Saturday

JOIN US FOR:

• More than 30 hours of concerts on the Main Stage featuring top national talent
• Daytime instrument collaborations in the Showcase Tent
• Jigging Contest and Cajun dancing info on our Dancing Page
• Contests, crafts, and games in the Family Area
• Real hands-on workshops in the Workshop Area 
• Dozens of food and merchant booths in the Marketplace
• And the late night fun at Ranch House Live!

In addition to the professional bands, many of the 4,000 plus people who attend are musicians themselves. They will bring their instruments and join in the many impromptu jam sessions that go on day and night in the campgrounds.  If you're interested in getting involved as a musician, instructional camps are held in the days prior to the festival. 

August Fest Tickets Coming Soon

The Minnesota Bluegrass August Festival is held annually and features top national touring acts as well as the best bands from the Upper Midwest region in four days and nights of music on multiple stages, plus workshops, showcases, and much, much more!  

This festival is really an entire week of music and family fun. Bluegrass, Old-Time Stringband, and related forms of acoustic and Americana music are combined to suit a wide range of interests.  You'll enjoy hearing something familiar and discovering something new!  

GET MORE INFO:

The Festival FAQ page has detailed info about parking, camping, and much more!