Frankfort Bluegrass Festival

Frankfort Bluegrass Festival Food/ craft vendors, kids tent, pickers tent & more! 15 years of Bluegrass in Frankfort. Stay tuned for band announcements and updates.
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The Frankfort Bluegrass Fest is July 11 & 12 2026
Bring the family for this free non-profit 2 day fest in downtown Frankfort, IL featuring international, national & regional bands on 3 stages. The Frankfort Bluegrass Festival is a 2 day FREE event Saturday July 12th and Sunday July 12th, 2025

The fest features award winning national and regional bluegrass bands on 2 stages, kids area with activit

ies tent, picker's tent, workshops, craft and food vendors and more. For more information, go to http://www.frankfortbluegrassfest.com. The Frankfort Bluegrass Fest is an illinois 501c non profit organization dedicated to expanding the awareness of this treasured American style of music through performances, workshops and education in a family friendly atmosphere. Comprised of all volunteers with love for this acoustic style music, we work with top quality national and regional acts, local artists, craft makers and businesses to bring a well rounded, family friendly 2 day event with something for everyone to historic downtown Frankfort. If you would like to support the fest either through a donation or by becoming a sponsor, go to http://frankfortbluegrassfest.com/Sponsor.html or email Steve Haberichter at [email protected] or Amanda Thompson at [email protected] and by phone at 815-469-6321.

Thank you of Frankfort for your Diamond Sponsorship.
06/08/2026

Thank you of Frankfort for your Diamond Sponsorship.

Burnett Sisters Band —2025 IBMA Momentum Band of the Year Nominee—delivers an electrifying mix of bluegrass, old-time, ...
06/07/2026

Burnett Sisters Band —2025 IBMA Momentum Band of the Year Nominee—delivers an electrifying mix of bluegrass, old-time, folk, swing, and classic country with unmatched harmony, artistry, and stage presence. Siblings Anissa, Sophia, and Anneli Burnett of Boone, NC, along with UK-born guitarist Geary Allen, are award-winning multi-instrumentalists whose accolades include top honors at the MerleFest Band Competition, Galax Fiddlers Convention, and countless festival stages. Signed to Pinecastle Records and represented by Wilson Pickins Promotions, their shows blend driving bluegrass standards, old-time fiddle tunes, heartfelt originals, soaring gospel, and even flatfoot dance—always honoring tradition while adding fresh energy. As educators at East Tennessee State University and in the Watauga JAM program, they nurture the next generation of roots musicians. Touring for over 13 years across the U.S., Canada, Ireland, and England, this chart-topping band captivates audiences worldwide with authenticity, chemistry, and timeless sound.

06/07/2026

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Big Sky Ensemble (Formerly known as Anderlik, Otto and Church.) Cinematic, inspirational, poetic and triumphant, the Big...
06/07/2026

Big Sky Ensemble (Formerly known as Anderlik, Otto and Church.) Cinematic, inspirational, poetic and triumphant, the Big Sky Ensemble plays American Roots Music with an eclectic approach. Combining elements of Bluegrass, Classical and American Roots Music, they create an enchanting listening experience for audiences throughout the MidWest. The band's repertoire features their own original compositions, as well as music by luminaries including Edgar Meyer, Bela Fleck, Jerry Douglas, Mark O'Connor and many more...

Thank you Home Guitars for your Diamond Sponsorship.
06/05/2026

Thank you Home Guitars for your Diamond Sponsorship.

The Grateful String Band In a world full of Grateful Dead tribute bands, it takes a certain level of respect to coax the...
06/04/2026

The Grateful String Band In a world full of Grateful Dead tribute bands, it takes a certain level of respect to coax the music into new exciting genres & stand out from the crowd. With a catalog full of Dead favorites originals as well as covers that the Grateful Dead performed, The Grateful String Band dedicates its bluegrass prowess to anything dead related.
​Any music the Grateful Dead performed is what TGSB explores and we perform it with our unique bluegrass spin. But The Grateful Dead is simply a starting point for what this band is capable of. With so many more options from the Pigpen days, as well as spinoff projects like Old & In The Way and Jerry Garcia Band, TGSB is your one stop shop for your Deadgrass fix!

​Rooted in tradition but fueled by improvisation, The Grateful String Band captures the spirit of exploration that defined the Dead while grounding it in the driving rhythms and acoustic precision of bluegrass. Their performances are both reverent and inventive, honoring the songwriting while adding new life through intricate picking and heartfelt delivery.

Fronted by powerhouse mandolinist and vocalist Nick Dumas, Nick Dumas Music and Branchline represent the driving edge o...
06/04/2026

Fronted by powerhouse mandolinist and vocalist Nick Dumas, Nick Dumas Music and Branchline represent the driving edge of modern bluegrass while staying deeply rooted in tradition. A former member of Special Consensus and an award-winning instrumentalist, Dumas brings blazing mandolin work, crisp vocals, and a songwriter’s heart to every stage he steps on.
Branchline blends tight harmonies, high-energy picking, and thoughtful original material with the kind of chemistry you can only get from a road-tested band. Their sound is polished yet raw in all the right places, equal parts hard-driving festival set and intimate front-porch storytelling.
Whether delivering a fiery instrumental breakdown or a harmony-rich ballad, Nick Dumas & Branchline bring authenticity, musicianship, and momentum that bluegrass fans instantly recognize, and newcomers quickly fall in love with.

Thank you for your Diamond Sponsorship.
06/02/2026

Thank you for your Diamond Sponsorship.

Andy Miller & The 145s are a Chicago-based bluegrass band.Original songs. Traditional flavor. We embrace rhythmic drive...
06/02/2026

Andy Miller & The 145s are a Chicago-based bluegrass band.
Original songs. Traditional flavor. We embrace rhythmic drive, tight arrangements, ripping breaks, and great harmony singing.

Andy Miller, mandolin
John Huber, guitar
Laird Patten, banjo
Elizabeth Loring, bass

Darin & Brooke Aldridge continue to ascend to new heights in the music industry while keeping their easy-going, down-to-...
06/01/2026

Darin & Brooke Aldridge continue to ascend to new heights in the music industry while keeping their easy-going, down-to-earth connection with audiences everywhere. Brooke is a four-time winner of the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) award for Female Vocalist of the Year, while Darin, once a former member of The Country Gentlemen, is a former IBMA Mentor of the Year and a truly gifted singer and multi-instrumentalist. They have had numerous nominations over the years from the IBMA, the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America (SPBGMA), the Gospel Music Association (GMA Dove Awards) and the Inspirational Country Music Association. In April 2023, they were named “Bluegrass Artists of the Year” at the Absolutely Gospel Music Awards. Also in 2023, the IBMA nominated the smash hit “Jordan,” featuring Ricky Skaggs, Mo Pitney and Mark Fain, in the Gospel Recording of the Year category while the GMA nominated the song for its Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year award.

Address

11 S White Street
Frankfort, IL
60423

Opening Hours

Saturday 10am - 10:30pm
Sunday 10am - 8pm

Telephone

+18154696321

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