DevouGrass Music & Arts Festival will return for its fifth year on Saturday, October 6, bringing the area’s best bluegrass bands and crafters together at Devou Park in Covington. The free event will run from noon until dusk and will take place at the Devou Park Band Shell.
Proceeds from the event will go to the Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky, a non-profit that provides support for children and families in need.
“What could be better than spending a beautiful fall day in Devou Park, listening to live bluegrass music, and giving back to a great organization like the Children’s Home?” said Rebekah Gensler, DevouGrass organizer. “We’re so excited to bring the DevouGrass Festival back for its fifth year and to host a day of music, arts, food, and activities the entire family can enjoy.”
This year’s DevouGrass Festival entertainment will include:
· My Brother’s Keeper| 1 p.m. – My Brother’s Keeper draws inspiration for their music from Bluegrass, Rock, and everything in between. In an effort to be unique and bring a fresh blend of Bluegrass to new audiences, My Brother’s Keeper has presented itself as one of the fastest rising Bluegrass bands on the scene of Cincinnati music.
· Hickory Robot | 2:30 p.m. – Since their debut in 2008, Hickory Robot has steadily become one of the tri-state’s pre-eminent Americana bands. They continue to weave bluegrass, folk, Celtic, country, jazz, and rock together to form their unique sound.
· Misty Mountain String Band| 4 p.m. – The Misty Mountain String Band hails from Kentucky and Virginia and draws influence from old-time music, Americana, bluegrass, and songs of labor and protest. The band was originally formed as a pickup group for an old-time camp revival, and has evolved into a professional band that’s at home playing with the Louisville Philharmonia Orchestra as well as bluegrass festivals with Americana favorites.
· Young Heirlooms | 5:30 p.m. – The Young Heirlooms are acclaimed Cincinnati musicians. The six-piece band draws influence from family history, personal experience, and adventures on the run. The antique instrumentation comes with a contemporary kick that resonates with a wide range of audiences.
In addition to live bluegrass performances, the DevouGrass Festival will feature more than 20 arts and crafts vendors including Little Miss Haywire, Hartley Haus Finds and Designs, and Ink ‘N Thread; food trucks and foodie favorites like Out of Thyme Kitchen Studio, Texas Joe the Legal Mexican, Fireside Pizza, Mighty Bites mini Donuts, Shiver Frozen Pops, and Lil’s Bagels; games and hands-on arts activities for children with representatives from Kenton County Public Library, Behringer Crawford Museum, and Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center; an interactive performance by Circus Mojo at noon, and much more.
Immediately preceding DevouGrass Festival, will be the popular DevouGrass Kids Run and Ride bike race at 11 a.m. in Rotary Grove next to the Devou Park Band Shell. Children ages 3 to 12 will have the opportunity to walk, run, or bike through a relaxed professionally designed race course. Bike race participants will need to bring their own bike and helmet.
Complete details and registration information can be found at www.devougrass.com/registration.
Sponsors for the DevouGrass Music & Arts Festival include Circus Mojo, Behringer-Crawford Museum, Kenton County Public Library, Out of Thyme Kitchen Studio, Reser Bicycle, Rooted Yoga, and Zero Waste Way. For more information, visit www.devougrass.com.
