General Information

Lake Itasca Family Music Festival (LIFMF)
Always the first full weekend in August
August 2-3-4, 2024
Friday – Saturday – Sunday
Starting 4:00 PM Friday; rain or shine; Ends Sun. 1:00 PM

Bring your whole family and enjoy spending time together at the area’s best family music festival! Take part in an enriching weekend of music and inspiration.

Our festival is held on the grounds of the Lake Itasca Region Pioneer Farmers, in North Central Minnesota, adjacent to the north entrance to Itasca State Park, on Highway 200.

Join us for lots of music and activities including: Outdoor Main Stage • Open Stages • Workshops • Old-Time Hymn Sing • Children’s Activities • Food • Camping • Jamming • And more!

Win a Guitar!
Don’t forget to sign up at the festival to win a guitar! The winners of these prizes will be drawn and announced from the Main Stage on Saturday evening. Must be present to win.

The Lake Itasca Region Pioneer Farmers hold their show the third full weekend of August. Come back for their show to learn more of the history of this area, with emphasis on logging and threshing.

Download this year’s Promo Poster


There’s lots to do at the Lake Itasca Family Music Festival!

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