12th Annual Forest Fest Bluegrass Festival

A spectacular day of Bluegrass music, food and beverages, craft vendors, youth activities and a variety of entertainment options in a scenic environment awaits those who visit Jefferson Memorial Forest’s twelfth annual Forest Fest on Saturday, May 21.  

Forest Fest has been known for providing a great variety of bluegrass music; this year’s event expands on that tradition with six musical acts in the lineup.

The lineup starts off with the traditional Kentucky and Appalachian music of Louisville’s Maiden Radio, followed by Kentucky bluegrass bands Blue River, the (newly-reunited!) 23 String Band, and Blue Belles. Kentucky favorite, cellist and composer Ben Sollee, and 10-time IBMA award-winning Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper round out the evening.

A variety of entertainment options for children, including live nature demonstrations, will take place during the day. Artists from across the region will demonstrate their skills as part of a craft fair, and local craft beer will be available for sale. In addition, Wilderness Louisville, Inc. the friends group supporting Jefferson Memorial Forest, will be offering a silent auction, proceeds from which will support critical land conservation at the Forest.