock at Moondance Jam

Moondance Jam 2000
July 12-15, 2000

Moondance Jam 2000 got big performances from the Beach Boys, George Thorogood, STYX, and Peter Frampton among the many prominent national bands who made up the best Jam lineup since it was conceived.

The lineup and perfect weather brought in record breaking crowds to camp, party, and jam the weekend away. Thousands of Jammers were able to park off-site and shuttle to the Jam site and back effortlessly.

• It's time to jam - Brainerd Dispatch

Moondance Jam 10
July 12-14, 2001

The 10th Anniversary of Moondance Jam was highlighted with clear skies, warm temps, and a little twist in the lineup. Classic rockers from the 70's and 80's Ted Nugent, Pat Benatar, CCR, George Thorogood, Night Ranger, & REO Speedwagon were meshed with 90's groups Big head Todd & the Monsters, Blues Traveler, and The Wallflowers.

• Benatar, Nugent ignite crowd - Brainerd Dispatch
• Moondance Jam grows beyond founders' wildest dreams - Brainerd Dispatch

Moondance Jam 11
July 13-15, 2002

"A number of Jammers who had been at previous festivals commented this year's crowd was the biggest they had seen. This year's Jam featured a new stage design with more lights and louder sound. Jammers in the dancing area directly in front of the stage were clearly impressed with not only the stage's sound power, but the sound quality as well." -George Fairbanks

For the second straight year, the Jam offered music from the 70's, 80's, and 90's with top performances coming from Journey, STYX, Indigenous, Blondie, The Scorpions, Gin Blossoms, and Loverboy.

• Moondance Jam to honor service members - The Pilot-Independent
• Walker Rotary Club, Moondance Jam join forces to support Operation Hometown Proud - The Pilot-Independent
• Moondance Jam Army raises money for Hometown Proud - The Pilot-Independent
• Jammers rock Moondance 11 - The Pilot-Independent
• Working at the Jam - Bemidji Pioneer
• Workers at Moondance make sure bands, crews feel at home - Bemidji Pioneer
• Moondance aims to handle big crowd - Bemidji Pioneer
• Moondance Jam rocks on - Bemidji Pioneer

Moondance Jam 12
July 9-12, 2003

A little rain early on, didn't put a damper on the biggest rock 'n' roll party in Minnesota. The Jam produced record crowds for Friday and Saturday. The campgrounds and fairgrounds were more organized then ever making for an incredible experience for most Jammers. Several of the bands even commented that Moondance Jam was a great place to play.

Alice Cooper, Sammy Hagar, Boston, George Thorogood, Rick Springfield, Joan Jett, and Joe Cocker were the big names headliners along with a handful of others that put on a fantastic show.

• Moondance Jam 12 kicks off Wednesday night - The Pilot-Independent
• Jammin' at Moondance 12 - The Pilot-Independent
• Moondance Jam owners take part in Minnesota Music Academy Awards - The Pilot-Independent
• Moondance Jam: A lesson in diplomacy - Bemidji Pioneer
• Moondance campers are a loyal bunch - Bemidji Pioneer
• Moondance Jam means business for Walker area - Bemidji Pioneer
• Jammin’ in the trenches - Bemidji Pioneer
• In the end, Moondance Jam is all about the music - Bemidji Pioneer
• Alice Cooper Goes Bare for Tour - Reuters

Moondance Jam "Lucky 13"
July 14-17, 2004

Lucky 13 turned out to be all of what its name implied. Four days of perfect weather, great music, and great people.

Record crowds showed up on Wednesday for ZZ Top and seemed to stick around for all four days. The new Moondance Jam Saloon regional stage, the friendly Jammers, and the campgrounds with all of their unique setups and activities were a ton of entertainment by themselves. Add to it all of the fantastic performances from ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Huey Lewis & the News, Rick Springfield, Santana's Gregg Rolie, The Allman Brothers, Pat Benatar, and some of the other lesser known acts, and it became an awesome spectacle. With all that said, it is hard to believe that one performer could steal the show at Lucky 13. For many Jammers, John Fogerty did just that. He wowed Jammers with a combination of his CCR tunes and solo hits that kept them dancing and clapping for the entire show.

• Thousands pack Moondance Jam 13 - The Pilot-Independent
• Moondance Fairgrounds to start new era this weekend - The Pilot-Independent
• Moondance Jam 13 under way Wednesday - The Pilot-Independent
• Moondance Jam opens tonight - Bemidji Pioneer
• 350 workers needed to put on Moondance Jam - Bemidji Pioneer
• Moondance: Classic rock is a time trip - Bemidji Pioneer
• Music, friendliness, food and fun bring partiers back to Moondance Jam - Bemidji Pioneer
• Bands vary, but agree Moondance worthwhile - Bemidji Pioneer
• Classic rock concertgoers find romance at festival - In-Forum Fargo - Grand Forks
• Moondance campgrounds one big party - In-Forum Fargo - Grand Forks
• Up-and-coming regional bands brush with the big-timers at Moondance Jam - Brainerd Dispatch

Moondance Jam "Fab 14"
July 13-16, 2005

Fab 14 will be remembered for so many reasons it is impossible to pick out a single highlight. Every day temperatures soared & allowed Jammers hang out all day and party all night. Jammers who drove in on Wednesday won't forget the endless line of traffic trying to make it in before .38 Special and Skynyrd unleashed their tight Southern Rock assault on the largest Wednesday night crowd in Jam history. 2005 had something for everyone. Eighties rockers Tesla, Cinderella and Whitesnake wowed Jammers with their heavy rock and 80's ballads. REO and Journey brought down the house with their arena rock anthems, while Cheap Trick, Grand Funk and Blackfoot kept the 70's classic rock nostalgia.

Saturday's crowd got an emotional Tribute to Our Troops as 13 year-old Kristy Peterson sang "God Bless America" and a song she wrote with her father called "Solider Come Home" with the American Legion Post 134 Honor Guard presenting the colors. Afterward, a surprise flyover by a Blackhawk helicopter added the final touch to an emotional moment.

Fab 14 literally wore out everyone from Jammers to promoters, but in the end it improved, once again, on the positive tradition of Moondance Jam: Music, Good Times, Friendship & Celebration.

• Music festival and art sale set for Sunday, October 9th at Moondance Saloon and Grill near Walker, Minnesota - UCW Newswire
• The Moondance Jam - Classic Rock Revisited
• Moondance Fab 14 draws thousands of jammers - The Pilot-Independent
• Twisted Sister to replace The Doors of the 21st Century - The Pilot-Independent

Moondance Jam "Dream 15"
July 12-15, 2006

Dream 15 continued the tradition of the Jam: great rock music, thousands of festive fans, and a friendly campin' & jammin' atmosphere. Record crowds and record temperatures slowed jammers down a little during the early and mid afternoon hours, but as the bands hit the stage the fairgrounds were the place to be.

Even though all of the bands were solid, Poison's show was the highlight for many Jammers. They had been requested for many years and did not dissapoint. Their sound and energy had the entire crowd singing, dancing and jammin throughout the show.

One of the coolest spectacles of the weekend was the storm that formed when Ted Nugent hit the stage. It was as if nature knew The Nuge was taking the mic. A wall of clouds soaked in the fireball sunset moved in on the over heated crowd. As it darkened, the storm moved closer and the rain started coming down rejuvenating Jammers as Ted's energy on stage escalated. The entire show took a life of its own as lightening shot across the sky in the distance and Ted wailed on his guitar to a sea of glistening arms raised toward the sky in celebration of the surreal show of music and nature.

The Saloon Stage's regional bands rocked all four days and was highlighted by tribute bands Hairball, Zed Leppelin and the hard rockin' ladies of ThundHerStruck who wowed the late night jammers with their AC/DC covers. The Camping Contest brought out the creative side of many Jammers and the addition of the Mardi Gras Stage brought a new element of fun and more stage entertainment.

• The Moondance Jam - Classic Rock Revisited
• Veterans monument erected at Moondance Jam site - The Pilot-Independent
• Bands, jammers 'heat up' Moondance Dream 15 - The Pilot-Independent
• Moondance attracts the biggest names in classic rock - The Pilot-Independent
• Moondance Jam fans keep cool with music - Bemidji Pioneer
• 'Jammers' head for Moondance - Bemidji Pioneer

Moondance Jam "Sweet 16"
July 11-14, 2007

FOUR DAYS IN HEAVEN A Review of Moondance Jam Sweet 16

by Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited

I believe in what I call Moondance Magic. The Jam is a place where you can be the real you and not the person the world has forced you to become.   Remember the movie Field of Dreams? Moondance Magic works along the same lines. There is a scene in Field of Dreams where Shoeless Joe Jackson looks around at the baseball field built in the middle of acornfield and then up to the starlit sky and asks Kevin Costner, "Is this heaven?" To which Costner smiles and replies, "No, this is Iowa." While Shoeless Joe may have been in Iowa, I knew that I was not in Walker, Minnesota. That may be the name of the town on the highway sign but I knew where I was during those magical four days in July. I was in heaven. [full article]

A JAM REVIEW FROM ACROSS THE POND

by Marty Moffatt

We’ve been to many festivals over the years, including the first 9 Donnington Monsters of Rock Festivals in the UK in the 1980’s, but I have to say that Moondance Jam was far and away the best organised and most enjoyable festival we’ve ever attended. [full article]

• Moondance Jam Sweet 16 kicks off Wednesday with its 'best' lineup ever - The Pilot-Independent
• Couple travels from England for Moondance Jam - The Pilot-Independent
• Moondance Jam Economy - The Pilot-Independent
• Moondance Jam 16 is 'sweet' success again - The Pilot-Independent
• Moondance Jam 2007 opens tonight - Bemidji Pioneer
• More than 20,000 people expected for Moondance opener - Bemidji Pioneer
• 350 workers help to keep Moondance running smoothly - Bemidji Pioneer
• Moody Blues drummer shares insight about group - Bemidji Pioneer
• Moondance gives stage crew manager break from ‘real world’ - Bemidji Pioneer
• Moondance Jam event helps boost Walker economy - Bemidji Pioneer
• Side stage pride - Brainerd Dispatch
• Gray matters - Brainerd Dispatch
• Moondance Jam's 'Silver Lining' - Brainerd Dispatch

Moondance Jam "Sizzlin' 17"
July 9-12, 2008

MOONDANCE ROCKS MINNESOTA FOR THE 17TH YEAR IN A ROW!  Review of Moondance Jam Sizzlin' 17

by Chris Murphy for Classic Rock Revisited

For the fourth year in a row, my wife and I made the 9 ½ hour trek north to Moondance Jam in Walker, MN. What started in 1992 featuring regional bands over two nights has blossomed into the premier classic rock festival in the US that takes place during four nights in July every year.  While other festivals have come and gone and still others have changed their format to draw in younger fans, Moondance Jam has stuck to its guns and has continued to bring the best classic rock to northern Minnesota... As soon as you enter the jam site, you can tell your experience will be different than just a rock concert.  The staff is extremely friendly and it is easy to tell they enjoy their job... The next thing to notice is row after row of campers all enjoying themselves, some sitting around talking while others are playing games... The camping area now has over 300 electrical campsites and over 1800 primitive campsites.  The one thing everyone has in common is a smile on their face... [full article]

MOONDANCE JAM 17

by Marty Moffatt

We left Moondance Jam at the end of the night confident that this wouldn't be our last Jam. We'll almost certainly be back next year, and the year after…. I've attended many, many festivals (albeit all in the UK) but I can honestly say Moondance Jam is the friendliest and best organised festival of them all. [full article] [Slidshow: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4]

• Moondance Jam 17 is a 'sizzlin' success The Pilot-Independent
• Crosby, Stills and Nash booked for Moondance Jam July 9-12 The Pilot-Independent
• Camping is a major part of Moondance experience The Pilot-Independent

Moondance Jam "Rockin' 18"
July 16-18, 2009

MOONDANCE JAM 2009 REVIEW & Photo Gallery

by Dan Wall and Jeb Wright, photos by Brad "Phil Collins" Neville of Classic Rock Revisited

Stepping onto the grass at the Moondance Jam is like stepping onto hollowed ground. This truly is where the magic happens. I looked around knowing that for the next three nights I would be interviewing bands, watching them perform and hanging out with people just like me. Who would have thought that four hours from Minneapolis, in the middle of nowhere, a rock n’ roll heaven could exist? The odds are staggering that this thing should never have happened; yet here we are getting ready to celebrate the Jam’s eighteenth birthday. Long live rock n’ roll. [full article]

MOONDANCE JAM 2009 REVIEW

by Matthew Becker of Melodic Rock Concerts now Live Rock Journal

Moondance has done it again. The Minnesota rock festival is a long-running summer escape that aims to please its attendees by providing a fun and safe atmosphere to experience live performances by some of the best bands in the world.

• Moondance Jam 2009 Review: Thursday
• Moondance Jam 2009 Review: Friday
• Moondance Jam 2009 Review: Saturday
  

MOONDANCE JAM 18

by Andrew Olson of Reader Weekly & Fountainheads.com

With bands ranging from Spin Doctors and Sheryl Crow to Whitesnake, Judas Priest, Journey, a dead on Page and Plant tribute band Zed Leppelin, or screaming AC/DC women in Thunderstruck, there was something for everyone. You get a lot of festival bang for your buck as well with cheap food and beer sold on location. The best aspect though is the intimate feel that Moondance has. It is comfortable and extremely entertaining. It also isn't that far away. [full article]

Gig Reviews... Moondance Jam

by Andy Nathan of Get Ready to Rock

...this was a thoroughly enjoyable festival with a relaxed friendly atmosphere, well organised, and with some memorable performances including bands who rarely if ever play the UK. [full article]

• Line-up complete for Moondance Jam 18 The Pilot-Independent
• Sheryl Crow signs for Moondance Jam Rockin' 18 The Pilot-Independent
• Journey, Judas Priest, Sheryl Crow, Yes rock Moondance Jam 18 The Pilot-Independent
• Jam-Packed The Brainerd Dispatch

Moondance Jam 19
July 15-17, 2010

MOONDANCE JAM 19 REVIEW

by Dan Wall and Jeb Wright, photos by Brad Neville and Alan Morrow of Classic Rock Revisited

It is difficult, year after year, to describe the power of the Moondance Jam. I don’t want to repeat myself and I certainly don’t want to become cliché. The truth is, however, that the Moondance Jam simply contains a magical element that makes it the most beloved festival in the United States. People who come to Moondance once, come back time and time again. In fact, during Day II, I spoke with a couple that said it was their first Jam. They both smiled and said in unison, “We’re addicted.” I smiled and gave them a look back as if to say, “I, too, am under the Moondance spell.” One wonders if scientists took soil samples at Moondance what they would find. The place is like a homing device for true music fans. The Moondance Jam calls people to it. Once your MD virginity is gone you don’t simply attend Moondance, you are called back to it, day after day, year after year. You dream about Moondance and you obsessively wait for the website to announce the bands for the next year. This is no ordinary concert. [full article]

Gig Reviews... Moondance JAM 19

by Andy Nathan of Get Ready to Rock

With a choice of standing in a sandpit at the front, going for a VIP section or sitting in a lawn chair on a hill, generous set times of an hour and ten minutes minimum for each of the five daily bands, and two covered bars with local bands playing in between sets, not to mention the best of American customer service, the Moondance concert experience is a very agreeable one. [full article]

• Moondance Jam continues to be the campin' and jammin' event The Pilot-Independent
• Sammy Hagar, REO Speedwagon, Lynyrd Skynyrd to play at Moondance Jam 19 The Pilot-Independent
• Moondance Jam Rock Festival to be Featured in HD as part of DIRECTV's Concert Series The Pilot-Independent
• Collective Soul, Jonny Lang, Don Felder, Hoobastank, Blackberry Smoke added to Moondance Jam Festival The Pilot-Independent
• MOONDANCE JAM 19 Sets Attendance Records - Blabbermouth

Moondance Jam 20th Anniversary
July 14-16, 2011

MOONDANCE JAM 20 REVIEW

by Dan Wall and photos by Alan Morrow of Classic Rock Revisited

With the biggest crowd in festival history gathering on Friday to see KISS and record crowds all weekend, it appears the rock version of this show (there's a country show as well) will be green-lit for 2012. [full article]

KISS, Stone Temple Pilots, 3 Doors Down rock Moondance Jam 20

By Dean Morrill The Pilot-Independent

Moondance Jam 20 rocked!

That's the easiest way to describe the music, party atmosphere and spectacle at the two-decade anniversary event with a lineup that included KISS, 38 Special, Stone Temple Pilots, 3 Doors Downs, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, and Paul Rodgers. [full article]

Gig Reviews... Moondance JAM 20

by Andy Nathan of Get Ready to Rock

Small enough to have an intimate family atmosphere, but large enough to support good facilities that attract high calibre bands, Moondance once again felt like the party that never ends. And the great news is that they have since confirmed that there will be a Moondance 21. Once you go there, you too may find you are hooked for life. [full article]

• Bands booked for both Moondance Jams The Pilot-Independent

Moondance Jam 21
July 19-21, 2012

Jam 21 breaks attendance records; Kid Rock, John Fogerty make Moondance campin' and jammin' event

By Dean Morril The Pilot-Independent

The first two nights of Moondance Jam turned out to be record nights, thanks to Kid Rock and great weather, and it just kept on getting better...

Back Stage Production Director Mark Kirchhoff also thought this year's Jam was the biggest and best one ever. He gave each day a special emphasis. Wednesday was amazing, Thursday fantastic, Friday incredible and Saturday was stupendous. [full article]

MOONDANCE JAM 21 Breaks Records

by Mitchell Walters and photos by Nancy Ann Peterson of DoubleRock Press

Kid Rock was the Thursday night Headliner that broke all record attendance for Moondance Jam.  Campers and fans began moving into the outdoor venue on Wednesday and were treated to pre-concert high energy performances.  Thursday was the beginning of the main acts that went through Saturday night with top notch performers as  John Fogerty, Heart, Motley Inc., Grand Funk Railroad and more.

Hot weather and only a threat of rain one evening gave way to a near picture perfect weekend.  This was the 21st year of the festival that keeps growing each year and has the reputation of running a top quality concert venue. [full article]

MOONDANCE JAM 21 REVIEW

by Dan Wall of Classic Rock Revisited [full article]

• Moondance Jam 21 is moving ahead; Kid Rock to appear The Pilot-Independent

Moondance Jam 22
July 18-20, 2013

Full moon brightly shines over Moondance Jam 22; Motley Crue, The Offspring, Slash pack in record crowds

By Dean Morril The Pilot-Independent

The fairgrounds, which can hold more than 20,000 people, were almost full for Thursday night. Most came to see Motley Crue, who put on a performance that won't be forgotten. Known as the world's most notorious band, the Crue rocked the stage. Also performing were Cheap Trick, Buckcherry, Shooting Star and Cain.

The next two nights also saw huge crowds come out to see Slash, featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, Bachman and Turner, Blue Oyster Cult, The Offspring, Theory of a Deadman and Halestorm, whose performance Saturday was before a record crowd for a 7 p.m. show. [full article]

MOONDANCE JAM 22: Live Review

by Live Rock Journal

The festival created to please fans continues to do so in even bigger ways, boasting a cross-generational lineup and a friendly atmosphere that feels a lot more like family.

In the process of bringing legendary rock bands to northern Minnesota each year, Moondance Jam has been become a legend in itself, and a testament to the power of love and commitment to an idea. [full article]

MOONDANCE JAM 22 REVIEW

by Jeb Wright and Dan Wall of Classic Rock Revisited

The 22nd Moondance Jam has finished, and The Offspring’s set is still ringing in my ears. That’s okay, because if it’s too loud, you’re too old, and you shouldn’t come anywhere near this great rock festival. [full article]

• Motley Crue to rock Moondance Jam 22 The Pilot-Independent
• Moondance Jam 22 features Motley Crue, Slash, The Offspring The Pilot-Independent
• Full moon brightly shines over Moondance Jam 22; Motley Crue, The Offspring, Slash pack in record crowds The Pilot-Independent

Moondance Jam 23
July 17-19, 2014

Moondance Jam 23: Walker, Minnesota July 16-19, 2014

By Dan Wall OF Classic Rock Revisited

The 23rd annual Moondance Jam has come and gone, and once again the four-day festival proved to be one of the best classic rock gatherings in the country. A heady mix of music, booze, debauchery and friendship, played out this time under clear skies and fabulous weather. The MJ is certainly revered in rock circles as a magical place where fans (from as far away as New York and California, or farther when Ian attends) gather to see some of the best live music performances of the summer and party like the rock stars they worship. It's overwhelming how much goes on during the four days and how fast it all goes by, but plans are already underway for the 24th edition next July 15-18. See ya there! [full article]

Perfect weather makes Moondance Jam one of the best ever; REO, Styx, Seether make 23rd installment campin' and jammin' event of the summer

By Dean Morrill of The Pilot-Independent

Moondance Jam is world-renown for having great crowds that love to party.

Those were the comments Foreigner lead singer Kelly Hansen made at the beginning of the British rock band's performance Friday night.

The Campin' and Jammin' event of the summer started and finished on a high note, as Jammers were treated to 15 bands on the main stage and another 35 on three other stages. [full article]

Gig Review: MOONDANCE JAM – Walker, Minnesota, 17-19 July 2014

by Andy Nathan of Get Ready to Rock

There cannot be many places that match the ambience of Moondance Jam as a rock festival, set in beautiful countryside of woods and lakes in northern Minnesota and with the friendliest atmosphere that can be imagined.

Surely the Mid-West of America's longest lasting festival, it brands itself the 'camping and jamming event of the summer' and on my sixth visit, I finally took the plunge and forsook hotel comforts and a tiring drive each day and participated in the full camping experience itself. [full article]

• Rock on!: 23rd annual Moondance Jam draws thousands Bemidji Pioneer
• Moondance Jam 23 starts off with a bang Examiner.com
• Moondance Jam plays fans the perfect soundtrack for summer Examiner.com
• Moondance Jam Celebrates 23rd Anniversary - Lakeland Public Television

Moondance Jam 24
July 16-18, 2015

• Walker Pilot-Independent  Shinedown, Peter Frampton, The Doobie Brothers 'rock' Moondance Jam 24
• Get Ready to Rock!  Gig review: MOONDANCE JAM
• Classic Rock Revisited  Moondance Jam 24
• Wadena Pioneer Journal  Moondance Jam 2015
• AXS  Sammy Hagar performs in spite of severe flooding at Moondance Jam
• ukconcertreviews  Moondance Jam 24

Moondance Jam 25
July 21-23, 2016

• Walker Pilot-Independent  Moondance silver celebration 'rock the house'; BOSTON, Chicago, Godsmack turn 25th anniversary into another successful Jam
• Classic Rock Revisited  Moondance Jam 2016
  
• Get Ready to Rock!  Gig review: MOONDANCE JAM – Walker, Minnesota, USA, 21-23 July 2016
• Sleaze Roxx  Moondance Jam 2016 live in Walker, Minnesota, USA Concert Review
• Jam Magazine Online  Classic Rock Prevails At Moondance

Moondance Jam 26
July 20-22, 2017

• Classic Rock Revisited  Review: The Moondance Jam in Walker, MN
• Walker Pilot-Independent  Frampton, Halestorm, Steve Miller, Etheridge make Jam 26 the campin' and jammin' event of the summer

Moondance Jam 27
July 19-21, 2018

• Classic Rock Revisited Moondance Jam 2018 - Walker, MN
• Walker Pilot-Independent  Kid Rock, Bret Michaels, Tesla rock Moondance Jam 27 — Best line-up in 10 years bring in record crowds
• The Power Loon Moondance Jam 28 in Review

Moondance Jam 28
July 18-20, 2019

• Lakeland PBS 28th Annual Moondance Jam Brings Out Thousands Of Rock N' Roll Fans
• Walker Pilot-Independent Lynyrd Skynyrd, Skillet, Train pack Moondance fairgrounds