Cowichan Valley Bluegrass Festival

Start: Friday, June 19, 2026 5:00PM
End: Sunday, June 21, 2026 5:00PM

The 25th anniversary of B.C.'s biggest bluegrass bash has 60 performances over three days on two stages and three acoustic tents. A diverse lineup of traditional and progressive bluegrass, old-time string band and folk music, the festival is more than a series concerts. It's a living, breathing village of almost non-stop music with curated and spontaneous jam sessions, workshops and a Saturday night square dance under the stars. Featuring Grammy, Juno and Emmy-winning talent including Jake Vaadeland (Saskatchewan); Big Richard (Colorado); The Alum Ridge Boys and Ashlee (Virginia); Remedy Tree (Florida); The Unfaithful Servants with Shari Ulrich (British Columbia); The Eli West Quartet (Washington); Métis fiddle and dance troupe V'ni Dansi and many more. Free day parking and plentiful camping at Laketown Ranch Music Park, 5km west of Lake Cowichan on Vancouver Island.