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✈️How to get to Hodag Country Festival
Planning your trip to Hodag Country Festival? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Rhinelander Oneida County Airport (RHI), about 4 km from the venue.
- Allow about 6 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Rhinelander or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near Hodag Country Festival 2026 (Hodag Country Festival)
Accommodation near the Hodag Country Festival site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Rhinelander, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Rhinelander.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️Hodag Country Festival 2026 weather
Weather in Hodag Country Festival 2026 in July 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 42% of days
| 2025 | Light drizzle | 25° / 15° | 2 rainy days |
| 2024 | Rain | 27° / 17° | 2 rainy days |
| 2023 | Overcast | 23° / 13° | 1 rainy day |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near Hodag Country Festival
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Hodag Country Festival. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Rhinelander and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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❓FAQ
Which edition is the Hodag Country Festival celebrating?
This Wisconsin country-music festival, the Hodag Country Festival, marks its 48th edition, running July 9, 10, 11 and 12, 2026 — four evenings of concerts. It has been held every year since its inception in 1978.
Is camping paid?
Yes. The campgrounds open Saturday, July 4th at 6 a.m. and stay open 24 hours a day during the festival; a nine-day ticket is required to enter. Sites cost $140 without electricity and $230 with electricity ($250 in the VIP area). Car parking is $15 per day or $35 for the weekend.
Can you get food on site?
Concession stands are set up on the grounds. You may also bring your own carry-ins in a cooler (no glass containers), provided it fits under your chair in the seating area.
How many stages are there, and what's the setup?
Concerts take place in a natural outdoor amphitheater fitted with video walls, complemented by a Pavilion where a band plays every day and a karaoke contest is held.
Are there children's tickets?
Yes, children's tickets are available for ages 6 to 11: a nine-day ticket for $100, a two-day ticket for $90 or a daily ticket for $50.
Is the site accessible for guests with reduced mobility?
The festival has a handicap seating area, modern flush toilets and showers on the grounds. A handicap camping section (with electricity, $230) is reserved on presentation of a state-approved certificate or handicap license plate.
