Experience the Spirit of Gospel Bluegrass at Its Best!

The 28th Annual Salmon Lake Park Gospel Bluegrass Festival promises an unforgettable lineup of gospel bluegrass talent. From cherished legends to rising stars, our stage will be filled with powerful performances that uplift and inspire.

Whether you're here for the soul-stirring harmonies or the community of pickers and grinners, there's something for everyone to love.

Festival Schedule:

Early Festival Activities:

Monday, May 19, 2025

7 PM: Movie Night & Ice Cream at the Sunshine Inn — hosted by the Powers Family

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

6 PM: Banjo Bingo at the Sunshine Inn — brought to you by the Powers Boys

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Workshop Day
Held at the Sunshine Inn, Wednesday is jam-packed with music education and fun. Presented by Curtis Adkison of Fret Not Music Shop:

11:00 AM – Guitar Workshop

12:00 PM – Mandolin Workshop

1:00 PM – Bass Workshop

2:00 PM – Banjo Workshop

3:00 PM – Fiddle Workshop

Stick around for evening activities:

5:00 PM – Potluck Dinner (Sunshine Inn) hosted by Kevin, Glenda, Trice, & Tommy

6:30 PM – Golf Cart & Pooch Parade hosted by Nancy Strange. Patriotic & Bluegrass Theme!

7:00 PM – Open Mic Night hosted by Tucker Whisenant of The Grassburs, Accompanied by the Sunshine Inn Band. Signups will be open at 11 AM and close at 6 pm May 21st at the Sunshine Inn.

9:00 PM – Jamming In The Park

Main Festival Days:

Thursday, May 22, 2025

8:30 AM: Devotions with Mike Powell (Sunshine Inn)

9:15 AM: Faith & Fellowship with Jared Dodd (Sunshine Inn)

10:00 AM: Ladies Jam with Glenda Martin of Southwest Bluegrass (Sunshine Inn)

Main Stage (Afternoon & Evening):

2:00 PM – The Horton Family

3:00 PM – 3D Bluegrass

4:00 PM – Through The Lookin' Grass

5:00 PM – Supper Break

6:00 PM – Opening Ceremony with Mike Powell & National Anthem by Abby Merritt

6:15 PM – The Horton Family

7:15 PM – 3D Bluegrass

8:15 PM – Through The Lookin' Grass

9:30 PM – Jamming In The Park

Friday, May 23, 2025

8:00 AM: Coffee & Donuts by Grapeland Chamber of Commerce (Main Pavilion)

8:30 AM: Devotions with Mike Powell (Sunshine Inn)

9:15 AM: Faith & Fellowship with Jared Dodd (Sunshine Inn)

10:00 AM: Ladies Jam with Glenda Martin of Southwest Bluegrass (Sunshine Inn)

11:00 AM: Workshop with The Little Roy & Lizzy Show (Sunshine Inn)

Main Stage:

12:00 PM - Thrift & Hallmark

1:00 PM - The Little Roy & Lizzy Show

2:00 PM - Triple L Band

3:00 PM - The Marksmen Quartet

4:00 PM - The Abby Merritt Band

5:00 PM - Supper Break

6:00 PM - Triple L Band

7:00 PM - The Marksmen Quartet

8:00 PM - The Little Roy & Lizzy Show

9:00 PM - Thrift & Hallmark

10:30 PM - Jamming In The Park

Saturday, May 24, 2025

8:00 AM: Coffee & Donuts by GTR Custom Fabrications (Main Pavilion)

8:30 AM: Devotions with Mike Powell (Sunshine Inn)

9:15 AM: Faith & Fellowship with Jared Dodd (Sunshine Inn)

10:00 AM: Ladies Jam with Glenda Martin of Southwest Bluegrass (Sunshine Inn)

10:00 AM: Chili Cookoff (Crazy Horse Saloon) - $5 entry fee, winner receives trophy. Samples to be served following the competition. Judging begins at 10 am.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Water Slide Open!

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Kids Zone! Featuring pony rides by Primrose Ranch, face painting by Morris Processing, bounce house by Salmon Lake Park, and cotton candy by A-A Tree Service & Cuttin' Jack Tree Service.

Main Stage:

12:00 PM - The Purple Hulls

1:00 PM - Daryl Mosley

2:00 PM - Chosen Road

3:00 PM - Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers

4:00 PM - The Purple Hulls

5:00 PM - Supper Break

6:00 PM - Raffle Giveaways, sponsored by Fret Not Music Shop (fiddle) and Kilgore Mercantile (guitar). Tickets available at the Festival Merch Booth.

6:10 PM - The Grassburs

7:15 PM - Daryl Mosley

8:15 PM - Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers

9:15 PM - Chosen Road

10:45 PM - Jamming In The Park

Sunday, May 25, 2025

Festival Closeout:

10:00 AM: Praise & Worship Service with The Horton Family & Jared Dodd (Main Pavilion)

Fest Date: May 22 - 24, 2025

Location: Salmon Lake Park  - 247 Salmon Lake Rd, Grapeland, TX 75844

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