2026 Band schedule
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2025 Mandolin Workshop
2025 Banjo Workshop
2025 Bass Workshop
2025 Vocal Harmony Workshop
2025 Guitar Workshop
Planning Your Weekend
Festival grounds Camping
Backbone State Park Camping
Backbone State Park Camping
Camping is available on festival grounds.
No Reservations
Electrical hookups, water (no hookups), shower house, restrooms (portable johns)
Food Stand on grounds (open Fri-Sun)
Bring your lawn chairs
Tent: $25 per night
Camper: $30 per night
1356 110th Street
Strawberry Point, IA 52076
Pets are welcome here at the bluegrass grounds, but must be kept on a leash and quiet during stage performances. Please clean up after your pet.
Backbone State Park Camping
Backbone State Park Camping
Backbone State Park Camping
Dedicated in 1920 as Iowa’s first state park, Backbone State Park is one of the most geographically unique locations in Iowa. Camp grounds reservation information can be found here.
Other accommodations
Backbone State Park Camping
- Strawberry Point
- Elkader
- Manchester
Clayton County Tourism
Clayton County Tourism
Clayton County, Iowa is home to historic hotels, convenient motels, cozy and unique bed & breakfasts, family oriented campgrounds and RV parks, as well as primitive camping for the adventurous and more; and you'll find it all right here!
More Tourism
Clayton County Tourism
More Tourism
Backbone Bluegrass mural
Snap a selfie at this mural, located at the south end of Strawberry Point. If you post it on Facebook, make sure to tag Backbone Bluegrass!
Our Partners
Rock & Roots Series
Check out these three upcoming music events happening in Northeast Iowa! Backbone Bluegrass is sponsoring the July 10th show with Appalachian Road Show, and The Anderegg Family will open the show. Tickets for the Rock & Roots Series package and individual shows are on sale now. For $10 off the price of tickets, use promo code "backbone"!