String bands of all sorts from all across the country descended upon Blue Ox Music Festival and Eau Claire, Wisconsin last week for three days of music in the backwoods — and the rain! BGS partnered with Blue Ox and Jamgrass TV to broadcast nearly 20 sets from the festival’s main stage online for thousands of fans around the world. But, if you did not have the good fortune to be on site for the goings-on and if you didn’t get a chance to tune in to the livestreams, don’t fret. You can check out what you missed with our photo recap — while you make plans to join us in 2020!
Trampled by Turtles face the night -- and an adoring crowd.
Photo by Ty Helbach
Fans wait excitedly for the next mainstage act.
Photo by Kyle Lehman
Railroad Earth, Saturday night headliners, in all of their splendor.
Photo by Ty Helbach
The Lil Smokies are energetic and captivating on stage.
Photo by Ty Helbach
Torch Sisters bring a pop of color against a gloomy sky.
Photo by Ty Helbach
The Infamous Stringdusters headlined night one of the festival.
Photo by Ty Helbach
Pokey LaFarge is dapper in his throwback style -- musical and otherwise.
Photo by Ty Helbach
The littlest fans have the biggest energy.
Photo by Kyle Lehman
The Dead South take the main stage.
Photo by Kyle Lehman
An aerialist entrances during Pert Near Sandstone.
Photo by Ty Helbach
Tim Carbone of Railroad Earth saws away on Saturday night at the fest.
Photo by Ty Helbach
The Backwoods Stage lights up the woods at night.
Photo by Ty Helbach
Fruition play through the downpour.
Photo by Ty Helbach
You can't let the rain and mud get you down!
Photo by Kyle Lehman
Del McCoury with the best smile, laugh, and hair in bluegrass.
Photo by Ty Helbach
Rain? What Rain?
Photo by Kyle Lehman
The Earls of Leicester tribute the everlasting impact of Flatt & Scruggs.
Photo by Kyle Lehman
Pert Near Sandstone, fixtures of the fest.
Photo by Ty Helbach
Two roots music legends, Jerry Douglas and Peter Rowan.
Photo by Ty Helbach
An aerialist of the Torch Sisters is a mesmerizing backdrop to Pert Near Sandstone.
Lede photo: Ty Helbach
