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Great American Bluegrass Jam

Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum 311 West 2nd Street, Owensboro, KY, United States

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 […]

The Stephen Foster Story / My Old Kentucky Home State Park

My Old Kentucky Home 501 Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, KY, United States

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 […]

Jerusalem Ridge Bluegrass Festival

Jerusalem Ridge (Bill Monroe Homeplace) 6210 US 62 East, Beaver Dam, KY, United States

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. […]

Railbird Music Festival

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.

ROMP Fest

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, […]

Poppy Mountain Music Festival

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.

International Home of the Legends Thumbpicking Weekend

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. The weekend includes […]

Bourbon and Beyond

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 […]