Winding Creek Music Festival: where music comes alive

Experience live bluegrass, workshops, and more at this unique music festival.

The Winding Creek Music Festival is a chance to immerse yourself in the world of Bluegrass, country, slow jams, folk music and even gospel. Whether you’re in the mood to sit back and listen or you’re interested in learning how to play, the festival offers something for all ages!

The festival draws people from across the U.S. People come to camp, listen, perform and learn how to play a variety of instruments used in Bluegrass music. The festival is taking place August 13-16, 2026.

Throughout the festival, visitors can take advantage of workshops to learn the basics of fiddle, mandolin and banjo. There is also a workshop for children, and those who participate will have the opportunity to perform Saturday night.

The event will have a number of food vendors and a beer and wine garden near the stage. The site offers free camping for tents and RVs, and pets are allowed for those who are camping. There’s also plenty of shade on-site. Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair!

The Winding Creek Music Festival will run Thursday through Sunday (rain or shine), with ticket prices varying each day. Children 12 & under free.

Find more information on this year’s festival here.

The musical line-up for 2026:

THURSDAY, AUG. 13

2 p.m.: Gates open

3 p.m.: Acoustic Collection

4 p.m.: Booze Hounds Bluegrass

5 p.m.: Dave Adkins & Mountain Soul

6 p.m.: Acoustic Collection

7 p.m.: Booze Hounds Bluegrass

8 p.m.: Dave Adkins & Mountain Soul

9 p.m.: Log Cabin Jam with the bands (all welcome)

FRIDAY, AUG. 14 

Noon: Gates Open

2 p.m.: Blue Holler

3 p.m.: Hillary Klug

4 p.m.: Branded Bluegrass

5 p.m.: Dave Adkins & Mountain Soul

7 p.m.: Blue Holler

8 p.m.: Hillary Klug

9 p.m.: Branded Bluegrass

10 p.m.: Dave Adkins & Mountain Soul

SATURDAY, AUG. 15 

11 a.m.: Bahler Golden Age Band

1 p.m.: New Outlook Brad & Lori Lambert Mini Opry Show

2 p.m.: Hillary Klug Duo

3 p.m.: Kody Norris Show

4 p.m.: Branded Bluegrass

6 p.m.: Bahler Golden Age Band

7 p.m.: New Outlook Brad & Lori Lambert Mini Opry Show

8 p.m.: Hillary Klug Duo

9 p.m.: Branded Bluegrass & Bigfoot Stomp Contest

10 p.m.: Kody Norris Show

SUNDAY, AUG. 16

9 a.m.: Winding Creek Friends and Church Service (sermon by Ned Sutherland)

10:30 a.m.: The Bahler Golden Age Band

11:30 a.m.: Cornfields & Crossroads

12:30 p.m.: Brad & Lori Lambert (Mini Opry Show)

2 p.m.: Bahler Golden Age Band

3 p.m.: Cornfields & Crossroads

4 p.m.: Brad & Lori Lambert (Mini Opry Show)