Dates for 2012: Kids ages 7-17 who are interested in playing bluegrass will help kick off the festival by attending Bluegrass Kids Camp from July 9-13. The dates for the general festival are : July 14-15 , 2011.
In addition to the Bluegrass Kids Camp, kids under 12 are admitted free to the concerts with the purchase of an adult ticket. Bluegrass In Paradise is partnering with Trailhead Children's Discovery Museum, located near the concert venue at the ski base, to offer children's activities. A tented area will include activities such as bubble wands, face painting, hoola hoops and other fun games. The museum also will be open daily from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Crested Butte Mountain Resort's Adventure Park, adjacent to festival grounds, also will be open and features miniature golf and a climbing wall. Admission cost to the museum and park are extra.