The Missouri River Bluegrass Festival in Cross Ranch State Park presents bluegrass performances at an outdoor riverside park setting. The event takes place within the state park grounds along the Missouri River.
Attendees can camp in the park and take part in informal picking sessions around the grounds. A band scramble and other participatory activities occur, and the gathering supports the North Dakota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association.
The 34th Annual Missouri River Bluegrass Festival is scheduled to take place in 2026!
2025 Lineup: Kenny & Amanda Smith • Waddington Brothers • Cotton Wood • Bluestems • Kohlrabi Soup
2024 Lineup: The High 48’s • The Special Consensus • Cotton Wood • Bluestems • Kohlrabi Soup with Joe Andrus