Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival

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MusicTrumansburg
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
Duration4 daysListed event span
CrowdSmallAbout 25,000 people
Best forLive music, late nightsBeing hosted by Donna the Buffalo, a working
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival in Trumansburg

The Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance is an annual four-day festival held the second-to-last weekend of July in Trumansburg, New York, hosted by Americana group Donna the Buffalo. Started in 1991, the 2026 edition marks its 34th annual run, held July 16-19. More than 70 musicians, bands and dance troupes perform across four simultaneous stages, giving attendees continuous overlapping programming throughout the festival.

Its camping culture and regional music identity make it a strong upstate row.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Being hosted by Donna the Buffalo, a working Americana band rather than a corporate promoter, gives the GrassRoots Festival a musician-led character that has shaped its identity across more than three decades, keeping the event closely tied to the roots-music and dance community it grew from

02

The mystery stays covered

Running four simultaneous stages across four days lets the festival programme more than 70 musicians, bands and dance troupes without stretching the event over a longer calendar window, giving attendees constant choice between overlapping performances rather than a single sequential lineup

03

The city starts moving

Having launched in 1991 and reached its 34th annual edition in 2026, the festival carries a rare multi-decade continuity for an independent, band-hosted music event

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival grew out of the Americana and roots-music scene around the band Donna the Buffalo

Water and renewal

Living ritual

which has hosted the event since its founding in 1991

The sacred route

Living ritual

building a community-rooted festival culture around live music and dance that has continued across more than three decades in Trumansburg

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

Driving from Ithaca is typical.

What to wear

Casual outdoor festival clothing is standard, with comfortable shoes suited to moving between four stages and dancing; layers help for variable July weather in upstate New York.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

Trumansburg

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map42.54 N, 76.66 WOpen in Google Maps

Trumansburg, NY

TransportDriving from Ithaca is typical.
Stay areaTrumansburg

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival?

Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival is listed for Past edition: 16–19 July 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Trumansburg, 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?

Trumansburg, NY

How big is it?

Small: 25000

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 URLgrassrootsfest.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually July
Source statusOfficial source linked
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