Kentucky State Fair: Concerts in the Garden

Join us at the 2026 Kentucky State Fair for a series of performances by our ensemble classes! The Concert in the Garden series features 30-minute performances at 6 and 7 pm. You'll find our stage near the fountain outside of Freedom Hall: Each group will perform 30 minute sets at 6 and 7 pm Eastern. Thursday, August 20th - Sunday Bluegrass Ensemble with Ian Thomas Friday, August 21st - Tuesday Bluegrass Ensemble with Ian Thomas Saturday, August 22nd - Turtle Mountain feat. The Boot Brothers [Matt Brown & Dave Howard!] Sunday, August 23rd - Sunday Bluegrass Ensemble with Ian Thomas Friday, August 28th - Mountain Dulcimer Ensemble with Molly McCormack Saturday, August 29th - Folk Choir with Julia Purcell Sunday, August 30th - Youth String Band with Matt Brown