July 23 - 24 - 25, 2027 | 46th Annual Backbone Bluegrass

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  • Events
  • Strawberry Jam Camp
  • Play It Forward!
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a family friendly Weekend!

a family friendly Weekend! a family friendly Weekend!
2026 Band line up

IOWA'S OLDEST & LARGEST BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

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46th Annual

Backbone Bluegrass Festival July 23 - 25, 2027

The Backbone Bluegrass Festival is a fun filled weekend for the whole family! Performances throughout the weekend (Friday-Sunday) playing Bluegrass, Country, & Gospel music. Camping and electric hookups available with hot showers.  

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festival grounds

1356 110th Street,

Strawberry Point, IA 52076

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Hannah Harper at the 2026 Festival

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    Upper Mississippi Gaming Corporation
    Erling B and Dorothy Hanson Foundation

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    Fall Vendor Show

    We are hosting another Fall Vendor Show! September 26th, 2026 from 12pm to 4pm. If you are interested in being a vendor, please contact Isabelle Sassman at isabelleflugum@gmail.com