41st Labor Day Bluegrass Music Festival

From 41st Labor Day Bluegrass Music Festival Website:

Bluegrass Festivals began at Salmon Lake Park in 1976 on Labor Day, when Earl Garner dropped by and suggested that the park would be a great venue for a festival. Garner was a well-known personality and fiddle player in the bluegrass music community, known to have played with the BEST and most famous throughout Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky, and even on the Grand Ol Opry. A Memorial Day weekend Gospel Festival was later added.

Texas Bluegrass Music is proud to continue the tradition of Labor Weekend Festivals. Salmon Lake Park has one of the largest outdoor stages in Texas for music, weddings, and events. The seating area is completely shaded by beautiful huge trees and the breeze off the lake helps to keep things cool. It easily accommodates crowds of over 1,000 seated in lawn chairs in front of the stage.

Golf carts are available for rent to transfer people from their campers to the music area. There is a public tram that will pick up and deliver anyone needing a ride. It is fondly named the MuleLimo and was designed by Scott T. Armstrong, one of the festival managers. There are many long time volunteers who assist at the gate, the office and parking for the campers.

The Texas Bluegrass Music Festival starts off with a potluck supper where everyone gathers under the pavilion, rekindles old friendships and makes new ones. There are always food vendors, miscellaneous arts and crafts, and homemade items, once the festival begins.

The Festival typically starts with a 4-5 hour evening performance on Thursday, from noon until 10 p.m. or later on Fridays and Saturdays and end with a half-day performance on Sunday. 22 cabins are available for rental, with sleeping accommodations from 2 to 20. And, there are over a 450 camper hookups at the park.

There is also a 1,700 ft. airstrip open all year long with a 1,000 ft. approach.