Midsummer Bluegrass Festival

media release:  The Midsummer Bluegrass Festival provides a longstanding, annual opportunity in a natural, intimate setting to enjoy Bluegrass. Often flying under the radar in comparison to various pop brands of music, the premise behind this Bluegrass Show is the belief that by developing a taste for Bluegrass Music, you can set your quality of life apart to a higher degree by acquiring its appreciation. Bluegrass is sometimes referred to as that “happy” music because of the pep emoting from many of its tunes—so fun to toe-tap or dance to!

2025 Headliner Larry Stephenson and His Band

Playing Bluegrass, Gospel, Traditional Country, Americana and Folk music.

“Larry Stephenson has always been one of the great professionals in bluegrass music, and I'm proud to call him a friend! These days, he's working with one of the best bands in the business, and this new collection, long in the works, has proven well worth the wait.” – Kyle Cantrell, BanjoRadio.com

2025 Feature Artist Mark Prater & Cedar Creek

The Cedar Creek band brings together some of the best pickers and harmonies you will find in bluegrass today!

They are a southern Michigan traditional Bluegrass band that strives to make good music and entertain the audience.

2025 Feature Artist New Riverside Ramblers

The high-spirited Cajun dance music of the New Riverside Ramblers comes from the rich musical heritage of the bayous and prairies of south Louisiana. The band covers a spectrum from old-style fiddle tunes, lively two-steps, soulful waltzes, gritty blues to rockin' honky-tonk sounds – all the sounds from the dance halls and back porches of rural Louisiana.