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Entering its 22nd year and 7th at the South Mason Youth Soccer Park, Bluegrass from the Forest is scheduled for July 9–11, 2027. Three days, two stages, all volunteer. The whole event is hosted by the Kristmas Town Kiwanis, and every dollar that's not keeping the music going on goes back into the local community.

It's become a fixture on the Northwest bluegrass circuit and one of those summer traditions that gets people coming from around the region.

If you've been before, you know there’s a lot going on. Master workshops, kids' programming, a Saturday night country dance, all-night campground jams, and the legendary midnight hotdog run.

Beyond the Main Stage

The Showcase Stage runs Marv's Slow Jam, the returning Band Scramble, a Mandolin Tasting, and Open Mic sessions throughout the weekend.

Kids ages 8–18 can sign up for the free Chick Rose School of Bluegrass Saturday morning, 10 AM to noon. They get coached by advanced musicians, then take the main stage at 6:30 PM that evening. No charge.

Tickets (Early Bird through June 22, 2026)

• Weekend Pass: $55

• Family Weekend Pass (2 adults + up to 4 kids): $110

• Friday evening / Saturday afternoon / Saturday evening / Sunday: $20 each

• All-day Saturday: $35

• Ages 13–17: $10.50 single show, $17.50 all-Saturday

• Age 12 & under: free with adult

• Saturday night country dance: free with any wristband, $15 at the door

• Dry camping (Thurs–Sun): $15/night, requires at least one performance ticket

Festival website:bluegrassfromtheforest.com

Festival Facebook:facebook.com/bluegrassfromtheforest

Beginning on the Saturday morning youth are divided into groups according to their musical ability, they are coached by advanced musicians (often the national performer band members!) to create a special performance Saturday on the main stage.

Camping on site is just $15/night!

Saturday night features the famous "midnight hot-dogs" after the country dance. All the campfire jamming halts momentarily as the pickers and their families join the musicians for a midnight feast in the main tent