Prescott Bluegrass Festival

Prescott Bluegrass Festival

The festival started as a fiddle contest dedicated to a local fiddler. In the mid-80’s it took on the character of a typical bluegrass festival. Until the mid-90’s, the event was held at Watson Lake Park, and then moved to its current downtown location on the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza in 1996. At that time the event changed character again to one with FREE admission. It remains the only FREE bluegrass festival of its caliber in the western United States. Financial support comes from local businesses, Lamb Chevrolet, the City of Prescott, Arizona Commission on the Arts and many additional Friends of Bluegrass, as well as raffle sales, festival tee shirts and the festival program.

SATURDAY, JUNE 20 2026
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Live Performances
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Headliner Performance: High Plains Tradition

SUNDAY, JUNE 21 2026
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Live Performances
​3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Raffle Prize Drawing

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Stay at Point of Rocks RV Campground, Prescott’s premier RV campground. For 8 consecutive years, our campground has received the highest ratings from our valued guests, making Point of Rocks RV Campground Prescott’s top-rated campground. Conveniently situated next to Watson Lake Park, our full-service campground provides all the amenities you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Just a short 5-mile drive away, Historic Downtown Prescott offers a glimpse into the city’s rich history and vibrant culture.

• 10min walk to Watson Lake
• Low rates starting at $35
• Private Trail System
• Close to historic downtown
• Full service RV Campground
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• Open all year

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