Shakedown Strings

Join us August 21–22 for our 12th Annual Bluegrass Festival — a full weekend of incredible live music, delicious food, local vendors, and family-friendly fun at the ranch! Bring your lawn chairs, kick back under the summer sky, and enjoy two days packed with talented bluegrass and Americana performers.

Friday Night Lineup - Shakedown Strings - 4 PM - The Jelly Roll Bakers — 6 PM - The Johnny O Band — 8 PM

Saturday Lineup - Shakedown Strings - 12pm - Joe R & The Ice Box Sound - 2pm - Mighty Holler - 4pm - D’Lovelies - 6pm - Shovelin Stone — 8pm

Festival guests can also enjoy a variety of food trucks throughout the weekend, including The Sugar Shack and Snack Attack Food Trailer from Friday through Sunday morning, plus Bald Man’s Burritos and Smoken Byrdz on Saturday.

Browse unique local vendors offering face painting, permanent jewelry, handmade hats, wood art, crystal art, chunky knit plushies, blankets, and more.

Whether you’re a longtime bluegrass fan or just looking for a fun summer weekend at the ranch, the 12th Annual Bluegrass Festival is an event you won’t want to miss!

$10 at the gate

Join us August 21–22 for our 12th Annual Bluegrass Festival — a full weekend of incredible live music, delicious food, local vendors, and family-friendly fun at the ranch! Bring your lawn chairs, kick back under the summer sky, and enjoy two days packed with talented bluegrass and Americana performers.

Friday Night Lineup - Shakedown Strings - 4 PM The Jelly Roll Bakers — 6 PM The Johnny O Band — 8 PM

Saturday Lineup - Shakedown Strings - 12pm Joe R & The Ice Box Sound - 2pm Mighty Holler - 4pm D’Lovelies - 6pm Shovelin Stone — 8pm

Festival guests can also enjoy a variety of food trucks throughout the weekend, including The Sugar Shack and Snack Attack Food Trailer from Friday through Sunday morning, plus Bald Man’s Burritos and Smoken Byrdz on Saturday.

Browse unique local vendors offering face painting, permanent jewelry, handmade hats, wood art, crystal art, chunky knit plushies, blankets, and more.

Whether you’re a longtime bluegrass fan or just looking for a fun summer weekend at the ranch, the 12th Annual Bluegrass Festival is an event you won’t want to miss!

$10 at the gate

Join us for live music, good times, and great beer!

This is a free show, all-ages welcome. Beer, bevvies, and non-alcoholic options available for purchase, plus our full kitchen menu with pizza, sammies & snacks.

Co-presented by our friends at 90.9 The Bridge.

22nd Annual

KKFI Crossroads Music Fest

Date: Saturday, September 12th, 2026

Time: Noon to 1am

Location: Historic West Bottoms, Kansas City

7 Stages

25+ Bands, DJs & Marching Bands

Who: Round One of Artist Lineup announced!

Round Two & Round Three announced in the coming weeks.

Venues/Stages:

Rock Island Bridge (Outdoor Day Party)

Lemonade Park (Outdoor)

Stockyards Brewing (Indoor)

The Campground (Outdoor)

Voltaire (Indoor)

Afterparty at The Ship (Indoor - 2 Stages Indoor)

Event Schedule:

Free Day Party: Rock Island Bridge, Noon - 3 PM - Sponsored by Community Lending of America

3 bands on stage followed by a Marching Band

Snow Cones & Face Painting

Sponsor booths

Full restaurant access

Adult and youth friendly libations

Ticketed Festival: Live music from 3 PM - 1AM

3AM- 10PM - Lemonade Park, Stockyards Brewing, The Campground, Voltaire

25+ Bands

West Bottoms Mercantile (40+ Local Makers Vendors and Artisans)

10pm-1am - Afterparty on two stages at The Ship

Important Information

Redeem your ticket for a wristband at Lemonade Park after 2:30 PM on Saturday, September 12th.

Noon to 10pm - Ages 12 & Under: FREE at all stages (must be accompanied by a parent or guardian).

Minors Under 18: Allowed if accompanied by a parent or guardians

2025 CMF Advance Tickets will be for sale ONLINE ONLY

Rain or Shine Event!

The band returns to Pop's Blue Moon on The Hill! Join us as we perform the music of the Grateful Dead presented on string instruments

8pm / $10 suggested donation