Festival of the Bluegrass

03/02/2023

There will not be a Festival of the Bluegrass in 2023. We have been getting a lot of calls and emails asking about an upcoming Festival, but we don't have anything to do with it. We wish everyone the best of luck and let the music go long into the night.

01/28/2022

There will not be a Festival of the Bluegrass in 2022. We know there has been a lot of inquiry and we thank you for your patience. The Covid-19 pandemic has affected individuals and communities in different ways and our personal circumstances are such that we do not have the bandwith to make this event happen.

We are working through the process of refunding everyone's money from their 2020 purchases; there will not be an option to rollover to 2023. In addition, you have likely noticed that we do not maintain this page. If you have an address change, please let us know by visiting www.festivalofthebluegrass.com or emailing [email protected] or [email protected]. We have deactivated comments and private messages on this site.

We love you all and hope you are healthy and well and finding your Bluegrass fix. -Roy, Anna, and the rest of the Cornett family

03/07/2021

It is with sadness that we announce that, out of concern for the health and safety of everyone in attendance, there will not be a 2021 Festival of the Bluegrass. This was an extremely difficult decision, and one that was months in the making. If this past year has taught us anything it’s that we must take care of each other. That includes making difficult decisions that are for the good of the many, rather than the privilege of the few. Those who were kind enough to roll over their campsite payments from 2020 to 2021 will receive a full refund in the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience as we work through this accounting. Stay well, friends, and we hope to see you next year.

06/11/2020

Let's be honest - it's of a bummer of a day. Normally we'd be sitting at the airstream, gazing a sea of chairs and listening to 60+ of our favorite kiddos pluck their hearts out to Cripple Creek. We'd be waiting for the sound crew to arrive for tonight's show. We'd be eating unhealthy food and saying hello to all of you and laughing at stories from Festival's past. And we're not. And we're pretty sad about it. So let's start a thread of some of our favorite memories and photos from Festivals these past 46 years. I'll start.

06/02/2020

The Moron Brothers came out with a song about toilet paper alternatives!😂 Make sure to give this a listen and check out their website!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJZuZzU2Vsg

https://www.themoronbrothersstore.com

Laugh America! It's time to smile. May God Bless You! This is a funny song we wrote about alternatives to toilet paper. We hope you enjoy it!

05/27/2020

Here's a video of The Local Honeys performing "Cigarette Trees" (presented by SomerSessions) as a part of the Red Room Recordings at the Shine House. We'll sure miss listening to this duo's harmonies this summer!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F6k4Xdrj4Q

Make sure to check out their website and support your local bands!!
http://www.thelocalhoneys.com/album

SomerSessions presents The Local Honeys (Linda Jean Stokley and Montana Hobbs) performing "Cigarette Trees" as part of the Red Room Recordings at the Shine H...

05/20/2020

Enjoy this video of Russell Moore and Illrd Tyme Out: "It's Raining in L.A." from the 2013 Festival of the Bluegrass! Make sure to check out their website and show them a little love!
http://www.iiirdtymeout.com/music-2/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iBAOwbHr-Q

Five-time IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out, winner of IBMA's Vocal Group of the Year award for seven consecutive years, perfor...

04/28/2020

In support of the great artists we had slated to perform this June, we've launched a merch page where you can go and buy an album, tshirt, patch, sticker, or whatever else suits your style (and your budget) in support of these bands. Follow the link to our website and spread some Bluegrass love!

With music venues, bars, and festivals closing down due to the Covid-19 pandemic, musicians are feeling a significant financial impact. The artists we had slated to perform this year are no...

04/24/2020

It is with deep sadness that we announce the June 11-14, 2020, Festival of the Bluegrass has been cancelled. For the past 46 years, our family has enjoyed spending a few magical days together at the Festival of the Bluegrass, and we know that is the case for many of you. It is for this reason – our love for you and our desire to keep you all safe and healthy – that we must make the difficult, but correct, decision to cancel.
Please read our full statement at www.festivalofthebluegrass.com

03/26/2020

Practice social distancing and enjoy the Seldom Scene from the Festival stage in 2013 from the comfort of your couch!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rkboz2-8IyA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yV4kbV3h3Y

Bluegrass veterans The Seldom Scene bring their signature sound to the 2013 Festival of the Bluegrass at the Kentucky Horse Park. Learn more about KET's prog...

03/24/2020

We are continuing to plan for the weekend of June 11-14 with the hopes that we'll see you at the Kentucky Horse Park as always. However, this is a very fluid situation and the recommendations from the local, state, and federal level are changing every day. The current recommendations from the CDC are to limit gatherings of 50 or more people until mid-May. Should this change, or Governor Beshear make other recommendations specific to Kentucky, we will re-evaluate. Any announcement will be made via Social Media and our website. If something changes with this year's Festival and you have already purchased a campsite and/or tickets, we will contact you directly.

03/03/2020

Thanks to our Festival Family member Walt, we have a great Spotify playlist featuring the artists coming in 2020. Check it out!

Playlist · Walt Barlow · 98 items · 5 saves