Upcoming Event: June 26, 2026

Black Hills Bluegrass Festival

June 26, 2026June 28, 2026

The Black Hills Bluegrass Festival has been a favorite event for the past 30 years. Held every June, festival-goers, and performers come together to celebrate this intimate festival in the pine-covered hills.  

Overview: In its new home at the Elkview Campground at Pleasant Valley, the festival brings you concerts of traditional bluegrass and acoustic music as well as food, kids workshops, family activities and most of all fun!

Where: Elkview Campground at Pleasant Valley

Fees: Ticket prices vary

Details: The Black Hills Bluegrass Festival is a three-day event that begins with a performer's reception and the first show on Friday evening. Saturday is filled with workshops where the novice performer can tune their skills with information and lessons from the pros followed by an evening concert showcasing the participating music makers. Free gospel music fills the mountain air on Sunday morning. the festival wraps up the weekend with a Sunday night concert. 

The beauty of the Black Hills and the sounds of the Bluegrass Music Festival is a combination that you will not soon forget. The Festival is coordinated by the Black Hills Bluegrass Association. You should contact them directly for times and ticket information.

  • Concerts of traditional bluegrass and acoustic music as well as food, kids workshops, family fun
  • A June weekend event
  • Three-day event

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