July 24 - 25 - 26, 2026 | 45th Annual Backbone Bluegrass

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    • Home
    • festival
      • History
      • Festival Info
      • Sponsors
      • Welcome to NE Iowa
    • Bands
    • Events
    • Strawberry Jam Camp
    • Play It Forward!
    • Contact
  • Home
  • festival
    • History
    • Festival Info
    • Sponsors
    • Welcome to NE Iowa
  • Bands
  • Events
  • Strawberry Jam Camp
  • Play It Forward!
  • Contact

a family friendly Weekend!

a family friendly Weekend! a family friendly Weekend!
2026 Band line up

IOWA'S OLDEST & LARGEST BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

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45th Annual

Backbone Bluegrass Festival July 24 - 26, 2026

The Backbone Bluegrass Festival is a fun filled weekend for the whole family! Performances throughout the weekend (Friday-Sunday) playing Bluegrass, Country, & Gospel music. Camping and electric hookups available with hot showers.  Click here to see this year's flier!

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festival grounds

1356 110th Street,

Strawberry Point, IA 52076

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    Fall Vendor Show

    We are hosting another Fall Vendor Show! September 26th, 2026 from 12pm to 4pm. If you are interested in being a vendor, please contact Isabelle Sassman at isabelleflugum@gmail.com