Liberty Square: A Lester Flatt Celebration

Liberty Square: A Lester Flatt Celebration IBMA's 2015 Event of the Year! Annual event that celebrates the legacy of Bluegrass Legend, Lester Flatt - usually held the 2nd Saturday in October.

Celebrating the rich bluegrass heritage of the area, Liberty Square: A Lester Flatt Celebration is the City of Sparta, Tennessee’s annual community event. Held the second Saturday in October, this free event brings in national and international touring bluegrass artists for a full day of music on the main stage placed in front of historic Oldham Theater. The music honors the legacy of first genera

tion bluegrass musicians Lester Flatt and Benny Martin who called White county home, as well as Blake Williams and Josh Swift who continue to carry the torch for bluegrass music and Sparta worldwide. Additionally, local and regional businesses, churches, and civic organizations make up a vendor area of over 100 food and craft booths serving up the best in arts, crafts and food. The event is located downtown on the town square and covers several blocks, drawing a crowd of up to 5000 from surrounding states annually.

🎶 BANJO ROLL, PLEASE... 🎶We are thrilled to announce the lineup for this year's A Lester Flatt Celebration!Featuring:🌟 T...
06/12/2026

🎶 BANJO ROLL, PLEASE... 🎶
We are thrilled to announce the lineup for this year's A Lester Flatt Celebration!

Featuring:
🌟 The Isaacs
🌟 John Meyer
🌟 ETSU Bluegrass Pride Band
🌟 Kentucky Just Us
🌟 Strings of Green
🎤 Master of Ceremonies: Blake Williams

This incredible lineup celebrates the very best of Bluegrass music—an authentic American art form—as we commemorate our nation's 250th year.

Join us on October 10, 2026, in downtown Sparta, Tennessee, for this FREE community event, proudly sponsored by the City of Sparta.

Bring your family, your friends, and your love of Bluegrass music for a day of outstanding entertainment, community, and celebration.

📍 Downtown Sparta, TN
📅 October 10, 2026
🎟 FREE Admission

We'll see you there!

Tune in tomorrow for our lineup announcement happening at 10am CT!!
06/11/2026

Tune in tomorrow for our lineup announcement happening at 10am CT!!

Free concert tonight at the American Legion Hall downtown Sparta on the square! Join us!!
01/16/2026

Free concert tonight at the American Legion Hall downtown Sparta on the square! Join us!!

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