Hinterland, a music festival in Saint Charles, Iowa, opened its gates on Thursday to thousands of attendees with live music and vendors. Attendees heard music from notable artists such as Sierra Ferrell and Billy Strings, both describing themselves as without genre in their music.

Festivities will continue on Friday, with gates opening at 2 p.m. and will finish on Sunday.

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Gabby Drees

Festival-goers arrive during the first day of the Hinterland music festival in Saint Charles, Iowa on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2022.