Drakesville Bluegrass & Old-Time Country Music Festival

Name: Drakesville Bluegrass & Old-Time Country Music Festival
Start: 2027-04-28
End: 2027-05-01
Location: Drakesville City Park

Drakesville, IA · Music

When: April 28 – May 1, 2027
Where: Drakesville City Park · Drakesville · IA
Cost: Not confirmed
Status: Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet

A grassroots bluegrass and old-time music gathering in Drakesville, a Davis County town of under 200 people, with roots stretching back decades. The weekend opens with a potluck jam at Drakesville City Park.

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