> Where to stay, how to get there, and what to pack so your festival weekend goes smoothly.

*Source : https://cornpalacefestival.com/plan-your-trip/*

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# Plan Your Trip

Where to stay, how to get there, and what to pack so your festival weekend goes smoothly.

[![](https://cornpalacefestival.com/images/articles/rv-vs-tent-festivals.webp)](https://cornpalacefestival.com/rv-vs-tent-festivals/)

Plan Your Trip

### [RV vs. Tent Camping for Festival Season](https://cornpalacefestival.com/rv-vs-tent-festivals/)

RV vs. tent camping at festivals compared on cost, comfort, setup, passes, and power. A practical guide to picking the right way to sleep on-site.

Feb 14, 2026

[![](https://cornpalacefestival.com/images/articles/best-festival-earplugs.webp)](https://cornpalacefestival.com/best-festival-earplugs/)

Plan Your Trip

### [Best Festival Earplugs to Protect Your Hearing](https://cornpalacefestival.com/best-festival-earplugs/)

A practical buyer's guide to festival earplugs: how high-fidelity musician plugs work, reusable vs. foam, and real brands compared to help you choose.

Jan 27, 2026

[![](https://cornpalacefestival.com/images/articles/festival-camping-vs-hotels.webp)](https://cornpalacefestival.com/festival-camping-vs-hotels/)

Plan Your Trip

### [Camping vs. Hotels at Festivals: Which Is Right for You?](https://cornpalacefestival.com/festival-camping-vs-hotels/)

On-site camping, RV, or a hotel? Compare cost, convenience, sleep, and the social experience to choose the best place to stay for your next festival weekend.

Jun 10, 2025

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Plan Your Trip

### [What to Pack for a Music Festival: The Ultimate Checklist](https://cornpalacefestival.com/festival-packing-list/)

A practical, category-by-category festival packing checklist covering clothing, sun protection, hydration, earplugs, camping gear, chargers, and ID.

May 19, 2025

[![](https://cornpalacefestival.com/images/articles/hotels-near-corn-palace.webp)](https://cornpalacefestival.com/hotels-near-corn-palace/)

Plan Your Trip

### [Best Hotels Near the Corn Palace in Mitchell, SD](https://cornpalacefestival.com/hotels-near-corn-palace/)

Where to stay near the Corn Palace in Mitchell, SD — chain hotels along I-90, budget vs mid-range options, nearby camping, and tips for booking around festival dates.

Apr 2, 2025