LITCHFIELD — Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival is celebrating the 63rd festival at the Litchfield Fairgrounds located on 30 Plains Road. Experience the magic of bluegrass music in a “Welcome Home” country atmosphere, perfect for music lovers and families. There will be live music on the big stage Thursday, Friday and Saturday, a gospel sing-a-long and jam on Sunday morning along with 24 hours Field Picking with informal jams throughout the festival grounds.
No matter the weather a rain or shine extra-large tent is set up so you can enjoy the festival! There will be a variety of food, arts and crafts vendors available. Comforts that make the festival even better are the Indoor bathroom facilities, free hot showers, numerous water locations and electrical hookups throughout the grounds.
Don’t forget the Blistered Fingers Kids Academy! Blistered Fingers has a free, relaxed, informative 3-day music program for children for ages 6-18. This is not just a music program but an experience where kids get to learn bluegrass music, perform on stage, make new lifetime friends and connect with a supportive community. Students can bring their own instruments and will participate in the three day program. On Saturday of the festival the kids all get a free T-Shirt and perform a couple of songs as a group on the main stage. It’s heartwarming to see so many kids participate and see their talent bloom from year to year.
The gates will open at 8 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17 for early bird camping. Weekend tickets for the festival will cover four days of great music and camping from Thursday to Saturday and Sunday morning gospel sing along and jam.
Performers:
Rhonda Vincent & The Rage (MO)
The Gibson Brothers (NY)
Nothin’ Fancy (VA)
The Kody Norris (TN)
Dave Adkins Band (KY)
Katahdin Valley Boys (ME)
Beartracks (NY)
Back Woods Road (ME)
The Seth Sawyer Band ( VT )
Robinson’s Bluegrass Gospel (MA) Sunday Morning
And your Host Band: Blistered Fingers (ME)
Prices per person:
Tickets available at gate:
Early bird camping (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday before the festival) $10/ day per camper
All four days (Thursday – Sunday) – only $100 which covers music and free camping
Children 16 and under free with paying adult
Thursday – only $25 music 4-9 p.m.
Friday – only $40 music 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday – only $40 music 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Free Sunday gospel sing & Jam with weekend pass 10-11 a.m.
Dogs- $10
Power- $35 for your entire stay
For additional information on the festival or the Kids Academy you can visit the website at BlisteredFingers.com. or contact Sandy Cormier at blist-f@blisteredfingers.com or 207- 873-6539.
Voted one of the Top 10 bluegrass festivals to attend, the Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival is one of the largest family musical events in New England since 1991. This legendary festival has been celebrated every June and August, drawing music lovers from around the world to Litchfield for a weekend filled with incredible bluegrass music, family-friendly fun and many memories! We welcome buses, RVs, campers, tents, day attendees and four days of entertainment. “Don’t just hear about it, come experience it.”