Bluegrass on the Snake coming to Rigby

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A Bluegrass festival is about to take over the Rigby Rodeo Grounds next weekend, September 11-13.

There will be nine bands from Idaho, Utah and Montana including: Well Beaten Path, Dry Buck, Winterwood, Cold Creek, Dusty Mill, Mountain Strings, Montana Standard, Release the Squirrels, as well as Jack & Rebekah Workman.

The band Mountain Strings performed live on Local News 8 in the morning, with Anchor Megan Lavin and Weather Reporter Danielle Mullinex tapping their toes and clapping along. To hear a sample of their music, click the video above.

Bank spokesman, Gerry Grider, reminded Local News 8 viewers to bring a camp chair to sit on, and if you'd like, you can even dry camp through the weekend.

There will be food, workshops, a band scramble and a raffle.

You can purchase your tickets on their website: BlueGrassOnTheSnake.org or at the door.