Our 2026 festival is shaping up
2026 BAND LINE UP SO FAR
Remedy Tree (FL)
Unspoken Tradition (NC)
Union City Council Band (WA)
Hemlock Revival (WA)
Runaway Train (WA)
Bar-K Buckaroos (OR)
Porch Pickin’ (OR)
More band info coming soon
We’re looking forward to our 21st festival. This all-volunteer event raises funds for the philanthropic works of the Kristmas Town Kiwanis. We want to thank everyone for coming together to help make this event happen; pickers, grinners, campers, the many wonderful volunteers, amazing bands, instructors, the Chick Rose School of Bluegrass for kids, the vendors, sponsors, South Mason Youth Soccer Park, and the City of Shelton. We couldn’t do this without you!
This July will be our 6th year at the beautiful outdoor location at South Mason Youth Soccer Park in Shelton.
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Remedy Tree (FL)
Unspoken Tradition (NC)
Union City Council Band (WA)
Hemlock Revival (WA)
Host band Runaway Train (WA)
Porch Pickin’ (OR)
Bar-K Buckaroos – Saturday country dance
More bands to be announced
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Dry camping for RVs and tents will be available beginning Thursday evening (before the festival). Local hotels and B&Bs are also available. Many people enjoy getting a head start on the pickin’ and grinnin’ that starts up the evening before the festival begins.
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The Chick Rose School of Bluegrass is a special program for kids. Children are divided into small groups according to their musical ability and are coached by advanced musicians. It begins on Saturday morning at 10am and goes until 12 noon.
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There is a lot going on at the Bluegrass From the Forest festival. In addition to band performances, the festival offers a host of activities, including Master Workshops, Chick Rose’s Youth School of Bluegrass, Mandolin Tasting, Slow Jam, vendors and much more. There will be all night jamming in the campground (midnight hot dogs included). One thing’s for sure, there is plenty to keep you occupied at any time throughout the weekend! Visit our Things To Do page to see a full list of activities.
We’re looking for businesses and philanthropists who want to sponsor our festival! It will pay some of our many expenses and also help keep our ticket price very reasonable. Please contact Duane Wilson at duanelwilson@gmail.com and he’ll give you the specifics.
Want to volunteer at the festival? Please contact John Pyles details (360) 509-1071
Get In Touch
Booking information, contest entry and rules, scheduling etc. contact:
Greg Linder – festival coordinator
Phone: (360) 490-8981
E-mail: runawaytrainbluegrassband@hotmail.com
Business questions, vendor inquiries, lodging, etc.
Duane Wilson – Kristmas Town Kiwanis
phone: (360) 280-3917
Volunteer inquiries: John Pyles (360) 509-1071