Saturday, May 31 2025, will be the 44th annual Spring Concert! The information below is from 2024. Updates will be made to the website during Spring Term 2025.
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Gates open at 2:00 p.m. on the fields behind the Recreation Center. A current OneCard is required for admission. This is a private, closed event for students of Carleton College and their guests. Stay up to date with the latest announcements via Instagram! @carleton_sproncert

Performance Line-up

2:00 p.m. – Gates Open

2:10 – 2:30 p.m. – The Cyber-Spiritual Order of Mechanical Hedonism: Battle of the Bands, 2nd Place, Carleton College

2:30 – 2:45 p.m. – Student DJ: Ava Shaker ’27

2:45 – 3:15 p.m. – Minus Eleven: Battle of the Bands, 1st Place, Carleton College

3:15 – 3:30 p.m. – Student DJ: Livi Peters ’26

3:30 – 4:15 p.m. – Dred I Dread, Minneapolis, Minnesota

4:15 – 4:45 p.m. – Student DJ: Anne Lehr ’26

4:45 – 5:30 p.m. – Papa Mbye, Minneapolis, Minnesota

5:30 – 6:00 p.m. – Student DJ: Jasmine Maldonado ’26

6:00 – 6:45 p.m. – The Warning, Monterrey, Mexico

6:45 – 7:15 p.m. – Student DJ: Lillian Buchman ’24

7:15 – 8:15 p.m. – Orion Sun, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

8:15 – 8:45 p.m. – Student DJs: Frank Sheffield ’24 & Amira Aladetan ’24

8:45 – 9:45 p.m. – Hippo Campus

9:45 – 10:00 p.m. – Fireworks!!

General Information

  • This is a private event for current Carleton students and up to (1) registered guest. It is not open to the public.
  • The DINING HALLS ARE CLOSED SATURDAY NIGHT WITH DINNER BEING SERVED AT SPRONCERT, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. This meal is part of the Board Meal Plan (not free).
  • A filtered water station will be available to fill water bottles. All water bottles must be empty prior to entry.

Guests

  • Guests MUST be registered in advance by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 17. Unregistered guests will not be admitted.
  • One guest per Carleton student. Guest must be 18+ and present a photo ID at entry which shows proof of age.
  • Online guest registration is available below.
  • Guests must arrive with their student host and complete a Release of Liability Agreement online prior to arrival. Once registered, guests will receive an automated email and link to the agreement form.

Alcoholic Beverages

  • Beer, cider, hard seltzer, and malt beverages are permitted for those 21+. No hard alcohol or wine.
  • For those who choose to consume alcohol, please read the following:
    • Be prepared to show government-issued ID as proof of age. OneCards cannot be used as proof of age. A wristband will be provided upon entry for those 21+.
    • Alcoholic beverages are limited to (6), 12 or 16-ounce beverages, with a maximum of 8% alcohol by volume (ABV)
    • Aluminum and plastic (sealed) containers only. No glass!
    • Common containers including kegs and boxed wine are prohibited.
    • Please no high-risk drinking activities such as drinking games and beer bongs.
    • Students who show signs of excessive intoxication will not be admitted.

Cannabis

Even with the recent legalization of cannabis for people ages 21 or older in the State of Minnesota, cannabis is still prohibited for use on Carleton’s Campus. Carleton College must abide by federal law, by which cannabis remains illegal. 

If you or someone else experiences a medical concern due to cannabis, alcohol, or other substance use, please call for help. You can call security at 507-222-4444 or you can call 911. Medical amnesty is available for those who call for help for themselves or others and means that the college will not take disciplinary action for students seeking medical care. Please do what you can to help keep yourself and others on our campus safe!

Prohibited Items

  • Pets (except service animals);
  • Private tents or other enclosed structures;
  • Tailgating in the parking lot;
  • Grills or open flame;
  • Glass;
  • Skateboards, scooters, bicycles, wagons, carts or any personal motorized vehicles;
  • Unauthorized/unlicensed vendors;
  • Fundraising or unauthorized solicitation
  • No posting or distribution of unauthorized materials including handbills, banners, large signs, flyers, giveaways, etc.;
  • Weapons, fireworks or explosives of any kind;
  • Bicycles inside fenced area;
  • Illegal and illicit substances;
  • Inflatables of any kind;
  • Amplified music, megaphones, drums, airhorns, cowbells, etc.;
  • Drones or any other remote flying device;
  • Professional cameras and professional recording (photo, video, audio) equipment. No large professional detachable zoom lenses, stands, monopods, tripods, attachment sticks (selfie sticks) or other commercial equipment.

Other Reminders

Security

Contracted security personnel will be present. Bags, backpacks, coolers, etc. will be checked at the gate. Carleton staff and Carleton Security Officers will also be present if you need assistance.

Food

DINING HALLS ARE CLOSED SATURDAY NIGHT! Bon Appetit will be serving dinner from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.. This meal is part of the board meal plan. It is not free. For students not on a board meal plan, your Schillers will be charged, if you decide to eat at Bon App.

There will be numerous other food options available to you throughout the night including:

  • Kona Ice Truck – FREE for all students and guests. Funded by the Carleton Student Association (CSA) & the Sproncert Planning Committee.
  • Tot Boss – They will offer a variety of tasty tater tot concoctions. They accept cash & credit cards.
  • D&D Goodies – They will offer a limited menu with a variety of price points. They accept cash, credit cards, and Apple Pay.
  • Inferno Wood Fired Pizzas – Serving delicious wood fired pizza with a mix of toppings from different cultures. They accept cash & credit cards.
  • Russell’s Traveling Kitchen – Incorporating unique Cambodian and Croatian flavors in a classic Minnesota style! They accept cash, credit cards, and Apple Pay.

Compost/Recycle

All items served by Bon Appétit are 100% compostable (plates, forks, napkins, etc.). Food trucks have been asked to use either compostable or recyclable materials. Please place compostable materials in the yellow bins and recyclable materials in the blue bins. All the free items from the Kona Ice truck are served in compostable products.

Hydrate!

A filtered water station is available near the main entrance. Bring an EMPTY bottle to fill with water, as cups are not provided.

Clean-up

Throughout the day it would be WONDERFUL if people made an effort to clean up after themselves. This event is coordinated in part by students and volunteers, so every little bit helps.

Information

Assistance during the event is available from contracted security, Carleton Security, staff from the Student Activities Office (SAO), and members from the Sproncert Committee. There is also an Information Booth located in the tent near the main entrance. This is also where the lost and found is located. Any lost and found items not picked-up before midnight, including items of particular importance (e.g., wallets, OneCards, room keys, cell phones) will be brought to Campus Security immediately following the event.

Weather

In the event of dangerous weather, the concert may be delayed or cancelled. Lightning, tornadoes, and torrential rain are primary reasons. Announcements with more information will be made from the stage and via the CarlAlert system to all cell phones if necessary.

Goodhue Access

Access to Goodhue is limited to building residents beginning at Noon (12 p.m.) on Saturday, May 18 through 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 19.

Sproncert Committee

The 2024 Sproncert Committee has worked hard to create a fun, exciting, and safe Sproncert experience. We hope you consider joining the team next year! On behalf of the Sproncert Planning Committee, the Carleton Student Association (CSA), the Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB), and the Student Activities Office (SAO), we can’t wait to see you at Sproncert 2024!

Guest Registration

Carleton Student: Please complete the form below to begin the guest registration process. Upon completion of this form, your guest will receive an invitation via email to complete the Release of Liability Waiver. Please note, your guest must complete the waiver before 3:00 p.m., on Friday, May 17. Questions? Email sao@carleton.edu.