July 24 - 25 - 26, 2026 | 45th Annual Backbone Bluegrass
July 24 - 25 - 26, 2026 | 45th Annual Backbone Bluegrass
The Backbone Bluegrass Festival Grounds are located at
1356 110th Street
Strawberry Point, IA 52076
For more information on camping and lodging, click here!
Includes all 5 shows. Learn more about camping on the grounds here!
VIP Meet & Greet with Hannah Harper (in addition to festival ticket price, you MUST buy a festival ticket too)
Includes Friday night show, 4pm - 10:15pm. The show opens with the Strawberry Jam Camp Bands.
Includes all day Saturday, starting with workshops at 10pm, followed by the open stage at 11pm. The afternoon show starts at 1pm, with a 1 hr break for dinner at 5pm, and the evening show runs from 6pm-10:15pm
Includes Saturday evening show from 6pm-10:15pm.
Includes a Sunday Morning Gospel show from 9am-12pm.
Children ages 13 - 16 years old, $5 per day
Children ages 12 and under (accompanied by parent) are free
Tickets can be purchased in advance online at Eventbrite or in person when the festival grounds open
Workshops are held on Saturday morning of the festival from 10am-11am. Each workshop is taught by by a member of one of the bands performing at the festival, and there is no additional cost to attend a workshop. Workshop categories include Guitar, Bass, Fiddle, Mandolin, Banjo, Dobro, and Vocal Harmony. Looking for more? Check out out Strawberry Jam Camp!

2025 Mandolin Workshop

2025 Banjo Workshop

2025 Bass Workshop

2025 Vocal Harmony Workshop

2025 Guitar Workshop

Camping is available on festival grounds.
No Reservations
Electrical hookups, water (no hookups), no dump station, 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
For more info on things in the area, checkout the Strawberry Point Economic Development website!
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!

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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!

We are offering VIP tickets to meet Hannah Harper Friday July 24th at 7pm! Get an autograph and photo with the 2026 American Idol winner. Only 100 tickets are available, so get yours soon!* Hannah will be performing Friday night from 8:40 to 9:25 🎻🪕
*VIP tickets are an add on to your festival ticket, you must buy a festival ticket to enter the grounds