We are excited for this year's Rainier Bluegrass Pickin' Party and Rainier Round-Up Days! We hope to see you there.
Full Weekend Schedule of Events:
Friday, August 22, 2025
7:00 AM- 9:30 AM Breakfast
Lunch 11:30 AM- 7:00 PM
6:00 PM Open Mic
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Corn Feed
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Street Dance featuring The Randy Band, held at Holiday Park. Note: They will have Blueberry, Strawberry Banana, Apple, Cherry, and Blackberry Pie for sale. $3 per slice.(1/6th of a pie). And Homebaked Cinnamon Rolls. $3 each.
Jamming and Pickin' in the campground area
Saturday, August 24, 2025
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM Breakfast
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Rainier Saturday Market
11:00 AM Roundup Days Parade The parade route is on Binghampton Street and starts at Idaho Street and ends at Minnesota Street.
11:30 AM - 7:00 PM Lunch
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Strawberry Shortcake
1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Pickin' & Jammin' Bluegrass Show
1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Corn Feed
Jamming and Pickin' in the campground area
Sunday, August 25, 2025
9:30 AM Gospel Jam
More information: "During the open mic, we are also inviting any and all local talented acoustic players to get on the stage and share their music. Bluegrass country and even 60’s and 70’s music is welcome. Participants will receive a traditional Candy Bar thank you." said George Johnon, chair of We Love Rainier WA.
Food available at the Rainier Bluegrass Festival
Proceeds benefit the Rainier Bands Marching Band.
Payment: Cash or Card
August 22-24, 2025
Breakfast Served 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Lunch and Dinner Served 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Strawberry Shortcake served 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Saturday only.
Breakfast options (Beverage included)
Short Stack 3 Pancakes $7
3 Pancakes, Eggs, 3 Sausage $12
Biscuits and Gravy Small $6
Biscuits and Gravy Large $9
Mountaineer Breakfast $18
(Includes 3 Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, and small biscuits and gravy)
Lunch/Dinner
Hot Dog $6
Hot Dog Meal (Chips/Drink) $10
Burger $8
Burger Meal (Chips/Drink) $12
Strawberry Shortcake half $4
Strawberry Shortcake whole $7
Beverages
Water $1
Soda $1
Juice $2
Coffee/Tea $1
Cider/Cocoa $1
Saturday Only Pre-Parade at Holiday Park
Donuts $3
Muffins $3
Danish $3
Cookies $3
Musicians begin arriving on August 21st and can be heard jamming in the afternoon and evening around the campground area of the park, August 21-24. Visitors are welcome to listen in.
The festival is free to attend.
The festival takes place during the Annual Rainier Round-Up Days, which includes a street dance on Friday night, 6:00 PM at Holiday Park featuring the Randy Band, Rainier Saturday Market 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, and the Rainier Round-Up Days Parade at 11:00AM on Saturday.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and picnic blankets.
For more information, visit
https://www.rainierpickinparty.com Bluegrass Pickin' Party
https://www.facebook.com/rainiersaturdaymarket/ Rainier Saturday Market
https://www.cityofrainierwa.org/comm.../rainier-roundup-days Rainier Round Up Days Parade
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