🎤Lineup
Previous edition
2026 edition (finished)
The 2026 edition of River Falls Bluegrass Festival ran from April 17, 2026 to April 19, 2026, with 32 artists on the bill. The 2027 lineup has not been announced yet.
2026 line-up (finished edition)
- Armchair Boogie
- Ben Toppel Dance Band
- Billy Bronsted
- Brotherhood of Birds
- Buffalo Galaxy
- Burbillies
- Chicken Wire Empire
- Chris Silver Band
- Chris Snyder
- Crooked Willow
- Dellwood
- Everett Smithson
- Gin Mill Hollow
- Good Morning Bedlam
- Joseph Huber
- Luke Callen
- Maygen & The Birdwatcher
- Mississippi Hot Club
- Old Soul Society
- Potluck String Band
- Roe Family Singers
- Shotgun Ragtime Band
- Slapdash Bluegrass
- Sugar Bush
- Texas Toast
- The Driftless Revelers
- The Foxgloves
- The High 48s
- The Milbillies
- Triple Fiddle
- Useful Jenkins
- Valley Fox
Going? Plan your trip
🛏️River Falls Bluegrass Festival 2027 accommodation: hotels near River Falls
River Falls Bluegrass Festival 2027 takes place in River Falls from April 23 to April 25. Arrival night: April 23. The map below is prefilled for the nights of April 23 to 25 (check-out April 26) and shows how far each hotel, apartment or rental is from the site.
Also consider staying around Minneapolis, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Minneapolis.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
✈️How to get to River Falls Bluegrass Festival 2027
Planning your trip to River Falls Bluegrass Festival 2027? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 47 km from the venue.
- Allow about 66 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Minneapolis or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🌤️River Falls Bluegrass Festival 2027 weather
Weather in River Falls in April 2027?
Actual weather at the 2026 edition
From April 17 to April 19, 2026: up to 20°, low of -2°, 7.7 mm of rain in total.
- Fri, Apr 17Rain20° / 3° 5 mm
- Sat, Apr 18Overcast6° / -1° 0 mm
- Sun, Apr 19Heavy snow7° / -2° 2.7 mm
Day-by-day observed readings at the festival site (Open-Meteo archive).
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 67% of days
| 2025 | Light rain | 15° / 3° | 2 rainy days |
| 2024 | Rain | 14° / 7° | 3 rainy days |
| 2023 | Light snow | 4° / -2° | 1 rainy day |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
Hour by hour
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Same week in 2025: Fri April 25 → Sun April 27 (days aligned on the edition's weekdays).
🗺️Things to do near River Falls Bluegrass Festival 2027
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around River Falls Bluegrass Festival 2027. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Minneapolis and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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