--- title: Bluegrass Island Festival description: There's nothing better than music by the sea. If you've never experienced the combination of live tunes and ocean breezes, then you should get yourself to Roanoke Island for the 10th annual Bluegrass Island Festival.  image: https://www.outerbanks.me/hubfs/144497348_4375510452463279_1821490583609987250_n.png --- [![outerbanks-me-stacked](https://www.outerbanks.me/hs-fs/hubfs/outerbanks-me-stacked.png?width=565&name=outerbanks-me-stacked.png "outerbanks-me-stacked")](https://outerbanks.me) [![outerbanks-me-stacked](https://www.outerbanks.me/hs-fs/hubfs/outerbanks-me-stacked.png?width=565&name=outerbanks-me-stacked.png "outerbanks-me-stacked")](http://outerbanks.me) [**](https://www.outerbanks.me/bluegrass-island-festival#) 1 ![featured image 1](https://www.outerbanks.me/hubfs/144497348_4375510452463279_1821490583609987250_n.png) Events # Bluegrass Island Festival ![](https://www.outerbanks.me/hubfs/BEAADA8B-EAB9-41DB-B81E-479BD788DF9F.jpg) By [Bailee Wilson](https://www.outerbanks.me/author/bailee-wilson) October 15, 2021 ### Posts by Topic - [Activities (119)](https://www.outerbanks.me/tag/activities) - [Amusement (107)](https://www.outerbanks.me/tag/amusement) - [Events (94)](https://www.outerbanks.me/tag/events) - [Family (62)](https://www.outerbanks.me/tag/family) - [Around Town (55)](https://www.outerbanks.me/tag/around-town) - [Shopping and Dining (54)](https://www.outerbanks.me/tag/shopping-and-dining) - [Holiday (43)](https://www.outerbanks.me/tag/holiday) - [Outdoor (28)](https://www.outerbanks.me/tag/outdoor) - [Summer (28)](https://www.outerbanks.me/tag/summer) - [Beach (26)](https://www.outerbanks.me/tag/beach) - [History (22)](https://www.outerbanks.me/tag/history) - [Winter (22)](https://www.outerbanks.me/tag/winter) - [Free (18)](https://www.outerbanks.me/tag/free) - [Tips and Tricks (16)](https://www.outerbanks.me/tag/tips-and-tricks) - [Date Night (15)](https://www.outerbanks.me/tag/date-night) - [News (13)](https://www.outerbanks.me/tag/news) - [Music (8)](https://www.outerbanks.me/tag/music) - [Nightlife (4)](https://www.outerbanks.me/tag/nightlife) - [Fitness (2)](https://www.outerbanks.me/tag/fitness) - [Off-Season (2)](https://www.outerbanks.me/tag/off-season) - [Notable Locals (1)](https://www.outerbanks.me/tag/notable-locals) - [Pop Culture (1)](https://www.outerbanks.me/tag/pop-culture) - [Season Passes (1)](https://www.outerbanks.me/tag/season-passes) - [Wildlife (1)](https://www.outerbanks.me/tag/wildlife) Search There's nothing better than music by the sea. If you've never experienced the combination of live tunes and ocean breezes, then you should get yourself to Roanoke Island for the 10th annual [Bluegrass Island Festival](https://www.bluegrassisland.com/).  ![131752734_4796347667046220_9160812618748579980_n](https://www.outerbanks.me/hs-fs/hubfs/131752734_4796347667046220_9160812618748579980_n.png?width=796&name=131752734_4796347667046220_9160812618748579980_n.png) Photo from [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pg/OuterBanksBluegrassIslandFestival/photos/?ref=page_internal)  Every year, music lovers from around the globe come to the Outer Banks to enjoy great music in a gorgeous venue. Between October 21 and 23, 2021, Roanoke Island will become "Bluegrass Island." Bands will take the stage at Roanoke Island Festival Park, which overlooks a spectacular stretch of water, and delight attendees with amazing performances.  ![148245828_4402937563053901_5782081680916495790_n](https://www.outerbanks.me/hs-fs/hubfs/148245828_4402937563053901_5782081680916495790_n.jpg?width=1280&name=148245828_4402937563053901_5782081680916495790_n.jpg) Photo from [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pg/OuterBanksBluegrassIslandFestival/photos/?ref=page_internal)  The full [2021 lineup](https://www.bluegrassisland.com/our-10-year-anniversary-celebration) is as follows: Thurs., October 21 12:30PM Bluegrass Bingo under the Magnolia Pavilion  3:30PM [Bluegrass Island Cruise](https://www.bluegrassisland.com/bluegrass-island-cruise) 6:00PM Sideline (Host Band)   Fri., October 22 12:45PM  Backline 2:30PM  Amanda Cook   4:15PM  Sideline (Host Band) 6:00PM  The Dillards 7:45PM   Rhonda Vincent & The Rage 9:30PM  Scythian 11:30PM Late Night Jam (Bring Your Instruments!) Sat., October 23  10:30AM Cornhole Tournament 11:00AM Deeper Shade of Blue 12:45PM Larry Stephenson Band   2:30PM  Blue Highway 4:15PM  Lonesome River Band 6:00PM  [BOOGRASS](https://www.bluegrassisland.com/boograss-halloween-costume-contest) 7:45PM   Appalachian Road Show 9:30PM  Sideline (Host Band)  ![245654790_5166339050047078_1283404722695662963_n](https://www.outerbanks.me/hs-fs/hubfs/245654790_5166339050047078_1283404722695662963_n.jpg?width=821&name=245654790_5166339050047078_1283404722695662963_n.jpg) Photo from [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pg/OuterBanksBluegrassIslandFestival/photos/?ref=page_internal)  Tickets can be [purchased online](https://www.bluegrassisland.com/2020tickets)! It is recommended that you purchase tickets in advance, as the event tends to sell out! Get ready to relax in a beach chair, drink in hand, and enjoy bluegrass music from all over the country. 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