August 20 - 24, 2025
Pine River, MN
Little Roy and Lizzy Show
GA - Saturday
Country Current
US Navy Band - Fri/Sat
Kristy Cox and Grasstime
TN - Fri/Sat
The Baker Family
MO - Thu/Fri
Williamson Branch
TN - Fri/Sat
The Waddington Brothers
ND - Thu/Fri
The Pale Ales
MN - Fri/Sat
Shaffers Lost 40
MN - Thu/Fri
This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Five Wings Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund
The Lakes Bluegrass Festival is funded in part by Sourcewell.
Four Big Days of Music on the Main Stage Plus:
Jam Sessions
Workshops
Camping
Showers
Food and Beverages
Adult Beverages
Free Parking
Shuttle Service
Handicap Parking
Potable Water
Porta johns
Free Wi Fi
The Main Stage
Our main stage sits on top of what was once a green of the former golf course. It's a beautiful setting backed by lots of tree. The seating area is open but we have 2 large tents for shade or rain protection (You'll want to bring your own lawn chairs). We have the very best in sound so there is no bad seat in the house! The show goes on rain or shine. We can move to the Big Pavilion if necessary. The music on the main stage starts at 5:00 Thursday and goes on until 10:00 PM Saturday Night. There is no programming on the main stage Sunday, but there will be a gospel sing/service in the workshop tent.
Under The Big Pavilion
We have a beautiful 40 X 100 pavilion which is our food court, but we also have country music concerts and dance on Wednesday afternoon and evening and it's FREE TO THE PUBLIC! Thursday afternoon is an Old Time Dance from 1:00 - 4:00 (Paid festival admission is required). The "Big Pavilion" makes for a great place to gather with friends all weekend and you can buy some delicious food and beverages . We also have a workshop pavilion and an entertainers pavilion.
Since 2021, The Lakes Music and Events Park has been the home of the Lakes Bluegrass Festival. The Park is owned and operated by The Pine River Area Foundation, also the owners of the Lakes Bluegrass Festival, ensuring a stable home for the event for years to come. We hope you can come out and see our beautiful new park!
Mark your calendars for the future Lakes Bluegrass Festival Dates. (It's always the weekend BEFORE Labor Day weekend)