Music

The music of Appalachia has deep roots in Cincinnati.

Traditional Appalachian music is derived from various influences, including the ballads, hymns, and fiddle music of the British Isles (particularly Scotland), the African music and blues of early African Americans, and to a lesser extent the music of Continental Europe.

 Signature styles of banjo playing in old-time and bluegrass music were pioneered and popularized by musicians from the Appalachian foothills. Today, the sounds of Appalachian music can be heard in a wide range of genres including ballad singing, bluegrass, blues, early country music, gospel, mountain swing, and old-time.

2026 Festival Musical Entertainment Schedule

Also, see our Storytelling and Dance schedules

Scheduled performers and times subject to change without notice

Weekend Highlights

Cecil Jackson & Dry Ridge, Duly Noted Bluegrass, Ken Kimbrell & Falls City Boys, The Tillers, Tony Hale & Blackwater, Curnie Lee Wilson & Fenced In, Vernon McIntyre & Appalachian Grass, Danny Davis & True Mountain Echos, Rita Beach & the Troubadors, Rabbit Hash String Band, Ma Crow and Company, Sherry Stanforth & Tangled Roots, Laurelview Ramblers, WonPeace, Steve Bonafel & One Iota, Willow Creek, Forest Hills Bluegrass Band, Artie and Missy Werner Band, Ray & Beth - The Pickin' Pair, The Bings, Uncle Mike Carr, Scott & Katie James Kentucky Lap Fiddler, Andrew & Anthony, Randy Barger

1. Strolling thru the park for your entertainment throughout the weekend are:

Uncle Mike Carr is "Just fiddling around."

1. Russ & Barb Childers Vintage Rainbow Chasers
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5. Rabbit Hash String Band Everywhere! with Barb, Russ, Warren & Judy
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9. Scott James & Katie Allen of Kornerstone "Can't stop smiling"
11. Randy Barger "The Bluegrass Jammin Man" Ask Him!
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24. PA Sound Technicians by The Sound Workshop
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