1st Annual Red, White & Bluegrass Festival
Hosted by the James Madison Belle Grove Foundation
Saturday, October 3rd
12PM – 6PM
Rain or Shine
Online Advance Tickets are now closed. Tickets will be available at the gate at 11:30am.
Special Thank you to our Sponsors and Donors!
Featured Sponsor
Local Services LLC
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Gold Sponsor
Visit King George
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Bronze Sponsors
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The Pirate Empire
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Annemarie Landry
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The Haunted Photographer
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NEW FESTIVAL PRICING — JUST $10 ADMISSION!
Join us for a beautiful fall afternoon on the grounds of historic Belle Grove Plantation overlooking the Rappahannock River!
The 1st Annual Red, White & Bluegrass Festival brings together six hours of live bluegrass music, great food, local vendors, Virginia spirits, wine and craft beer, and one of the most beautiful settings in Virginia.
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, find your favorite spot on the lawn, and spend the afternoon enjoying some outstanding bluegrass music.
TICKETS — JUST $10!
Festival Admission — $10 per person
Your $10 admission includes:
- Entry to the festival
- Six hours of live bluegrass music
- Three outstanding bluegrass bands
- Access to food trucks
- Specialty vendors and artisans
- Beautiful riverfront festival grounds
- Free parking
Children 12 and younger — FREE
ADD A SOUVENIR FESTIVAL GLASS — $5
Guests age 21 and older who wish to participate in Virginia distillery tastings may purchase a Souvenir Festival Glass for just $5.
Your souvenir glass is used for tastings offered by our participating Virginia distilleries throughout the festival.
Wine and craft beer will also be available for purchase for guests age 21 and older.
Online Advance Tickets are now closed. Tickets will be available at the gate at 11:30am.
LIVE BLUEGRASS ALL AFTERNOON!
Get ready for six hours of toe-tapping, hand-clapping bluegrass featuring three outstanding bands.
Headliner Valerie Smith
4PM – 6PM
Valerie Smith is a powerhouse performer whose distinctive voice and energetic style have earned her an international following throughout the United States, Europe, Canada and the United Kingdom.
Her career has included Grammy, IBMA and Dove Award nominations, and we’re excited to welcome Valerie to Belle Grove Plantation as the headliner of our inaugural Red, White & Bluegrass Festival.
First Set: 4PM – 4:50PM
Second Set: 5PM – 5:50PM
Jay Armsworthy and Eastern Tradition
2PM – 4PM
Jay Armsworthy & Eastern Tradition of California, Maryland, brings a hard-driving traditional bluegrass sound featuring ballads, energized instrumentals and old-time gospel.
Jay’s passion for bluegrass extends well beyond the stage through his performances, recordings, festival promotion and his long-running radio program, Bluegrass on the Bay.
First Set: 2PM – 2:50PM
Second Set: 3PM – 3:50PM
Flat Branch Bluegrass Band
12PM – 2PM
First Set: 12PM – 12:50PM
Second Set: 1PM – 1:50PM
FOOD, DRINKS & SHOPPING
Come hungry!
Enjoy food from our participating food trucks while exploring specialty vendors and artisan goods throughout the festival grounds.
For guests who would like an adult beverage, Virginia wine and craft beer will be available for purchase, along with offerings from our participating Virginia distilleries.
Alcohol purchase and consumption is limited to guests age 21 and older with valid identification.
BRING A CHAIR & STAY AWHILE
Red, White & Bluegrass is designed to be an easygoing fall afternoon at Belle Grove.
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and settle in on the lawn. Listen to your favorite band, grab something from a food truck, browse the vendors, enjoy a drink if you’d like, and take in the beautiful views of the Rappahannock River.
Come for one band or stay for all six hours!
TICKETS — JUST $10!
Festival Admission — $10 per person
Children 12 and younger — FREE
Souvenir Festival Glass — $5
Your admission includes entry to the festival, all live musical entertainment, access to our food trucks and vendors, and free parking.
Alcoholic beverages will be available for individual purchase for guests age 21 and older. Tasting requires a souvenir glass purchase.
Online Advance Tickets are now closed. Tickets will be available at the gate at 11:30am.
FESTIVAL POLICIES
Free Parking
Bring lawn chairs and blankets.
No outside food or beverages.
No coolers.
No pets.
Alcohol may only be purchased or consumed by guests age 21 and older with valid identification.
Tickets are non-refundable.
MUSIC. FOOD. FALL. BELLE GROVE.
Saturday, October 3rd | 12PM – 6PM
Six hours of live bluegrass on the grounds of historic Belle Grove Plantation.
All for just $10 admission.
Proceeds from the Red, White & Bluegrass Festival benefit the James Madison Belle Grove Foundation and its mission to preserve and protect Belle Grove Plantation and its history for future generations.
Online Advance Tickets are now closed. Tickets will be available at the gate at 11:30am.
The James Madison Belle Grove Foundation
All proceeds from this event benefit the James Madison Belle Grove Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and education of Belle Grove Plantation—birthplace of President James Madison.
Set on 694 acres along the Rappahannock River, Belle Grove Plantation is a treasured Virginia landmark where history and community come together.