Early Festival Activities at the 2025 Gospel Bluegrass Festival 🎶
- Mar 22
- 3 min read
Get Ready for Early Festival Activities at SLP Bluegrass! 🎶
As we gear up for the Gospel Bluegrass Festival on May 22-24, 2025, we’re excited to announce some amazing early festival activities for those arriving early! Whether you’re looking to jam, learn, or simply enjoy great company, there’s something for everyone.
🎶 Early Festival Activities: May 19-22, 2025 at the Gospel Bluegrass Festival
Monday, May 19
📽️ 7 PM - Movie & Ice Cream Night presented by The Powers Family (Sunshine Inn)
Tuesday, May 20
🪕 6 PM - Banjo Bingo – A fun night for all! Brought to you by the Powers Boys. (Sunshine Inn)
Wednesday, May 21
🎸 Instrument Workshops Hosted by Fret Not Music (Sunshine Inn)
11 AM - Guitar Workshop
12 PM - Mandolin Workshop
1 PM - Bass Workshop
2 PM - Banjo Workshop
3 PM - Fiddle Workshop
🍽️ 5 PM - Potluck Dinner – Bring your favorite dish and enjoy a meal with fellow festivalgoers. (Sunshine Inn)
🚜 6:30 PM - Golf Cart & Pooch Parade – Decorate your golf cart or dress up your pup and join the fun! Brought to you by Nancy Strange.
🎤 7 PM - Open Mic Night – Take the stage and share your talent! Hosted by Tucker Whisenant of The Grassburs, Accompanied by the Sunshine Inn Band. Signups will be open at 11 AM and close at 6 pm May 21st at the Sunshine Inn. (Sunshine Inn)
Thursday, May 22
📖 8:30 AM - Devotions with Mike Powell (Sunshine Inn)
✝️ 9:15 AM - Faith & Fellowship with Jared Dodd (Sunshine Inn)
🎶 10 AM - Ladies Jam – A special jam session just for the ladies! Brought to you by Glenda Martin. (Sunshine Inn)
2 PM - Main Stage Festival Events Begin
🌟 More festival activities to be announced soon! Stay tuned for additional fun planned for the weekend!
🙏 Thank You to Our Featured Sponsors!
A BIG THANK YOU to our wonderful sponsors who help make these events possible:
⭐ Norman’s RV Rentals - receive 10% off your RV Rental when using code: Bluegrass10
⭐ Fret Not Music Shop - Fret Not Music will be presenting all of our workshops
⭐ Cowboy Church of Houston County - CCHC will have water and cookies available at their Sponsor Table.
🙏 Thank our sponsors for their support—they make this festival possible!
🔄 Follow, share, and engage with their businesses online.
✔️ Learn more about the businesses and organizations that support bluegrass music.
✔️ Show appreciation for their investment in our festival community.
✔️ Discover products, services, or causes that align with your interests.
A simple “thank you” goes a long way in letting them know their support matters. Let’s show them the same kindness and hospitality that makes Salmon Lake Park so special!
We can’t wait to see you in Grapeland, TX, this May for an unforgettable weekend of bluegrass, faith, and fellowship! We have more sponsors to be announced soon!
🚐 Plan Ahead!
✅ Order Your Golf Cart: Reserve early for convenience!
✅ Fun Pick Weekend, April 11-13: Don’t miss this exciting bluegrass gathering!
✅ Festival Tickets: Secure your spot now at slpbluegrass.com.
✅ Camping & Lodging: Book your RV or tent site at salmonlakepark.com.
🎟️ Have a Bluegrass Event?
Want to promote your bluegrass festival or event with SLP Bluegrass?
Let’s work together! Contact us today.
🎶 Fun Pick Weekend: April 11-13, 2025
Can’t wait for the festival? Join us for Fun Pick Weekend—a weekend of camping, jamming, and bluegrass fun! This event is brought to you by the Bay Area Bluegrass Association.
📅 April 11-13, 2025 at Salmon Lake Park
