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SUMMARY:Bourbon and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Where the heart of Kentucky’s bourbon heritage meets the soul of live music\, Bourbon & Beyond stands as a flagship event on the Kentucky Music Trail. What began as a pioneering celebration has grown into a cultural phenomenon\, drawing over 120\,000 attendees to Louisville each year. This festival doesn’t just feature music; it’s an all-out showcase of the very best Kentucky has to offer—combining world-class performances\, signature bourbon experiences\, and the region’s celebrated culinary scene. \n\n\n\n\nSet against the backdrop of the Bourbon capital of the world\, Bourbon & Beyond creates a festival experience like no other\, with a lineup that spans genres and generations. From indie rock to blues\, Americana to country\, the music echoes the diversity of Kentucky itself. Add in bourbon tastings straight from the barrel\, and you’ve got a weekend that captures the true spirit of the Bluegrass State. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDigital Passport\n\n\n\nRewarding YourLove of Music\n\n\n\nTrack your travels along the Kentucky Music Trail with the free passport app. Simply visit participating sites to collect “check-ins”—the more milestones you reach\, the more giveaways you could qualify for including concert tickets and VIP merch. \n\n\n\n\nLet’s Go
URL:https://kymusictrail.com/event/bourbon-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:International Home of the Legends Thumbpicking Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, the world’s most skilled guitarists gather in Muhlenberg County for the International Home of the Legends Thumbpicking Weekend\, a prestigious event that honors the rich Thumbpicking tradition rooted in Kentucky. Held over a weekend at the Merle Travis Music Center\, this event brings together both seasoned pickers and rising stars. \n\n\n\nThe weekend includes a contest that follows a thrilling format where the top five competitors in each category from the preliminary round advance to the finals. The stakes are high\, with the winner in each category walking away with a coveted Gretsch guitar\, complete with a hardshell case. The weekend also hosts the induction of members into the Thumbpicking Hall of Fame and a grand finale concert in the evening after the contest. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDigital Passport\n\n\n\nRewarding YourLove of Music\n\n\n\nTrack your travels along the Kentucky Music Trail with the free passport app. Simply visit participating sites to collect “check-ins”—the more milestones you reach\, the more giveaways you could qualify for including concert tickets and VIP merch. \n\n\n\n\nLet’s Go
URL:https://kymusictrail.com/event/international-home-of-the-legends-thumbpicking-contest/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Poppy Mountain Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Over 100 bands travel here the third week of September each year to share their love of music. A diverse array of transportation will allow you to explore an entire world of bluegrass. Immerse yourself within the 1400 acres of beautiful Kentucky hills. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDigital Passport\n\n\n\nRewarding YourLove of Music\n\n\n\nTrack your travels along the Kentucky Music Trail with the free passport app. Simply visit participating sites to collect “check-ins”—the more milestones you reach\, the more giveaways you could qualify for including concert tickets and VIP merch. \n\n\n\n\nLet’s Go
URL:https://kymusictrail.com/event/poppy-mountain-music-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:ROMP Fest
DESCRIPTION:Throughout the history of ROMP Festival\, many legends of bluegrass have graced the stage including Doc Watson\, Earl Scruggs\, Del McCoury\, Ricky Skaggs\, Sam Bush\, Alison Krauss\, and Jesse McReynolds. ROMP also embraces the roots and progressive branches of the genre by featuring John Prine\, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band\, Rhiannon Giddens\, Old Crow Medicine Show\, Trampled by Turtles\, Leftover Salmon\, Yonder Mountain String Band\, Billy Strings\, and so many more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDigital Passport\n\n\n\nRewarding YourLove of Music\n\n\n\nTrack your travels along the Kentucky Music Trail with the free passport app. Simply visit participating sites to collect “check-ins”—the more milestones you reach\, the more giveaways you could qualify for including concert tickets and VIP merch. \n\n\n\n\nLet’s Go
URL:https://kymusictrail.com/event/romp-fest/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Rock the Country
DESCRIPTION:Rock The Country is more than just a festival—it’s a gathering for the true heart of America. This is where hardworking\, God-fearing patriots unite under the open sky\, celebrating the freedom we hold dear and the power of live music to connect us all. With every note that fills the air\, every raised glass\, and every shout of excitement\, we create memories that honor the spirit of We The People.  \n\n\n\nAre you ready to embrace the music\, the freedom\, and the camaraderie? Then join us—or welcome back—to Rock The Country 2025. Where the beer flows\, the love pours\, and the music rains down like a monsoon. \n\n\n\nFriday Lineup\n\n\n\nKid Rock\, Tracy Lawrence\, Shenandoah\, TBA\, Sammy Kershaw\, Hudson Westbrook\, Ying Yang Twins \n\n\n\nSaturday Lineup\n\n\n\nNickelback\, Hank Williams Jr. Upchurch\, Mark Chesnutt\, Deana Carter\, Them Dirty Roses\, Afroman \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDigital Passport\n\n\n\nRewarding YourLove of Music\n\n\n\nTrack your travels along the Kentucky Music Trail with the free passport app. Simply visit participating sites to collect “check-ins”—the more milestones you reach\, the more giveaways you could qualify for including concert tickets and VIP merch. \n\n\n\n\nLet’s Go
URL:https://kymusictrail.com/event/rock-the-country/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Railbird Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:For one special weekend in June at Red Mile Gaming and Racing\, music can be found for two days on three stages. Artists featured here include Chris Stapleton\, Hozier\, Noah Kahan and Turnpike Troubadours. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDigital Passport\n\n\n\nRewarding YourLove of Music\n\n\n\nTrack your travels along the Kentucky Music Trail with the free passport app. Simply visit participating sites to collect “check-ins”—the more milestones you reach\, the more giveaways you could qualify for including concert tickets and VIP merch. \n\n\n\n\nLet’s Go
URL:https://kymusictrail.com/event/railbird-music-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250608T080000
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SUMMARY:Jerusalem Ridge Bluegrass Festival
DESCRIPTION:High on the historic Jerusalem Ridge\, the Jerusalem Ridge Bluegrass Celebration brings the timeless sound of bluegrass back to the very place where it was born. Hosted by the Bill Monroe Foundation\, this annual festival pays tribute to the “Father of Bluegrass” by transforming his boyhood home into a lively celebration of music and tradition. \n\n\n\nWith multiple performance stages set against the scenic backdrop of Bill Monroe’s Homeplace\, the festival offers an authentic bluegrass experience like no other. Musicians and fans from across the country gather to honor Monroe’s legacy\, filling the hills with the twang of banjos\, the strum of guitars\, and the unmistakable sound of bluegrass that echoes across the region. \n\n\n\nAs part of the Kentucky Music Trail\, the Jerusalem Ridge Bluegrass Celebration is more than a festival—it’s a pilgrimage to the roots of bluegrass\, where history and music come together to celebrate a genre that has captivated the world. Whether you’re here to perform\, listen\, or simply soak in the atmosphere\, this celebration is a must-visit for any bluegrass enthusiast. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDigital Passport\n\n\n\nRewarding YourLove of Music\n\n\n\nTrack your travels along the Kentucky Music Trail with the free passport app. Simply visit participating sites to collect “check-ins”—the more milestones you reach\, the more giveaways you could qualify for including concert tickets and VIP merch. \n\n\n\n\nLet’s Go
URL:https://kymusictrail.com/event/jerusalem-ridge-bluegrass-festival/
LOCATION:Jerusalem Ridge (Bill Monroe Homeplace)\, 6210 US 62 East\, Beaver Dam\, KY\, 42320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:The Stephen Foster Story / My Old Kentucky Home State Park
DESCRIPTION:At My Old Kentucky Home State Park\, history and music intertwine in a place where the spirit of Kentucky’s past comes to life. Federal Hill\, the stately mansion that inspired Stephen Foster’s iconic ballad “My Old Kentucky Home\,” invites visitors to step back into the antebellum South. With costumed guides leading you through its grand halls and formal gardens\, you’ll feel the deep connection between this historic home and Foster’s unforgettable melody. \n\n\n\nDuring the summer months\, the park’s amphitheater comes alive under the stars with performances of “Stephen Foster – The Musical\,” a beloved outdoor drama that brings Foster’s story and music to life. It’s a celebration of the composer’s legacy and the song that has become Kentucky’s anthem. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDigital Passport\n\n\n\nRewarding YourLove of Music\n\n\n\nTrack your travels along the Kentucky Music Trail with the free passport app. Simply visit participating sites to collect “check-ins”—the more milestones you reach\, the more giveaways you could qualify for including concert tickets and VIP merch. \n\n\n\n\nLet’s Go
URL:https://kymusictrail.com/event/the-stephen-foster-story-my-old-kentucky-home-state-park/
LOCATION:My Old Kentucky Home\, 501 Stephen Foster Avenue\, Bardstown\, KY\, 40004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Great American Bluegrass Jam
DESCRIPTION:As the Bluegrass Music Capital of the World\, Owensboro continues to weave the sound of bluegrass into the heart of its community\, and the Great American Bluegrass Jam is a shining example. This annual event\, first held in 2023\, celebrates the town’s deep bluegrass roots while drawing fans from far and wide to experience a weekend filled with music\, history\, and the vibrant culture of Kentucky. \n\n\n\nTaking place throughout downtown Owensboro\, the festival brings together a diverse lineup of events and performances. From the lively Kentucky Fried Pickin’ Hotel Jam at the Holiday Inn Riverfront to the prestigious Kentucky State Fiddle Championship at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum\, this weekend is a bluegrass lover’s dream. Add in exclusive concerts\, like the Earls of Leicester at Woodward Theater\, and special shuttle excursions to iconic sites like the Green River Distilling Co. and the Bill Monroe Homeplace in nearby Rosine\, and you’ve got a jam-packed weekend of unforgettable experiences.The Great American Bluegrass Jam is more than an event—it’s a gathering place for musicians and fans alike\, where the legacy of bluegrass music comes to life. As part of the Kentucky Music Trail\, this festival is a must for anyone looking to connect with the genre’s storied past and exciting future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDigital Passport\n\n\n\nRewarding YourLove of Music\n\n\n\nTrack your travels along the Kentucky Music Trail with the free passport app. Simply visit participating sites to collect “check-ins”—the more milestones you reach\, the more giveaways you could qualify for including concert tickets and VIP merch. \n\n\n\n\nLet’s Go
URL:https://kymusictrail.com/event/great-american-bluegrass-jam/
LOCATION:Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum\, 311 West 2nd Street\, Owensboro\, KY\, 42301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Kentucky State Fiddle Championship
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, the sounds of banjos\, mandolins\, and fiddles echo through the halls of the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum as musicians of all ages gather for the Kentucky State Fiddle Championship. Held as part of The Great American Bluegrass Jam\, this historic competition brings together some of the finest musical talent from across the state\, showcasing the skills and passion that define Kentucky’s deep-rooted connection to bluegrass. \n\n\n\nOriginally established in Leitchfield in 1974\, the championship found its home at the Hall of Fame in 2021\, where it continues to thrive. Categories range from old-time banjo and flatpick guitar to traditional fiddle\, bluegrass banjo\, and even dulcimer. It’s a celebration of the diverse musical traditions that make up Kentucky’s rich landscape\, from the lively tunes of bluegrass to the soulful strains of old-time music.For both competitors and spectators\, the Kentucky State Fiddle Championship is a must-see event on the Kentucky Music Trail. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or simply a fan of the craft\, the championship offers a unique chance to witness Kentucky’s musical heritage in action\, bringing together generations of artists who keep these time-honored traditions alive. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDigital Passport\n\n\n\nRewarding YourLove of Music\n\n\n\nTrack your travels along the Kentucky Music Trail with the free passport app. Simply visit participating sites to collect “check-ins”—the more milestones you reach\, the more giveaways you could qualify for including concert tickets and VIP merch. \n\n\n\n\nLet’s Go
URL:https://kymusictrail.com/event/kentucky-state-fiddle-championship/
LOCATION:Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum\, 311 West 2nd Street\, Owensboro\, KY\, 42301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:FoxFire Music and Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Born from the spirit of Appalachian tradition and the legacy of Jean Bell-Thomas\, the FoxFire Music & Arts Festival honors Ashland’s role in America’s rich musical heritage. In 1930\, Bell-Thomas launched the American Folk Song Festival right here in Boyd County—one of the first of its kind in the nation. Now\, the FoxFire Festival carries that torch\, showcasing the independent and soulful sounds of Appalachian music while blending in national touring acts with homegrown regional talent. \n\n\n\nThe festival is more than just a celebration of music—it’s a tribute to the culture and artistry of the region. Local artisans set up shop in the vendor market\, offering a unique glimpse into Appalachian craftsmanship. From the strains of banjos and fiddles to the vibrant art on display\, FoxFire is a place where creativity thrives and tradition finds new life.As part of the Kentucky Music Trail\, the FoxFire Music & Arts Festival is a can’t-miss stop for anyone seeking to experience the heart and soul of Appalachian culture. Here\, the past and present collide in perfect harmony\, making Ashland a key destination on the trail that ties Kentucky’s musical history together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDigital Passport\n\n\n\nRewarding YourLove of Music\n\n\n\nTrack your travels along the Kentucky Music Trail with the free passport app. Simply visit participating sites to collect “check-ins”—the more milestones you reach\, the more giveaways you could qualify for including concert tickets and VIP merch. \n\n\n\n\nLet’s Go
URL:https://kymusictrail.com/event/foxfire-music-and-arts-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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