Your guide to Grass on the Black

An entertainment-filled weekend is set to take place in Medford July 12-14.

Grass On The Black a Medford Area Bluegrass Festival will supply live music for the entire weekend.

This will be the third year of Grass On The Black. The festival returns a three-day event following two successful years. Over the weekend of July 12, 10 venues will host 24 different musical groups for a total of 30 sets of music.

Named for Bluegrass style music and The Black River that runs through the Medford Area, Grass On The Black has become an annual event in Medford. Grass On The Black started thanks to the collaboration of local restaurants, bars, businesses, community sponsors, the Medford Hotel/Motel Room Tax fund, and the Medford Chamber of Commerce.

The festival not only draws in Medford residents but brings people from the surrounding region together to enjoy a weekend of music. As well as music, the weekend will feature fireworks at Troy & Jenn’s Hacienda, food selections at venues and from food trucks downtown, and vendors on Main St. Saturday.

Here is a guide to the weekend’s schedule along with artist descriptions: Friday Marilyn’s- Burnt Toast & Jam will play from 4:306:30. Burnt Toast and Jam is a five-piece acoustic Bluegrass band.

Lake 11 Brewing- Georgia Rae Family band will play from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Georgia Rae Family Band plays music that has a mix of Americana, contemporary folk, roots, and a little jazziness, flavored with sister harmonies and youthful energy.

64 North- Triple Fiddle will play from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Triple Fiddle plays originals and covers from honky tonk, swing, folk, and roots music traditions.

Old School Saloon- Miss Meaghan Owens will play at from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Miss Meaghan Owens plays Americana, Classic Country, Folk, Irish & American Roots music.

Troy & Jenn’s Hacienda- River Valley Rangers will play from 7:30-9:30 p.m. River Valley Rangers play “newgrass” music.

Medford Curling Club- Carl Jackson’s Barn Dance Band will play from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Carl Jackson’s Barn Dance Band plays country and folk music. Saturday There will be a free shuttle service on Saturday from 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. for people to safely travel between venues. Food trucks will be set up in the downtown, and food will also be available at many of the venue locations. Vendors will be on Main St.

Marilyn’s- Hand Picked Bluegrass will play from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Hand Picked Bluegrass is an acoustic band that plays traditional and progressive Bluegrass. Holy Crowe will play from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Holy Crowe plays old mountain gospel, traditional Bluegrass, and honkey tonk music. Gin Mill Hollow will play from 7:009:00 p.m. Gin Mill Hollow plays Bluegrass and folk music blended with jazz and blues.

Troy & Jenn’s Hacienda- The Goodtime Gals will play from 1:00-3:00 p.m. The Goodtime Gals play music inspired by classic country, vintage jazz, jump blues, and Americana. The Gated Community Band will play from 4:00-6:00 p.m. The Gated Community Band plays country, folk, and Bluegrass music mixed with a rock edge. Squid City Slingers will play from 7:30-9:30 p.m. The Squid City Slingers play a mix of folk, Bluegrass, and rock. There will be fireworks following their performance.

Medford Curling Club- Maple Ridge Band will play from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Maple Ridge Band plays Bluegrass and old-timey fiddle music. The Ottersons & Bluegrass Roundup will play from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The Ottersons & Bluegrass Roundup play Bluegrass gospel music. River Valley Rangers will play from 7:30-9:30 p.m.

64 North-Central WI Line Dancers will play from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Miss Meaghan Owens will play from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Hand Picked Bluegrass will play from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Uncommon Ground- Sweet Corn will play from 12:002:00 p.m.

Old School Saloon- Parks & Ports will play from 1:303:30 p.m. Candy Parks Family Band will play from 4:306:30 p.m. Candy Parks Family band plays traditional Bluegrass. Hemlock Chaser will play from 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Hemlock Chaser plays folk punk music.

Grunwald Plumbing & Heating- Highview Bluegrass will play from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Highview Bluegrass plays traditional and contemporary Bluegrass.

Friends of the Downtown- The Goodtime Gals will play from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Lake 11 Brewing- The Box Band will play from 6:008:00 p.m. The Box Band plays Bluegrass and folk music. Sunday Troy & Jenn’s Hacienda- Gin Mill Hollow will play from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Uncommon Ground- Jared Hubbard will play from 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Jared Hubbard plays Bourbon music.

Cravings- Sweet Corn will play from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Marilyn’s- Catfish Stephenson will play from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Catfish Stephenson plays blues and roots music. Dandelion Delivery Service will play from 1:003:00 p.m. Dandelion Delivery Service plays Bluegrass, Americana, and folk music.