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92.5 KJJY and 97.3 The Hawk are offering a free, continuous shuttle service from Southridge Mall to the Big Country Bash from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday. There will be parking at the 20-acre concert grounds at Blank Park. This service is for overflow parking if necessary and for those who can't or don't want to walk a long distance from their cars. Please park on the far west end of Southridge Mall off of S.E. 5th Street. Click here for a map that indicates
which lots the bus will be stopping in. You'll need Adobe Acrobat and your pop-up blocker turned off to see the map.
Q: Will Camping be Available?
A: We do not offer camping at Blank Park Zoo. However there are several camping sites around Des Moines such as The Iowa State Fair Grounds.
Q: What time do the gates open?
A: Gates open at approximately 11am. The first act is tentatively scheduled to begin at NOON. Although the exact times can change.
Q: What time will the concerts be over with?
A: On Sunday the BIG Country Bash is scheduled to end at 9:15pm and no later that 10:00pm.
Q: Is there assigned seating?
A: All tickets are general admission.
Q: Can we buy tickets at the gate?
A: Yes, but ticket prices will be higher at the gate so it is advised you buy your tickets in advance.
Q: Do kids 12 and under need a ticket?
A: No tickets are needed.
Q: Will seating be available?
A: You need to bring your own chairs.
Q: What if it is raining?
A: The BIG Country Bash is a rain or shine event. Personal umbrellas will be allowed if it is raining ONLY. No patio umbrellas allowed.
Q: Can I bring a camera?
A: Yes, you may bring an ordinary 35mm camera or digital camera. No video cameras or cameras with telephoto lenses will be allowed.
Q: How much is Parking?
A: It is FREE to park
Q: Will handicap parking be available?
A: Yes, a limited amount of handicap parking will be available to people with the proper credentials.
Q: Can I go back to my car if I forgot something?
A: No re-entry will be allowed. Vehicles are outside of the ticketed area and are off limits after you enter the concert for security and safety.
Q: Where is Blank Park Zoo?
A: The Big Country Bash venue is no longer at Water Works Park, instead it will be hosted on the 20 acre concert grounds behind the Blank Park Zoo. Click here for a Map
Q: Can we bring coolers?
A: No coolers will be allowed.
Q: Can I bring a camera?
A: Yes, you may bring an ordinary 35mm camera or digital camera. No video cameras or cameras with telephoto lenses will be allowed.
Q: Can we bring a small dog?
A: No animals allowed at the BIG Country Bash.
Q: Can we bring food and drinks including water?
A: No outside food or drinks will be allowed into the ticketed area of the BIG Country Bash. |
