The 2024 bluegrass music festival schedule features Mile 0 Fest, Cayamo, WinterWonderGrass, Two Step Inn, Big As Texas Fest, Fort Desolation Fest, Chinook Fest, plus many more. These bluegrass festivals pay homage to the distinctive American musical genre that emerged in the mid-20th century, drawing its roots from traditional Appalachian folk, Irish, Scottish, and English music. Marked by its high-energy acoustic sound, bluegrass typically features a combination of stringed instruments such as the banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, and upright bass. The genre is characterized by rapid tempos, intricate instrumental solos, tight vocal harmonies, and a distinctive three-finger picking style on the banjo, pioneered by Earl Scruggs. Bluegrass often tells stories of rural life, love, and the challenges of everyday existence. Popularized by iconic figures like Bill Monroe, the "Father of Bluegrass," and later embraced by artists such as Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, bluegrass has evolved and influenced various musical styles while maintaining its grassroots charm and spirited performances.
Nelsonville
Jun 20-22, 2025 
