Photo courtesy Kingman Island Bluegrass Festival
From a press release:
“Kingman Island Bluegrass and Folk Festival benefitting Living Classrooms Foundation
What: The Sixth Annual Kingman Island Bluegrass and Folk Festival features two main stages of bluegrass and Americana music with co-headliners Cabinet and Larry Keel Experience and more. The festival will celebrate local music, food, and culture as well as the revitalization of the Anacostia River, while supporting hands-on education programming provided by Living Classrooms on Kingman Island. The event has grown to become the largest all-local music festival in the National Capital Region, attracting over 13,000 attendees in 2014.
The Festival will include eight hours of performances by local bluegrass, folk and Americana artists, games and outdoor beverages, DC’s favorite food trucks, outdoor bike course, free kayaking courtesy of REI, giveaways and a number of activities for children of all ages including a children’s stage with arts & crafts. Festival sponsor REI will be bringing the REI Village, a touring celebration of the outdoor lifestyle (with special gifts for REI members).
When: Saturday April 25, 2015 from 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Kingman Island located on the Anacostia River:
575 Oklahoma Avenue NE Washington, DC (entrance at RFK Stadium Lot 6).
Biking and metro are encouraged. A free shuttle will run from Stadium/Armory Metro Station. Free parking is available in RFK Lot 6.
Cost: Early bird tickets: $10 until February 29th or until tickets sell out – Early Bird Tickets are sold out!
From March 1 – 31: $15
April 1 – day of festival: $20
Tickets can be purchased here.
Volunteers
If you would like to volunteer in return for FREE admission please email Rebekah Meyer: [email protected]”
Check out the complete line up after the jump.
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