Music

Albany Pioneer Days offers a lively music scene during its annual festival, with performances ranging from old-time and country tunes to bluegrass bands and jam sessions. Visitors can enjoy music at three main stages: Old Tyme Music in the Saloon, Bluegrass Music in the Feature Building, and Country in the Country Building (by the Flea Market).

Whether you're into bluegrass, country, concertina, karaoke, or religious, there's something for everyone to enjoy from September 17-20, 2026.

Note: Times and bands may change. Check back for possible updates at www.albanypioneerdays.com.

Important: If you are a musician and do not have a scheduled time slot but are in need of a musician ribbon, contact Leticia Blommel — 320-250-8368.

Old Tyme Music

Saloon - Stage

September 17-20th, 2026

Thursday - 9/17

9:00 - 11:00: Best of the Worst - Verne Schlueter & Fritz Lucas
11:30 - 1:30: The Chicks
2:00 - 5:00: Night Owls
5:30 - 7:30: BB's - Blommel Band
8:00 - Midnight: Karaoke with Bishop Entertainment

Friday - 9/18

9:00 - 10:00: Tom Faber & Colby
10:00 - 12:00: Lu's Concertina Band
12:30 - 3:30: Jerry & Joyce Dance Band
4:00 - 7:30: Nathan Neumann
7:00 - 7:15: Coronation of Pioneer Queen & Princess
8:00 - Midnight: Good Tyme Country Boys

Saturday - 9/19

9:00 - 10:30: Melinda Ruprecht Band
11:00 - 2:00: Joe Carlson & Marie Omann
2:30 - 5:00: Larry Olsen Band
5:30 - 8:30: MN Dutchmen
9:00 - Midnight: Troy Spooner

Sunday - 9/20

10:00 - Noon: Homemade Jammin'

Bluegrass Music

Feature Building - Stage

September 17-20th, 2026

Thursday - 9/17

9:00 - 10:00: Open Mic - Musicians welcome - fill the slots
10:00 - 11:00: Big Momma & the Boys
11:00 - Noon: Carlstedt Family Band
Noon - 1:30: Open Mic - Musicians welcome - fill the slots
2:00 - 4:00: Kingery Family
4:30 - 6:30: Ruckus in the Bearbrush
7:00 - 8:00: Homemade Jammin'

Friday - 9/18

9:00 - 10:00: Open Mic - Musicians welcome - fill the slots
10:00 - 11:00: Northern Posse
11:00 - 12:00: Oldakowski Family Band
12:30 - 1:30: Silver Sluggards
1:45 - 2:45: Open Mic - Musicians welcome - fill the slots
3:00 - 5:00: Donny Brang
5:00 - 6:00: Big Momma & the Boys
6:30 - 8:00: BB's - Blommel Band
8:00 - 9:00: Open Mic - Musicians welcome - fill the slots

Saturday - 9/19

9:00 - 10:00: Open Mic - Musicians welcome - fill the slots
10:00 - 11:00: Hillbilly Genius
11:15 - 1:15: Shaffer's Lost 40
1:30 - 2:30: Open Mic - Musicians welcome - fill the slots
2:30 - 3:00: Monroe Crossing setup
3:00 - 6:00: Monroe Crossing
6:30 - 8:00: BB's - Blommel Band
8:00 - 9:00: Open Mic - Musicians welcome - fill the slots

Country Music

Flea Market - Stage

September 17-20th, 2026

Thursday - 9/17

10:00 - 11:30: Open Jam - Musicians welcome, bring your instrument
12:00 - 2:00: Donny Brang
2:30 - 4:30: Gig Noonan Band
5:00 - 8:00: Melody Ranch Hands

Friday - 9/18

10:00 - 11:00: Open Jam - Musicians welcome, bring your instrument
11:00 - Noon: Hillbilly Genius
12:30 - 1:30: Big Momma & the Boys
1:30 - 2:30: Open Jam - Musicians welcome, bring your instrument
3:00 - 4:00: The Liz & Dale Band
4:00 - 5:00: Steffl Sisters
4:30 - 6:30: Jon Theis
7:00 - 9:00: Open Jam - Musicians welcome, bring your instrument

Saturday - 9/19

9:00 - 10:45: Open Jam - Musicians welcome, bring your instrument
11:00 - 12:00: Vern Bishop & Friends
12:30 - 2:30: Dana Robinson & the Bottlerockets
2:45 - 3:45: Steffl Sisters
4:00 - 5:00: Open Jam - Musicians welcome, bring your instrument
5:30 - 7:00: Moose River Band
8:00 - 11:00: Wayne Renn Band

Sunday - 9/20

10:00 - Noon: Open Jam - Gospel Musicians Welcome

Albany Pioneer Days

Music

Music

Old Tyme Music

Thursday - 9/17

Friday - 9/18

Saturday - 9/19

Sunday - 9/20

Bluegrass Music

Thursday - 9/17

Friday - 9/18

Saturday - 9/19

Country Music

Thursday - 9/17

Friday - 9/18

Saturday - 9/19

Sunday - 9/20

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