The Bluegrass Sampler is a non-profit organization that hosts a two-day indoor Bluegrass Music Festival to be held at the Beautiful Delta Marriott Hotel in Racine, Wisconsin on November 6 & 7, 2026. Our 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 festivals were a great success, we look forward to an even better event this year. This is a family friendly, wholesome festival that promotes the authentic bluegrass sound while supporting two worthy nonprofit organizations, HALO, Racine, WI. and Veteran’s Outreach of Wisconsin. HALO (Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization) supports its residents toward self-sufficiency and successful transition into their community. Veteran’s Outreach of Wisconsin's mission is to assist homeless and at-risk veteran households return to normalcy in life by providing food, clothing, shelter, and programming. Services are free to veteran households. Proceeds, after financial obligations, will go to these two organizations. 

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Bluegrass Sampler 2026 is the biggest thing we have done yet! We have hired 6 area, regional and national bluegrass bands. Concerts will be Friday evening, Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening.
There will be breakout rooms for beginner musicians to play with experienced bluegrass musicians.