BALES & BOOTS
Bluegrass Bash

September 26, 2026

Get ready for toe-tappin' tunes and crisp fall vibes at the Bales & Boots Bluegrass Bash! On September 26, starting at 12pm on business porches throughout town, King Street St. Jacobs will come alive with the sounds of live bluegrass music, cozy autumn decor, and laid-back country charm. Whether you're a fan of banjos, fiddles, or just soaking in the season, this is your chance to celebrate fall in true St. Jacobs style.

Bales & Boots Bluegrass Bash is a non-ticketed event—we invite you to come enjoy the music, explore the village, and make a day of it with great shopping and delicious food throughout St. Jacobs!

MAIN STAGE AREA LINEUP

SIDE STAGE AREAS LINEUP

FOOD & DRINK OPTIONS

MAP OF LOCATIONS

WASHROOMS IN THE VILLAGE

PARKING IN THE VILLAGE

Main Area

HOSTS: MISAO SUSHI & LIVING FRESH
1382 King St. N.

12PM
SCOTT WICKEN
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
OPENING REMARKS

12:15-1:15PM
SHANE & STACY GUSE
OF WESTERN STRING AUTHORITY

2:15PM
SCOTT WICKEN

2:30-3:30PM
SOURWOOD

4:30PM
SCOTT WICKEN

4:45-5:45PM
ADRIAN GROSS & FRIENDS
(MEMBERS OF SLOCAN RAMBLERS, DUKE STREET TURNAROUND, SOURWOOD & MORE!)

5:45PM
SCOTT WICKEN - CLOSING REMARKS

6PM
FINAL SONG - WITH GUESTS

6:45PM-8PM
BLUEGRASS JAM

Some bench seating will be available in the event area.
Feel free to bring your own camp chair if you’d like to make yourself comfortable

Indoor rain locations will be posted here closer to the date

Throughout Town:

SOUTH ST. JACOBS

ONION HONEY
1:15-2:15PM
3:30-4:30PM
HACHBORN COURTYARD @ 4 HACHBORN ST. (KING ST. & HACHBORN)
THE BOOK LOFT, SPOIL THE DOG BAKERY, SERVERS WITH A SMILE‍ ‍

MID ST. JACOBS

ERIC BROUSSEAU
1:15-2:15PM
3:30-4:30PM
TINY ASS ART GALLERY
8 SPRING ST. (KING ST & SPRING ST.)

NORTH ST. JACOBS

GRANITE HILL
1:15-2:15PM
3:30-4:30PM
BLOCK THREE BREWERY
1430 KING ST.

THE NEVER WILLBILLIES
1:15-2:15PM
3:30-4:30PM
ECO CAFÉ
1441 KING STREET

Indoor rain locations will be posted here closer to the date

Take a look back at the first year of Bales & Boots in the Village

Food & Drinks

In the Main Area:

Block Three Brewing will be serving up delicious Village brews throughout the event.

Stone Crock Market will be serving up smoked sausage on a bun, hot dogs, vegan sausages, fried onions and sauerkraut as well as an assortment of cold beverages.

More Food & Drinks in the Village:

Looking for more options? There are plenty of restaurants, cafés and shops throughout the Village offering food and beverages. Explore our Village Directory to discover what’s available and plan your visit.

Explore the Bales & Boots locations throughout the Village below. Look for the red guitars!

Parking During Bales & Boots

St. Jacobs offers free on-street parking in the downtown core for up to three hours, unless otherwise posted.

There are also two municipal parking lots available free all day:

Front Street Parking Lot (Bus Parking) – all day

Albert/Water Street Parking Lot (Cars, Campers, and Buses) – all day

These lots are connected with private businesses lots, so please watch for posted signs. Out of courtesy, please avoid parking in front of residents’ driveways.