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.
River Falls Area
Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
215 West Maple Street
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-2533
info@rfchamber.com
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