2025 Bluegrass Festival Schedule at Salmon Lake Park
- Aug 21
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 1
Bluegrass Festival Schedule Unveiled for 2025!
The wait is over! The official Bluegrass Festival 2025 Schedule has been released, and we couldn’t be more excited to share all the incredible activities planned for this year’s event at Salmon Lake Park in Grapeland, TX. Whether you're a seasoned picker or a first-time festival-goer, this year's lineup of concerts, workshops, and family-friendly fun is packed with unforgettable experiences.
Mark your calendars for October 23-25, 2025 and dive into everything this beloved tradition has to offer!
Early Festival Activities: October 20-22
Monday, Oct 20
9:00 am Gates Open
3:00 pm Check In
7:00 pm Movie & Ice Cream (Sunshine Inn)
Tuesday, Oct 21
9:00 am Gates Open
3:00 pm Check In
6:00 pm Banjo Bingo (Sunshine Inn)
Wednesday, Oct 22
9:00 am Gates Open
11 am - 6pm - Sign up for Open Mic (Sunshine Inn)
11:00 am - Guitar Workshop w/ Curtis Atkinson (Sunshine Inn)
12:00 pm - Mandolin Workshop w/ Curtis Atkinson (Sunshine Inn)
1:00 pm - Bass Workshop w/ Curtis Atkinson (Sunshine Inn)
2:00 pm - Banjo Workshop w/ Curtis Atkinson (Sunshine Inn)
3:00 pm Check In
3-5 pm - Set Up for Potluck Dinner (Sunshine Inn)
3:00 pm - Fiddle Workshop w/ Curtis Atkinson (Sunshine Inn)
5:00 pm - Potluck Dinner hosted by Kevin, Glenda, Trice, & Tommy (Sunshine Inn)
6:30 pm - Golf Cart & Pooch Parade (Starting Line: Sunshine Inn) Theme: Fall Harvest & Bluegrass
7:00 pm - Open Mic Hosted by Tucker Whisenant accompanied by the Sunshine Inn Band (Sunshine Inn)
Main Festival Days: October 23-25
Thursday, Oct 23
9:00 am - Devotions hosted by Mike Powell (Sunshine Inn)
9:00 am - Gates Open
10:00 am - Ladies Jam hosted by Glenda Martin of Southwest Bluegrass (Sunshine Inn)
MAIN STAGE
1:00 pm Opening Ceremony emceed by Mike Powell and Morningside
2:00 pm The Bluegrass Revival
3:00 pm Hwy 80
4:00 pm Morningside
5:00 pm Supper break
6:00 pm The Bluegrass Revival
7:00 pm Hwy 80
8:00 pm Jr Sisk (90 minute show)
Friday, Oct 24
8:00 am - Coffee & Donuts hosted by Grapeland Chamber of Commerce (Main Pavilion)
9:00 am - Devotions hosted by Mike Powell (Sunshine Inn)
9:00 am - Gates Open
10:00 am - Ladies Jam hosted by Glenda Martin of Southwest Bluegrass (Sunshine Inn)
MAIN STAGE
1:00 pm Catahoula Drive
2:00 pm Marksmen
3:00 pm The Cox Family (90 minute show)
5:00 pm Supper break
6:00 pm The Marksmen
7:00 pm Catahoula Drive
8:00 pm Looking Grass Revival
9:00 pm Riley Gilbreath and Lonestar Blue (60 minute show)
Saturday, Oct 25
7:30 am - Breakfast with The Grassburs hosted by Palestine Transmission and GTR Custom Fabrications (Sunshine Inn)
9:00 am - Devotions hosted by Mike Powell (Sunshine Inn)
9:00 am - Gates Open
10:00 am - Kids Zone
10:00 am - Ladies Jam hosted by Glenda Martin of Southwest Bluegrass (Sunshine Inn)
MAIN STAGE
12:15 pm Rose and the Bahia Boys
1:00 pm Looking Grass Revival
2:00 pm The Grassburs
3:00 pm The Kody Norris Show
4:00 pm The Horton Family
4:45 pm Supper Break
5:35 pm Raffle
5:45 pm Trey Hensley (90 minute show)
7:30 pm The Kody Norris Show
8:30 pm Seldom Scene (90 min show)
Sunday, Oct 26
10 am - Praise & Worship - Music with the Horton Family and Service by Steve Martin (Main Pavilion)
12 pm - Check Out
Plan Your Festival Weekend
Whether you're camping out or visiting for the day, the Bluegrass Festival Schedule offers something for everyone. Don't forget:
🎟️ Get Tickets at slpbluegrass.com/tickets
🚐 Reserve Your Camping Spot at salmonlakepark.com
No RV? No problem! - Norman’s RV Rentals has you covered! They’ll deliver, set up, and pick up your rental, so all you have to do is enjoy the music, fellowship, and fun!
📞 Call to Book: 903-802-3242
🌐 Visit: www.normansrvrentals.com
This schedule is packed with opportunities to connect through music, laughter, and good ol' fashioned bluegrass hospitality. We can’t wait to see you there!
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