Spokane Public Radio is a media partner for the 25th annual Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival in Medical Lake's Waterfront Park, August 7-9, 2026.
Waterfront Park
1300 S Lefevre St.
Medical Lake, WA 99022
About the Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival
Nestled in the pines on the shores of Medical Lake, Washington, the Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival is quite possibly the best summertime bluegrass experience in the Northwest. Since its inception in 2002, Blue Waters has brought some of the biggest names in bluegrass music to the Inland Northwest. With it's pristine location, warm Eastern Washington summer weather, stellar lineup of world-class and regional bands, and bargain-basement price, it's no wonder folks all over the Northwest Bluegrass scene are buzzing about us!
This year's festival lineup includes: Chris Jones & the Night Drivers, Vickie Vaughn, Tall Poppy String Band, Release the Squirrels, The Full House Band, Shiloh Mountain Band, and more!
To learn more about the festival click here.