NEWS & UPDATES

2026 Blue Ox Virtual Band Competition

Congratulations Cigarette Picnic for winning the 2026 Blue Ox Virtual Band Competition. You’ll be able to catch their performance on the Backwoods Stage on Saturday June 27th (time tba). Cigarette Picnic is a stripped down, sultry femme power trio focusing on rich harmonies and minimal instrumentation. They are based in Duluth, Minnesota and perform original […]

2026 Soul Sanctuary Schedule

Balance your Blue Ox weekend with a visit to the Soul Sanctuary. A space to slow down, breathe deep, and reconnect. Offerings this year include various yoga classes, crystal bowl meditation, hula hooping, ecstatic dance and more! Located within the Prairie to allow participants a quieter space for reflection and peace of mind. Offers lots […]

Daytime Backwoods Stage Lineup

Join us on the Backwoods Stage, located in the campground, for daytime sets from some incredibly talented regional and emerging artists. We’d like to welcome Mooncats, Moonshroom, Gin Mill Hollow, Clay Fulton & the Lost Forty, North Fork Crossing, Sprig of That, Hemma, Corpse Reviver and Stony River to the Blue Ox 2026 lineup! We also […]

The 2026 Daily Lineup is Here

Choose your adventure with 3-day, 2-day (Fri + Sat), or 1-day Saturday tickets. Lock in your perfect Blue Ox weekend today for just 25% down! There’s no better way to experience live music than being outside among the Pines! Bigger doesn’t always mean better. At The Pines, you’re never far from the music, the trees, […]

Open Call for Installation Artists!

Deadline: Tuesday, March 31st Visual artists are invited to be a part of the Blue Ox Music Festival experience! Do you have a beautiful and engaging project you want to share with the Blue Ox community? Here’s your chance… The Art in the Pines application is NOW OPEN for installation artists looking to display their […]

Late-Night Lineup

Late Night Energy Incoming – the party continues on the Backwoods Stage! We’d like to welcome Magoo, The Big Wu, The Spooklights, The Pistol Whippin’ Party Penguins & The MilBillies to the Blue Ox 2026 lineup! *Blue Ox tickets include access to late-night sets on the Backwoods Stage located in the heart of the campgrounds. […]