BEGIN:VCALENDAR METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//NONSGML WPForms//NONSGML Sugar Calendar Feeds v3.11.0//EN X-WR-CALNAME:Bluegrass Island Music Festival X-WR-CALDESC:OBX Travel Guide by Carolina Designs X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20270324T030000 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20270324T030000 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bluegrass Island Music Festival DESCRIPTION:Price:\n\n Ticket prices vary. One-day passes are typically $132.70\, and the festival offers limited early-bird-priced tickets as well as multi-day passes. Children 10 and under have free admission if a ccompanied by an adult with a paid ticket.\n\nAges:\n\n All ages welcom e!\n\nPets:\n\n Only service animals with documentation are permitted a t the festival.\n\n \;\nBluegrass Island Festival: September 22-25\, 2027\nPack up the family\, grab your beach chairs and blankets\, and ce lebrate one of the Outer Banks’ most popular annual events!  Each yea r\, thousands of visitors gather for back-to-back days of great music. T he festival is full of talented live regional and international bands\, delicious food from a variety of vendors\, an array of artisans selling their wares\, and plenty of toe-tapping\, foot-stomping fun. The Bluegra ss Island Festival combines incredible music with laid-back coastal vibe s in an incredible waterfront setting for a weekend you\, your friends\, and your family won’t want to miss.\n\nHistory of the Bluegrass Islan d Festival\nWhat started in 2012 as a small one-day event has become one of the most unique waterfront music festivals in the region. Promoter C ory Hemilright had a passion for bluegrass music and dreamed of bringing nationally known performers to the Outer Banks while creating a relaxed waterfront experience visitors could enjoy year after year. Safe to say \, he succeeded!\n\nThe festival quickly grew into a multi-day event fea turing Grammy-nominated artists\, gospel performers\, and some of the bi ggest names in bluegrass music. The event became an instant hit as visit ors from across the country discovered the festival’s memorable mix of incredible live performances and coastal views. Today\, it’s become o ne of the Outer Banks’ most beloved music events.\n\n\nWhat to Expect at the Bluegrass Island Festival\nAt the Bluegrass Island Festival\, you ’ll enjoy the sounds of banjos\, fiddles\, and mandolins while you rel ax on the lawn\, dance\, and explore the festival grounds. One minute\, the music will be high-energy and fast-paced\; the next\, it slows down into something heartfelt and uplifting. That’s the beauty of bluegrass . In past years\, nationally known acts like Della Mae\, The Infamous St ringdusters\, The Kruger Brothers\, and Southern Legacy have taken the s tage alongside many other talented performers. The music ranges from tra ditional Appalachian bluegrass to modern\, soulful styles with rich harm onies and heartfelt vocals.\n\nThe atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. Festival-goers spend the day wandering through the park\, browsing arts- and-crafts booths\, enjoying waterfront views\, and relaxing with friend s and family between performances. Local creative vendors often include favorites like The Artsy Octopus\, Knotty Designs\, H2O Tie Dye\, and Re -Found Jewelry.\n\nAnd of course\, there’s no shortage of great food! Crowd favorites often include Sooey's BBQ\, Maine Lobster\, Shipwrecks\, and Carolina Moon Bakery.\n\n\nExplore The Area\nOne of the best things about the festival is the location! Downtown Manteo is easy to explore on foot\, with brick sidewalks leading to bookstores\, antique shops\, b outiques\, and restaurants. Be sure to stop by the scenic Roanoke Marshe s Lighthouse for a few photos. Although you can come and go during the f estival\, after 7 p.m.\, re-admission is not allowed.\n\nWhile you’re in the area\, spend some time exploring the replica ship Elizabeth II an d interactive exhibits right there at Roanoke Island Festival Park. You can also catch a movie at the historic Pioneer Theater\, kayak on the so und\, or visit Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge to spot wildlife and enjoy the natural beauty of the Outer Banks. After a day of explori ng\, grab fresh seafood at Blue Water Grill &\; Raw Bar or enjoy a ca sual lunch at Poor Richard's Sandwich Shop.\n\n\nSee You There!\nThe Blu egrass Island Festival feels like the perfect mix of everything people l ove about the Outer Banks: great music\, delicious food\, waterfront sun sets\, and a laid-back atmosphere where everyone feels welcome. Whether you’re a lifelong bluegrass fan or just looking for a fun weekend in M anteo\, it’s the kind of event that keeps people coming back year afte r year. 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