Lost River Bluegrass Festival

02/12/2026

Due to the passing of our beloved friend, Greg Matthews, we will not be holding the 2026 Lost River Bluegrass Festival. We Will be reaching out to the bands directly to notify them. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If there are any updates or changes, we will be sure to let everyone know. But at this time, the 2026 festival is cancelled. We will keep you updated regarding next year's festival as plans develop. Thank you for your understanding. We hope you all have a wonderful and safe summer. If you have any questions, please contact us trough Facebook, by email at [email protected], or by phone at 541-891-9858.

Sincerly,
The Lost River Bluegrass Staff

01/30/2026

Thousand Hills Church will be streaming Greg's service through this link tomorrow starting at 10:00 am for those who would have liked to attend but are unable to make it.

A Merrill Oregon based ministry

01/28/2026

Greg Matthews was an amazing father, grandfather, devoted husband, and a friend to many. He has left a hole in many of our lives, and while our hearts are broken, we will forever hold onto and cherish each and every moment we were fortunate enough to share with him.

A man of many talents, Greg was and will continue to be an inspiration to many. He brought people together through countless events like the Bluegrass Festival and our beloved community Christmas Program. Greg was the co founder of the Lost River Bluegrass Festival, one of the many events that has brought joy to our community, where he performed alongside his musical trio the Stukel Mountain Stranglers. His love for the community was evident in everything that he did.

Greg served as the Merrill Public Works Director for many years, always looking for ways to improve the community he loved so deeply. His kindness, dedication, and passion touched more lives than he likley ever knew.

His legacy will continue to live on in the community he helped build, the music he shared, the poems he wrote, and the many lives he touched.

With heavy hearts, we invite you to join us in celebrating the life of our very own Greg Matthews, as we honor a life well lived and a man who will never be forgotten.

12/22/2025

https://youtu.be/3sg_W5cfztw?si=Cz-YP4hMa2KLt_T5
Merry Christmas from all of us at the Lost River Bluegrass Festival! We're finishing up the lineup for this year's festival and will bring it to you soon! Please, remember the Reason for the Season!

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12/02/2025

11/24/2025

https://youtu.be/VsnZxfkkoKQ?si=V4NmF_ZNHub2XSlO
We're tryin' to get these guys at the next Festival! Happy Thanksgiving everybody from all of us at the Lost River Bluegrass Festival!

old time folk music

09/25/2025

Came across this the other day!

08/06/2025

Just got done listening to the Arizona Wildflowers CD "BACK HOME IN THE WEST". What a fantastic production, these kids knock it out of the park! Songs you have heard at the festival and as always, the National Anthem is just beautiful. Sung the way it should be! The CD wasn't ready when we had the festival but it is ready now! Go to their website and get you a copy. You'll love it!

07/28/2025

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07/22/2025

They keep the road hot! Fantastic family!