Each July, Mondovi, Wisconsin, plays host to the Buffalo River Valley Bluegrass Gospel Festival. The festival, which began in 1998, lasts three days and is held at the hobby farm Shady Lane Acres, rain or shine. Festival lineup includes local artists as well as national bluegrass and gospel acts. The festival has one stage, plus a large tented area. The festival is geared toward families, so no alcohol or drugs are permitted on the grounds. Pets are welcome as long as they are leashed and have constant supervision. The area has camping available, as well as walking and biking trails.
Buffalo River Valley Bluegrass Gospel Festival
K&L Visions
W579 U.S. Highway 10
Mondovi, WI 54755
715-926-5854
Kingscountrymen.com/festival/index.htm
Chippewa Valley Gospel Bluegrass Festival has the distinction of being Wisconsin's first all-gospel bluegrass festival, as well as the first to be held on the Assembly of God property. The festival's beginnings date to 1989, and since then, several local and national acts have graced the stage in Bruce, Wisconsin. The festival area features the Living Waters campground, which has space for campers, motor homes and tents for people who wish to camp there. In addition to the main stage concerts, there is also an open stage, inviting those who want to get up and share their musical talents with the festival to do so. The festival, held in late August, also features "Parking Lot Picking," fireside jam sessions between musicians and festival-goers.
Chippewa Valley Gospel Bluegrass Festival
N7347 Highway 40
Bruce, WI 54819
715-868-2987
Bluegrassatbruce.com
Held in Cornell, Wisconsin, the Gospel Bluegrass Jamboree lasts for a three-day weekend each July. This single-stage Christian bluegrass festival features a small number of local acts, as well as Christian activities for children. At night, festival-goers can enjoy "Pickin' in the Parking Lot" in which they can gather to put on shows of their own. The festival creators provide home-cooked food and refreshments, as well as ice cream snacks. There is no smoking or drinking during the festival. Pets are allowed, as long as they are leashed and cleaned up after.
Gospel Bluegrass Jamboree
16 05 S. Eighth St.
Cornell, WI 54732
715-239-6954
Gospelbluegrassfest.com
The Viroqua Bluegrass and Gospel Festival has been in existence since 2003, when it was first held at the Wild West Grounds. The festival features local bluegrass and gospel acts performing over a three-day weekend during the second weekend of July. The festival features informal jam sessions, an open stage, and a raffle. Since it is a family-friendly festival, alcohol and drugs are prohibited. Pets are allowed in the campground area as long as they are leashed.
Viroqua Bluegrass and Gospel Festival
Vernon County Fairgrounds
Viroqua, WI 54665
Viroquabluegrass.com