Blue Ox Music Festival

About

Held in Eau Claire at The Pines Music Park, Blue Ox is in its 12th year as a family-owned, independent music festival running in late June. The 2026 lineup includes Marcus King Band, Kurt Vile & the Violators, The Dead South, Charley Crockett, and more across three stages—main stage, Backwoods Stage (daytime regional/emerging artists plus late-night sets), and Family Stage programming. Hardgood vendors sell one-of-a-kind crafts and art; Art in the Pines features site-specific installations by regional artists throughout the grounds. Food vendors offer pizza, curds, burgers, tacos, kettle corn, and beverages. Most vendors take card, though some cash-only booths exist—ATM on-site. Established crowd of outdoor-music enthusiasts who camp on-site.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

June 2026

Venue

Whispering Pines

Tags

• outdoor
• live-music
• artisan
• multi-day
• annual