Durango Bluegrass Meltdown

Think your band has what it takes? Join us Saturday, April 11 from 3–5 PM at the Durango Elks Lodge for the preliminary round of the Meltdown Band Contest!

Compete for:
🥇 $500 Cash
🎙 Studio Recording Time
🎤 A 2027 Meltdown Main Stage Performance
Plus prizes for 2nd and 3rd place!

This is your shot to play one of the West’s longest-running bluegrass festivals and take your music to the next level. Bring your best traditional, jam-grass, old-time, or progressive bluegrass and show us what you’ve got.

🎟 Free and open to the public — come support emerging bands and discover your next favorite act!

👉 Register your band here with just a $25 Band Entry Fee:
https://durangomeltdown.com/band-contest/

Let’s pick!

You may also like the following events from Durango Bluegrass Meltdown:

• This April, 10th April, 05:00 pm, 2026 Durango Bluegrass Meltdown in Durango

Also check out other Music events in Durango, Entertainment events in Durango, Contests in Durango.