We at the Dillard Bluegrass and Barbeque Festival have decided to cancel the 2025 event due to the extensive road construction happening along various stretches of Highway 23 (the main drag through Dillard). There are multiple zones currently under construction with travel delays of 1 hour or more expected during the months of July and August, and no detour route that can bypass the construction to reach the festival grounds. Out of consideration to our guests, our bands, our vendors, and our staff and volunteers, we feel this is the best course of action we can take for this year.
The festival will take this year off, but we plan to be back in 2026. The dates for next year are August 1st and August 2nd.
We would like to thank all of those folks that have taken part in our efforts, and all the people that have been our guests year over year. As you know we are a non-profit benefit festival and we have been able to donate over $130,000 to local charities.
We look forward to seeing you next year! Be safe and we’ll see you then!
