July 24 - 25 - 26, 2026 | 45th Annual Backbone Bluegrass
July 24 - 25 - 26, 2026 | 45th Annual Backbone Bluegrass
Includes all 5 shows. Learn more about camping on the grounds here!
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 online in advance 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, Bajo, Dobro, and Vocal Harmony.
2025 Mandolin Workshop
2025 Banjo Workshop
2025 Bass Workshop
2025 Vocal Harmony Workshop
2025 Guitar Workshop
Sign up to receive a copy of the 2025 Bluegrass Notes!
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!