The annual Washington County Bluegrass Festival fuses community, the great outdoors, and homegrown bluegrass music. It’s our way of celebrating a successful summer season and giving thanks to everyone for supporting Washington County Parks.

The annual Washington County Bluegrass Festival fuses community, the great outdoors, and homegrown bluegrass music. It’s our way of celebrating a successful summer season and giving thanks to everyone for supporting Washington County Parks.

The festival backdrop is beautiful Lake Elmo Park Reserve 2,165-acre parkland, 30 miles east of the Twin Cities metro area. As a park reserve, 80% of the parks total land will be restored to pre-settlement, native vegetation. It’s a great place to recreate, camp, and enjoy nature.

Bring your lawn chairs or blankets for an afternoon of enjoyment. Family Friendly. Camping available on-site, food trucks on-site, and face painting!

The Bluegrass Festival is free for annual park permit holders and available to all visitors for the price of a daily or annual permit. Please, no animals or alcohol at the festival. Supported by the Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA).

2023 Schedule

2 - 2:50 p.m. – Blue Hazard

3 - 3:50 p.m. – The Pale Ales

4 - 4:50 p.m. – Chicken Wire Empire

5 - 6 p.m. – Barley Jacks

Date:  September 9, 2023; 2pm - 6PM

Location: Lake Elmo Park Reserve

1515 Keats Avenue North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042

Cost: Free with vehicle permit ($7 daily/$30 annual).

Click here https://www.co.washington.mn.us/Calendar.aspx?EID=5668&month=9&year=2023&day=18&calType=0for more information