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Mar5

Winter Bluegrass Weekend!

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Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West, 3131 Campus Drive, Plymouth

Three incredible days packed with band showcases, Saturday night headline concert, dances, workshops, instrument exhibitors, and plenty of around the clock informal jam sessions. It all takes place in a comfortable, indoor setting at the beautiful Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West in Plymouth, MN.

Reservations: See our Location page for more information.

Showcase of Bands: More than 40 Minnesota Bluegrass member bands will perform on two stages all three days. Showtimes are 6:00 PM to Midnight on Friday, 10:30 AM to 10:15 PM Saturday, and 9:45 AM to 2:00 PM on Sunday afternoon. A list of groups and detailed stage schedules will be posted soon.

2022 Main Stage Headline Concert: Winter Bluegrass Weekend Bluegrass Headliner will feature progressive string band from Boston, Massachusetts, Mile Twelve!

Troy Flemming at Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt

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Excelsior Commons, 135 Lake St., Excelsior, MN

The Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt is a three-day German theme Christmas festival held annually in Excelsior, Minnesota. It is a celebration of the holiday season filled with activities for the whole family. Come for the Grande Parade, open-air market featuring German Christmas traditions, delicious treats, shop for traditional gifts and unique treasures and visit with friends at the beer garden. The KinderWorld is all for the kids - a Sugar Plum Fairy-themed center; featuring activities for the children; such as story telling, face painting, Mrs. Christmas, puppet shows, Frozen Princesses, Beauty, River City Singers, Balloon artist, and more. The NorthPole Trolley operates during the festival; join Father Christmas and share your Christmas wishes. Visit the Live Alaskan Reindeer a perfect photo opp for your family Christmas greetings. Enjoy the music of Troy Flemming on Sunday afternoon!

Troy Flemming at Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt

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Excelsior Commons, 135 Lake St., Excelsior

The Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt is a three-day German theme Christmas festival held annually in Excelsior, Minnesota. It is a celebration of the holiday season filled with activities for the whole family. Come for the Grande Parade, open-air market featuring German Christmas traditions, delicious treats, shop for traditional gifts and unique treasures and visit with friends at the beer garden. The KinderWorld is all for the kids - a Sugar Plum Fairy-themed center; featuring activities for the children; such as story telling, face painting, Mrs. Christmas, puppet shows, Frozen Princesses, Beauty, River City Singers, Balloon artist, and more. The NorthPole Trolley operates during the festival; join Father Christmas and share your Christmas wishes. Visit the Live Alaskan Reindeer a perfect photo opp for your family Christmas greetings. Enjoy the music of Troy Flemming on Sunday afternoon!