Filling a 15 acre forest-lined park with music, workshops and campers, Bluegrass from the Forest has become a staple on the Northwest Bluegrass circuit. Hosted by the local Kristmas Town Kiwanis, with the goal to help local youth, along with workshops and “tastings” between band sets, the festival hosts two stages, food, drink, vendors, and plenty of level tent and RV sites on the grass. Geared towards both families and individuals of all ages, the Chick Rose Kids School of Bluegrass is offered through the Festival weekend for no additional charge.

The Festival’s program features four major concerts throughout the three days highlighting top talent throughout the nation. The music ranges from traditional bluegrass to the more progressive styles.

Seth Mulder and Midnight Run – Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Never Come Down – Oregon
Midnight45 – Oregon
Jim Hurst – Nashville, Tennessee
The Oly Mountain Boys – Washington
Way Far Yonder – Oregon
Runaway Train – Washington
Bar K Buckaroos (country dance) – Oregon

Cost:

Tickets start at just $20/ entire weekend $55. KIDS free or discounted depending on age. Camping on site just $15/night!

Beginning on the Saturday morning youth are divided into groups according to their musical ability, they are coached by advanced musicians (often the national performer band members!) to create a special performance Saturday on the main stage.

Camping on site is just $15/night!

Saturday night features the famous "midnight hot-dogs" after the country dance. All the campfire jamming halts momentarily as the pickers and their families join the musicians for a midnight feast in the main tent