Ocean State Bluegrass Festival and Pick-nic 2023

Join us for the fourth Ocean State Bluegrass Festival and Pick-Nic, Friday, September 22 through Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Frerichs Farm in Warren, RI. The event is sponsored by the Rhode Island Bluegrass Alliance (RIBA), with generous support from The Carter Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation.

Tickets

• Full festival ticket - $35 - includes one camping space for the duration of the event (Friday evening through Sunday afternoon) and Saturday workshops and show admission for one person. Additional people staying at the same camp site must purchase a Saturday ticket. Parking for one vehicle (one RV or one car, if camper or tent camping) at the camp site is included. Dry camping only (no water or electrical hookups available).
• Saturday ticket - $25 per person - includes Saturday workshops and show admission. Does not include camping or parking. Saturday admission is free for children 14 years old and younger.
• Sunday - Free admission!
• Parking - $5 per vehicle, per day. Note: Parking for one RV or one car (if camper or tent camping) is included in a full festival ticket.

Tickets can be purchased online by credit card or PayPal. Tickets may also be purchased at the gate by cash, check, credit card or PayPal.

Friday - gates open at 4:00 pm

• Picking
• Open mic - starting at 6:00 pm
• Camping

Saturday

• Workshops - starting at 11:00 am
• Food
• Camping
• Bluegrass show - starting at 5:00 pm

Saturday's show will feature four bands: 

• Stoneface Mountain
• Henry, Horton, and McLanahan
• Hope Valley Volunteers  
• Hosmer Mountain Boys

Sunday - starting at 11:00 am

• Band Scramble
• Picking
• Raffles
• Food

What to bring: a lawn chair for the show, a picking chair and your instrument(s) if you will be jamming, bug spray, sunscreen, rain gear, and a flashlight. If you are camping, it is dry camping only. Food and soft drinks will be available, but you are welcome to bring your own.

The festival will be held rain or shine.