Every March, Lake Havasu City fills up with the sounds of bluegrass music. This distinctly American music was created primarily in the Appalachian Mountain area of the United States back in the 1940s. You can clearly hear the traditional folk music that influenced its creation. This was brought over from Scottish, Irish, and English immigrants. The Havasu Bluegrass on the Beach Music Fest 2026 celebrates this unique musical genre over the first weekend in March.

What: Havasu Bluegrass on the Beach Music Fest 2026

Where: Lake Havasu State Park (699 London Bridge Rd)

When: March 6th to 8th, 2026, gates open at 8:30 am

Admission: $30/day for adults, $15/day for kids ages 12 to 17, free for kids ages 11 and under

Contact: Danny Stewart, event organizer, (570) 721-2760 or via email

This bluegrass festival is unlike most music festivals you may have ever seen. Yes. You will see several amazingly talented acts perform live throughout the weekend. However, what other festival do you know of that allows the audience to actively participate in performances onstage? This festival offers workshops to help you hone your skills. Then, they invite you to play live for others at the festival. Just make sure you bring your instrument with you.

 

In addition to the live music and workshops, arts and crafts vendors set up shop to sell their unique wares. And food vendors keep everyone's bellies full. Adults who wish to do so may imbibe in a nice cold beer as well.

 

No outside coolers allowed inside the grounds. Please feel free to bring a lawn chair from home for your comfort. No seating will be available. Friendly pets are also welcome in the pet concert area. And dry camping is only available when you purchase a weekend pass. No dry camping privileges allowed with day passes.

Tickets cost $30 per adult per day (ages 18 & up). You pay half price for kids ages 12 to 17. And kids under 12 get in for free. Weekend passes cost $150 per adult and $75 per child. This allows you access to dry camping starting on Monday, March 2nd.  It also grants you access to the concert area so that you can choose your spot as early as noon on Tuesday, March 3rd. Set up your lawn chairs and leave them there for the entire weekend, essentially reserving your spot for the whole event. Also, pass holders get to watch a special movie under the stars on Thursday night. For more information and to purchase your tickets, please visit the bluegrass festival's website here.