Home of the Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park and Campground
Next Event: June 12-19, 2010 - Bill Monroe Memorial Bluegrass Festival

Welcome to Bean Blossom

We want to thank you for visiting the official online home of the Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park & Campground. Nestled in the beautiful hills of Brown County in Southern Indiana, is a little slice of heaven called Bean Blossom. Bill Monroe fell in love with this small town, and the property he owned, calling it his home away from home for more than forty years. Once you visit, you too will experience the magic of Bean Blossom. Come experience the history, become a part of tradition and find out why so many call this the Mecca of bluegrass music.

We dedicate this site to the memory of Bill Monroe, the "Father Of Bluegrass," and to the legacy of the style of music he left behind.

This year marks the forty-third year for the oldest, continuously running bluegrass festival in the world - the Bill Monroe Memorial Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival. Please join us as we continue to make history!

News

Line-Up announced for the 44th Annual Bill Monroe Memorial Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival - June 12- 19, 2010 - 8 Day of Entertainment and over 50 Bands! VIEW PDF FLYER or visit the festival page!

We are pleased to announce the Bean Blossom Jamboree Foundation MEMORY BRICK WALL PROJECT - Have you ordered your brick? If not, click here for an order form. Click photos for larger pic.






Are you interested in becoming a Vendor at our festivals? If so, please visit our CONTACT page for General Information, download your Concessiona/Vendor Application and get more information!

Join us at the June 2010 festival for the 2nd ANNUAL GOLF CART PARADE sponsored by the Bean Blossom Jamboree Foundation. We had so much fun last year with over 50 golf carts participating. Check out the slideshow of photos!

FLEA MARKET - If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please click here.

FREE WIRELESS INTERNET is available in the camp store for all campers. WiFI is available at all campsites and cabins for a nominal charge.

BLUEGRASS YOUTH BOOT CAMP was also a huge success! Thank to Sarah Wasson and all the volunteers - plus all the kids that took part in the event. Click here for more info and 2010 SIGN UP FORMS.

Bill Monroe USPS STAMP CAMPAIGN read more

Bill Monroe Memorial Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival featured on the cover the "OUR BROWN COUNTY" Magazine (May 2009)

Bean Blossom Jamboree Foundation

We invite you to visit the Bean Blossom Jamboree Foundation and learn more about how you can help preserve the traditions and history of the Bill Monroe Music Park including the many events that take place throughout the year.

Special Thanks

Thanks to former Bill Monroe Bluegrass Boy Dwight Dillman as he continues to keep the Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground running since he purchased it in 1997!

A special thank you to Jim Peva for the tireless efforts he has contributed over the years as the unofficial spokesperson for Bean Blossom around the world.

Thank you to the staff and volunteers that have made the Bean Blossom Festival successful for 43 years.

And a very special thank you to the fans and entertainers who come to Indiana from all around the world to enjoy this special place that Bill Monroe made famous with his unique style of music.

In Honor and Appreciation

We would like to express our true appreciation to Troy "Warren" Pennie who previously handled the Bean Blossom website for many years. We are so thankful for his dedication in providing content and maintaining such a huge website. It is amazing what Warren has been able to accomplish with his physical challenges - we are truly amazed. Thank you Warren - we are eternally grateful for your contributions to Bean Blossom.

Photograph of Bill Monroe © 1990 by MaryE Yeomans.  Used by permission of MaryE Yeomans and the University of Illinois Press .”