20 years of Bluegrass & BBQ

Award-winning festival returns to Silver Dollar City 

OZARK MOUNTAINS, Mo. (May 5, 2025) — Silver Dollar City’s Bluegrass & BBQ festival is back for a dozen days of toe-tapping tunes from legendary groups and mouthwatering flavors from The City’s pitmasters, May 14-26.

Named “Event of the Year” by the International Bluegrass Music Association, the festival stars the industry’s most notable names like “Queen of Bluegrass" and Grand Ole Opry member Rhonda Vincent with her band The Rage, Authentic Unlimited, The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers and The Amanda Cook Band. Plus, even more acts will perform throughout the park.

“Bluegrass is such a huge part of our musical culture here at Silver Dollar City,” notes Amanda Carson, producer of the festival. “For two decades, we’ve hosted the biggest names on our stages in The City. Add in the park’s famous barbecue and it’s the perfect recipe for an all-American, family-friendly festival you won’t find anywhere else.” 

The musical acts share the festival spotlight with the food! The City’s expert pitmasters slow smoke a variety of meats, including pulled pork, half chickens, sausage, turkey and beef brisket that are served by the plateful throughout the park. Plus, The House of BBQ returns with a harmonious blend of BBQ eats and bluegrass beats all in one place.  Fan-favorite Tasting Passports are back for five tastes from across the festival, including limited-run dishes like banana pudding funnel cakes, BBQ brisket kettle chips and crazy corn. The entertainment and festival fare provide a beautiful backdrop for The City’s one-of-a-kind rides and attractions, including the new Fire In The Hole®, the Heartland’s largest indoor family coaster!

Visit silverdollarcity.com or download the free Silver Dollar City App for a full entertainment lineup and park calendar. 

Silver Dollar City’s Bluegrass & BBQ Festival is presented by Midwest Ford Dealers.