
May 4, 2023 - May 29, 2023

What do you get when you mix mouthwatering food with good music? The Silver Dollar City Bluegrass and BBQ Festival!
Back again this year, Silver Dollar City’s Bluegrass & BBQ Festival features all the finger-licking smoked meats from pulled pork to slow-cooked ribs.
Additionally, don’t forget about the toe-tapping live entertainment played by Bluegrass bands or Silver Dollar City performers from Branson and beyond. So, round up your crew and join this weekend filled with delectable eats and melodious tunes.
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Follow along as we share all about the mouthwatering barbecue and exciting happenings at the annual Branson Bluegrass Festival: Silver Dollar City Bluegrass and BBQ.
Bluegrass & BBQ Festival Tickets
All Silver Dollar City Bluegrass and BBQ Festival events are included with your general tickets.
Nearby Hotels and Lodging
After eating, drinking, and dancing your way through the day at the award winning theme park, it’ll be time to rest your tired bones at one of these discount hotels:
- Best Western Branson Inn and Conference Center
- Still Waters Condominium Resort
- Thousand Hills Resort Hotel
- Hampton Inn Branson on the Strip
- Serenity Inn
Other Attractions in Branson
From morning to night, Branson is bursting with entertainment. After your day full of eating BBQ nachos and jamming out at the Silver Dollar City Bluegrass and BBQ 2023 event, there's even more fun to be had in the city.
Complete your vacation itinerary with these other fun attractions:
- Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction
- Titanic Museum Attraction
- Hamners' Unbelievable Variety Show
- The Track Family Fun Parks
- Beyond The Lens Family Fun – Branson
- Clay Cooper's Country Express
- Larry's Country Diner
- World's Largest Toy Museum
Silver Dollar City Bluegrass & BBQ Festival Highlights
Slow-Smoked BBQ
With plenty of pitmasters joining the Bluegrass and BBQ Silver Dollar City festival, you’ll taste everything from slow smoked chicken and savory brisket to pulled pork and other smoky indulgences. Reserve your hunger to sample and enjoy all the flavors.
Bluegrass Concert Lineup
Find yourself at the epicenter of Bluegrass music if you happen to attend SDC Bluegrass and BBQ 2023 in May. Catch the shows of some of the hottest musicians from the Bluegrass lineup and family bands during the delicious event, including the following talents:
May 4 – 5, 2023
Larry Stephenson Band
May 4 – 6, 2023
Route 3
May 5 – 6, 2023
Dale Ann Bradley
May 7 – 8, 2023
Rick Faris Band
May 7 -8, 2023
Authentic Unlimited
May 11 – 12, 2023
The Baker Family
May 11 – 12, 2023
Little Roy & Lizzy
May 11 – 12, 2023
The Special Consensus
May 13 – 15, 2023
Rhonda Vincent the Rage
May 14 – 15, 2023
Seth Mulder & Midnight Run
May 15, 2023
Greg Blake & Hometown
May 18 – 19, 2023
Kenny & Amanda Smith
May 19 – 20, 2023
Casey & The Atta Boys
May 20, 2023
Blue Highway
May 21 – 22, 2023
Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road
May 21 – 22, 2023
Joe Mullins The Radio Ramblers
May 25, 2023
Nick Chandler & Delivered
May 25 – 26, 2023
The Grascals
May 25 – 26, 2023
Kentucky Just Us
May 26 – 27, 2023
Breaking Grass
May 26 – 27, 2023
The GillyGirls Band
May 27, 2023
Silver Dollar City's Youth In Bluegrass Band Contest
May 27 – 29, 2023
Carson Peters & Iron Mountain
May 28 – 29, 2023
The Cleverlys
May 28 – 29, 2023
Headin' Home Bluegrass
Youth in Bluegrass Band Contest
Save the dates for the 21st Youth in Bluegrass Band Contest, where brilliant young musicians wow the crowd with their impeccable vocals and compete for top honors and cash prizes.
The Silver Dollar City Bluegrass Festival is attended by rising stars from all across the United States, making it a must-visit Bluegrass Festival in Missouri.
Note: The entry deadline for bands is on March 13, 2023.
Bluegrass and BBQ Festival Details
The details for this year's event are still subject to change. Check out the Silver Dollar City 2023 calendar for more updates.
Experience the Silver Dollar City Bluegrass and BBQ Festival
What’s better than a festival offering finger-licking smoked meats and refreshing drinks? A festival that also features the most talented Bluegrass names all over the country!
Silver Dollar City BBQ Bluegrass Festival is back to treat you with good food and electrifying performances. You will never experience a shortage of fun and flavors here.
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Have the best time at this event that's a treat for the senses. Get your tickets to the Bluegrass and BBQ Festival today! While at it, extend your trip to make it a full Branson escape with a vacation package.