Celebrate Washington County's Bluegrass Festival Sept. 9 at Lake Elmo Park Reserve

Posted 8/24/23

Washington County’s 21st annual Bluegrass Festival will be 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Events will be in the South Pavilion.  

The music schedule is: …

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Celebrate Washington County's Bluegrass Festival Sept. 9 at Lake Elmo Park Reserve

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Washington County’s 21st annual Bluegrass Festival will be 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Events will be in the South Pavilion. 

The music schedule is: 

  • 2 - 2:50 p.m. - Blue Hazard
  • 3 - 3:50 p.m. - The Pale Ales
  • 4 - 4:50 p.m. - Chicken Wire Empire
  • 5 - 6 p.m. - Barley Jacks

The annual Washington County Bluegrass Festival fuses community, the great outdoors, and homegrown bluegrass music. Washington County Parks is celebrating a successful summer season and giving thanks to everyone for supporting the parks. The festival backdrop is Lake Elmo Park Reserve, a 2,165-acre parkland. As a park reserve, 80% of the parks land will be restored to pre-settlement, original vegetation. 

The Bluegrass Festival is free for annual park permit holders and available to all visitors for the price of a daily or annual permit, $7 daily, $30 annually. No animals or alcohol at the festival. It is supported by the Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA). 

Bring lawn chairs or blankets for an afternoon of enjoyment. The event is family friendly. Camping is available on-site; food trucks will be on-site, along with other activities. 

Lake Elmo Park Reserve is at 1515 Keats Ave. N. in Lake Elmo. See www.co.washington.mn.us/parks for maps and more information.