Bluegrass In The Pines

09/17/2025

Howdy Folks! I've been volunteering as an organizer of the Friends of Rapids Music Festival, an annual celebration at Robinson Park in Wisconsin Rapids. The festival is free to all, and will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20 from noon to 9 PM. Food and drinks will be available on site. There are activities for the kids, so bring your whole family! The FRM Fest will be held rain or shine. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on!

09/12/2025

Dear Friends, I'm a volunteer for the Friends of Rapids Music, helping to organize their annual FRM Music Fest. It's a free music fest at Robinson Park, Wisconsin Rapids on September 20, 2025. Several central Wisconsin bands will perform between noon and 10 PM, representing rock 'n' roll, country rock, jazz, blues, folk, and polka music styles. It's a rain or shine concert. All you need to bring is a lawn chair and yourselves! Join in the free celebration! More information in the comments.

08/28/2025

Anybody for Jaaaaaackpine! I'll be on the show Saturday afternoon with Art Stevenson & The Foragers - Stef Lee, Dale Reichert, Susan Cronick, and Chris Silver, throwing down solid bluegrass music at the 2025 Jackpine Jamboree. Then on Sunday morning I'll appear with the New Hope Hay Balers for a Gospel sing! Throughout the weekend I'll be helping Jimer Soukup with stage announcements - shouting the bands and firing up the audience! The weather outlook is fair. Are you ready for Jaaaaackpine......!

08/26/2025

Art Stevenson & High Water send a big Thank You to all who attended the 16th Annual Bluegrass In The Pines Festival at the Portage County Fair Grounds - Rosholt, WI last weekend! The weather was fine and everyone had a great time at the show and around the fairgrounds. There were so many smiling faces! The featured bands brought their outstanding music and energy to the main stage, and the Saturday workshops were well-attended. Our staff of volunteers worked tirelessly at the ticket gate, driving the golf cart shuttles, and with setup and take-down of the stage. I'd like to especially thank Chris Martin and the Rosholt Fair Association for welcoming us with open arms and for being such gracious hosts. Chris is the most energetic person I know, and he worked around the clock as the host of Rosholt Fair Park. The fair grounds have been home to Bluegrass In The Pines for 16 years and we hope to be there for many, many more. The 17th Annual Bluegrass In The Pines Festival is planned for Aug. 27, 28, and 29, 2026! Thanks for being a part of the best weekend of the summer - we'll see you all at next year's Bluegrass In The Pines!

08/21/2025

Just a note that Bluegrass In The Pines accepts cash and checks for admission to the festival. At this time we can't accept credit cards or online payments. Thank you.

08/19/2025

We've had frequent inquiries about camping at Bluegrass In The Pines. There is a large area east of the hill and baseball diamond open to first come, first serve camping. There are electrical sites around and to the east of the buildings, and even more space on the grassy fields for folks who don't need utilities. Just pick out your camping spot after you purchase admission wristbands at the ticket gate, and pay for camping at the red building on top of the hill! It's as simple as that. The aerial photo of the Rosholt Fair Park shows the unreserved camping area. Chris Martin can be reached at 715-572-4758 if you have other questions about camping at Rosholt Fair Park. We welcome you to the 16th Annual Bluegrass In The Pines Bluegrass Festival!

08/18/2025

Saturday workshop schedule at the 16th Annual Bluegrass In The Pines Festival! Workshops are free with admission to the festival. Instrument workshops are instructional. You're invited to bring your musical instrument, or just show up and ask questions! The song swap and jam is open to musicians of all levels.

08/07/2025

Grand finale to a set with the Little Roy and Lizzie Show!

Little Roy and Lizzy at the Out Post. 4/15/23Medley of tunes ending with "Dixie"

08/07/2025

Here's a nice focus on Becky Schlegel with the High 48s Trio!

The Parkway’s new livestream performance series continues with award-winning bluegrass and Americana from Becky Schlegel and members of the High 48s! A rare ...

07/31/2025

16th Annual Bluegrass In The Pines coming up Aug. 21-23 in Rosholt, Wisconsin! Bluegrass and Roots Music! Dancing, camping, jam sessions, workshops!

07/30/2025

The official main stage schedule for the 16th Annual Bluegrass In The Pines Festival!