Boats and Bluegrass Festival

05/27/2026

beautiful evening on the river ❤️

05/13/2026

Getting ramped up for some big 'ol announcements soon 👀👀👀

Who are some of your favorites from recent years? Any big guesses on who's coming out for Boat 2026? 😁

Just over 100 tickets left, scoop em up friends its gonna be another beautiful gathering on the mighty Mississippi

02/16/2026

Dreaming back on our Critter Parade 🥰 what fun all these little kiddos have

01/14/2026

Things feel especially heavy right now in Minnesota and across the country. From our family to every person reading this, please know that you are deeply loved and that you belong here. We stand firmly against hate, and we remain committed to nurturing everything Boats and Bluegrass represents: love, kindness, belonging, and community. We’re holding close all those who are hurting and sending our love to you.

01/06/2026

Scoop your tickets! Charlie Parr comes to town this Saturday 🤩

12/31/2025

Tickets are flying and RV passes go on sale tomorrow at 10:00 am 🙌 scoop em up at the Prairie Island Campground website if your joining us with an RV over 24’ 🙏

11/28/2025

Over 60% sold in one day, we’re always blown away by all the love! Thanks to each and every one of you for supporting our small family run business, you all are truly magical 💖 Scoop those tickets up if you plan on joining us! Level Two is close to being sold out 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

11/28/2025

Scoop 'em up quick, they go fast 🔥

11/26/2025

Who should play Boats 2026 🤔 give us the scoop, we're prepping up some good things already!

Tickets on sale Friday @ 9 AM 🥰

11/23/2025

Boats Family,
One of our own needs us.

Many of you know Mitch Johnson, a longtime heart and helper within our Boats and Bluegrass community. Over the years, you may have seen him working the ticket gate, hosting poetry workshops, checking wristbands, or dancing joyfully with his three-year-old daughter. Mitch and his family have shown up for this community time and time again with generosity, creativity, and open hearts.

Now it’s our turn to show up for them.
Mitch has been diagnosed with aggressive leukemia. Him, his wife, daughter and baby due in March will need all the support they can get.

If you’re able, please consider supporting this sweet family during a difficult time. Any contribution, big or small, helps remind them that the community they’ve poured so much love into is here to lift them up in return.

With gratitude and care,
Your Boats Family

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