Frankfort Bluegrass Festival 2017: Everything You Need To Know

FRANKFORT, IL -- The seventh annual Frankfort Bluegrass Festival is returning to downtown Frankfort this summer. The festival will be held at the historic Breidert Green and is expected to draw bluegrass music lovers from all over. Here's everything you'll need to know heading into festival weekend:

When is Frankfort Bluegrass Festival?

The festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 8 and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 9.

Where Will It Be Held?

The festival will take place on two stages -- "Breidert Green Stage" and "Prairie Park Stage" -- at Frankfort's historic Breidert Green Park. If you are coming in from out of town, set your GPS for 11 S. White St. in Frankfort, Illinois. Breidert Green is near Kansas and Oak streets. Find more specific directions here.

FEATURED BANDS

This year’s fest welcomes Grammy award-nominated bands The Steeldrivers and Chicago-based favorite The Leadfoot Band. Bands will play from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. July 8 and July 9.

MUSIC LINEUP

Breidert Green Stage - Saturday, July 8

10 a.m.: Lambert & Haberichter

10:55 a.m.: Becky Buller

Noon: Front Country

1:05 p.m.: Roland White Band

2:20 p.m.: Special Consensus

3:35 p.m.: Head For The Hills

4:50 p.m.: Becky Buller

6:05 p.m.: Front Country

7:20 p.m.: Billy Strings

9:05 p.m.: SteelDrivers

Prairie Park Stage - Saturday, July 8

10:30 a.m.: Kids Open Stage

11:45 a.m.: Nathan Blake Lynn

12:45 p.m.: Coyote Riot

1:45 p.m.: The Leadfoot Band

2:45 p.m.: Fox Crossing String Band

3:45 p.m.: Roland White (Mando Workshop)

4:45 p.m.: Flatland Harmony Experiment

5:45 p.m.: Still Shine

Breidert Green Stage - Sunday, July 9

10 a.m.: Growler

11 a.m.: Hard Road Trio

12:15 p.m.: Head For The Hills

1:30 p.m.: Roland White Band

2:45 p.m.: The Henhouse Prowlers

4 p.m.: Hard Road Trio

5:15 p.m.: Special Consensus

6:25 p.m. Bourgeois Guitar Raffle Drawing

6:30 p.m.: Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper

Prairie Park Stage - Sunday, July 9

10 a.m.: TBA

11:15 a.m.: Greg Cahill (Banjo Workshop)

12:15 p.m.: Henhouse Prowlers (Workshop)

1:15 p.m.: The Gratefull String Band

2:15 p.m.: Homestretch Ride

3:15 p.m.: Tangleweed

4:15 p.m.: River Valley Rangers

5:15 p.m.: Miles over Mountains

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Children’s activities tents, a picker's tent, workshops and food offerings will be held as well.

PARKING

Public parking will be available in lots along Kansas, White and Elwood streets in downtown Frankfort.

SEATING

Grass seating is plentiful. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Jon Hamilton coordinates the volunteering efforts. You can drop him a note at hamiltonloan@gmail.com Or you can contact Steve at steve@downhomeguitars.com.

The Village of Frankfort put together a promo video previewing the festivities.

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