FESTIVAL 2025
Acoustic instruments only, except for electric bass. Bass inputs will go into main mixer.
No pets permitted in the seating and eating area.
No Campfires.
Have a Safe and Fun Weekend!
FESTIVAL DETAILS
On this page, you’ll find all the information you need to know about the 2025 Summerland Bluegrass Festival. If you have any questions, feel free to use the form at the bottom of the page, to send us an email.
DATE & LOCATION
July 4, 5, 6,
(gates open July 3rd)
Summerland Rodeo Grounds,
18707 Bathville Rd, Summerland, BC
CAMPING
DRY CAMPING ONLY
Per day…………………$20.00 per unit
Fri & Sat…………….…$40.00 per unit
*NOTE: Canadian funds only, accepted at the gate. Cash only; sorry no credit cards
ADMISSION
Tickets sold at the gate only
Weekend Pass..... $60.00 per person
Day Pass...............$30.00 per person*
*Children under 12 yrs no charge, and must be accompanied by an adult.
VENDOR ON SITE
TO BE ANNOUNCED
VENDOR ON SITE
TO BE ANNOUNCED
FEATURE BAND - To Be Announced
Saturday Evening - Times TBA
Friday Night: Scout Mountain Bluegrass Band.
Saturday Night: The Lonesome Town Painters
TWO FEATURE - TBA
SATURDAY EVENING
Friday Night
Scout Mountain Bluegrass Band
Saturday Night
The Lonesome Town Painters
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
OPEN MIC
Sign up at Info Tent.
Cut-off Fri at 3pm, Sat at noon.
Schedule posted on Fri at 4pm, Sat at 1pm.
Three songs, 2-break max.
Be ready and on time.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY WORKSHOPS
Schedule Posted at Info Tent
Friday: Band, Mandolin, Banjo, Bass, Fiddle
Saturday: Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Bass
Open to everyone!
SATURDAY BAND SCRAMBLE
Enter at Info Tent. Cut-off is Sat at 11:00am.
Meet at Info Tent at 12:30 Saturday.
Festival Schedule - TBA
BRING A CHAIR & BLANKET
Covered Grandstand Seating Is Limited
BRING A CHAIR & BLANKET
Covered Grandstand Seating Is Limited
THURSDAY
July 4th
5:30 PM
7:30 PM
Volunteer Meeting, with pie & ice-cream
Jam at main hall & campsite picking
THURSDAY
July 4th
5:30 PM
7:30 PM
Volunteer Meeting, with pie & ice-cream
Jam at main hall & campsite picking
FRIDAY
July 5th
8:00 AM
11:00 – 5:00
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 – 8:00 PM
8:15 PM
8:20 PM
8:35 – 9:30 PM
9:30 PM
Food Vendor opens for coffee/breakfast
Workshops (see details above)
Open Mic Sign-up Deadline
Open Mic schedule posted
Official Opening
Open Mic (see details above)
Door Prizes & 50/50 Draw
History of the Banjo by Mickey Reeves
SCOUT MOUNTAIN
Jam in Main Building & Parking Lot Picking
FRIDAY
July 5th
8:00 AM
11:00 – 5:00
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 – 8:00 PM
8:15 PM
8:20 PM
8:35 – 9:30 PM
9:30 PM
Food Vendor opens for coffee/breakfast
Workshops (see above)
Open Mic Sign-up Deadline
Open Mic schedule posted
Official Opening
Open Mic (see above)
Door Prizes & 50/50 Draw
History of the Banjo by Mickey Reeves
SCOUT MOUNTAIN
Jam in Main Building & Parking Lot Picking
SATURDAY
July 6th
8:00 AM
10:00 AM – noon
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
12:30 PM
1:00 PM
1:00 – 2:30 PM
2:30 – 5:30 PM
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:15 – 9:15 PM
8:15 PM
9:30 PM
Food Vendor opens for coffee/breakfast
Workshops (see details above)
Band Scramble sign-up deadline
Open Mic sign-up deadline
Band Scramble assignments
Open Mic schedule posted
Band Scramble Performances
Open Mic (see details above)
Door Prize & 50/50 Draw
History of the Banjo by Mickey Reeves
LONESOME TOWN PAINTERS
Door Prize and 50/50 Draw
Jam at Main Tent & Parking Lot Picking
SATURDAY
July 6th
8:00 AM
10:00 AM – noon
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
12:30 PM
1:00 PM
1:00 – 2:30 PM
2:30 – 5:30 PM
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:15 – 9:15 PM
8:15 PM
9:30 PM
Food Vendor opens for coffee/breakfast
Workshops (see details above)
Band Scramble sign-up deadline
Open Mic sign-up deadline
Band Scramble assignments
Open Mic schedule posted
Band Scramble Performances
Open Mic (see details above)
Door Prize & 50/50 Draw
History of the Banjo by Mickey Reeves
LONESOME TOWN PAINTERS
Door Prize and 50/50 Draw
Jam at Main Tent & Parking Lot Picking
SUNDAY
July 7th
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:45 AM
12:00 PM
3:00 PM
Gospel Open Mic signup deadline
Scout Mountain Gospel Set
Gospel Open Mic
Open Mic till last band completed
Expected ending time
SUNDAY
July 7th
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:45 AM
12:00 PM
3:00 PM
Gospel Open Mic signup deadline
Scout Mountain Gospel Set
Gospel Open Mic
Open Mic till last band completed
Expected ending time
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