Free - SEPTEMBER 12 & 13 - WATERFRONT PARK

The Waterfront Vancouver

Bluegrass Festival

Eight bands, two afternoons, no ticket required. The full schedule just went up, so you can see exactly who is playing when, plan your Saturday around the Jason Carter Band, or come back Sunday for Never Come Down. Here is everything you need to make a plan.

Event Details

  • Presented by: The Waterfront Vancouver, which is an association of owners, businesses and residents that call The Waterfront Vancouver home.

  • Presenting Sponsors: OnPoint Community Credit Union and The Springs at The Waterfront Vancouver

    Location: Vancouver Waterfront Park (695 Waterfront Way)

  • Cost: Free to the public

What to Expect

  • Open lawn seating—bring a blanket or chair

  • Family-friendly, casual atmosphere

  • Local artisans

  • Grab-and-Go food options from participating restaurants. Lots of dine in restaurants choices. Everything is a short walk from the stage.

GETTING HERE

  • Parking:  Park at The Waterfront Vancouver Parking Center, 700 W Columbia Way. The main entrance and exit are on Parkway Place, reachable from both Columbia Way and Cascade Street.

  • Leave the car at home: C-TRAN routes including The Vine on Fourth Plain, The Vine on Mill Plain, Route 71 and Route 32 stop within walking distance. Board at the downtown Vancouver stops along Washington Street. Riding in? There is bike parking along the Columbia River Renaissance Trail.

  • Coming by RV: RV parking, overnight parking, camping and overnight jam sessions are not permitted at Waterfront Park or in the festival parking areas, so book a nearby RV park ahead of time.

  • Make it a weekend: Hotel Indigo is offering festival guests 10% off stays September 10th through 14th, and it sits steps from the park at 550 Waterfront Way. Call 360-816-0058 or email indigo@mkhotels.com, and mention the Vancouver Bluegrass Festival when you book. Rooms are limited and September weekends fill fast.

The Set Times

Saturday, Sept. 12

  • 5:00 - 6:30 Jason Carter Band

  • 3:30 - 4:30 Stillhouse Junkies

  • 2:00 - 3:00 The Rosa Lees

  • 12:30 - 1:30 Jackstraw

SUNDAY, Sept. 13

  • 4:30 - 5:45 Never Come Down

  • 3:00 - 4:00 Whiskey Deaf

  • 1:30 - 2:30 Tuesday String Band

  • 12:00 - 1:00 Thunder Ridge

PRESENTING SPOnSORS

Festival SPOnSORS

Community SPOnSORS

A cityscape at sunset featuring modern buildings along a waterfront, with a promenade filled with people, outdoor dining, and a bridge.

Make a Day of It

Grab dinner or drinks at one of The Waterfront Vancouver’s many restaurants, then settle in for the show. Afterward, stroll the waterfront or continue the evening at nearby restaurants.