City Park, 245 Raile Street, York, SC
March 28, 2026 | Gates open at 1 PM
Parking is located throughout Downtown York
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The Ironweed Bluegrass Festival is a significant arts event that helps establish York County as an arts destination. To celebrate bluegrass music, a rich part of the cultural heritage rooted in the Carolinas, the festival serves as an avenue to showcase this traditional sound to a large and diverse audience.
Performers, as well as performance times, locations, and events, are subject to change or cancellation.
TICKETS
Adults (16+) | $25
Youth (7 - 15) | $10
Children 6 and Under | FREE
FOOD & VENDORS
Support your local artists all day! Discover artisans and cuisine on the designated vendor & food grounds during festival hours.
LOCATION
FOOD LOT, VENDOR LOT
TIME
1:30 - 8:00 PM
Call (803) 328-2787 to purchase over the phone
Visit the Center for the Arts to purchase in-person
VOLUNTEER WITH US
Volunteering positions are open! Interested in supporting the Ironweed Bluegrass Festival? Please sign up using this link or the button below and select your preferred position and time.
Volunteers will receive a FREE 2026 Ironweed t-shirt!
2026 IRONWEED BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE
The Arts and Economic Prosperity 6 national impact study conducted in 2022 - 2023 by Americans for the Arts and the Arts Council of York County indicated the nonprofits arts and culture industry generates $40 million in annual economic activity in York County - supporting 665 full-time equivalent jobs, and generating nearly $3.8 million in local and state government revenues.
Your support for the arts is not only greatly appreciated, but it is truly felt in the communities that it impacts. Consider supporting the 2026 Ironweed Festival to continue fostering the rich heritage of South Carolina's music and art.
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT
2026 IRONWEED BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL SPONSORS
GRANTS
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism
City of York, South Carolina
OFFICIAL SPONSORS
Please consider making a donation to the Arts Council of York County to support our mission to create arts programming that encourages education, economic development and arts advocacy through unique art experiences that engage the community to make York County a regional arts destination, with a vision is to create and support a thriving, diverse and vibrant arts community in York County.