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2026 Dates:
JULY 3-5 2026 !!!DONATE HERE!!! Its Tax Deductible For over 20 years the festival has been free and we aim to keep it that way! That said, costs for everything have increased, but the grant that pays for the festival has not. We are starting a donation program to help cover the costs and keep the festival in the black. And Free! For the most current information about the festival, please follow the facebook or instagram pages https://www.facebook.com/Fossilbluegrass https://www.instagram.com/fossil_bluegrass_fest/ 
NEWS
NEW THIS YEAR - We've partnered with the annual Saturday Cruise Inn Classic Car Rally to provide bluegrass music during the lunch hour on Main Street. Brokentop Bluegrass will provide the music. We've just learned from the City of Fossil that the City Park WILL NOT be available for camping this year because they are busily renovating that facility. We will be working with them to determine if we can make the beautiful grassy area at the high school might be an alternative. And remember the Wheeler County Fairgrounds is a sure bet for camping. About The Festival Held the first weekend in July, this little festival is the best kept secret in Oregon. Wheeler County, with three incorporated towns, is the only county in Oregon with more horses than people. Life marches to a different drummer here, a welcome relief from the hectic pace of the rest of the world! The Festival takes place in the old pioneer town of Fossil, the county seat, in front of the beautiful historic courthouse, now over 100 years old. The town is nestled in a beautiful valley. Life here is peaceful, quiet, and the residents are full of small town hospitality.. Besides the Festival itself, there's a variety of small but wonderful "museums" but you can also get modern coffee if that's what turns your wheels. There's no admission charged for attending the Festival but you will need to bring your own chair and/or blanket. Well behaved dogs are allowed but strictly on leash only. Barking not tolerated. There's dry camping and RV parking available at the fairgrounds, about a 5-minute walk from the courthouse, and at nearby parks. Local vendors sell a variety of food and treats. |
Jay Bowerman
Festival Creator and Producer
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THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS EH and ME Bowerman Advised Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation Joyce Garrett Roundhouse Foundation Shaniko Music Sanctuary OUR FESTIVAL PARTNERS Wheeler County Cities of Fossil, Mitchel and Spray Wheeler County Fair-board Fossil Motel & RV Park Hyatt House Bed and Breakfast Wilson Ranches Retreat Haven House Pine Creek Schoolhouse Fossil United Methodist Church Festival Poster and Art by Dan & Melanie Robinson 
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