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THE FESTIVAL

The Route 23 Bluegrass Festival, formerly the SamJam Bluegrass Festival, is an IBMA award-winning event in the days leading up to Labor Day each year at the picturesque Pike County Fairgrounds in Piketon, Ohio. It features the best in bluegrass music, bringing together traditional and modern influences in a vibrant environment.

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Visit back with us later for the lineup of the 2027 festival, which will be Aug. 28-Sept. 5.

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KEY INFORMATION

Tickets are available for each day of the Route 23 Bluegrass Festival and guests can save with a weeklong ticket purchase.
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Visit back with us later for 2027 pricing and to purchase your tickets.
Route 23 Bluegrass Festival ticket link
The Pike County Fairgrounds has more than 300 camping hookups, and primitive spaces with generators allowed.
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To reserve your camping spot call (740) 547-9059 or (740) 648-8719.
The Comfort Inn in Piketon and the Ameristay Inn and Suites in Waverly are the official hotels of the Route 23 Bluegrass Festival.​
 
Click the links above to make your reservations.
Pike County, Ohio, hotels
Pike County Fairgrounds camping
Contact Route 23 Bluegrass Festival

For information on partnering with the Route 23 Bluegrass Festival, or for any questions or additional information on the event, contact Owner Rick Greene at (740) 547-9059 or rgreene36@gmail.com.

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Visit back with us later about the 2027 show!

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