George Strait and Chris Stapleton are performing the first concert at Jack Trice Stadium in more than 20 years.
The one-night only event will take place on Saturday, May 25. The pair will be joined by Grammy Award-winning band Little Big Town of "Boondocks" and "Wine, Beer, Whiskey" at the home of Iowa State University football.
Here's a review of what to know about attending the concert at Jack Trice Stadium.
How to get George Strait tickets in Ames, Iowa
Tickets to see George Strait and Chris Stapleton start at $90 each for single tickets. Multiple tickets together start at $125 for the remaining spots. You can purchase them online through Ticketmaster.
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All tickets and parking passes are issued digitally, and screenshots won't work. Iowa State officials recommend loading your tickets and parking passes into you smartphone's mobile wallet before arriving at the event.
What time do gates open for George Strait at Jack Trice Stadium?
Doors for the event open at 4:30 p.m. and the first act goes on at 5:45 p.m.
Your ticket allows entry at the north, east and south sides of Jack Trice Stadium. The ticket office is located on the north end of the stadium inside the Jacobson Building.
Once you exit the stadium, there is no re-entry.
What should I know about parking for George Strait at Jack Trice Stadium?
Lots at the Iowa State Center complex are available for purchase on Ticketmaster. Passes available as of May 16 were from Ticketmaster's verified resale program and ranged from $138 to $347. These passes are also digital, so upload them to your mobile wallet too.
Parking lots open at noon for all car parking lots. Don't plan to line up early, officials said cars staged or parked near the entrance more than 30 minutes early would be asked to move.
ADA parking is available to those with a state-issued handicapped parking permit on a first come first serve basis at noon on Saturday, May 25, located on the south side of Jack Trice Stadium. Payment cost $25 per vehicle via credit card. No RV parking is available in the areas designated for ADA parking.
Additional car parking is available at the ISU Research Park and in neighborhoods near Jack Trice Stadium. Improperly parked vehicles may be subject to ticketing or tow.
Fans can also park in other areas of Ames and use the city's bus service, CyRide, to get to the stadium area. The #1 Red route and #3 Blue route have Saturday drop-offs in the area, but final pickups are around 9:30 p.m.
Is there a rideshare drop-off for concerts at Jack Trice Stadium?
Fans wanting to take Uber, Lyft or other rideshare services are encouraged to use the area around CY Stephens Auditorium. Drivers will not be allowed into parking lots to complete drop offs.
Can I tailgate at the George Strait concert in Ames?
Parking lots will be open early, but tailgating is not permitted within the driving lanes, roads or parking lots. No tents, chairs or other items may be placed or extend into driving lanes. Parking staff may ask patrons to move or relocate any equipment they deem to be disruptive.
You can still bring an RV, though. The RV Village will open for entry on Friday, May 24 from 8 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. and will reopen at noon on Saturday. Village pass holders must depart on Sunday morning after the event.
Will shuttles to the stadium be available?
Golf carts with Cyclone Trolley signs will run through the parking lots starting at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 25. Cyclone Trolleys do not run after the concert.
Courtesy carts and elevators are available inside Jack Trice Stadium at Gate 1 on the north side of stadium and at Gate 3 on the south side.
What personal items can I bring into Jack Trice Stadium?
The same rules as Iowa State Football games will apply, including limits on bags that can be brought in.
Small clutch or wallet-sized bags no larger than 6 inches by 9 inches are allowed. Larger bags must be clear bag and no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches. The bags can not have logos larger than 4.5 inches by 3.5 inches.
Permitted:
- One 20 oz. unopened or empty water bottle per person
- Medical necessities
- Backless cushions less than 16 inches
Not permitted:
- Weapons
- Backpacks, fanny packs or large purses
- Cameras with a lens longer than 6 inches, video cameras
- Pets
- Umbrellas
- Strollers
- Food, beverages or alcohol
- Smoking and vaping
Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at vreynarodriguez@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter @VictoriaReynaR.
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