MN Bluegrass August Festival
August 7–10, 2025

El Rancho Mañana Campground, Richmond, MN

Four Days of Music, Dancing, Camping, and Fun under the Trees!

For the first time, this year's August Festival will have FREE ADMISSION! That means that patrons can experience all of the concerts, showcases, workshops, jams and family activities without paying an admission fee.

In order to make this a reality, there are things we need to charge for, and they are essentially charges for the physical space that your vehicles and equipment occupy at the Festival Site. That is, charges for camping, utilities and parking.

All attendees will be required to have a wristband and/or vehicle pass.

Day Parking Options

Patrons attending for one day, or staying off-site, may pay to park in the Day Parking area of the Festival Grounds.

• All vehicles must be removed by 12:00 midnight, or be subject to tagging and/or towing.
  
• Shuttles will bring you from Day Parking to the main Festival Site. You may bring instruments, folding chairs, sun or rain protection, etc. on the shuttle, but no coolers, duffles, carry-in food or beverages (other than water) may be brought into the Festival grounds from Day Parking.
  
• Each driver or passenger arriving in a vehicle being left in Day Parking will receive a wristband indicating they are at the Festival for that day.
• If you leave and come back the same day, there is no additional charge, but anyone in the vehicle must have or get a wristband upon returning.
  
• If you leave and come back a different day, you will need to pay for an additional day of parking, and all passengers in the vehicle will get wristbands for the new day.
• You may not park in Day Parking and stay overnight in the campground.
  

Day Parking (price per vehicle):

Arrival Day	Advance Price	At Gate Price
Thursday, Friday or Saturday	$20	$25
Sunday	No Charge	No Charge

Camping Options

Campsite parking is included in these options.

Unreserved Rough Camping (price per person):

Arrival Day	Member Advance Price	Regular Advance Price	Young Adult (19-24) Price	At Gate Price
Pre-Festival Arrival*	$140	$160	$100	$175
Thursday	$140	$160	$100	$175
Friday	$90	$110	$50	$125
Saturday	$45	$60	$25	$75

* Camping reservations purchased from MBOTMA are for Thursday, Friday and Saturday NIGHTS ONLY. If you arrive at the Festival Grounds before Thursday, you will need to pay MBOTMA for the Thursday-Sunday camping, and pay El Rancho Mañana for any nights before or after those days. Any such reservations must be made directly through the campground at 320-597-2740

There are many beautiful areas of the campground for tent camping, car camping, etc. that do not have electrical or other hook-ups. These sites are first-come, first served. No prior selection or reserving spaces allowed. 

Young Adults 19-24 may purchase camping passes at a reduced rate. You may be asked to show proof of age when checking in.

Children 18 & under camp for free when accompanied by an adult.

MBOTMA MEMBER DISCOUNTED PRICE: 
"Individual" Members can purchase 1 ticket at the discounted price.
"Family," "Bronze," "Silver," "Gold," and "Platinum" Members can purchase up to 2 tickets at the discounted price.

You may purchase a MBOTMA Membership at any time to take advantage of Member Discounts.

Camping Add-ons

These prices are IN ADDITION to the Per Person Unreserved Camping price above.

Reserved Tent Camping (price per site): $120
Reserved Tent Camping spaces are located in the same area as the Utility Camping sites, and may have access to electrical power. 

Reserved Utility Camping (price per site): $150

Utility camping sites are for Campers, Trailers & RVs. 

• If you had a reserved site last year and select Utility Camping again, you will be assigned the same site that you had last year. 
• If you need to change sites, please contact Kate: info@minnesotabluegrass.org
• If you did not have a site last year, you will be placed on the waiting list. If an appropriate site does not become available, you can change to Reserved Tent Camping or Rough Camping, and the difference will be refunded to you in July.
• Only one Camper/RV will be allowed on each site and all campers/vehicles will be tagged. Untagged campers will be charged.
• We will assign sites based on the camper information you provide upon registration. If you decide to bring a larger size rig or different type camper than the one registered, your spot may not be available for you to use and your money will then be refunded. The sites can have very specific size requirements. 
• Every site is guaranteed 20 amp service. You can request a site with more amps but it is not guaranteed. 
  
• Please note we will make every effort to place you in the site where you were last year but many factors can affect that option such as size of your rig and conditions of the site itself. We are unable to take specific site requests. 
• You will receive your campground assignment  by mail or email and you must bring the assignment with you to check in at the campground.

Ticket Policies

• Everyone age 13 and over will be required wear a wristband at all times on the Festival grounds. 
• You must wear the correct wristband for the day you are there. 
• No camping is allowed with Day Parking passes. 
• Vehicular access to the campgrounds is not allowed without a Camping Pass. 
• Vehicles parked in Day Parking must be removed by midnight. 
  

• Overview
• 2025 Stage Schedules
• Family Area Schedule
• Workshop Schedule
• Ticket Information

• Festival FAQs
• Campground and Activities
• Camping Information

• Volunteer Sign-Up