Brick City Bluegrass Festival

The City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department will host the second annual Brick City Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Citizens’ Circle (151 SE Osceola Ave.) from 1 to 7 p.m.

This festival offers residents and visitors an opportunity to enjoy an afternoon of live bluegrass music from a selection of well-known national and regional bands in a family-friendly outdoor setting. In addition to live music, the event will feature food trucks, offering a variety of meal and snack options. Beer and wine will also be available for purchase. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs to fully enjoy the day in a relaxed, open-air environment at Citizens’ Circle.

The 2025 lineup includes The Wandering Hours, Unspoken Tradition, East Nash Grass, Pert Near Sandstone, and Arkansauce. These performers are recognized across the bluegrass community for their unique takes on traditional and modern bluegrass, blending intricate instrumentation and vocal harmonies. The festival will appeal to bluegrass enthusiasts and newcomers alike, providing a range of music styles within the bluegrass genre. T

icket Information: • Early Bird Tickets: $20 per person (Available until Nov. 30) • Advance Tickets: $25 per person (Available Dec. 1 through Jan. 31, 2025) • Day-of Tickets: $30 at the gate Tickets for children 8 and under and veterans are free and may be obtained in advance or at the gate. Tickets can be purchased at www.ocalafl.gov/brickcitybluegrass.

Sponsorship Opportunities: Businesses and organizations interested in sponsoring the event are encouraged to contact Brooke Perry at bperry@ocalafl.gov for more information.