Always the second weekend in June. June 11-14, 2026. At Sacajawea State Park, Pasco, Washington, on the confluence of the Snake and Columbia rivers. Festival campers pay a $15 registration, and also pay $15 per night per vehicle staying overnight. On Friday at 4:30 pm, we will have a private potluck meal open to campers and MCTAMA members. Please bring your favorite dish. Festival campers may arrive on Thursday, June 12, 2025, after 10:00 am, and must vacate by Monday, June 16, 2025, by 10:00 am. Everything is first come first served, but don’t worry there is a huge amount of space. There will be no food or other vendors on site, make sure you have enough food and beverages. We are a short drive from Pasco if you do run out. Please note that we only accept cash or personal checks
There will be a Contra Dance Friday evening, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. All Old Time musicians are welcome to play for the dance. Text our phone number for a song list. Parking is either $10 per day, or use your Washington State Parks “Discover Pass” ($45 annual fee). The Saturday evening concert is still free to the public (except for parking). Campers who have paid the registration fee and camping fee don’t need a Discover Pass nor day parking fee receipt. All activities are free and included with your registration, and also are free to the public.
Event Schedule: Thursday June 11, 2026, 10:00 am. Campers may arrive. Friday June 12, 2026, 4:00 pm, private campers potluck. Friday, June 12, 2026 7:00 pm-9:30 pm Contra Dance. Saturday June 13, 2026 3:00 pm- 5:00 pm Youth workshop (free), 5:00 pm-6:00 pm open mike, 6:00 pm-6:45 pm, band (bluegrass), 7:00 pm-7:45 pm, band, (roots and blues music), 8:00 pm-9:00 pm, band (bluegrass). Monday June 15, 10:00 am, campers must vacate.
SPONSORS
We have a wide range of sponsorship opportunities for businesses and partners who want to be involved in our annual event. This is a chance for you to connect with a unique Tri-Cities audience. The attached document outlines the options available. We would like you to be a part of this exciting venture and would be grateful for your support of the Sacajawea Bluegrass Festival and Dutch Oven Rendezvous.
If you or your company is interested in being a sponsor, please call (509) 492-1555, or email contactmctama@gmail.com. Feel free to contact us with any additional questions you may have. Thanks!
VENDOR INFORMATION
For 2026, there will be no food or other vendors at the event. Please email contactmctama@gmail.com for further information.
VOLUNTEERS
We could use some volunteer help for 2026. If you have special skills that you think we may need, email contactmctama@gmail.com, or give us a call at (509) 492-1555.
CAMPING
Camping is only available to weekend pass ticket holders. Camping starts on Thursday, June 11th, at 10:00 AM. Camping fees are $13 per night per vehicle. Towed in items are not considered a “vehicle”.
Payment is by cash or check only. No camping reservations are accepted for this event. We have always had plenty of room, it is a large site. All campers must be registered at the event and pay the $15 per person fee.
For 2026, there will be no organized Dutch Oven cooking activities. If you would like to Dutch Oven cook at the event, email us at: contactmctama@gmail.com