Bluegrass in the Grove Fest

Start: Saturday, June 13, 2026 11:00AM
End: Saturday, June 13, 2026 8:00PM

On Saturday, June 13th, Bluegrass in the Grove Fest will take over the grounds of Poplar Grove from 11am to 8pm of live bluegrass, folk music, and traditional dance. Hosted by Dear MariBella & the Pigkickers and sponsored by Economy Exterminators, Farmer’s Supply and Token Picks, the event will bring a dynamic lineup of local and out of town bands: including Dear MariBella & the Pigkickers, Carolina Connection, Sail Away Ladies, Screamin Bridge, Folkstone Stringband, Massive Grass, Pickety Split, and Travis Watts & the Mountain Blessings, Carson Peters and Iron Mountain, and Mason Via. There will also be traditional dance performances and interactive workshops by Cape Fear Contra Dancers and Cripple Creek Dance Studio. The Jam-Zebo will house instrumental workshops and jams hosted by Earl Jones Music School. It’s more than just a music festival—Bluegrass in the Grove is a celebration of heritage, family, and the timeless connection between music and place with a mission to keep the spirit of North Carolina folk music alive.