PHOTOS: 2024 Frankfort Bluegrass Festival
Yes, there was some rain and hot weather, but the 12th running of Bluegrass Festival in Frankfort played on. The festival drew an estimated 12,000 people during the two-day event July 13-14 with plenty of bands and performers picking and grinning. The entertainment included renowned artists such as Peter Rowan and Jim Lauderdale and the Po’ Ramblin’ Boys. There was also an appearance by a South Korean band, Country Gongbang.
2024 Frankfort Bluegrass Festival
Sister Sadie plays for thousands at the Bluegrass Fest on July 13-14 in downtown Frankfort.
2024 Frankfort Bluegrass Festival
Greg Blake of The Special Consensus was a part of the Frankfort Bluegrass Fest.
2024 Frankfort Bluegrass Festival
Kids had a chance to see turtles and other animals courtesy of Crosstown Exotics at the Frankfort Bluegrass Fest.
2024 Frankfort Bluegrass Festival
Bubbles, bubbles and more bubbles were seen at the children’s area of the Frankfort Bluegrass Festival.
2024 Frankfort Bluegrass Festival
Jungs Taekwondo provided a blowup mascot at the Frankfort Bluegrass Festival.
2024 Frankfort Bluegrass Festival
Bluegrass Fest founder Steve Haberichter introduces a band on July 14.
2024 Frankfort Bluegrass Festival
Members of the South Korean bluegrass band Country Gongbang perform at Frankfort’s Bluegrass Fest.
2024 Frankfort Bluegrass Festival
Legendary Peter Rowan performs a solo show at the Frankfort Bluegrass Fest.
2024 Frankfort Bluegrass Festival
Elvis Presley finds his way to the Frankfort Bluegrass Fest on a guitar being sold by a merchant.
2024 Frankfort Bluegrass Festival
Elmo was on hand to entertain at the Frankfort Bluegrass Festival.
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