Workshops
Hands-on learning is part of the weekend, with sessions woven through the festival days.
- Instruction for the instruments of bluegrass
- Open to players of every level
- Bring your instrument and join in
The Commonwealth Initiative Presents
Commonwealth United Bluegrass Festival — Bluegrass Festival in Morehead, Kentucky, August 5–8, 2027
A Kentucky Tradition in Motion
August 5–8, 2027 · The Landing Strip · Morehead, Kentucky
Presented by the Commonwealth Initiative · Produced by Conn & Company Sound & Events
Welcome to Commonwealth United
Four days of bluegrass
in the Kentucky hills
Commonwealth United is a four-day bluegrass festival in Morehead, Kentucky — August 5–8, 2027 at The Landing Strip — bringing together nationally recognized performers and regional musicians, with on-site camping, workshops, campground picking, youth activities, and traditional crafts. Artist announcements and the Early Bird pre-sale both open December 1, 2026.
Lineup
The 2027 Bluegrass Lineup
No artists have been announced yet. Artist announcements begin December 1, 2026 — the same day pre-sale tickets open.
Coming December 1
Lineup To Be Announced
No artists have been announced for the first Commonwealth United Bluegrass Festival. Artist announcements begin December 1, 2026. Join the email list to hear them first.
The Four Days
Thu · Aug 5Fri · Aug 6Sat · Aug 7Sun · Aug 8, 2027
The Landing Strip · Morehead, Kentucky
Lineup announced Dec 1Join the list
Spirit of the Festival
Critter Pickin' Circle
Every holler has a picking circle. Ours has a possum on banjo, a fox on fiddle, and a crow on mandolin, picking around the fire under the quilt star. Tap a critter — everybody plays.
Tap a critter — everybody picks
Experiences
Workshops, Jams & Youth Activities
Commonwealth United is built for participation — bring an instrument, bring the kids, and plan to stay past the last encore.
Campground Picking
At a bluegrass festival, the music doesn't stop at the stage — it rolls through the campground all weekend.
- Picking circles in the campground
- Regional musicians and festival performers alike
- Find a circle, pull up a chair, join the tune
Youth Activities
The next generation of pickers is welcome here — young players and young listeners both.
- Activities planned for kids and young players
- A first taste of string music for beginners
- Family-friendly programming across the weekend
Traditional Crafts
The festival celebrates the handwork traditions that run alongside Appalachian music.
- Traditional craft demonstrations
- Makers from the region
- Skills passed hand to hand, like the music
Box Office
Box Office — Tickets, Camping & Prices
August 5–8, 2027 · The Landing Strip, Morehead, Kentucky. Every ticket, camping, package, and program price is listed below. Nothing is on sale yet — the Early Bird presale opens December 1, 2026.
December 1, 2026 – January 31, 2027
Applicable ticketing and processing fees are additional and will be disclosed before purchase.
Start Here — The Essentials
The four options most folks need. Everything else is grouped by category below — open a section to see its prices. Every price shows Regular and Early Bird (10% off).
Full Festival General Admission
All Four Days · FeaturedRegular$150.00
Early Bird$135.00
Full Festival VIP
All Four Days · FeaturedRegular$275.00
Early Bird$247.50
GA + Primitive Camping (3 Nights)
Regular$299.00
Early Bird$269.10
Child GA (Ages 12 & Under)
RegularFREE
Early BirdFREE
General Admission4 options · single days & youth
Thursday General Admission
Regular$39.00
Early Bird$35.10
Friday General Admission
Regular$69.00
Early Bird$62.10
Saturday General Admission
Regular$89.00
Early Bird$80.10
Youth Weekend GA (Ages 13–17)
Regular$75.00
Early Bird$67.50
VIP Admission4 options · upgrades, youth & child
Full Festival VIP Upgrade
Regular$125.00
Early Bird$112.50
Youth Weekend VIP (Ages 13–17)
Regular$150.00
Early Bird$135.00
Child Weekend VIP (Ages 6–12)
Regular$75.00
Early Bird$67.50
Child Weekend VIP (Ages 5 & Under)
RegularFREE
Early BirdFREE
Festival + Camping Packages3 more packages
Each package includes one full-festival admission and one campsite for three nights.
GA + Powered Camping (3 Nights)
Regular$449.00
Early Bird$404.10
VIP + Primitive Camping + Tent (3 Nights)
Regular$499.00
Early Bird$449.10
VIP + Powered Camping (3 Nights)
Regular$579.00
Early Bird$521.10
Standalone Camping7 options · per campsite
Camping is sold per campsite, not per person. Standalone camping does not include festival admission.
Primitive Camping — 1 Night
Regular$55.00
Early Bird$49.50
Primitive Camping — 2 Nights
Regular$110.00
Early Bird$99.00
Primitive Camping — 3 Nights
Regular$165.00
Early Bird$148.50
Powered Camping — 1 Night
Regular$105.00
Early Bird$94.50
Powered Camping — 2 Nights
Regular$210.00
Early Bird$189.00
Powered Camping — 3 Nights
Regular$315.00
Early Bird$283.50
Tent Rental — Weekend
Regular$75.00
Early Bird$67.50
Family & Group Admission5 options
Family & Friends — 4 Adults
Regular$549.00
Early Bird$494.10
Family & Friends — 5 Adults
Regular$679.00
Early Bird$611.10
Family & Friends — 6 Adults
Regular$799.00
Early Bird$719.10
Family & Friends — 7 Adults
Regular$929.00
Early Bird$836.10
Group Admission — 8+ Adults
Regular$129.00per person
Early Bird$116.10per person
1,000 Pickers Jam2 options
Registered Picker — Thursday Admission
RegularFREE
Early BirdFREE
Registered Picker — Friday/Saturday Pass
Regular$99.00
Early Bird$89.10
Kids Camp1 program
Kids Camp — Full Program
Regular$175.00
Early Bird$157.50
Kids Camp includes meals, supervision, activities, and music instruction. Applicable ticketing and processing fees are additional.
Box Office Policies
Please read before the presale opens December 1, 2026.
- Early Bird pricing is 10% off regular prices.
- Early Bird presale runs December 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027, subject to availability.
- Camping is sold per campsite, not per person.
- Festival + Camping packages include one full-festival admission and one campsite for three nights.
- Standalone camping does not include festival admission.
- VIP upgrades require an existing full-festival GA ticket.
- Children receiving free admission must be registered and issued a wristband.
- Group discounts cannot be combined with other promotions.
- Picker discounts require verified registration and participation.
- Kids Camp includes meals, supervision, activities, and music instruction.
- Applicable ticketing and processing fees are additional and must be disclosed before purchase.
Prices are posted above — nothing is on sale yet. The Early Bird presale opens December 1, 2026. Join the email list below to be ready on day one.
Info
Know Before You Go — Morehead, Kentucky
Dates, passes, and camping — the essentials for four days of bluegrass in Morehead, Kentucky.
Festival Info
August 5–8, 2027 (Thursday–Sunday) at The Landing Strip · Morehead, Kentucky, in Eastern Kentucky. Four days of traditional bluegrass, workshops, crafts, and community.
Pass Info
All ticket prices are in the Box Office above — Regular and Early Bird (10% off). The Early Bird presale opens December 1, 2026, and runs through January 31, 2027. Applicable ticketing and processing fees are additional.
Camping
Campground picking is part of the festival. Primitive and powered camping, packages, and tent rental prices are listed in the Box Office above — camping is sold per campsite, not per person, and standalone camping does not include festival admission.
Questions
When and where is the festival?
Thursday, August 5 through Sunday, August 8, 2027, at The Landing Strip · Morehead, Kentucky.
Have any artists been announced?
No — no artists have been announced yet. Artist announcements begin December 1, 2026 — the email list hears them first.
When will the lineup be announced?
Artist announcements begin December 1, 2026. Join the email list below to hear the lineup first.
When do passes go on sale?
The Early Bird presale opens December 1, 2026, and runs through January 31, 2027, at 10% off regular prices. All Regular and Early Bird prices are listed in the Box Office above — nothing is on sale yet, so join the email list below to be ready December 1. Applicable ticketing and processing fees are additional.
How much are tickets?
See the Box Office above for all 30 options. Full Festival General Admission is $150.00 regular / $135.00 Early Bird, and Full Festival VIP is $275.00 regular / $247.50 Early Bird. Child GA (ages 12 & under) is free. Applicable ticketing and processing fees are additional.
Is there camping and campground picking?
Yes — campground picking is part of the festival. Primitive camping starts at $55.00 for 1 night and powered camping at $105.00 for 1 night, with 2- and 3-night options, festival + camping packages, and weekend tent rental all priced in the Box Office above. Camping is sold per campsite, not per person.
Is it good for kids?
Yes. Youth activities are part of the program, with family-friendly programming across all four days.
Who presents and produces the festival?
Commonwealth United is presented by the Commonwealth Initiative, which launches January 1, 2027, and produced by Conn & Company Sound & Events.
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