Rock Castle Bluegrass Jam

Hey ya’ll! Get ready, ‘cause we’re bringin’ you a bundle of good-time music and community-focused fun at Rock Castle’s 9th annual Bluegrass Jam, featuring a celebrated assortment of world-class pickers! While we can’t officially announce all the bands quite yet, we’re confident that this year’s Bluegrass Jam is going to be the best one ever, so stay tuned for announcements as the event draws near!
Presented by Sumner County Tourism, The Owen Family Foundation, the Carolyn Smith Foundation, Half Batch Brewing, the Memorial Foundation, the City of Hendersonville, and Hendersonville Parks, Rock Castle’s 2026 Jam will feature Lonesome River Band, Junior Sisk, Dirty Grass Players, Henhouse Prowlers, DownRiver Collective, and two incredible headliners that will be announced a little closer to the event…so mark those calendars and make plans to join us for some good ole hootin’ & hollerin’!
TICKETING INFO:

ADULT CASTLEGRASS PASS (Comprehensive Festival Pass -- includes admission to both days of the festival plus the Grateful Ball After Party event on Friday, September 25)
-- Online Advance Purchase = $75/person
-- Day of Event at Gate = $100/person
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TWO DAY FESTIVAL TICKETS (does NOT include Grateful Ball)
ADULT (13 yrs +) General Admission:
-- Online Advance Purchase = $25/person
-- Day of Event at Gate = $35/person
Child (6-12 yrs) TWO DAY General Admission:
-- Online Advance Purchase = $15/child
-- Day of Event at Gate = $20/child
(Children 5 or under admitted free of charge)
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ONE DAY TICKETS
ADULT (13 yrs +) General Admission: (does NOT include Grateful Ball)
-- Online Advance Purchase = $15/person
-- Day of Event at Gate = $20/person
Child (6-12 yrs) General Admission:
-- Online Advance Purchase = $10/child
-- Day of Event at Gate = $15/child
(Children 5 or under admitted free of charge)
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GRATEFUL BALL TICKETS (This 21+ "After Party" Grateful Dead Tribute event will take place from 9:45 to 11:00 pm on Friday, September 25)
ADULT Grateful Ball Admission (21+ only)
-- Online Advance Purchase = $55/person
-- Day of Event = $65/person
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Rock Castle’s Bluegrass Jam is scheduled for Friday, September 25 AND Saturday, September 26, 2026. We will update the event page regularly with set times and event details.