Truckerfest Music Festival
October 8-10th, 2026
A 3-day music festival for people who love music!
Featuring bands & genres that don’t suck.
Americana, roots, blues, country, rock & more!
Princeton, MN
ARTISTS & ACTS
A Minnesota modern string band blending old-time instrumentation with contemporary sensibilities, delivered with infectious energy and a distinctly Midwestern roots sound.
Wayne “The Train” Hancock is the undisputed king of Juke Joint Swing, blending honky-tonk, western swing, blues, Texas rockabilly, and big-band sounds into his own bone-shaking style.
Foot-stomping, soul-singing renegade country, blues, and Americana roots music, with songs about love, pain, work, whiskey, and everything in between.
A two-man country music marvel bringing their own brand of “daredevil country,” blending honky-tonk, classic country, outlaw country, humor, and plenty of high-energy fun.
Joyann Parker brings powerhouse vocals and deeply human storytelling to a genre-blending mix of roots, soul, blues, gospel, jazz, and R&B.
American roots music with a sharp storyteller’s edge, Erik Koskinen brings wry songwriting, distinctive guitar work, and an unmistakably original sound.
Jake La Botz brings his own brand of gospel-noir to roots music, blending blues, country, gospel, and Americana with eccentric stories and characters.
A rich blend of Americana, folk, and country with an eclectic twist, Maygen & The Birdwatcher bring distinctive songs, fantastic harmonies, and a fresh take on bluegrass-infused folk.
Americana singer-songwriter Drew Peterson brings clever, dry humor and thoughtful lyrics to upbeat tunes, with a knack for storytelling and a soft-spoken gravitas.
Soul, funk, rock, and blues come together in an emotionally charged sound, driven by powerful vocals, funky grooves, and infectious melodies.
Dusty, dirty, gritty blues with country soul, blood harmony, and deep-groove funkiness, Boss Mama & the Jebberhooch bring plenty of soul, rhythm, and grit to the stage.
A modern string band rooted in traditional American music, blending folk, rock, blues, and bluegrass with original songs, creative covers, tight four-part harmonies, and plenty of stage banter.
A dynamic Americana duo blending original songs with their own spin on favorite covers, backed by tight harmonies and an energetic, diverse stage presence.
“Americonscious Campfire Folk” blending old and new-time music, singalong originals, and acoustic roots instrumentation into a fiery, toe-tapping sound.
Nostalgic, uniquely-Midwestern country and heartland rock, with powerful vocals, pointed songwriting, and a whole lot of old-school entertainer spirit.
Mexican Americana with a cosmic twist, blending Tejano, country, R&B, rock, and Afro-Cuban rhythms into a soulful, polyrhythmic sound.
A Grateful Dead tribute led by Gregg “Cheech” Hall, bringing the Dead’s timeless songs, improvisational spirit, and good-time energy to the stage.
Hard-Core Old-Time music marrying the sounds of barn dances, fiddle pulls, and county fairs with a punk-rock delivery. Fresh, familiar, and always ready to raise a ruckus.
A fiery Hot Club band keeping the spirit of Django Reinhardt alive with dazzling musicianship, irresistible swing, and their own spark on the tradition.
Jazz originals with an old-time facade, blending vintage hot club jazz, hot-picking swing, and modern songwriting into something hot, infectious, and emotional.
Visual Vinyl brings a liquid light show to the Goat Barn late-night stage, filling the space with swirling, colorful visuals that move and morph with the music. He’ll be there all three nights, adding a mesmerizing visual element to the lineup.
A professional goofball mixing comedy, juggling, unicycling, and the art of illusion into a high-energy show full of laughs and surprises.
Happy Dog Lodge is bringing the dogs to Truckerfest! Expect a fun showcase of canine skills, training, and plenty of good dogs doing cool stuff.
