Pickin' in Parsons Bluegrass Festival
About this event
The Pickin' in Parsons Bluegrass Festival is a music festival in Parsons, West Virginia, at Five River Campground. The 2026 event takes place Aug 4–8, 2026. It holds a 4.8-star rating from 44 Google reviews. A five-day celebration of bluegrass and hillbilly music in Tucker County at the Five River Campground in Parsons. Live picking on the banks of the Cheat River, camping, food, and a welcoming jam-friendly atmosphere make this one of West Virginia's signature summer gatherings for acoustic music lovers in the Allegheny highlands.
Annual, five days in early August
Location & directions
Five River Campground, 750 Walnut St, Parsons, WV 26287
Frequently asked questions
When is Pickin' in Parsons Bluegrass Festival 2026?
Pickin' in Parsons Bluegrass Festival takes place Aug 4–8, 2026 in Parsons, West Virginia. Annual, five days in early August
Where is Pickin' in Parsons Bluegrass Festival held?
Pickin' in Parsons Bluegrass Festival is held in Parsons, West Virginia, at Five River Campground, 750 Walnut St, Parsons, WV 26287.
What is Pickin' in Parsons Bluegrass Festival?
A five-day celebration of bluegrass and hillbilly music in Tucker County at the Five River Campground in Parsons.
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