Winter Bluegrass Weekend
- Dates
- Mar 5 to 7, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 11, 2026
Winter Bluegrass Weekend returns to Plymouth, MN, Mar 5 to 7, 2027. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Winter Bluegrass Weekend is an indoor bluegrass and old-time music weekend run by the Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association, set for March 5 to 7, 2027 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center in Plymouth, Minnesota. Its centerpiece is a showcase of association member bands on two main stages, alongside workshops, a Friday night old-time headline concert and a Saturday night bluegrass headline concert. Music spreads across three floors and three stages, with informal jams in rooms and hallways around the clock, and the hotel adds a pool, fitness center, bar and restaurants.
How it works
Everything happens under one roof at the Crowne Plaza, which also takes room bookings for the weekend. Music runs from Friday to Sunday, with an unofficial Thursday evening jam in the Fireside Lounge. Weekend passes are cheaper for association members and for adults aged 18 to 24, children under 18 are free with a paid adult, and single-day adult tickets are sold at the door only. Workshops and theme jams are led by members.
Who it suits
It suits bluegrass and old-time fans who want to play as well as listen, since jams run through the night and workshops are open to learners. Families are catered for: under-18s attend free with an adult, and the Grass Seeds Kids' Academy has put instruments in young hands for over 20 years. Old-time dancers have their own dance parlor, and talent bookers can scout Minnesota bands.
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Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Winter Bluegrass Weekend on Spotify.
Lineup
Getting there
How do I get to Winter Bluegrass Weekend?
Winter Bluegrass Weekend happens inside the hotel and conference center on Campus Drive in Plymouth, on the western outskirts of Minneapolis, so the trip is to a suburban hotel rather than a festival field. Driving is the simplest way in. Visitors flying into Minneapolis-St. Paul reach Plymouth by rideshare, taxi, shuttle van or rental car, all of which start at the airport's ground transportation area. The options below cover each route.
Nearest airport MSP.
By car
The nearest major airport is MSP, 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
The Blue Line reaches downtown Minneapolis in ~25-30 min, but Plymouth/the Crowne Plaza venue is a further ~15-20 miles northwest of downtown with no direct rail, riders would need a bus transfer or rideshare for the remaining leg. Genuinely exists as a mode but is not the practical way to reach this suburban hotel venue for someone with luggage in Minnesota winter conditions (the festival is in March).
Book / infoFestival shuttle
Third-party shared-ride shuttle service from MSP can be booked ahead for suburban Twin Cities destinations like Plymouth; not festival-specific, but a real bookable option.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
The Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West itself does not run a complimentary airport shuttle (confirmed, this is a common point of confusion with the differently-named Crowne Plaza Suites MSP Airport, Mall of America property in Bloomington, which does have one but is a different hotel entirely). MSP to the Plymouth venue is roughly 24 miles / ~30-35 min via standard rideshare or taxi.
Book / infoTaxis 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
On site parking available. Cost Complimentary self-parking for hotel guests. The festival takes place entirely inside the Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West hotel and conference center, parking is simply the hotel's own guest lot.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at MSP
On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Map shows the center of Plymouth. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center
Camping & Accommodation
Where do most people stay?
The simplest base is the host hotel itself, since the stages, workshops and the all-night jam rooms share one building and the walk back to a room is short. The association holds a room block at a group rate, booked online or by phone by asking for the Minnesota Bluegrass block, and the hotel has a pool, fitness center, bar and restaurants for the hours between sets. Nearby hotels are the quieter alternative, and the options below cover them.
Where can I stay near Winter Bluegrass Weekend?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 2
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTypically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 2
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTypically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 2
3800 American Boulevard East, Bloomington, MN 55425
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates7800 International Drive, Bloomington, MN 55425
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirbnb & private camping
Not a realistic alternative for this festival, it's an entirely indoor, March (winter) event held inside a hotel conference center, with no camping component or nearby camping culture tied to attendance.
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What to bring
An indoor bluegrass and old-time weekend inside a suburban hotel, with music on three levels and jams in rooms and hallways pretty much around the clock. What to bring is mostly an instrument.
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 Winter Bluegrass Weekend 2027?
Mar 5 to 7, 2027
Where is Winter Bluegrass Weekend held?
Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, Plymouth, MN.