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! Please, no animals or alcohol at the festival.

The Bluegrass Festival is free. A vehicle permit is required to enter the park.

Schedule

2:30 - 6 p.m.: A Touch of Magic Face Painting

Music schedule

2 - 2:50 p.m.: Barley Jacks

3 - 3:50 p.m.: Triple Fiddle

4 - 4:50 p.m.: Brotherhood of Birds Band

5 - 6 p.m.: Monroe Crossing