Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival

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MusicGettysburg
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration4 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsFew bluegrass festivals run twice a year
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival in Gettysburg

The Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival is a multi-day bluegrass music festival held twice each year, in May and August, at Granite Hill Camping Resort near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Running as a tradition since 1979, it reached its 88th cumulative edition by 2025 across its two annual sessions, featuring national touring bluegrass acts, camping, glamping, food and craft vendors, and a hands-on jam camp for musicians.

Its long-running roots-music identity gives it strong regional value.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few bluegrass festivals run twice a year, and Gettysburg's has done exactly that since 1979, splitting its calendar into a May festival and an August festival that together have racked up dozens of combined editions

02

The mystery stays covered

Its home base, Granite Hill Camping Resort, turns the festival into a full camping getaway rather than a single-day concert, pairing the music with mini golf, fishing, swimming, and an Epic Glamping Village of furnished tents for attendees who want festival camping without giving up a real bed

03

The city starts moving

The lineup regularly draws Grammy-winning and nationally touring bluegrass artists such as Rhonda Vincent and Tony Trischka, and the festival runs a Wernick Method Jam Camp, a structured workshop that lets attending musicians learn to jam alongside professionals rather than simply watch from the crowd

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival has run as a twice-yearly tradition since 1979

Water and renewal

Living ritual

with a May festival and an August festival both hosted at Granite Hill Camping Resort

The sacred route

Living ritual

giving it one of the longer continuous runs of any bluegrass festival on the East Coast

The local code

Living ritual

The Wernick Method Jam Camp has become a recurring fixture that turns attending musicians into active participants rather than spectators

Tradition 5

Living ritual

and the Epic Glamping Village has become a newer but now-established option for attendees seeking festival camping without traditional tent gear

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Driving is typical.

What to wear

Dress for outdoor camping in May or August in South Central Pennsylvania: layers and a rain jacket for the spring edition, since evenings can still be cool, and light, breathable clothing...

Safety

At Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Gettysburg

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map39.83 N, 77.23 WOpen in Google Maps

Gettysburg, PA

TransportDriving is typical.
Stay areaGettysburg

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Gettysburg via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Gettysburg, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearDress for outdoor camping in May or August in South Central Pennsylvania: layers and a rain jacket for the spring edition, since evenings can still be cool, and light, breathable clothing plus sun protection for the August edition's summer heat and humidity. Comfortable shoes suited to grass and gravel campground terrain are essential for both.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival?

Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival is listed for Past edition: 15–18 May 2025. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Gettysburg, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

4 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Gettysburg, PA

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLgettysburgbluegrass.com
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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