Lakes Bluegrass Festival

Pine River, Greater Minnesota

Annual bluegrass festival at the Lakes Music and Events Park in Pine River, held the weekend before Labor Day.

The Lakes Bluegrass Festival takes place at the Lakes Music and Events Park in Pine River, with national and regional bluegrass bands, a workshop pavilion and a free Wednesday community day. The 2025 festival ran Aug. 20-24, and the 2026 edition was listed for late August with more than 40 bluegrass shows and free workshops. Organizers have already set dates for 2027 and 2028.