Welcome to the MinnesotaBluegrass & Old-Time MusicAssociationFounded in 1975, the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association now has close to 1000 members and 100 member bands who love bluegrass, old-time string band, and related acoustic music. Our mission is to preserve and promote bluegrass and old-time stringband music in and around the state of Minnesota. We're a non-profit organization, presenting four festivals each year as well as a variety of jam sessions and other special events. Join us to become part of this wonderful group of people and help us continue to bring traditional acoustic music to the Upper Midwest. MEMBERS: View the video of the December 2022 Annual Meeting | UP NEXTWinter Bluegrass WeekendWBW Grass SeedsGrass Seeds Academy is MBOTMA's youth workshop! Learn fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin & more! Great for student pickers of any age, and any level of experience! The High 48s are teaching the Grass Seeds Academy at Winter Bluegrass Weekend Again! |
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Interested in playing at an upcoming Festival?
Thanks so much for your interest in playing at one of our upcoming Festivals. We begin booking about 18 months out for the headliners and finalize several months in advance. Please email us at booking@minnesotabluegrass.org. Communications going to any other email address or by phone will likely be caught by our Spam filter and discarded.
| Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association |
Our Mission: To preserve and promote bluegrass and old-time stringband music in and around the state of Minnesota. |
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