Badgerland Bluegrass Music Association

LITTLESTOCK FESTIVAL- MANAWA
2026-07-09 - 2026-07-12 | Littlestock Festival, N7098 Bestul Road, Manawa, WI, United States

Nick Dumas & Branchline - Fiddler's Farm Sturgeon Bay
2026-07-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Fiddler’s Farm, 6951 County Road C, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
Nick Dumas & Branchline brings a hard-driving bluegrass performance to the stage and has been entertaining crowds across the country since 2022. From major music festivals, to theaters and house concerts, private events and more, every crowd this band has played for has been in awe and left wanting more! Some of the well known music festivals Nick Dumas & Branchline have performed at include Wintergrass Music Fesitval, the IBMA Bluegrass Ramble, Darrington Bluegrass Fesitval, Pickin’ In The Pines, Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, and many others!

BLUEGRASS JAM AT THE GIG- MILWAUKEE
2026-07-12 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-26 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-02 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-09 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-23 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-30 13:00 - 16:00 and 2 more dates | The Gig
Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Jam, Sundays 1-4pm at The Gig, 1132 E Wright St. Milwaukee, WI. Bluegrass instruments (banjo, mandolin, guitar, Dobro, string bass, fiddle) & singers of acoustic Country songs are welcome. New participants are expected to be able to play/accompany some standard fiddle tunes, breakdowns and songs from the core Bluegrass repertoire, a post under Units provides titles, artists & keys for typical material played at the Jam. Those who wish to simply listen are also welcome!
Start time of jam may vary on Sundays that the Packers play at noon. For more info about the Bluegrass Jam at the Gig, see Bluegrass Jam @ the Gig on facebook.

Marty's Restaurant Bluegrass Jam- Waterford
2026-07-15 18:00 - 20:00
BLUEGRASS JAM IN WATERFORD, WI. 1ST AND 3RD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH

Bluegrass Jam 602 Club- Appleton
2026-07-15 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-05 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-19 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-09-02 18:30 - 20:30 | 602 Club, 602 N Lawe St, Appleton, WI, 54911, United States
You’re invited to a Bluegrass and fiddle picking session hosted by Fox Valley Pickers 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month. If you love the sound of banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar and bass this jam is for you.We get together every 1st & 3rd Wednesday at the 602 club in Appleton, WI to jam bluegrass and fiddle music.
All levels welcome. Acoustic instruments only, no percussion please. Listeners are welcome if there is room.
Please do not attend if you have a cold or do not feel well.
If you want to play and practice picking bluegrass and fiddle music in a welcoming and supportive group, please join us.
Small sample of the type of tunes we jam:Cripple Creek, Roll In My Sweet Baby’s Arms, Sitting On Top Of The World, Blue Ridge Cabin Home, Foggy Mountain Breakdown, Red Haired Boy, Nine Pound Hammer, Will The Circle Be Unbroken, Whiskey Before Breakfast, Worried Man Blues, Arkansas Traveler, Bury Me Beneath The Willow, Soldiers Joy.
You can find our rules & guidelines herehttps://drive.google.com/…/1pIkzwkYozdOEIb31Yj…/view…

Route 20 Bluegrass Jam- Sturtevant
2026-07-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-03 18:00 - 20:30 | ROUTE 20 MUSIC BAR AND GRILL, 14001 WASHINGTON AVE, STURTEVANT, WI, 53117, United States
The Route 20 Bluegrass Jam in Sturtevant, WI is held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 6-8:30pm and is hosted by the KR Bluegrass Band.

STONE OAK REUNION TOUR - NORTH STREET CABARET MADISON
2026-07-24 20:00 - 23:00 | NORTH STREET CABARET, 610 North Street, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Stone Oak Bluegrass Band crisscrossed the upper Midwest — from the Mississippi River to Lake Michigan, from the Illinois border to the far reaches of the North Woods — delighting hundreds… thousands… perhaps even tens of thousands with their infectious blend of Bluegrass, Newgrass, and Western Swing.
In the decades since, Stone Oak’s members have each helped shape the rich musical landscape of the Wisconsin scene.
Sims Delaney-Potthoff attended Berklee College of Music in the 1980s and has been the mandolinist and band leader of Harmonious Wail.
Tom Waslechuk has performed in numerous Madison-area groups, including Harmonious Wail, Full Count Jazz Band, The Dang-Its, and is currently with The Honey Pies.
Doug DeRosa has long been the backbone of Honor Among Thieves and is currently fronting The Grouvin’ Brothers.
Max Winkels has remained a vital force in the regional acoustic music community, lending his driving rhythm and deep bluegrass sensibility to bands Sugar Bush and Old Time Nouveau.

Marty's Restaurant Bluegrass Jam- Waterford
2026-08-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-02 18:00 - 20:00 | MARTY’S RESTAURANT, 201 W. MAIN STREET, WATERFOR, WI, 53185, United States

BARKS & BLUEGRASS WITH THE MILBILLIES - HOLY HILL ART FARM HUBERTUS
2026-08-13 17:00 - 21:30 | HOLY HILL ART FARM, 4958 HOLY HILL ROAD, HUBERTUS, WI, 53033, United States
CARLOAD! (All the peeps & dogs you can fit in ONE vehicle) or SINGLE TICKETSA portion of the proceeds will be a donation to the Washington County Humane Society. Your car load admission MUST BE PURCHASED in advance and tickets are limited for this event.
We are joining with the Washington County Humane Society to host a night of bluegrass, wine, amazing music, dog adoptions, pet artists and plenty of fun activities for both man and his best friend. All attendees and their leashed dogs will have the opportunity to enjoy grassy lawns, open fields, trails, sprinklers, food, drink, music, door prizes and much MORE! Guests are encouraged to bring their leashed dogs to enjoy the event, but pets are NOT required. Come to see all the dogs and support the Humane Society.
Enjoy our small business Pet Artists exhibiting all their wonderful handmade designs, products & pet foods.
Live Music-The best Bluegrass Band in Wisconsin ~ The MilBillies!
The Farm opens at 5:00pm-Music at 6:00pm- 80 Acres of Country with walking trails!
Full Cash Bar Open along with Farm Fresh Hot Foods, Desserts & Sides for Purchase-Try some sips in our Wine & Bourbon Shed.
Relax and enjoy food, music, cocktails and DOGS at the farm. Join our Dog Parade and WIN prizes all night long in our Dog Judging Contest!
Top the evening off and relax with our many bonfires under the stars. Indoor, Outdoor and Covered Spaces for Seating.
As always – Tickets & Capacity are Limited

Route 20 Bluegrass Jam - Sturtevant
2026-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 | ROUTE 20 MUSIC BAR AND GRILL, 14001 WASHINGTON AVE, STURTEVANT, WI, 53117, United States

An Evening of Bluegrass- Fiddler's Farm Sturgeon Bay
2026-08-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Fiddler’s Farm, 6951 County Road C, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
The Fiddler’s Farm is a live music venue nestled in the countryside of beautiful Door County in Sturgeon Bay. Join us for an incredible evening filled with the best classics and originals of Bluegrass music with our award winning musicians in this unique 1800’s restored barn!

Bluegrass Express- Fiddler's Farm Sturgeon Bay
2026-08-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Fiddler’s Farm, 6951 County Road C, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
Come join us for a wonderful afternoon of bluegrass gospel music with the great Illinois based band Bluegrass Express on Sunday, July 20th! Showtime is at 3PM. Our grounds, parking lot, and doors open to the public at 2PM!

BLUEGRASS EXPRESS was formed in 1980 by the father-son team of Gary and Greg Underwood and has performed extensively ever since, from Michigan to Mississippi and all points in between. Featuring tight harmony that can only be found in a family band along with superbly proficient instrumentation, A live performance is certain to delight audiences of all ages. Collectively, they have over a dozen studio recordings to their credit. In 2024, the band’s single “DON’T SAY GOODBYE IF YOU LOVE ME” from their “TRIBUTE TO JIM & JESSE” project reached #8 on the Mountain Bluegrass top 12 and #13 on the Hooked on Bluegrass top 50.

EAST TROY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL. EAST TROY WI
2026-09-12 11:00 - 17:30 | EAST TROY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, 2881 MAIN STREET, EAST TROY, WI, 53120, United States
11AM- Genesee Ridge Noon- Coffee Creek. 1pm Stop and Listen String Band. 2pm Band Scramble. 3pm Piper Road Spring Band. 4pm Lonesome River Band.

East Troy Bluegrass Festival- East Troy
2026-09-13 10:00 - 17:30 | EAST TROY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, 2881 MAIN STREET, EAST TROY, WI, 53120, United States
10am- Bott Family (Gospel Service). 11am Romano & Cheezy Charlizey. Noon- They Talk Too Much. 1pm Cerny & Ogburn. 2pm Bluegrass Allstars. 3pm The Covington Crew. 4-5:30pm Nick Chandler & Delivered.
