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Lost Lands

Lost Lands: dates to be announced, Thornville, OH
Lost Lands, original concept poster (not official art)

Awaiting next dates

Official tickets ↗Ticket details ↓
  • Expected Jan
  • Lineup not announced
  • Bass first

Research checked 2026-10-02. Details below may refer to earlier editions; source dates and notes show the context.

Something big lives out here.

Excision's dinosaur-themed bass festival at Legend Valley in Ohio: three days of dubstep, riddim, drum & bass and camping, with a 360-degree Crater stage.

GA / 2027
Not recorded
Days
3
Hours
Day into night
Camping
Camping optional
Age
18+
Capacity / day
Not confirmed

No full-event GA price recorded for this editionField notes & sources ↓

← Previous festivalHARD SummerInglewood, CAOpen the previous festival ↗

Tickets & cost

Recorded prices, not live quotes

Expected

Expected between Jan 9 and Jan 29.

This is an expectation, not an announcement. Earlier launches: Jan 17, 2025 and Jan 16, 2026. Tickets opened January 17, 2025 and January 16, 2026, so January 9-29, 2027 is an expected window based on those earlier editions. The official site has not announced a 2027 ticket date.

Launch sources & past dates
  • 2025 / General on-sale / Jan 17, 2025
  • 2026 / General on-sale / Jan 16, 2026
Recorded 2026-10-03
Sources
Sources

These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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    Lost Lands Festival by Excision ↗Lost Lands / official
    Checked 2026-10-03    Full source ledger ↓
Check official tickets ↗

Availability, delivery, taxes and final totals must be checked with the official seller.

Recorded ticket tiers / 2026

Fig. 01.1 Ticket ladder / 2026 edition3 tiers on file

No prices are recorded for 2027 yet. These rungs are the 2026 edition.

$0Recorded price$974.00

Full-event passes / cheapest first

  1. GAGA Tier 6$579.99

    fees not confirmed / recorded 2026-10-02

    Listed as current official inventory in Spacelab's 2026 guide; the festival sold out on Sep 8, 2026. Fees not stated.

    Sources
    Sources

    These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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  2. VIPVIP Tier 4$974.00

    fees not confirmed / recorded 2026-10-02

    Listed as current official inventory in Spacelab's 2026 guide; sold out. Fees not stated.

    Sources
    Sources

    These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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Single days & add-ons

  1. OtherThursday Early Entry (Sept 17)$107.02

    fees not confirmed / recorded 2026-10-02

    Price reported by the Columbus Dispatch on Sep 16, 2026; fees not stated.

    Sources
    Sources

    These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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Prices are recorded snapshots. Fee status and tier notes stay with each record.

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Recorded ticket tiers for the 2026 edition
TierKindRecorded priceFeesRecorded on
GA Tier 6GA$579.99fees not confirmed2026-10-02
VIP Tier 4VIP$974.00fees not confirmed2026-10-02
Thursday Early Entry (Sept 17)Other$107.02fees not confirmed2026-10-02

Payment plans, refunds & resale

Payment plan
Payment plans with a $50 deposit for orders of $100-$2000; a $20 layaway enrollment fee may apply and cancellations cost $50. Payment plans also cover camping and hotel packages.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Payment Plans ↗Lost Lands / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Refunds
All sales are final; Lost Lands is a rain or shine event.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    FAQ ↗Lost Lands / official
    Checked 2026-10-03    Full source ledger ↓
Resale
There is no official Lost Lands ticket exchange; groups claiming to be official are scams. Only lostlandsfestival.com and Front Gate Tickets are valid sources.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Ticket Exchange Warning ↗Lost Lands / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓

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The lineup

Last recorded 2026-10-02

Not announced

No 2027 lineup is recorded. No 2027 lineup announced.

For reference: 2026 headliners, a past edition

  • Dubstep 57%
  • Future bass 29%
  • Trap 14%

A line under a name marks its main sound. Counted from 7 of 8 artists named on this bill.

Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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In the archive

11 editions on file

Fig. 03.1 Edition timelineSince 2017
REPORTED ATTENDANCE / WHOLE EDITION2017FOUNDED20182019202020212022202340K202450K202520262027
REPORTED ATTENDANCE / WHOLE EDITION'17FOUNDED'18'19'20'21'22'23'2450K'25'26'27
  • Edition held
  • Ahead / dates open
  • Cancelled
  • No record in the archive
  • Weather or incident note
Years with a dot have no edition record in our files. That does not mean the festival skipped the year.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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Read as a table
Editions in the archive
YearDatesStatusReported attendance
20272027 · dates TBADates TBANot recorded
2026Sep 18–20, 2026Past editionNot recorded
2025Sep 19–21, 2025Past edition50,000
2024Sep 20–22, 2024Past edition40,000
2023Sep 22–24, 2023Past editionNot recorded
2022Sep 23–25, 2022Past editionNot recorded
2021Sep 24–26, 2021Past editionNot recorded
20202020 · dates TBACancelledNot recorded
2019Sep 27–29, 2019Past editionNot recorded
2018Sep 14–16, 2018Past editionNot recorded
2017Sep 29 – Oct 1, 2017Past editionNot recorded
2027dates TBADates TBA
Headliners
Not confirmed
No 2027 lineup announced.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

No source link is recorded for this fact.

Venue
Not confirmed
Expected at Legend Valley but not confirmed for 2027.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

No source link is recorded for this fact.

The official site says 'see you next year' and wristband registration offers entries to win Lost Lands 2027 tickets, but no dates are posted.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Lost Lands Festival by Excision ↗Lost Lands / official
    Checked 2026-10-03    Full source ledger ↓
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    Know Before You Go ↗Lost Lands / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
2026Sep 18–20, 2026Past edition
Headliners
Excision, ILLENIUM, Subtronics, SLANDER, Seven Lions, Zomboy, NGHTMRE, Krewella
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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Venue
Legend Valley
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Lost Lands Festival by Excision ↗Lost Lands / official
    Checked 2026-10-03    Full source ledger ↓
Tickets officially sold out on Sep 8, 2026; early entry and parking passes remained on sale.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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Saturday, Sept 19: severe weather forced a temporary venue evacuation; patrons were allowed back once storms cleared.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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Sunday, Sept 20: a second evacuation cancelled the final hours (11pm-3am). DJ Mag reports fans saying the Excision and Space Laces closing set (9:40-11pm) went ahead before the evacuation, while The Groove Cartel says it never happened. The Groove Cartel reported on Sept 21 that no official refund or compensation announcement had been made, and we found no later official statement as of Oct 4, 2026; the official FAQ and ticket terms say all sales are final, rain or shine, with no refund on cancellation except as required by law.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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    FAQ ↗Lost Lands / official
    Checked 2026-10-03    Full source ledger ↓
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After the weekend, vehicles trapped in mud were freed by towing companies brought in at no cost to attendees.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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The festival reported more than 200 artists and upgrades including an expanded Crater footprint, more shade and more water refill stations.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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2025Sep 19–21, 2025Past edition
Headliners
Excision, Illenium, Rezz
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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    Lost Lands 2025 Lineup ↗JamBase / reference
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Venue
Legend Valley
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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    Lost Lands 2025 Lineup ↗JamBase / reference
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Reported attendance
50,000
10TV reported more than 50,000 attendees; the article was bot-blocked on direct fetch and this comes from its search snippet.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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A wind and rainstorm hit Legend Valley during the weekend but cleared after a few hours.
Community
Community

A community account. Experiences can differ, and the organiser has not confirmed this claim.

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    YES, IT'S TRUE ↗Reddit r/LostLandsMusicFest / community
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
2025 introduced the Dino Divas camping area and the Chomp pop-up steakhouse, and restored pyrotechnics after the 2024 burn ban.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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2024Sep 20–22, 2024Past edition
Headliners
Excision, Zeds Dead, Ganja White Night, Of The Trees
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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    Lost Lands 2024 Lineup ↗JamBase / reference
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Venue
Legend Valley
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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Reported attendance
40,000
Dispatch/Times Recorder reported attendance as high as 40,000; the Licking County Sheriff expected around 50,000 for 2024.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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A statewide drought burn ban prohibited campfires and open flames on site; pyrotechnics were replaced with drone displays.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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Around 2:30 a.m. Sunday, a driver struck tents in the vendor camping area, injuring two people; he was charged and later alleged LSD use.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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2023Sep 22–24, 2023Past edition
Headliners
Excision, SVDDEN DEATH, Subtronics, Adventure Club
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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Venue
Legend Valley
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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2022Sep 23–25, 2022Past edition
Headliners
Excision, SVDDEN DEATH, ILLENIUM
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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    Lost Lands 2022 Lineup ↗JamBase / reference
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Venue
Legend Valley
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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2021Sep 24–26, 2021Past edition
Headliners
Excision, Rusko, Subtronics, GRiZ, Adventure Club
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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Venue
Legend Valley
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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Storms before the festival flooded the campgrounds and the edition became known as 'Mud Lands'.
Community
Community

A community account. Experiences can differ, and the organiser has not confirmed this claim.

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    YES, IT'S TRUE ↗Reddit r/LostLandsMusicFest / community
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
2020dates TBACancelled
Headliners
Not confirmed
No 2020 edition.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

No source link is recorded for this fact.

Venue
Not confirmed
No 2020 edition.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

No source link is recorded for this fact.

Lost Lands and Bass Canyon were cancelled on June 26, 2020 over COVID-19 concerns; the festival returned in 2021 after a one-year hiatus.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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2019Sep 27–29, 2019Past edition
Headliners
Excision, ILLENIUM, Zeds Dead
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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Venue
Legend Valley
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Announcing Lost Lands 2019 Dates ↗Lost Lands / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
2018Sep 14–16, 2018Past edition
Headliners
Excision, Flux Pavilion, Ganja White Night, ILLENIUM
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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    Lost Lands 2018 ↗Music Festival Wizard / reference
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Venue
Legend Valley
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Lost Lands 2018 Festival Info ↗Lost Lands / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Heavy rain from the remnants of Hurricane Florence hit the weekend; community accounts say the festival ended early.
Community
Community

A community account. Experiences can differ, and the organiser has not confirmed this claim.

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    YES, IT'S TRUE ↗Reddit r/LostLandsMusicFest / community
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
2017Sep 29 – Oct 1, 2017Past edition
Headliners
Excision, Datsik, Zeds Dead, Destroid
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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Venue
Legend Valley
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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Debut edition: Excision B2B Datsik, the return of Destroid and a surprise Seven Lions set.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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Artists from other editions / 16

Promoter
Excision (Excision Presents)
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Lost Lands Festival by Excision ↗Lost Lands / official
    Checked 2026-10-03    Full source ledger ↓
Festival status
Active
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Lost Lands Festival by Excision ↗Lost Lands / official
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The read

Our editorial read

Excision's dinosaur-themed bass festival at Legend Valley in Ohio: three days of dubstep, riddim, drum & bass and camping, with a 360-degree Crater stage.

The full editorial

Lost Lands is Excision's dinosaur-themed bass festival, held on the grass, dirt and gravel hills of Legend Valley about 35 miles east of Columbus. Car camping puts your tent beside your vehicle; tent-only, forest tent, Easy Camping, RV and glamping options work differently. You walk between seven stages and listen to bass until 4 AM on Friday and Saturday. The main Prehistoric Stage carries the headliners; the 360-degree Crater puts you inside the lights; Wompy Woods hosts the Excision Detox set; Raptor Alley starts at midnight with drum & bass, hardstyle and trap. Camping has its own entertainment and Village Marketplace, so there is more to the weekend than the main stages. It is loud, dusty and often wet: the grounds have seen serious rain in 2018, 2021 and again in 2026, when Sunday's final hours were cancelled after a second storm evacuation and vehicles had to be towed out of the mud. Logistics are the trade-off. There is one road in, shuttles from downtown Columbus can take 40-60 minutes each way, camping vehicles cannot leave and return, and sites sell out months ahead. Go anyway if you care about the music: the lineup depth (dubstep, melodic bass, D&B, hardstyle) and the production are the reason this crowd keeps coming back, and the campsite community is what people remember.

Go if

  • Bass fans who want a dubstep-heavy lineup and will camp on site
  • Groups who plan months ahead and treat the campsite as half the weekend
  • People who will walk hills in mud and rain for late-night dubstep

Inside the festival

A loud, muddy bass pilgrimage: grass and gravel hills, dinosaurs around every path, and stages running past 3 AM.

Mostly 18-35 US bass fans who camp on site in big friend groups, with a strong regulars' community and a notable international turnout.

Filed underBassheadsCampersGroupsProduction chasers

The read, the audience notes and the tags are our judgment, based on the source ledger below.

The Crater

A 360-degree stage with the artist in the center, lasers and LED panels all around; debuted in 2024 and expanded for 2026.

Sources
Sources

These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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Dinosaurs

Life-size dinosaur models across the grounds; the official rules say do not touch or climb them.

Sources
Sources

These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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    Know Before You Go ↗Lost Lands / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓

Excision's three sets

A two-hour headline set, the downtempo Detox set and a B2B (with Space Laces in 2026).

Sources
Sources

These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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The sound

Genre weights are our estimate

Fig. 05.1 Genre mixWeights out of 100
DUBSTEP 50
  • Dubstep50
  • Bass12
  • Riddim10
  • Drum & bass8
  • Trap6
  • Melodic6
  • Hardstyle3
  • House3
  • Other2
Our count of named 2026 artists by genre across the seven stages. Dubstep dominates the main stages; D&B comes from Raptor Alley and Forest Stage, hardstyle from Lil Texas, Audiofreq and Darksiderz, house mainly at Forest Stage.
Estimate
Estimate

An editorial estimate. It is not a confirmed measurement or announcement.

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    Inside Lost Lands 2026 ↗EDM.com / news
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Compare the eight genre families

Fig. 05.2 Genre radar8 fixed spokes
20406080HOUSE3TECHNO0TRANCE &MELODIC6BIG ROOM0BASS78DRUM &BASS8HARD DANCE3LEFT FIELD2
Twenty genres grouped into eight families so one festival can be read against another. The grouping is ours.
Read as a table
Genre families
FamilyWeight
House3
Techno0
Trance & melodic6
Big room0
Bass78
Drum & bass8
Hard dance3
Left field2

Stage notes / 7

Each stage wears the inks of its sounds in Fig. 05.1. Hatched: outside the top five.

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    Prehistoric Stage

    DubstepBass

    Main stage; headliners and heavy hitters; music ends around midnight.

  2. Sources
    Sources

    These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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    Wompy Woods

    DubstepMelodic

    Second-biggest stage; Excision's Detox set and sunset sets from Seven Lions and Wooli.

  3. Sources
    Sources

    These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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    The Crater

    DubstepExperimental

    360-degree stage; B2Bs, surprise sets and the pre-party label showcase; expanded footprint in 2026.

  4. Sources
    Sources

    These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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    Raptor Alley

    Drum & bassHardstyleTrap

    Opens at midnight; D&B (Reaper, Basstripper, Sigma), hardstyle and trap.

  5. Sources
    Sources

    These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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    Forest Stage

    Drum & bassHouseExperimental

    Among the trees; Delta Heavy and Hedex, bass house from Wax Motif and Stumpi.

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    Sources

    These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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    Subsidia Stage

    DubstepRiddim

    Label stage for up-and-coming artists on Excision's Subsidia Records.

  7. Sources
    Sources

    These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.

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    Grove Stage

    DubstepBass

    Early-entry days and the weekend silent disco.

Start-here artists / 9

Editorial listening suggestions. These artists may belong to an earlier edition; check the dated lineup below.

  • ExcisionDubstep
  • ILLENIUMMelodic
  • SubtronicsDubstep
  • Seven LionsMelodic
  • ATLiensTrap
  • Culture ShockDrum & bass
  • Lil TexasHardstyle
  • Wax MotifHouse
  • Liquid StrangerExperimental

Hear the sound

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Getting there

Thornville, OH

Venue
Not confirmed
Expected at Legend Valley but not confirmed for 2027.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

No source link is recorded for this fact.

Ground
Amphitheater, outdoor. Surface: grass, dirt.
ADA page describes grass, dirt and gravel; the schema has no gravel value.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    ADA & Accessibility ↗Lost Lands / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Shuttle
Dino Express passes: unlimited 3, 4 or 5-day round trips from downtown Columbus (100 E Rich St). Fri-Sun departures every 60 min from 12pm to 5pm, last bus 8pm; returns every 30 min from 11pm to 4:30am. Estimated 40-60 min each way.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Hotels & Shuttles ↗Lost Lands / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Parking
South Lot Weekend Parking for vehicles without a camping pass. Tent-only campers need a campground-specific parking pass; no overnight parking without a camping pass.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Parking ↗Lost Lands / official
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Rideshare
Dedicated rideshare lot for drop-offs by Uber, Lyft or taxi; after the security check you carry your gear to your campsite on foot.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    FAQ ↗Lost Lands / official
    Checked 2026-10-03    Full source ledger ↓
Transit
Not confirmed
No public transit to Legend Valley; organizers run the Dino Express shuttles from downtown Columbus instead.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

No source link is recorded for this fact.

Official travel page ↗

Airports & location map

Fig. 06.1 OH locator
39.94°N, 82.40°W. Coordinates are from our files and carry no source of their own. See every festival on the map →

Nearby airports

  • CMH John Glenn Columbus International~40 min drive
  • LCK Rickenbacker International~50 min drive
  • DAY James M. Cox Dayton International~120 min drive

Curated reference. Drive times are rough and vary with festival traffic.

Conditions

September in Thornville

Fig. 07.1 Climate band / SeptemberHigh, low, rain days
TEMPERATURE / °FLOW 53.2° · HIGH 78.9°102030405060708090100110120DAYS WITH RAIN / 30-DAY MONTH12 OF 30 DAYS, AN AVERAGE. NOT A FORECAST.
TEMPERATURE / °FLOW 53.2° · HIGH 78.9°1030507090110DAYS WITH RAIN / 30-DAY MONTH12 OF 30 DAYS, AN AVERAGE. NOT A FORECAST.
NOAA 1991-2020 normals for September at NEWARK HEATH AP, OH US (USW00004858), 6.5 miles from the venue. Average daily high and low; rain days have 0.01 in or more, rounded to whole days. A long-run average, not a forecast. Dates for the next edition are not set, so this is the month of the last dated edition.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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Hours
2:00 PM-4:00 AM Friday and Saturday; 2:00 PM-3:00 AM Sunday
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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Weather and incidents on record

  1. 2026

    Severe weather forced a temporary venue evacuation on Saturday, Sept 19; patrons returned after the storms cleared.

    Reported
    Reported

    Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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  2. 2026

    A second evacuation on Sunday ended the festival early; the final hours (11pm-3am) were cancelled. The Groove Cartel reported on Sept 21 that no official refund or compensation announcement had been made, and we found no later official statement as of Oct 4, 2026; the official FAQ and ticket terms say all sales are final, rain or shine, with no refund on cancellation except as required by law.

    Reported
    Reported

    Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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      FAQ ↗Lost Lands / official
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  3. 2026

    RVs and cars were stuck in mud after the weekend; organizers brought in towing companies to free vehicles at no cost.

    Reported
    Reported

    Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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  4. 2025

    A wind and rainstorm hit Legend Valley during the weekend but cleared after a few hours.

    Community
    Community

    A community account. Experiences can differ, and the organiser has not confirmed this claim.

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      YES, IT'S TRUE ↗Reddit r/LostLandsMusicFest / community
      Checked 2026-10-02      Full source ledger ↓

  5. 2024

    A drought-driven statewide burn ban prohibited open flames on site; pyrotechnics were replaced by drone displays.

    Reported
    Reported

    Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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  6. 2021

    Storms before the festival flooded the campgrounds; fans nicknamed the edition 'Mud Lands'.

    Community
    Community

    A community account. Experiences can differ, and the organiser has not confirmed this claim.

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      YES, IT'S TRUE ↗Reddit r/LostLandsMusicFest / community
      Checked 2026-10-02      Full source ledger ↓

  7. 2018

    Remnants of Hurricane Florence brought heavy rain and community accounts say the festival ended early.

    Community
    Community

    A community account. Experiences can differ, and the organiser has not confirmed this claim.

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      YES, IT'S TRUE ↗Reddit r/LostLandsMusicFest / community
      Checked 2026-10-02      Full source ledger ↓

Newest first. Each year with a mark is also flagged on the edition timeline, Fig. 03.1.

Camping

Camping optional

Camping
Camping optional
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Tickets ↗Lost Lands / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Ways to camp
Tent, Car, RV, Glamping, Hotel package
GA car, quiet car, tent-only, forest tent, easy camping, RV with and without hookups, Jurassic Glamping, plus hotel packages via On Location.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Camping Passes ↗Lost Lands / official
    Checked 2026-10-03    Full source ledger ↓

Recorded camping prices, when we have them, sit on the ticket ladder above.

Official camping page ↗

Before you pack

Check the official page before you go

Age / ID
18+
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    FAQ ↗Lost Lands / official
    Checked 2026-10-03    Full source ledger ↓
Bags
Single-compartment backpacks and purses up to 12"x12"; hydration packs and fanny packs allowed; no large bags.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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Hydration packs
Empty hydration packs and Camelbaks allowed; free water refill stations around the grounds.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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Re-entry
No vehicle re-entry to the campgrounds; cars that leave are not let back in. Vehicles may exit and re-enter the South Lot.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    FAQ ↗Lost Lands / official
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Cashless payments
Yes
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Cashless ↗Lost Lands / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Prohibited items
  • Glass of any kind
  • Weapons and replica weapons
  • Outside food in the festival grounds
  • Generators (RV on-board only)
  • Drones
  • Liquor and kegs in the campgrounds
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Know Before You Go ↗Lost Lands / official
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Read the official rules ↗

Safety & comfort

Medical
Medical services at the camping Nests and on the festival grounds; Support Squad members roam the crowd.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Know Before You Go ↗Lost Lands / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Water
Free water refill stations around the grounds; empty reusable bottles and hydration packs allowed; 2026 added more stations.
Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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Harm reduction
Official Support Squad: a paid harm-reduction team at the rail, in the crowd and at the Safe Haven, offering hydration, support and event info.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Support Squad ↗Lost Lands / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Accessibility
ADA camping with closer paths and accessible restrooms and showers, ADA showers 7am-7pm, two Access Centers, accessible viewing areas and one companion wristband per disabled patron; ADA camping pass required.
Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    ADA & Accessibility ↗Lost Lands / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓

Official accessibility page ↗Harm reduction page ↗

First-timer playbook

Each note keeps its source

Sourced tips / 10

Note 01

Pack waterproof boots, extra towels and dry bags for clothes. Lost Lands runs rain or shine; check the forecast before you leave.

Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    FAQ ↗Lost Lands / official
    Checked 2026-10-03    Full source ledger ↓
Note 02

Every person arriving before Friday needs both an Early Entry pass and a festival wristband; passengers cannot ride in on one camping pass.

Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    FAQ ↗Lost Lands / official
    Checked 2026-10-03    Full source ledger ↓
Note 03

Bring a collapsible wagon if you are dropped off or riding the shuttle; you carry your gear from the lot to your campsite on foot.

Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Know Before You Go ↗Lost Lands / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Note 04

Bring an empty reusable bottle or Camelbak and use the free water stations; the site is hilly and the days are hot.

Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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Note 05

Only small USB-powered speakers under 11x5x5 inches are allowed in the campgrounds; no car audio and no large systems.

Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Know Before You Go ↗Lost Lands / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Note 06

Campground alcohol is limited to one case of beer or hard seltzer or one box of wine per 21+ camper; no liquor, glass or kegs.

Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Know Before You Go ↗Lost Lands / official
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓
Note 07

If you stay in Columbus, book the Dino Express early: the last bus leaves at 8pm and returns run until 4:30am, 40-60 minutes each way.

Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    Hotels & Shuttles ↗Lost Lands / official
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Note 08

Buy at the on-sale tiers: prices rise as each tier sells out, and wristband registrants get a one-time loyalty discount code.

Official
Official

Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

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    FAQ ↗Lost Lands / official
    Checked 2026-10-03    Full source ledger ↓
Note 09

Keep phones and wallets zipped away; attendees report pickpockets and bag slashings in the crowd.

Reported
Reported

Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

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Note 10

Locate your campsite entrance and take a photo or pin it before you go in; rows look identical at 3am and cell service is unreliable.

Community
Community

A community account. Experiences can differ, and the organiser has not confirmed this claim.

  1. 50
    Tips for first timers ↗Reddit r/LostLandsMusicFest / community
    Checked 2026-10-02    Full source ledger ↓

Easy mistakes to avoid

  • Planning to drive out of the campground and come back. There is no vehicle re-entry; leaving sends you to the South Lot.
    Official
    Official

    Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

    1. 4
      FAQ ↗Lost Lands / official
      Checked 2026-10-03      Full source ledger ↓
  • Buying from a Facebook group calling itself the official ticket exchange. There is no official exchange and those groups are scams.
    Official
    Official

    Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

    1. 14
      Ticket Exchange Warning ↗Lost Lands / official
      Checked 2026-10-02      Full source ledger ↓
  • Wearing platform boots or new shoes. The venue is hills of grass and gravel that turn to mud; the review's advice is hiking boots.
    Reported
    Reported

    Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.

    1. 29
  • Sleeping in a car in the parking lots. It is prohibited, as is sleeping in a running car anywhere.
    Official
    Official

    Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

    1. 4
      FAQ ↗Lost Lands / official
      Checked 2026-10-03      Full source ledger ↓
  • Assuming camping is included with admission. It is sold separately, one pass per vehicle or group, and most types sell out.
    Official
    Official

    Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.

    1. 7
      Camping Passes ↗Lost Lands / official
      Checked 2026-10-03      Full source ledger ↓

Worth it for / the catch

Worth it for

  • Seven stages of bass, including the 360-degree Crater
  • On-site camping means no nightly drive to a hotel
  • Lineup depth: dubstep, melodic bass, D&B, trap and hardstyle
  • Cashless site with free water refills and showers at the camping Nests

The catch

  • Weather risk is real; 2026 lost its final hours to storms
  • One road in and out; entry traffic and shuttle waits can run hours
  • Muddy, hilly ground is hard on feet and accessibility
  • Admission and camping sell out, and camping costs extra

Compare with

Sister festivals first, then measured match-ups

Sister festival / Excisionvs. Bass CanyonFiled in the same family of festivals as Lost Lands; a different place, a different edition.Open the match-up ↗Their mix / George, WADUBSTEP 55Closest soundvs. Forbidden Kingdom98% genre-mix overlap, by our lineup weighting.Open the match-up ↗Their mix / Orlando, FLDUBSTEP 50Nearest on the mapvs. Movement Music FestivalAbout 170 miles apart, Detroit, MI.Open the match-up ↗Their mix / Detroit, MITECHNO 348 MORE 28

Sister festivals share a family look in our files. Other pairs are chosen by genre-mix overlap, distance between venues and recorded start dates. Compare all four at once →

The source ledger

53 sources

Source confidence stays attached to facts. Official pages can change; every source was checked on 2026-10-02 unless its row gives another date.

Fig. 13.1 What each section rests on18 of 53 sources are official
  1. 01Tickets6 of 8 official. Sources 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 14, 34, 49
  2. 02Lineup0 of 3 official. Sources 18, 19, 28
  3. 03History6 of 33 official. Sources 3, 4, 5, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 51
  4. 04Read1 of 3 official. Sources 5, 19, 28
  5. 05Sound0 of 3 official. Sources 19, 21, 28
  6. 06Travel4 of 4 official. Sources 4, 8, 9, 12
  7. 07Weather2 of 12 official. Sources 4, 26, 27, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 51, 53
  8. 08Camping2 of 2 official. Sources 6, 7
  9. 09Rules3 of 4 official. Sources 4, 5, 11, 27
  10. 10Safety3 of 4 official. Sources 5, 12, 13, 27
  11. 11Playbook5 of 8 official. Sources 4, 5, 7, 9, 14, 27, 29, 50
Numbers match the source markers beside each fact. A filled number is the organiser's or venue's own page; an open one is news, a reference, data or a community account.
Read as a table
Sources behind each section
SectionSourcesOfficial
01 Tickets1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 14, 34, 496 of 8
02 Lineup18, 19, 280 of 3
03 History3, 4, 5, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 516 of 33
04 Read5, 19, 281 of 3
05 Sound19, 21, 280 of 3
06 Travel4, 8, 9, 124 of 4
07 Weather4, 26, 27, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 51, 532 of 12
08 Camping6, 72 of 2
09 Rules4, 5, 11, 273 of 4
10 Safety5, 12, 13, 273 of 4
11 Playbook4, 5, 7, 9, 14, 27, 29, 505 of 8
  1. 1
    Lost Lands 2025 Tickets On Sale Now! ↗

    ExcisionOfficialChecked 2026-10-03

    Backs 01 Tickets

  2. 2
    Lost Lands 2026 Tickets On-Sale Now! ↗

    ExcisionOfficialChecked 2026-10-03

    Backs 01 Tickets

  3. 3
    Lost Lands Festival by Excision ↗

    Lost LandsOfficialChecked 2026-10-03

    Backs 01 Tickets03 History

  4. 4
    FAQ ↗

    Lost LandsOfficialChecked 2026-10-03

    Backs 01 Tickets03 History06 Travel07 Weather09 Rules11 Playbook

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    Know Before You Go ↗

    Lost LandsOfficial

    Backs 03 History04 Read09 Rules10 Safety11 Playbook

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    Tickets ↗

    Lost LandsOfficial

    Backs 08 Camping

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    Camping Passes ↗

    Lost LandsOfficialChecked 2026-10-03

    Backs 08 Camping11 Playbook

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    Parking ↗

    Lost LandsOfficial

    Backs 06 Travel

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    Hotels & Shuttles ↗

    Lost LandsOfficial

    Backs 06 Travel11 Playbook

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    Payment Plans ↗

    Lost LandsOfficial

    Backs 01 Tickets

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    Cashless ↗

    Lost LandsOfficial

    Backs 09 Rules

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    ADA & Accessibility ↗

    Lost LandsOfficial

    Backs 06 Travel10 Safety

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    Support Squad ↗

    Lost LandsOfficial

    Backs 10 Safety

  14. 14
    Ticket Exchange Warning ↗

    Lost LandsOfficial

    Backs 01 Tickets11 Playbook

  15. 15
    Festival Info ↗

    Lost LandsOfficial

    Not cited on this page

  16. 16
    Announcing Lost Lands 2019 Dates ↗

    Lost LandsOfficial

    Backs 03 History

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    Lost Lands 2018 Festival Info ↗

    Lost LandsOfficial

    Backs 03 History

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    Inside Lost Lands 2026 ↗

    EDM.comNews

    Backs 05 Sound

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    Lost Lands 2026 Set Times, Maps, and Essential Info ↗

    EDM IdentityNews

    Backs 07 Weather09 Rules10 Safety11 Playbook

  28. 28
    Diving into Every Stage at Lost Lands 2026 ↗

    EDM IdentityNews

    Backs 02 Lineup03 History04 Read05 Sound

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  32. 32
    Terms and Conditions - Short Form ↗

    Lost LandsOfficialChecked 2026-10-04

    Backs 03 History07 Weather

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    Lost Lands Day 3 Canceled: Refunds, Lost Sets, and What Comes Next ↗

    The Groove CartelNewsChecked 2026-10-03

    Backs 03 History07 Weather

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    Lost Lands music festival evacuated amid severe weather ↗

    Columbus DispatchNews

    Backs 03 History07 Weather

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    Lost Lands 2025 Lineup ↗

    JamBaseReference

    Backs 03 History

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    Lost Lands 2024 Lineup ↗

    JamBaseReference

    Backs 03 History

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    Lost Lands 2022 Lineup ↗

    JamBaseReference

    Backs 03 History

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    Lost Lands 2018 ↗

    Music Festival WizardReference

    Backs 03 History

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  50. 50
    Tips for first timers ↗

    Reddit r/LostLandsMusicFestCommunity

    Backs 11 Playbook

  51. 51
    YES, IT'S TRUE ↗

    Reddit r/LostLandsMusicFestCommunity

    Backs 03 History07 Weather

  52. 52
    Legend Valley, Thornville, Ohio ↗

    OpenStreetMap / NominatimData

    Not cited on this page

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