Experience the best family-friendly bluegrass music festival in the midwest!

July 10-13, 2025
Lost Hill Lake
St. Clair, Missouri

Celebrating 10 Years of Pickin’ On Picknic!

2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Pickin’ On Music Festivals, and we’re celebrating big at Pickin’ On Picknic!

Join us for four unforgettable days of music, workshops, camping, and family fun. With a cozy festival size, enjoy personal touches like air-conditioned bathrooms, clean showers, and plenty of activities for kids—swimming, biking, hiking, and exploring the vibrant kids’ zone.

Catch bluegrass legends on three stages, participate in workshops, and enjoy late-night bonfire jams. Don’t miss the Sunday Morning River Revival! Bring your furry friends, savor delicious food, browse craft vendors, and soak in the beauty of shady Walnut Grove.

Come celebrate a decade of pickin’, grinnin’, and unforgettable memories at Pickin’ On Picknic 2025. We can’t wait to see you there!

Attendees can look forward to four days of:

• 4 Day Experience & 3 night experience – don’t miss a thing!

• Up close and personal with over 20 bands and bluegrass legends at our small, intimate venue.

• FREE Tent/Car Camping (RV and Camping upgrades available soon)

• Kids 12 & under are FREE and friendly dogs welcome!

• Access to 24/7 shower house, lake, and river

• Late night bonfire jams with your favorite artists (Bring your instrument of choice!)

• Clean bathrooms, family friendly vibes and beautiful land to explore

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!

Take A Look Back

The 2024 Pickin’ On Picknic Festival was an unforgettable weekend of music, community, and pure joy. From heartwarming reunions with old friends to forming new connections, the festival was a celebration of positivity and togetherness. The air was alive with soulful bluegrass jams that kept the energy soaring all weekend long.

Incredible performances from talented artists inspired everyone, while mouthwatering food from our amazing vendors added to the experience. The musicians brought their A-game, ensuring the party never slowed down.

Explore the standout moments that made the 2024 Pickin’ On Picknic Festival a weekend to remember.

Mark your calendar for 2025—you won’t want to miss it!

BECOME A VENDOR

Are you interested in being a vendor at Pickin on Picknic? Please complete the application below by May 15th to be considered as a vendor for Pickin’ On Picknic. If chosen to participate, we will send you a formal contract outlining the responsibilities, duties, and privileges that coincide with Pickin’ on Picknic vending. Upon acceptance, we send you a formal contract outlining the responsibilities, duties, and privileges that coincide with Pickin’ on Picknic vending. 

SPONSOR AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

This gathering is expected to attract attendees not only from the local vicinity but also from across 14 states. Our audience comprises an equal mix of both genders, spanning ages from 8 to 80. They delight in live music, outdoor experiences, camping, fishing, river floating, adventurous activities, local craft beer, regional spirits, and family-friendly entertainment. Like any event, achieving success requires careful coordination of numerous elements, with invaluable contributions from our dedicated volunteers and sponsors.

Your contribution to the 2025 Pickin’ On Picknic will secure another wonderful, successful event!

Want to discover more about Pickin on Music Festivals and Pickin on Picknic? Check out their website, https://pickinfestival.com/, and make sure to sign up for their enewsletter.