2024 Guide to the Bluegrass & BBQ Festival at Silver Dollar City theme park in Branson, Missouri

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It’s May, and that means it is time for some great music and food at Silver Dollar City theme park in Branson, Missouri!

Yes, it is that time of the year for their annual Bluegrass & BBQ Festival.  It takes place this year from May 2, 2024, through May 27, 2024.  So today, I wanted to tell you some of what you can expect at this fun festival.

Musical Lineup

For a festival with bluegrass in the name, you expect some great musicians, right?

And this festival won’t disappoint in that regard.  Here is a list of the lineup:

  • Donna Ulisse:
    • May 2
  • Harper Collective:
    • May 2 – 3
  • Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out:
    • May 2 – 3
  • Mike Mitchell Band:
    • May 2 – 3
  • The Baker Family:
    • May 2 – 6
    • May 10 – 13
    • May 16 – 20
    • May 27
  • Rick Faris:
    • May 3 – 4
  • Charla Freeland Band:
    • May 4
  • The Hillbenders:
    • May 4 – 5
  • Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road:
    • May 5 – 6
  • Nick Chandler & Delivered:
    • May 5 – 6
  • Kenny & Amanda Smith:
    • May 5 – 6
  • Danny Paisley:
    • May 6
  • Monroe Crossing:
    • May 9 – 10
  • Lori King & Junction 63:
    • May 9 – 10
  • Nothin’ Fancy:
    • May 9 – 10
  • Carson Peters & Iron Mountain:
    • May 9 – 11
  • East Nash Grass:
    • May 11 – 12
  • Casey & The Attaboys:
    • May 11 – 12
  • Rhonda Vincent & the Rage:
    • May 11 – 13
  • The Waddington Brothers:
    • May 12 – 13
  • Butler Creek Boys:
    • May 13
  • Lindley Creek:
    • May 15
  • Indigo Roots Band:
    • May 15
  • The Purple Hulls:
    • May 15
  • The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys:
    • May 16 – 17
  • Authentic Unlimited:
    • May 16 – 17
  • The Price Sisters:
    • May 16 – 17
  • Route 3:
    • May 16 – 18
  • Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers:
    • May 18
  • Breaking Grass:
    • May 18 – 19
  • Greg Blake & Hometown:
    • May 19 – 20
  • The Grascals:
    • May 19 – 20
  • Seth Mulder & Midnight Run:
    • May 19 – 20
  • 5 South:
    • May 20
  • Henhouse Prowlers:
    • May 22
  • Possum Trot:
    • May 22 – 24
  • Pearlgrace & Co.:
    • May 23 -24
  • Greenland Station:
    • May 23 – 24
  • Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper:
    • May 23 – 24
  • The Kody Norris Show:
    • May 23 – 24
  • Billy Droze & Kentucky Blue:
    • May 25
  • Chords of Grace:
    • May 25
  • The SteelDrivers:
    • May 25
  • Bazemore Bluegrass Band:
    • May 25 – 26
  • Harman & Ruble:
    • May 25 – 27
  • Special Consensus:
    • May 26 – 27
  • The Little Roy & Lizzy Show:
    • May 26 – 27

Silver Dollar City Bluegrass & BBQ Festival Menu

Since barbecue is in the name of the festival, it has to have great food, too, right?  And of course it does!  There are some great special menu items that are available as part of the festival.  They are available at different restaurants throughout the park.

Taste of The City

  • Bourbon BBQ Pulled Chicken & Green Apple Slaw Sandwich
  • BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese
  • Street Corn Shaker Salad
  • Boba Blueberry Lemonade

Dockside Grill

  • BBQ Boneless Chicken Wings
  • Ancho Chili Smoked Pork Belly Skillet
  • Smoky Pulled Pork Skillet

Elmer’s Frankfurters

  • Crazy Corn
  • Pulled Pork Nachos
  • Smoked Brisket Nachos

Wagon Works Grill

  • BBQ Chicken & Cheese Waffle Cone
  • BBQ Bacon Mac & Cheese Waffle Cone

Rivertown Smokehouse

  • Smoked BBQ Pork Slaw & Fried Onion Sandwich
  • Peach Cobbler Bread Pudding

Buckshot’s Skillet Cookery

  • BBQ Pulled Pork Pineapple & Sandwich
  • Homemade Banana Pudding Trifle

Lady Liberty Dining Pavilion

  • BBQ Bacon Ranch Cheese Fries

Crossroads Pizza

  • BBQ Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza

Traveler’s Stop

  • BBQ Brisket Grilled Cheese

Tater Twist

  • BBQ Tater Twist Dog

Lumbercamp

  • BBQ Pulled Pork Burger Sandwich

Hatfield’s Tater Patch

  • Smoked Brisket Sausage Sandwich

Chester’s Kettle Chips

  • BBQ Brisket Kettle Chips

Cakes & Cones

  • Apple Caramel Funnel Cake

Frisco Popcorn Co.

  • Apple Pie Kettle Corn

Eva & Delilah’s Bakery

  • Lemon Blueberry Cookie

Cokes & Floats

  • Watermelon Whip Cone

Hannah’s Ice Cream Parlor

  • Red, White & Blue Artisan Cone

Dippin’ Dots Concessions

  • Freedom Pop Sundae

Fried Fancies

  • Banana Pudding Funnel Cake

Minute Maid Concessions

  • Red, White & Blue Cream Whip Lemonade

The House of BBQ

In addition to these menu items, the House of BBQ will be returning to Red Gold Heritage Hall.  This means delicious food while you enjoy live music.  The special menu items available here are:

  • Hickory-Smoked Pulled Pork
    • Sliced Beef Brisket
    • Slow-Smoked Dry Rub Ribs
  • Sandwiches
    • Hickory-Smoked Pulled Pork
    • Sliced Beef Brisket

The sandwiches are served on a brioche bun and come with smokehouse baked beans and homestyle potato salad.

There are also children’s meals available are a pulled porn sandwich or slice beef brisket.  These meals come with apple sauce, a choice of potato salad or baked beans, and juice.

Silver Dollar City Bluegrass and Barbecue Festival

You will need a ticket to Silver Dollar City in order to attend the festival.  If you buy your ticket ahead of time, you’ll save money versus buying a ticket when you show up.  You can find a ticket to Silver Dollar City here.