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Presented by
ROUTE 23
BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER 2-6, 2026
PIKE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
PIKETON, OHIO
Honoring the legacy
of Southern Ohio's Dave Evans
THE FESTIVAL
The Route 23 Bluegrass Festival, formerly the SamJam Bluegrass Festival, is an IBMA award-winning, five-day 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.
CLICK HERE or the link below for the 2026 lineup.
KEY INFORMATION
Tickets are available for each day of the Route 23 Bluegrass Festival and guests can save with a weeklong ticket purchase.
CLICK HERE for pricing and to purchase your tickets.
The Pike County Fairgrounds has more than 300 camping hookups, and primitive spaces with generators allowed.
CLICK HERE for pricing and to reserve your camping location.
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.
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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