“After 17 years of big fun, the Boss and I have decided 2026 will be the LAST Hardtimes Bluegrass Festival. We have gathered 13 of our favorite bands to have an amazing last year that you won’t want to miss. Tell all your friends and let’s make it an incredible event to remember.. Thank you all for the years of support.” – Mike and Tari Conroy.

The Hardtimes Bluegrass Festival is an awesome 3-day family-friendly music festival July 24, 25, 26 featuring 14 bands from all over the country. Located in a beautiful location 10 miles south of Hamilton, Montana. Bring your camper, and join in the FUN!

Festival Schedule of events

Friday, July 24

5:45 pm – 6:00 pm Landowner Musicians- Ted Heiland, Ramona & Rachel Potter
6:00 pm – 6:45 pm Blue Point
6:50 pm – 7:35 pm A Well-Beaten Path
7:40 pm – 8:25 pm 93 North 
8:30 pm – 9:15 pm Dry Buck
9:20 pm – 10:05 pm Release The Squirrels 
10:10 pm – 10:55 pm Montana Standard

Saturday, July 25    

12:00 pm Noon – 12:45 pm The Jolley Family
12:50 pm – 1:35 pm Pinegrass
1:40 pm – 2:25 pm Montana Standard
2:30 pm – 3:15 pm Song Dog Serenade
3:20 pm – 4:05 pm Darby Sireens
4:10 pm – 4:55 pm A Well-Beaten Path
5:00 pm – 5:45 pm Ladd Canyon Ramblers
5:50 pm – 6:40 pm Throw Together Band Contest 
6:45 pm – 7:30 pm Mike & Tari Conroy 
7:35 pm – 8:20 pm Johnny Campbell Band
8:25 pm – 9:10 pm Dry Buck
9:15 pm – 10:00 pm Release The Squirrels 
10:05 pm – 10:50 pm Montana Standard

Sunday, July 26

10:00 am – 11:55 am Open Bluegrass Gospel Stage
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Song Dog Serenade
12:50 pm – 1:35 pm Ladd Canyon Ramblers  
1:40 pm – 1:55 pm Raffles 
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Johnny Campbell Band

Admission Fees

TICKETS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE AT GATE – NO PRESALES
Weekend Pass:
Adults: $40.00
Kids (6 to 12 yrs): $20.00

Single day  fee: Friday or Saturday
Adults: $25.00
Kids (6 to 12 yrs): $12.00

Sunday only:
Adults: $15.00
Kids (6 to 12 yrs): $7.00

​Children 5 and under free

Dry Camping
Entire Weekend (Thursday-Saturday Night): $60 
Friday Night & Saturday Night: $40 
Saturday Night Only: $20
Camping is available in the trees on a first come- first serve basis.
NO RV HOOKUPS ARE AVAILABLE

Food vendors on site.
Leashed dogs are allowed.

BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS
Festival site opens for camping Thursday, July 23, 8:00 am

​CASH OR CHECK ONLY DUE TO UNRELIABLE INTERNET

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