Hardtimes Bluegrass Festival
Took place Jul 24–26 and has ended.
Hardtimes Bluegrass Festival is a three-day July gathering in Hamilton, Montana, with paid admission, camping, family-friendly programming, Bluegrass Gospel Sunday, and jamming all weekend. Founded in 2009, its final edition is in July 2026 after 17 years.
Hamilton, MT · 1.25 hr from Missoula
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Good to know
Getting there
The festival is in Hamilton, approximately a 1.25-hour drive from Missoula.
Camping
Camping is available.
Tickets
This is a paid-admission event.
Lineup notes
The program includes a Throw Together band contest, Bluegrass Gospel on Sunday morning, and jamming throughout the weekend.
What to expect
The festival describes its programming as family-friendly.
From past years
