York Place, 234 Kings Mountain Street, York, SC
March 28, 2026 | Gates open at 1 PM
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The Ironweed Bluegrass Festival is a significant arts event that helps establish York County as an arts destination. To celebrate bluegrass music, a rich part of the cultural heritage rooted in the Carolinas, the festival serves as an avenue to showcase this traditional sound to a large and diverse audience.
Performers, as well as performance times, locations, and events, are subject to change or cancellation.
TICKETS
Adults (16+) | $25
Youth (7 - 15) | $10
Children 6 and Under | FREE
MORE EVENTS
CHAPEL STAGE PERFORMANCE
SPONSOR ONLY EVENT
Willie Wells & Blue Ridge Mountain Grass
Experience a performance from the winner of the 2024 & 2025 Favorite Bluegrass Gospel Group within the beautiful walls of the on-grounds chapel.
LOCATION
YORK PLACE CHAPEL
TIME
7:30 - 8:30 PM
BBQ FUNDRAISER
Support your community by participating in the Barbeque Fundraiser for the Yorkville Agricultural & Education Society.
LOCATION
YORK PLACE CAFETERIA
TIME
TBA
FOOD & VENDORS
Support your local artists all day! Discover artisans and cuisine on the designated vendor & food grounds during festival hours.
LOCATION
FOOD LOT, VENDOR LOT
TIME
TBA
Call (803) 328-2787 to purchase over the phone
Visit the Center for the Arts to purchase in-person
2026 IRONWEED BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE
The Arts and Economic Prosperity 6 national impact study conducted in 2022 - 2023 by Americans for the Arts and the Arts Council of York County indicated the nonprofits arts and culture industry generates $40 million in annual economic activity in York County - supporting 665 full-time equivalent jobs, and generating nearly $3.8 million in local and state government revenues.
Your support for the arts is not only greatly appreciated, but it is truly felt in the communities that it impacts. Consider supporting the 2026 Ironweed Festival to continue fostering the rich heritage of South Carolina's music and art.
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Please consider making a donation to the Arts Council of York County to support our mission to create arts programming that encourages education, economic development and arts advocacy through unique art experiences that engage the community to make York County a regional arts destination, with a vision is to create and support a thriving, diverse and vibrant arts community in York County.