UPDATE REGARDING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

It is with much deliberation and a heavy heart that we announce the cancellation and postponement of our 2020 Brown County Bluegrass Festival.  Given the high risk of the prolonged effects of the worldwide pandemic of the COVID-19 virus, it is unrealistic and unfair for us to move forward with our festival. The health and safety of our bluegrass fans, the performing artists, and our Brown County Bluegrass Festival team are always first and foremost. We look forward to seeing all of you August 26-28, 2021! 

 

30th ANNUAL

BROWN COUNTY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

The Brown County Bluegrass Festival in Georgetown, Ohio, is delighted to welcome some of the “best in the bluegrass biz” to the Brown County Fairgrounds stage.

FESTIVAL GUIDELINES

—In accordance with fire safety code, please note: Campers must be no closer than 15 feet side to side and no closer than 10 feet end to end (bumper to hitch).   

—Arm bands must be worn at all times

—Show is rain or shine (see Inclement Weather Information below)

—Pets: No pets within the stage/arena area, nor the concession area. Please keep pets leashed and tended to within the fairgrounds.  Pets must be up-to-date on all shots.

—No golf carts inside the arena; golf carts should be operated by licensed drivers; golf cart owner assumes all liability.

—We request no smoking in the concert seating area; this is for the comfort of not only the audience members, but also the performers.

—Alcohol is permitted on the festival grounds; however, we request no “open containers” within the concert seating area (please use a can/bottle koozie.)

—Standard height lawn chairs only within the infield seating arena. No pop up tents, etc., in the infield arena.  High back and reclining chairs must be to the far left or right of infield concert seating–no high back chairs or reclining chairs allowed “front and center” of the stage.

–Schedule is subject to change.

—Tickets are non refundable.

 

Entering it’s 30th year, the legendary Brown County Bluegrass Festival, takes place annually at the Brown County Fairgrounds in Georgetown, Ohio.  The dynamic team of Edgar Loudermilk, Scott Mehaffey, and Seth Carkeek have pulled together the very best talent, venue, and special events required for an enjoyable bluegrass festival experience.

Ample electrical and water hookups for camping, newly renovated bath houses, and food/merchandise vendors are offered to make everyone comfortable while they enjoy great music all weekend long. Campers are permitted to move in on the Monday before the festival begins and are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy three evenings of family-style “dinner on the grounds/bring a covered dish” supper events–

Monday–Brown County Chili Supper

Tuesday–Edgar’s Famous Fish Fry

Wednesday–Bluegrass Bean Supper

Festival Seating–There is plenty of room for lawn chairs on the infield of the equestrian area of the grounds (just in front of the covered stage) and a large covered grandstand directly behind the infield for shade seekers. Year in and year out there are many return visitors, in addition to many new faces as our “family friendly” festival continues to grow.  Please see our Festival Guidelines for lawn chair requirements.  

The lineup is always first class with three straight days of some of the hottest names on today’s bluegrass music circuit taking the stage, with the stellar sound and lighting crew of GBS Productions making it an enjoyable event for all.  The Brown County Bluegrass Festival is rolling into it’s 30th year and the tradition continues of putting the “best in the biz” on stage!

Oh, and did we mention campground jamming?!  Music, non-stop all week long!  Tune up your fiddle, bring along your banjo, get out the guitar, bust out the bass, and make tracks with that mandolin to the Brown County Bluegrass Festival.  Pick a tune, sing a song, catch up with old friends, and make a few new ones along the way!  

Come be a part of the Brown County Bluegrass Festival family! 

Performance schedule pending/schedule is subject to change.

TICKETS

Weekend Passes $75

Advance Weekend Passes Before Aug. 1st, $70

Thursday -$25          Friday – $25          Saturday- $30

Checks or money orders accepted.  No credit/debit card sales.

Click here for Brown County Ticket Order Form PDF 

or print directly from this page:

 

LODGING

CAMPING

Camping (Electric/30 & 50 Amp; Water Available)

$15/Day 30 AMP & Water

$20/Day  50 AMP & Water

HOST MOTEL

About a dozen miles north of the fairgrounds, Countryside Inn & Suites in Mt. Orab, OH, is offering a special bluegrass rate.  In order to obtain the special rate, you will need to present one of the following upon check-in at the front desk:
–your arm band
–printed festival performance flyer received at the gate (double-sided print on front and back)
If interested, here’s a map link:
https://goo.gl/maps/BB4d6tUp47MmiqCn9

 

DIRECTIONS

Brown County Fairgrounds
325 W State Street
Georgetown, Ohio 45121

FESTIVAL GUIDELINES

—In accordance with fire safety code, please note: Campers must be no closer than 15 feet side to side and no closer than 10 feet end to end (bumper to hitch).

—Arm bands must be worn at all times

—Show is rain or shine

—Pets: No pets within the stage/arena area, nor the concession area. Please keep pets leashed and tended to within the fairgrounds.  Pets must be up-to-date on all shots.

—No golf carts inside the arena; golf carts should be operated by licensed drivers; golf cart owner assumes all liability.

—We request no smoking in the concert seating area; this is for the comfort of not only the audience members, but also the performers.

—Alcohol is permitted on the festival grounds; however, we request no “open containers” within the concert seating area (please use a can/bottle koozie.)

—Standard height lawn chairs only within the infield seating arena. High back or reclining chairs must be to the far right or left of stage.  No high back or reclining chairs “front & center” of the stage.

–Schedule is subject to change.

—Tickets are non refundable.

 

 

 

 

There are two contact forms–our General Information/Inquiry form and scroll down for our Vendor Application.

General Information/Inquiry

Have a question about the festival, camping, tickets, etc.?  Contact our team with general information questions or inquiries:

Vendor Application

To be considered, please complete the on-line application below and submit it for approval.

If approved, you will be notified by email or telephone, and at that time your Vendor Fee Payment Schedule is as follows:  

Vendor Fee Payment Schedule 

     —Vendor Fee is $200 for Thursday, Friday, & Saturday of the festival. 

     —Once approved, Brown County Bluegrass Festival requires a $50 deposit to hold   your vendor space.  

     —The balance of $150 is due upon arrival at the festival.  

     —Cancellations 30 days prior to the event are non-refundable.

Vendors will be selected based on space availability, as well as product distinction.  Brown County Bluegrass Festival selects only “one of each” vendor (i.e., ice cream, bbq, etc.) to avoid duplication of products/services.

Food vendors are required to follow all Health Department regulations and have the necessary health/food permits, licenses, etc., on the premises at the festival for any Health Department inspections which may occur. 

Vendors are responsible for their own set up, tables, chairs, etc. 

Vendors using electricity, must supply their own heavy duty extension cords, adapters, etc. 

Vendors are responsible for cleaning and sweeping their areas, disposing of trash, etc., during and after the festival has ended.