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Explore Beyond the Music!

The overall Blue Ox Festival experience includes more than just 3 days of music. Blue Ox also features art installations, morning yoga, sound healing, instrument & songwriting workshops, campfire jams, 9 holes of disc golf, kids activities, hardgood/craft vendors, on-site camping, good vibes and more!

 

Art in the Pines 

An assortment of unique and engaging art created and installed by regional artists which you’ll find within the campground and festival bowl. Learn more about the 2024 installations HERE!

 

The Soul Sanctuary – Located in the Prairie 

A wellness tent where you can find balance, recharge, restore, and connect consciously with the festival community. Highly vibrational offerings that compliment festival culture will include yoga, sound healing, meditation, breathwork, hula hooping and more! View 2024 Schedule HERE!

 

Campfire Jams at the Potluck Pickin Place – Located near Eagle Camp in Unreserved Camping 

In addition to performing on the Backwoods Stage this year, Potluck String Band are also our gracious hosts of the Potluck Pickin’ Place.
Potluck String Band creates the perfect setting for the Blue Ox community to gather around their campfire. A place where you can meet new and old friends and pick (or listen) to music during the day or until the sun comes up. So don’t forget to bring your instruments to join in campground jam sessions.

 

Hardgood/ Craft Vendors 

While at the festival, you can shop at an assortment of craftsman and artisans in our vendor court. Official Blue Ox Music Festival 2023 Merch and Artist merch will also be available for purchase on-site. View 2024 Vendor Lineup HERE!

 

Family Stage and Activities – Located in Family Camp 

At Blue Ox, we offer a music and camping experience the whole family will enjoy which is why kids 13 and under are free with paid admission.

The Family Stage is presented by Boats & Bluegrass (Winona, MN) and Beaver Creek Reserve (Eau Claire, WI). View 2024 Schedule HERE!

 

*New this year* to the Family Stage! Stay safe during the festival by wristbanding your child at the Family Stage. Find a worker or volunteer at the Family Stage to receive a wristband for your child. Wristbanding will be available daily from 10am-6pm. Each numbered wristband will correlate with a parent or guardian’s contact info on record. If your child is lost during the festival, you can go to one of our 3 check-in locations to report a lost child. If a child is found, someone at one of these locations will contact you.

Lost child check-in locations: The Family Stage, The Blue Ox Lodge and The Pines Gate Ticket Booth.

*Or find someone on our security team and they will be able to assist you

 

Music Workshops – Potluck Pickin Place & Backwoods Stage 

Learn something new by participating in one of our 2024 Music & Instrument Workshops at at the Potluck Pickin’ Place!
Come ready with your instrument and chair or attend as a spectator.Workshops will provide a beginner level instruction.
*New this year* We’re doing a Blue Ox Songbook Singalong on Thursday at 1:00 PM to kick off the weekend! Join in on the refrain, lead the verses of a song, lend a harmony, or play the chords on your instrument of choice. View 2024 Schedule HERE!

 

Eau Claire Body Care Hydration IV Drips – Located in the Festival Bowl 

IV Hydration is back again this year at Blue Ox Music Festival. It will be better, faster and keep you energized all weekend. The Eau Claire Body Care Registered Nurse & Concierge Team will be onsite delivering IV Hydration to fest goers.

Available:  Thursday 12pm – 4pm, Friday & Saturday 8am – 2pm

  • Hydrate – A powerful combination of antioxidants blended in one IV treatment.
  • Detox – Fatigue or discomfort keeping you in your tent? Detox your body and regain your clarity and drive instantly.
  • Energize – Physically and mentally struggling to get through the long festival day? Refresh with a fluid energy boost to maximize potential and regain your performance.

IV Drips will be located at the back of the festival bowl and you MUST Pre Book your drip. Plan for 45 minutes. Eau Claire Body Care will make sure you are comfortable and don’t miss any music. Schedule your drip HERE!

 

Guided Off-Site Tours with Eau Claire Outdoors

Join Eau Claire Outdoors on an assortment of Off-Site Guided Tours over Blue Ox weekend!

*Limited space available

Learn More!

 

9 Holes of Disc Golf – Located in the Prairie 

Don’t forget your discs! We have 9 holes of disc golf at the festival, located out in the Prairie!