Did somebody say they needed three days of bluegrass? Because we’ve got the perfect event for you comin’ up in March!
The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum is bringing together some of the best in the business to create a weekend experience for any and all bluegrass fans. The Great American Bluegrass Jam is taking over downtown Owensboro March 15-17!
There will be bluegrass-themed events, legendary concerts, historic sightseeing trips and even a little bourbon packed into this weekend adventure.
The Kentucky Fried Pickin’ Hotel Jam will be set up at the Holiday Inn Riverfront in downtown Owensboro, bringing hundreds of strummers and pickers together. Guests will get the chance to pick with others from across the country and open jam sessions will be held around the clock. The hotel is completely sold out but you can still get a room just a few steps away at the Hampton Inn & Suites Waterfront
Just down the street at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum, the Kentucky State Fiddle Championship will be held March 16 and 17. With multiple categories and prizes, this will bring out some of the best fiddlers in the country. Spectators can get tickets at $10 apiece that include access to the museum and exhibits.
Something very cool for fans of Bluegrass to check out is the birthplace of where it all started. Yep, you can sign up for an excursion to visit the “Father of Bluegrass” Bill Monroe’s birthplace in Rosine, Kentucky. You’ll see the family farm, his Uncle Pen’s cabin, the Rosine Cemetery, the Rosine Barn for lunch and some music, and finish up at the Bill Monroe Museum.
And what’s bluegrass without a little bourbon? For those wishing to experience both, excursions to Green River Distilling Company can be scheduled. Downtown businesses will be spotlighted with a full map and listings of ongoing events, live music, specials and more!