Bluegrassroots

04/27/2026

Mark your calendars

Bluegrassroots is back for its 8th year and it’s shaping up to be a really good day in the park.

We’re talking live music all afternoon, a jam session to keep things rolling, and an evening concert with JigJam bringing that high energy Irish bluegrass to close it all out.

June 27, 2026
Orem City Center Park
Starts at 1pm
Evening concert at 7pm

Catch sets from:
The Beck Brothers
Kate MacLeod with Perennial
The Last Wild Buffalo
HUP!

Hosted by Sam Payne

Bring a blanket, bring your people, and plan to stay awhile. There’s something kind of magical about a full day of music in the park, and it’s completely free.

No tickets. No stress. Just really good music and good company.

04/13/2026

Bluegrassroots is back

June 27th a full day of live music, good people, and summer in the park.

This year’s lineup is stacked:
JigJam bringing high energy Irish bluegrass straight from the global stage (fresh off the Grand Ole Opry and sharing stages with Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood)

The Last Wild Buffalo with gritty, soulful Americana

Kate MacLeod bringing music that feels like food for the soul

Beck Brothers Band blending traditional bluegrass with a fresh, modern edge

Hosted by Sam Payne

Festival in the park 1–6:30pm
Evening concert at 7pm

Orem City Center Park
Free to the public

Bring a blanket, bring your friends, and plan to stay a while ✨

06/18/2025

06/16/2025

🎉 Guess what?

Our Bluegrassroots Festival lineup is officially LIVE! Highlights below 👇

🕐 1 PM – Open Mic & Workshop

🕑 2 PM – Salt Junction

🕒 3 PM – Molly in the Mineshaft — uplifting “newgrass” energy meets global roots, with awards like Arts Northwest Showcase Grand Award and Best‑of‑State instrumental honors 

🕓 4 PM – Kate MacLeod — Americana fiddle & originals 

🕔 5 PM – Beck Brothers Band — high‑energy bluegrass duo 

🕕 6 PM – Jam session with Molly & the Mineshaft (bring your instruments!) 

🕖 7 PM – Headliners: Darin & Brooke Aldridge — award‑winning, chart‑topping bluegrass power couple 

🗓 When: Saturday, June 28 | Where: Orem City Center Park | Time: 1 PM (main acts 2–7 PM) 
🎟 Cost: FREE, family-friendly, open to all!

Check out the full schedule on our website—the stage is set, the bands are ready, and all that’s missing is YOU. Grab your blanket, bring your crew, and we’ll see you under the summer sky 🎶

https://bluegrassroots.utahvalleyarts.com/schedule/

06/05/2025

Check out this video of our festival last year.

🎶 Just a little glimpse of the good vibes from last year’s Bluegrassroots Festival in Orem!

There’s nothing better than live music, sunshine, and a blanket in the grass surrounded by friends, family, and that perfect summer energy. This video brings it all back.

The joy, the tunes, and the sense of community that makes this festival so special.

We’ll be back at Orem City Center Park on June 28, and we’d love to see you there! Bring a chair, bring a friend, and get ready for an afternoon of great music — totally free and fun for all ages.


City of Orem GovernmentMolly in the Mineshaft Darin & Brooke Aldridge

06/03/2025

🎻 Get ready to dance

Molly in the Mineshaft is bringing their high-energy “newgrass” sound to the Bluegrassroots Festival on June 28 in Orem!

Blending traditional bluegrass roots with a fresh, global twist, this award-winning group knows how to light up a stage. From crowd-favorite fiddle tunes to original compositions with heart, they’ll have you clapping, swaying, and smiling the whole way through.

They’ve performed across the U.S. and Europe, earned accolades like Best of State and Arts Northwest Grand Award Winner, and shared the stage with legends like The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Natalie MacMaster.

🎶 Whether you’re a bluegrass purist or new to the genre, Molly in the Mineshaft brings a joyful sound that inspires all ages.

Bring a chair and Don’t miss them live!

📍 Saturday, June 28 | 12–6 PM
📌 Orem City Center Park
🎟️ Free & family-friendly

Molly in the Mineshaft
City of Orem Government

05/28/2025

🎶 We’re beyond excited to welcome Darin and Brooke Aldridge as our headliners for this year’s Bluegrassroots Festival in Orem on June 28!

With Brooke’s powerhouse vocals (she’s a four-time IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year!) and Darin’s incredible musicianship and harmony, this duo brings heart, soul, and serious talent to the stage.

They’ve shared the spotlight with legends like Ricky Skaggs and have racked up awards and nominations across the bluegrass and gospel scenes — and now they’re bringing that magic to Orem City Center Park for a free, family-friendly summer concert you won’t want to miss.

📍 Saturday, June 28
🎟️ Free and open to the public

Come tap your toes, bring the fam, and enjoy an afternoon of incredible music under the summer sky!

05/23/2025

Get ready for an incredible day of music, sunshine, and good vibes at the Bluegrassroots Festival!

Join us at Orem City Center Park for a free community concert celebrating the rich sounds of bluegrass and folk. Talented local artists will take the stage in a laid-back, outdoor setting perfect for families, friends, and music lovers of all ages.

There’ll be live performances, toe-tappin’ tunes, local food vendors, and plenty of room to relax and enjoy the rhythm of summer.

Come for the music, stay for the atmosphere.

We can’t wait to see you there!