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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
