Pickin’ in the Pines wins “Best Festival” for the 8th year!

Pickin’ in the Pines Bluegrass Festival has won “Best Festival” of 2025 in the Arizona Daily Sun’s Best of Flagstaff awards—8 years running! This continued recognition is a testament to the incredible community that rallies around the festival year after year.

Thank you to everyone who cast a vote, shared the music, volunteered, performed, attended, or supported Pickin’ in the Pines in any way. Your enthusiasm keeps this tradition alive and thriving.

We are thrilled to be celebrating our 20th anniversary festival next year, and we can’t wait to welcome you back to the pines for another unforgettable year of music and community.  See you at the Pickin’ in the Pines Bluegrass Festival in 2026!