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SEPTEMBER 17th thru 19th, 2021
Great news! The 57th Annual Midwest BanjoFest and Jamboree will make its much anticipated and triumphant return this September.
Many of the favorite traditions at La Crosse's finest venues will be back, after more than a year of world-wide "banjo hibernation" during the pandemic. Some exciting new changes will also be made to the festival's format to accommodate the new normal and ensure safety as the country and the region continues to recover from this most difficult of years.
As America's longest-running musical family reunion celebrating America's Instrument, this event will be all about making beautiful music together with loads of jamming, rekindling those treasured and dearly missed friendships, sharing both old and new memories...and, as always, having FUN, FUN, FUN with the banjo!!!
Great news! The 57th Annual Midwest BanjoFest and Jamboree will make its much anticipated and triumphant return this September.
Many of the favorite traditions at La Crosse's finest venues will be back, after more than a year of world-wide "banjo hibernation" during the pandemic. Some exciting new changes will also be made to the festival's format to accommodate the new normal and ensure safety as the country and the region continues to recover from this most difficult of years.
As America's longest-running musical family reunion celebrating America's Instrument, this event will be all about making beautiful music together with loads of jamming, rekindling those treasured and dearly missed friendships, sharing both old and new memories...and, as always, having FUN, FUN, FUN with the banjo!!!
FRidaY — September 17th
Opening Night Jam Session at an Old World Beer Hall
A Fun-Filled Evening of Casual Dining and Drinking with Old and New Friends.
Bring Your Instruments for Loads of Jamming and Sing Along to Follow.
Hosted by Paul Erickson and the Pearl Street Banjo Band.
♫ 6 pm to ??? — THE LA CROSSE BIERHAUS (128 3rd Street South) ♫
A Fun-Filled Evening of Casual Dining and Drinking with Old and New Friends.
Bring Your Instruments for Loads of Jamming and Sing Along to Follow.
Hosted by Paul Erickson and the Pearl Street Banjo Band.
♫ 6 pm to ??? — THE LA CROSSE BIERHAUS (128 3rd Street South) ♫
SATURdaY — September 18th
The Banjo's Back at The Tavern in The Town
More Musical Merriment and Jamming on a Grand Scale with Great Friends.
A BanjoFest Fan Favorite at One of La Crosse's Favorite Pubs.
Great Food and Drink Available for Purchase.
♫ 11:30 am to 2 pm — HOUGHTON'S JACKSON STREET PUB (1002 Jackson Street) ♫
More Musical Merriment and Jamming on a Grand Scale with Great Friends.
A BanjoFest Fan Favorite at One of La Crosse's Favorite Pubs.
Great Food and Drink Available for Purchase.
♫ 11:30 am to 2 pm — HOUGHTON'S JACKSON STREET PUB (1002 Jackson Street) ♫
The Saturday Night All-Star Banjo Party and Great American Jam
Be Part of The Legend and America’s Longest Running Banjo Show...the 57th Midwest Banjo Jamboree.
Featuring Banjo Soloists, Group Ensembles, Up-and-Coming Entertainers, and Other Aspiring Musicians, This is the One-and-Only Show Where Everyone is a Star!
Come See Banjo's Best and Make Your Own Memories Playing Alongside Top Stage and Recording Artists in Unforgettable, One-of-a-Kind Performances.
General Admission $5.00 Per Person at the Door. Open to the Public. Cash Bar and Snacks Available.
♫ 7 pm to 11 pm — THE CONCORDIA BALLROOM (1129 La Crosse Street) ♫
Be Part of The Legend and America’s Longest Running Banjo Show...the 57th Midwest Banjo Jamboree.
Featuring Banjo Soloists, Group Ensembles, Up-and-Coming Entertainers, and Other Aspiring Musicians, This is the One-and-Only Show Where Everyone is a Star!
Come See Banjo's Best and Make Your Own Memories Playing Alongside Top Stage and Recording Artists in Unforgettable, One-of-a-Kind Performances.
General Admission $5.00 Per Person at the Door. Open to the Public. Cash Bar and Snacks Available.
♫ 7 pm to 11 pm — THE CONCORDIA BALLROOM (1129 La Crosse Street) ♫
SUNDAY — September 19th
Jammin' Scenic Mississippi River Cruise on a Historic Paddlewheel Riverboat
Join Us for This All-Time BanjoFest Tradition and a Two-Hour Musical Adventure Down "Ol' Man River".
Beer, Soda, and Light Snacks Included.
Reserve Your Tickets ($25.00 Each) in Advance, as Space is Limited.
Contact Doris Mitchell, 11848 State 26, Brownsville, MN 55919, or call (507) 482-6883.
♫ 1 pm to 3:15 pm — LA CROSSE QUEEN RIVERBOAT (405 East Veterans Memorial Drive) ♫
Join Us for This All-Time BanjoFest Tradition and a Two-Hour Musical Adventure Down "Ol' Man River".
Beer, Soda, and Light Snacks Included.
Reserve Your Tickets ($25.00 Each) in Advance, as Space is Limited.
Contact Doris Mitchell, 11848 State 26, Brownsville, MN 55919, or call (507) 482-6883.
♫ 1 pm to 3:15 pm — LA CROSSE QUEEN RIVERBOAT (405 East Veterans Memorial Drive) ♫
Afterglow
Top Off A Fabulous Weekend at the All-Star Cast Party Finale with Friends, Food, Fun and More Jamming.
Along the Banks of the Mighty Mississippi.
♫ 5 pm to ??? -- THE FREIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT (107 Vine Street) ♫
Top Off A Fabulous Weekend at the All-Star Cast Party Finale with Friends, Food, Fun and More Jamming.
Along the Banks of the Mighty Mississippi.
♫ 5 pm to ??? -- THE FREIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT (107 Vine Street) ♫
ALL SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
