2026 Festival Schedule

*Schedule is subject to change.*

Friday, April 17, 2026

 

TIME

ARTIST / ACTIVITY

VENUE

2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Festival Hub Hours: Will Call & Merch Booth Tattersall Distillery
4:30 PM – 7:30 PM Ari & Chris Silver Swinging Bridge Brewing Co.
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM BAMM Tarnation Tavern
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Lori Lofstrom Rush River Brewing Co.
5:45 PM – 7:15 PM High & Rising Tattersall Distillery
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Valley Fox Junior’s Restaurant & Tap House
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM The Blues Revue The Garage Bikes + Brews
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Kyle Koliha Johnnie’s Bar
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Rusty Playground Nutty Squirrel Sports Saloon
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM Chicken Wire Empire Tattersall Distillery
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Buffalo Galaxy Tarnation Tavern
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Joe Cruz and the Scenic Roots Swinging Bridge Brewing Co.
8:30 PM – 10:30 PM MilBillies Junior’s Restaurant & Tap House
11:00 PM – 12:30 AM Sugar Bush Tarnation Tavern
10:00 PM – 2:00 AM Dukes of Hudson Shooter’s Pub

Saturday, April 18, 2026

 

 

TIME

ARTIST / ACTIVITY

VENUE

10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Festival Hub Hours: Will Call & Merch Booth Tattersall Distillery
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Guitar Clinic: Hosted by Chris Silver Brickhouse Music
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Bluegrass Jam Session: Hosted by Potluck String Band Family Fresh Market
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Ari Silver Swinging Bridge Brewing Co.
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Official Beer & Seltzer Tasting

*VIP Festival Pass or Tasting Pass Required for Entry*

Tattersall Distillery: Lobby
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Harmonica Clinic: Hosted by Everett Smithson

Sponsored by Minnesota Blues Society

Brickhouse Music
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Slapdash Bluegrass Tarnation Tavern
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Chris Silver – Solo American Legion Post 121
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM The Driftless Revelers Falls Theatre: Theatre 1
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Triple Fiddle Tattersall Distillery
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM 43 Degrees Junior’s Restaurant & Tap House
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Chris Snyder The Garage Bikes + Brews
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Banjo Clinic: Hosted by Pete Rivard Brickhouse Music
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM Lake Monsters Swinging Bridge Brewing Co.
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM David Smith Johnnie’s Bar
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Billy Bronsted Falls Theatre: Theatre 2
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Crooked Willow Tattersall Distillery
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Old Soul Society American Legion Post 121
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Potluck String Band Tarnation Tavern
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Burbillies Junior’s Restaurant & Tap House
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Mississippi Hot Club Falls Theatre: Theatre 1
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Luke Callen Tattersall Distillery
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Everett Smithson The Garage Bikes + Brews
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Official Bourbon & Spirits Tasting

*VIP Festival Pass or Tasting Pass Required for Entry*

Tattersall Distillery: Lobby
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Johnson-Larson Duo Falls Theatre: Theatre 2
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Dellwood Tattersall Distillery: Lobby
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Wild Rose Cloggers American Legion Post 121
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM Full Spectrum Swinging Bridge Brewing Co.
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM The Lily Alter & Jace Frederick Duo Streeters Bar & Grill
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM High 48s Junior’s Restaurant & Tap House
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM High & Rising Tarnation Tavern
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Gin Mill Hollow The Garage Bikes + Brews
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Brotherhood of Birds Tattersall Distillery
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Community Barn Dance: Hosted by the Stump Grinders American Legion Post 121
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Roe Family Singers Falls Theatre: Theatre 1
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Shalo Lee Johnnie’s Bar
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM The Thirsty River Swinging Bridge Brewing Co.
8:30 PM – 10:00 PM Ryan Sullivan The Garage Bikes + Brews
8:00 PM – Midnight Bad Habits Brass Band Shooter’s Pub
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM Useful Jenkins Tattersall Distillery
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM The Foxgloves Tarnation Tavern
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM Joseph Huber Junior’s Restaurant & Tap House
MIDNIGHT – 2:00 AM Texas Toast Tarnation Tavern

Sunday, April 19, 2026

TIME

ARTIST / ACTIVITY

VENUE

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM “Brunch is Dead: A Grateful Dead Themed Show” Hosted by Shotgun Ragtime Band Junior’s Restaurant & Tap House
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Chris Snyder & The Messanger Tarnation Tavern

2026 Festival Lineup

Schedule

Review the line-up for a detailed listing of the bands performing throughout this foot stompin’ music weekend!

Stay & Play

River Falls is located just 30 minutes east of St. Paul, Minnesota and about 45 minutes from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. Enjoy a stroll along historic Main Street as you visit each participating venue. Several unique lodging opportunities are available to meet your needs!

Beer & Bourbon Tastings

Don’t miss out on the tastings held throughout the weekend.  Sample the best beer & bourbon in between live music sets.

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