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Acoustic Playground - Overview of bluegrass and acoustic music festivals. Geographic listings, humor, instrument makers and links.

Aiken Bluegrass Festival - South Carolina charity event put on to benefit STAR Riding and Driving, which enriches the lives of children and adults with disabilities, through safe, therapeutic interaction with horses. Sponsors and contact information on site.

America Bless God - A Saturday Gospel Bluegrass celebration at the Mechanicsville Christian Center, VA, held in July. Stage acts, jamming, food and drink. Advance ticket sales by mail. Children 13 and under free with paying adult.

Annual Santa Fe Traditional & Bluegrass Festival - Features national, regional and local old-time and bluegrass acts, sponsored by the Southwest Pickers. Newsletter, contacts, gallery, history, directions, upcoming shows, songs and lyrics.

Arcadia Bluegrass Festival 

Athy Bluegrass Music Association and Festival - Ireland's longest running festival, sponsored by the Athy Bluegrass Music Association, held in Co. Kildare. Also concert listings, photo galleries, artist links and local B&B listings.

Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival 

Beanstock Acoustical Music Festival - An annual event featuring folk and bluegrass music. Takes place in Tom Bean, Texas. Venue information, line-up, list of past performers, and travel information.

Big Horn Mountain Festival - Three-day Americana festival held in late June at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Buffalo, Wyoming. Band links, photos, schedule, tickets, lodging, camping, sponsors, vendors, area attractions, and email contact.

Bill Jorgenson International Bluegrass Festival 

Bill Monroe's Bean Blossom - Bluegrass, gospel, country festivals and happenings at Bean Blossom, Indiana, with event ticket prices, news flashes, history, awards, pictures, guest book, chat room, gift shop, camping and lodging information. Links to artists, festivals, clubs, associations, magazines, and the American Red Cross National Disaster Relief Fund. With a dedication "to the memory of Bill Monroe, 'The Father of Bluegrass,' and to the legacy of the style of music he left behind."

Bitterroot Valley Bluegrass Festival - Annual family event in the Bitterroot Valley of Hamilton, Montana held the second full weekend in July. On-site camping and jamming. Advance tickets, schedule, highlights of previous years, sponsors, links, email and phone contacts.  

Blackwater Bluegrass Festival - Family friendly event held each spring and fall in Jasper, Alabama. Schedule, ticket information, photos from past festivals, volunteer opportunities and mailing list.

Blazin' Bluegrass - August and September one-day festivals in Kentucky and Tennessee. Music, car show, cloggers and food. 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult. Press releases, maps, email and phone contacts. Links to more festivals.

Blistered Fingers - Two four-day family festivals hosted by the band Blistered Fingers each June and August in Sidney, Maine, with an open stage to encourage up-and-coming bands (no band contest). Maps, directions, performance schedules, past performers, photos, mailing list, guest book, links and fan club.

Blueberry Bluegrass Festival 

Bluegrass For Billy - An early September festival benefit to raise money for a music scholarship and the American Cancer Society, held at Graves Field in Saline City, Indiana. Message board, contact information and links.

Bluegrass In The Smokies - Event held in Sevierville, Tennessee. Headlined by traditional and contemporary bluegrass artists. Photos, festival information, camping reservations, directions and artist links.

Camp Rude Bluegrass Festival 

Cedar Valley Bluegrass Music Festival - Two-day July family event in southern Indiana, near the Ohio River. Camping, crafts, and concessions. Band line-up, photos, links, directions, guest book, phone and email contacts.

Central Virginia Family Bluegrass Festival - Family oriented event held in May and August at Amelia Family Campgrounds. Swimming, fishing, playground. All types of campers and groups welcome. Site provides links and area information.

Christopher Run Bluegrass Festival - On the shores of Lake Anna in Mineral, Virginia, this June festival offers many popular bluegrass acts, around the clock jamming, workshops and recreational activities on the lake. Schedule, directions, ticket and recreational information, and links to artists' home pages.

Clinton Bluegrass Festival - Annual Bluegrass Music Festival held the first Saturday of August each year at the Dewitt County Museum in Clinton, Illinois information page with times, prices and featured acts, plus links to related sites.

Coastline Bluegrass Music Event - Three-day family festival in June at the Bodafon Farm Park, Llandudno, North Wales. Concerts, picking sessions, workshops, advance tickets, venue and contact information. 

Coleman Station Bluegrass Festival - Annual September family event located in Western Pennsylvania. Map and directions, scheduled bands, camping, links to bands and organizations.

Colorado River Bluegrass Festival 

Cottonwood Music Festival - Outdoor Celtic, country and bluegrass festival held at Cottonwood Park on the shores of Stuart Lake in Fort St. James, British Columbia, Canada. Dry camping, open mike, food vendors, and farmer's market. Ticket information, band line-up, links, phone and email contacts.

Dancin' Dave's Bluegrass Festival Camping - Business offering campsite set-ups, ready to go at various large bluegrass festivals in the US. Email address, calendar of events, resources, pictures and frequently asked questions (FAQs).

Darrington Valley Bluegrass Festival 

Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival - This three-day family festival is held annually over the Labor Day weekend at the Salem County Fair Grounds in Woodstown, NJ. Ticket prices, history, photos, performers, schedule, location, campground and accommodations information.

Denton Bluegrass Festival 

Doc Watson Music Fest - Annual event held in mid-July in Sugar Grove, NC. In 1998 "Doc Watson Appreciation Day" commenced. In 2000 the event expanded to two days to accommodate fan interest. Schedule, photos, guest book, directions, prices and area links.  

Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival - This festival is held in the Smoky mountains in Kodak, TN in September, rain or shine. Advance and gate ticket prices, e-mail contact, photos, performer links, map and directions

Festival In The Pines - Four-day event held the second full weekend of May each year at Tripple Creek Music Campground in Rocky Mount VA. Many bands, food, electric camping, barn square dance and reunion shows. Schedule, photos, ticket ordering, mailing list and links.

Festival of the Bluegrass - This annual June event has two stages at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, and has four days of pickin'. Schedule, photos, advance ticket rates, weather information, camping reservation contacts, and area attractions.

FloydFest - Three days of bluegrass and world music on four stages in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Floyd, VA. Workshops, food, free on-site camping, kids' activities, healing arts, biking and hiking. Site provides directions, links and contacts.

Foggy Hollow Bluegrass Gatherin' - Early June and late September events at the farm in Alabama. Photos, directions, correspondence, email and phone contacts, and links.

Fox Family Bluegrass Festival - Annual August family event held in Old Forge, NY, with music, workshops, children's activities, food, crafts and camping. Site provides schedule, photographs, tickets and contact information.

Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival - Annual May and August events in historic Gettysburg, PA. Ticket ordering, artist lineup, directions, FAQs, area attractions, vendor applications, camping and lodging information, news, mailing list, email contact and links.

Goin' Back To Harlan Bluegrass Festival - A weekend festival in the heart of the Kentucky Highlands Region. Tickets, schedule, map, area activities, lodging and camping information.  

Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival 

Gospel Grass - Bluegrass gospel festival held in June in Colorado. Photos, schedule, and information on bands and other events in Colorado.

Graves Mountain Bluegrass Festival - Three days of family-oriented bluegrass at Graves Mountain Lodge, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Syria, VA. Outdoor activities include horseback riding, fishing, hiking, swimming, and jamming. Advance camping and ticket prices, band performance and Acutab workshop schedules, and year-round events.

Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival - Held each July on the Rothvoss Farm in Ancramdale, New York, this is the Northeastern festival formerly known as Winterhawk. Photos, directions, schedules, press releases, a discussion group, on-line vendor application, contests, events, amenities, area accommodations, camping and volunteer information, FAQs, and bluegrass links.

Huck Finn Bluegrass Festival - A large family festival held each June in Victorville, CA, with camping, circus, games, crafts, and contests. Online tickets, directions, band schedule, media information, links, camping and lodging.

Jenny Brook Bluegrass Festival 

Julian Bluegrass Festival 

Kentucky Lake Bluegrass Festival - Early June festival at Kenlake State Reserve Park, Aurora, Kentucky. Photos, schedules, phone and email contacts.

Kinston Winter Bluegrass Festival - Annual indoor winter event in eastern North Carolina. Schedule, photos, directions, advance ticket ordering, accommodations, and band links.

Lake Champlain Bluegrass Festival - Annual August event in Vermont with craft fair, fiddle and banjo contest prizes. Band and ticket information, area attractions, image gallery and directions.

Laurel Highlands Bluegrass Festival - Annual two-day June festival in the Laurel Highlands of western Pennsylvania. Tickets, camping, schedule, bands, directions and links.

Lion's Head Bluegrass and Country Festival 

Mayville Bluegrass Festival - Mid-June festival on scenic Chautauqua Lake at Lakeside Park, Mayville, NY. National and regional bands, contests and workshops. Map, artist links, email and phone contacts.

Menokin Bluegrass Festival - One-day festival in Warsaw, Virginia. Family fun, vendors, games and contests. Proceeds to Menokin Foundation. Band links, tickets, directions and contact information.

Mr B's Bluegrass Festival 

National Old Time Country & Bluegrass Festival - Organization devoted to traditional acoustic music holds annual event just before Labor Day at the Harrison County Fairgrounds in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Seven days of roots music performed on twelve different stages. Directions, related events and contact information.

North Fork Valley Bluegrass Festival - This mid-June festival is held in Hotchkiss, CO, and features traditional and contemporary bluegrass, instrument and vocal workshops, jams, vendors and luthiers from the region. Concerts are held in a shaded park. Rough RV camping and shaded tent camping are available in the Delta County Fairgrounds. Festival and business links

Northern Neck Bluegrass Festival - A bluegrass and family attraction in the scenic Northern Neck area of Virginia. Offers camping, fishing, swimming, bicycling, hayrides and picking. History, calendar, directions, band schedule, ticket prices, accommodations, rates, package deals, area attractions, feedback and links.

O*A*T*S Bluegrass Festival - "Out Among the Stars" is the Grillbillies' annual festival, held July 4th weekend at the Rodeo Grounds in Benton, Pennsylvania. Thursday Pig Roast and discounts at Grillbillie Hall. Performer links, message board, booking, advance tickets, vendor and volunteer contacts by phone and email.

Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival - An annual event held each October within walking distance of Guthrie, with camping and RV hook-ups. Artist roster, schedule, ticket, advance ticket and volunteer information, photos, accommodations, maps, discussion page, guest book, mailing list and links.

Oregon State Bluegrass Festival - Three-day annual event held the last weekend of August in Winston, Oregon, featuring northwest bands, workshops and jam sessions. Tickets, schedule, camping, events, concessions, volunteers, photos and band information.

Osborne Brothers Festival - Annual August event features Gospel and Bluegrass music. Includes a schedule of performances, ticket prices, photos, information about lodging and camping, and a map and directions.

Ossipee Valley Bluegrass Festival - Annual Maine event in late July. New England Flat Picking and Banjo Championships, several stages, plus an open stage, dance tent, workshops, prizes, vendors, camping and RV hook-ups. FAQs, advance ticket sales, prices, photos, band biographies, contests, contacts, schedule, directions and links.

Park City Bluegrass Festival - Three-day festival held in early May at the Kansas Coliseum Indoor Pavilion in Park City, with indoor and outdoor jamming areas, camping, plus self-sufficient and full service RV parking. General information numbers, area motels, advance tickets and a mailing list.

Pemi Valley Bluegrass Festival 

Pickathon Music Festival - An outdoor weekend festival that showcases a national mix of Roots musical styles. Advance ticket sales, festival rules and services, camping and lodging information, directions and email contact.

Pickin' in the Pines Bluegrass Festival - Acoustic music festival held in Flagstaff, Arizona, in September. Concerts, workshops, contests, contradancing, and children's activities.

Planet Bluegrass - Home page for the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Rocky Mountain Bluegrass Festival (RockyGrass), Rocky Mountain Folks Festival, and Song School (a songwriters' summit), all in Colorado. Music downloads of favorite Telluride artists, tickets, CDs and online merchandise.

Poppy Mountain Presents IIIrd Tyme Out Bluegrass Festival - This September family festival in Morehead, Kentucky (Rowan County) offers showcases and main stage acts, with free admission for children 12 and under. Activities include fishing, hiking, horseback trail-riding, sightseeing and jamming. Discussion group, mailing list (with free raffle entry), prizes, photos, FAQs, how to showcase, volunteer forms, directions, camping and vendor information, and links.

PreddyFest Bluegrass Festival - Held in August on the Tar River in Franklin County, North Carolina, this festival offers both shade, space and plenty of picking, and is one of bluegrass's newest family-style gatherings. Email address, photos, guidelines, schedule, directions, ticket and camping information.

Prince Edward Island Bluegrass and Oldtime Music Festival - Annual event held the first weekend in July, sponsored by the PEI Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Society. Contacts and links to artists and venues.

Red Lodge Bluegrass Festival - Two-day event in late August to raise funds for the Red Lodge Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services. Band line-up, photos, tickets, directions, and mandolin raffle. Camping, vendors, sponsors, and email contact.

Red, White & Bluegrass Family Pickin' Party - Three days of family fun including music on the main stage, all day and night picking parties, arts & crafts, pie contest, photography and quilt shows and auction. RV hook-ups. Guest book.

RenoFest - Commemorating the life and music of banjo legend Don Reno, this annual festival, hosted by the Reno Brothers, is held indoors at the historic Center Theater in Hartsville, South Carolina, with performances, instrument workshops, outdoor parking-lot picking, showcase and special events around town. Ticket and limited RV reservations, maps, parking, lodging and discount information.

Riverbend Bluegrass Festival 

RiverCity Bluegrass Festival - Two solid days of bluegrass and acoustic Americana in January 2005 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. Hotel and ticket reservations, jamming, schedule, band links.

Riverhawk Music Festival - Four days of music and camping for the entire family in central Florida. Tickets, maps, schedule, band, mailing list, and vending information.

Roanoke FiddleFest - A week long celebration of bluegrass and old-time music held in July in Roanoke, VA. Concerts, workshops and roundtable discussions, banjo and fiddle competitions, cash prizes, donations and scholarships. Site provides artist links, ticket, vendor and travel information, email, press and marketing contacts, and FAQs

ROMP (River Of Music Party) - ROMP is the fund-raising event for the International Bluegrass Music Museum's "Video Oral History Project" which records the lives and musical contributions of first-generation artists in one-hour documentary films. Artists include Bobby Osborne, The Lovell Sisters, Cherryholmes, Special Consensus, and The Kruger Brothers. Free camping and free admission for kids 12 and under.

Route 66 Festivals - Bluegrass events in Missouri are found here, with links, dates and information.

Salt River Acres - Featuring bands throughout the mid-west and central United States, this is a family event, handicap accessible, with children's activities. Workshops, photos, and map. Salt River also sponsors other festivals celebrating many kinds of music.

San Francisco Bluegrass & Old-Time Festival - A week-long event in early February, featuring different artists each night in many venues in San Francisco and its neighboring communities. Email, lineup, links to the Northern California Bluegrass Society, artists, and calendar of bluegrass and old-time events in the Bay area.

Scott Valley Bluegrass Festival - The Scott Valley Bluegrass Festival is a small town festival, in Etna, California. Line-up, ticket order form, band links, contact information, photos, directions and area links.

Silver Strings Bluegrass Festival - Held in early June at State Fair Park in Lincoln, NE, this event has a covered festival stage, full-service campground, tent sites and a free shuttle. Band schedule, artist profiles, weather, directions, ticket prices, telephone and email contacts.

Strawberry Music Festivals - Two eclectic bluegrass festivals take place over the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends at Camp Mather, Yosemite, CA, offering family activities including musical performances, story-telling, arts & crafts, and jamming. No pets, ground or charcoal fires. Announcements, ticket information, maps, weather forecasts, lineups, set lists, message board and feedback.

Strawberry Park Annual Bluegrass Festival - Four-day family festival held the last weekend of May in Preston, CT. Outdoor amphitheater, jamming, recreational and athletic facilities for all ages, including swimming pool and sauna. Camping, RV storage, services and on-site deliveries. Advance ticket sales, rates and reservations, maps, band links, FAQs, information by email and toll-free number.

Strictly Bluegrass Festival 

Stringbean Memorial Bluegrass Festival - Mid-June festival honoring David "Stringbean" Akemon. Camping, hand-made KY arts & crafts, mule-drawn wagon rides, blacksmith shop and Youth Band competition. Links to related festivals and celebrations.

Suwannee Valley Bluegrass Festival - The Suwannee Valley Bluegrass Festival is a family oriented event organized by Suwannee Valley Leagues, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing recreational activities for the youth in north central Florida. Schedule, tickets, sponsors, links, directions and lodging information.

Telluride Bluegrass Festival 

Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival - Held annually on Labor Day weekend in Brunswick, Maine, overlooking Thomas Bay, this long-running festival offers a band competition (cash prize), a huge roster of bands, non-stop jamming, crafts and artist workshops, Martin guitar raffle, vendors, camping, and free parking for day trippers. Ticket ordering and camping information, band contest applications, directions, weather information and rules.

Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival - Held annually since 1961 in southern California, this old-time and bluegrass May event at the Paramount Ranch features four stages with over 100 contestants, professional bands, folk dancing and singing, jamming, folk arts booths, National Parks exhibits and children's crafts. Schedule, band bios, photos, vendor and volunteer information, FAQ, telephone hotline and email contacts.

Walnut Valley Festival (official) - "Winfield" is held each September in Kansas and is famous for its picking and fiddling contests and champions, with contestants from all over the world vying for top honors. Four official (performance) and two unofficial (walk-on and jamming) stages. Schedule, media information, rules, contest rules, maps, archives, camping, vendor and special event information, plus linking options.

Walnut Valley Festival (unofficial) - Memories and photographs from past years, FAQ, weather information and archives, maps of campgrounds with links to Winfield (town) and other festivals.

Watermelon Park Fest - A two-day music roots music festival featuring bluegrass and Irish acts. Camping and music workshops.

Wintergrass Bluegrass Festival - Held indoors in Tacoma, WA, this mid-February event has many headliners, five stages, fifty workshops, dances, kids' activities, open mics and jamming. Ticket information, contact, travel, hotel and surprises.

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