Blue Grass Festival | Lake Elmo Park Reserve
The annual Washington County Bluegrass Festival fuses community, the great outdoors, and homegrown bluegrass music. It’s our way of celebrating a successful summer season and giving thanks to everyone for supporting Washington County Parks.
The festival backdrop is beautiful Lake Elmo Park Reserve 2,165-acre parkland, 30 miles east of the Twin Cities metro area. As a park reserve, 80% of the parks total land will be restored to pre-settlement, native vegetation. It’s a great place to recreate, camp, and enjoy nature.
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets for an afternoon of enjoyment. Family Friendly. Camping available on-site, food trucks on-site, and face painting! Please, no animals or alcohol at the festival.
The Bluegrass Festival is free. A vehicle permit is required to enter the park.
2026 Lineup
- 2 p.m. – Brotherhood of Birds
- 3 p.m. – The High 48’s
- 4 p.m. – Blue Groove Bluegrass
- 5 p.m. – The Double Down Daredevils
The Emcee for the event is Pop Wagner and A Touch of Magic will be face painting.
