Champion Fiddler Wayne Jerrolds host 43rd Annual Savannah Bluegrass Festival

June 11, 2021 - Savannah, Tenn. - The 43rd annual Savannah Bluegrass Festival will be held July 2 and 3 in Savannah, Tennessee. Both dates performances will be at the Savannah Market in downtown across from the Courthouse.

Friday’s lineup beginning at 6 pm is: 7 Mile Creek, followed by festival creator Wayne Jerrolds & Savannah Grass, with headliner Rhonda Vincent and The Rage performing at 7:30pm, and Scottie Baugus & Boone Creek finishing off the evening.

Rhonda is known as the Queen of Bluegrass and is the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry.

Saturday’s lineup begins at noon with: the Fiddlers Roll Call, High Mileage, Southern Sounds, Rudy Moore and Bluegrass Pals, Holt Family, Sparks Family, Southern Strangers, Joe Garrett and the Hatchie Bottom Boys, Billy Wagoner and Red Rooster, Good Time Grass, Courthouse Pickers, Joh Few and Providence Road, Wayne Jerrolds and Savannah Grass, a 6:30pm Buck Dancing Contest for all ages!, Too Mississippi, and Scottie Baugus and Boone Creek.

This down-home pickin’ and singin’ extravaganza on the Tennessee River, created by world champion fiddler Wayne Jerrolds, has been packing in audiences since the 1970’s. Teaming with the city of Savannah, Jerrolds promises this region’s biggest and best bluegrass show ever. Event sponsor is Packaging Corporation of America.

“We are excited to host our very own hometown Fiddle Champion Wayne Jerrolds and his guests in making this a great Bluegrass Festival,” said Hardin County Tourism Director Beth Pippin. “Our local economy thrives on special events and tourism. We welcome this special event each summer and are happy to celebrate the 43rd year”.

Fans come from all over the area to enjoy the bluegrass sounds echoing through downtown and the historic district. Bring your lawn chairs to relax and enjoy music, food, downtown shopping, and dining. Clap along or kick up your heels at the Buck Dancing Contest as Wayne dishes out over $2000 in prize money! Friday night fiddles around from 6 to 9pm and Saturday kicks it up from noon until 9pm for this two-day music jubilee. Admission is free and concessions are available.

For the latest information about the 43rd annual Savannah Bluegrass Festival contact Hardin County Convention and Visitors Bureau at 731-925-8181.

MEDIA CONTACT: 

Beth Pippin
Beth@tourhardincounty.org