Black Hills Bluegrass & BBQ Festival
- Dates
- Expected June
- Status
- Dates TBA
- Venue
- Elk Creek Resort
- Price
- Free
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Aug 23, 2026
Black Hills Bluegrass & BBQ Festival comes to Elk Creek Resort, Piedmont, SD, Expected June. Froligo tracks free-entry details, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
A three-day, family-oriented bluegrass and BBQ festival at a Black Hills campground in South Dakota, with concerts, jam sessions, workshops, kids' activities and food trucks.
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Listen
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Lineup
Here's who played in 2026:
Getting there
Nearest airport RAP.
How do I get to Black Hills Bluegrass & BBQ Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Black Hills Bluegrass & BBQ Festival. The nearest major airport is RAP, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
No dedicated parking-policy page or FAQ section was found on either blackhillsbluegrass.org or elkcreekresort.net specifying parking capacity, overflow handling, or a distinct day-visitor parking area versus campground-guest parking, this is a genuine sourcing gap for a small community festival at a private resort, not a shortcut. Camping guests would naturally park at their own site; non-camping day visitors' parking arrangement is unconfirmed.
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Map shows the center of Piedmont. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Elk Creek Resort
Camping & Accommodation
Is there camping at Black Hills Bluegrass & BBQ Festival?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Facilities
Camping site types 2
Elk Creek Resort's own published summer (May 1-Sept 30) rate for tent sites is 'starting at $27/night and up', this festival's late-June dates fall inside the summer-rate window, not the separate Sturgis-period 'rally rate' window (Jul 30-Aug 16).
Full-hookup RV sites (water, sewer, 30 or 50-amp electric) start at $59/night in the same summer rate window; the resort explicitly markets itself as 'big rig friendly' with pull-through sites up to 50 feet.
Where can I stay near Black Hills Bluegrass & BBQ Festival?
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Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Black Hills Bluegrass & BBQ Festival?
Expected June. The organizer has not announced the dates yet.
How much are Black Hills Bluegrass & BBQ Festival tickets?
Entry is free.
Where is Black Hills Bluegrass & BBQ Festival held?
Elk Creek Resort, Piedmont, SD.