Blue Highway Fest returns to Big Stone Gap October 8–11, 2026, for four days of live bluegrass music featuring nationally celebrated artists, beloved reunions, special tributes and rising talent. Founded in 2022, the festival brings outstanding bluegrass musicians to Southwest Virginia while supporting continued vitality and tourism in the region. Most performances will take place at Bullitt Park in downtown Big Stone Gap, with Thursday’s opening events held at the 3rd Street Stage.

This year’s lineup includes Balsam Range, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Dailey & Vincent, Blue Highway, The Seldom Scene, The Boxcars Reunion, The Grascals, Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice, The Cox Family, Authentic Unlimited, High Fidelity, NewFound Road, The Cleverlys, Kenny & Amanda Smith Duo and more.

Special festival highlights include a writers’ round tribute to Ronnie Bowman, a celebration of The Stanley Brothers’ induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, a fan-voted Blue Highway set and performances from several songwriting and rising-star competition winners. Four-day, three-day and single-day admission options are available.

Children ages 12 and younger are admitted free when accompanied by an adult ticket holder. RV and tent camping packages are also available, with limited space. Ticket prices begin at $30 for Sunday admission and range up to $220 for a full four-day festival pass, plus applicable taxes and processing fees.

Tickets and additional information: bluehighwayfest.com