Route 23 Bluegrass Festival

06/21/2026

Did/Do you have a father who played a role in bringing bluegrass music into your life?

Please share their name in the comments, and if you like share a story about their bluegrass influence on you.

Happy Father’s Day and God bless bluegrass music!

06/16/2026

We would like to welcome Southern Ohio Cleanup Company LLC to the Route 23 Bluegrass Festival family!

Southern Ohio Cleanup Company (SOCCo) is the primary environmental cleanup and decommissioning contractor at the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant near Piketon. Besides its cleanup work, SOCCo is also active in community engagement, workforce development, STEM education, economic development, community improvement projects, and other local initiatives.

As we often say, this festival is simply not possible without the support of our local community and our bluegrass music supporters. We'd like to thank all of our partners, who can be seen here - https://www.route23bluegrass.com/our-partners, and we encourage you to support the businesses and organizations that support our community and bluegrass music.

Thank you to SOCCo and all those who make the Route 23 Bluegrass Festival and Piketon, Ohio, a destination for music fans.

06/11/2026

We would like to welcome Waverly Moose Lodge 2263 to the Route 23 Bluegrass Festival family!

The Waverly Moose Lodge is located at 303 West Emmitt Avenue and is a community organization that contributes to local charities and offers social, family, and recreational activities for its members. To learn more about becoming a member, visit Waverly Moose Lodge or call (740) 947-9100.

The Waverly Moose Lodge is also a stop on the Route 23 Hop on Wednesday, Sept. 2 during the opening day of the festival. Check out the Hop schedule and the full lineup at www.route23bluegrass.com.

As we often say, this festival is simply not possible without the support of our local business community and our bluegrass music supporters. We'd like to thank all of our partners - https://www.route23bluegrass.com/our-partners - and we kindly ask that you consider supporting those who support our local community and bluegrass music.

Thank you to the Waverly Moose Lodge!

06/10/2026

We would like to welcome Bob Thompson to the Route 23 Bluegrass Festival family!

Bob is a candidate for Pike County Commissioner, a native of Stockdale, a graduate of Waverly High School, and a former Ohio State Buckeye basketball player. You can find out more about his background and his campaign at Bob Thompson for Pike County Commissioner.

As we often say, this festival is simply not possible without the support of our local community and our bluegrass music supporters. We'd like to thank all of our partners, who can be seen here - https://www.route23bluegrass.com/our-partners.

Although the festival does not endorse political candidates or allow speeches or solicitations, our team is appreciative of everyone involved with the festival and we thank Bob for his support.

06/05/2026

Thanks again to IBMA award-winning broadcaster Michelle Lee for taking the time to talk with Rick Greene about the Route 23 Bluegrass Festival this week.

Check out the interview here. - https://soundcloud.com/michelleleeonair/michelle-lee-interviews-rick-3?utm_source=mobi&utm_campaign=social_sharing



Michelle Lee On Air / M & M Real Talk

06/04/2026

The Route 23 Bluegrass Festival is proud to welcome MIG RV & Marine Franklin Furnace to our bluegrass family!

MIG RV & Marine is a leading RV dealer in southern Ohio and it offers:
* New and used travel trailers
* Fifth wheels
* Toy haulers
* Park models
* Lightweight campers

MIG RV & Marine also provides repair and maintenance services, parts sales, installation and customization services, and more.

For more information on MIG RV & Marine call (740) 547-0704 or visit them on Facebook.

As we often say, this festival is simply not possible without the support of our local business community and our bluegrass music supporters. We'd like to thank all of our partners - https://www.route23bluegrass.com/our-partners - and we kindly ask that you consider doing business with those who support our local community and bluegrass music.

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06/03/2026

Rick Greene spoke with IBMA award-winning broadcaster Michelle Lee this week and they discussed the Route 23 Bluegrass Festival, southern Ohio’s rich musical heritage and how Piketon has established itself as a bluegrass music destination.

The broadcast airs Thursday at 11 a.m. and can be heard on Michelle’s platforms below.

🎧 Tune in here:
🌐 Web: www.Michelleleeonair.com
📱 App: MICHELLE LEE ON AIR (Available on iOS/Android)
📻 Live365: Search "MICHELLE LEE ON AIR"
🗓️ Thursday, June 4th | 11:00 AM (ET)

We are thrilled to continue this amazing tradition of showcasing talented artists and giving you an inside look into their world with the Artist Spotlight of the Month!

06/02/2026

Our collection of fans and supporters in bluegrass music is filled with people who are generous, loving, kind, and enthusiastic about our music.

Because Allen Styx Hicks embodied all of those characteristics, he became a beloved and recognizable figure in bluegrass. As I was thinking about how to honor him, I searched through photos and posts and doing so makes it clear just how many people were impacted by this special person.

It’s a Who’s Who of bluegrass music. From the most recognized artists to fans he’d just met. And it seems his videos captured all the big moments, including those in Piketon.

That big smile let you know that he was genuinely happy to see you and we’ll all miss him.

We’d like to send our condolences to his family during this difficult time. The hope is that the outpouring of support that has already been exhibited brings some comfort to those who knew him best.

RIP friend. This festival season, we’ll share our stories about Styx and honor him the best way we know how, with the love and gratitude toward him that he always showed to others.

Why Wouldn’t Ya?

- Rick Greene