Brick City Bluegrass Festival 2027
The fourth annual festival returns to Citizens' Circle in downtown Ocala on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2027, with Yonder Mountain String Band, Appalachian Road Show, Full Cord, Remedy Tree, and Ian Lane & Southern Flavor.
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About the Brick City Bluegrass Festival
The Brick City Bluegrass Festival is a family-friendly outdoor music festival in downtown Ocala, Florida, presented by the City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department. It brings bluegrass bands, including nationally recognized artists, to Citizens' Circle in the heart of historic downtown, with Ocala food trucks and beer and wine for sale.
The 2027 festival on Saturday, Feb. 6, is the fourth annual edition. It is a ticketed event: the city lists $30 presale tickets (limited quantity), $50 general admission, $15 for veterans and free entry for kids 8 and under, plus applicable taxes and fees.
2027 Brick City Bluegrass Festival: Date, Lineup and Tickets
4th Annual Brick City Bluegrass Festival
Saturday, Feb. 6, 2027 • 1 – 7 p.m. • Gates open at noon
Citizens' Circle, 151 SE Osceola Ave., Ocala, FL 34471
According to the City of Ocala's festival page, the fourth annual Brick City Bluegrass Festival takes place Saturday, Feb. 6, 2027, from 1 to 7 p.m. at Citizens' Circle in downtown Ocala, with gates opening at noon. The city says the set schedule and food truck list for 2027 are coming soon.
2027 Lineup
- Yonder Mountain String Band, whose twelfth studio album, Good As True, came out in 2026
- Appalachian Road Show, with Grammy-nominated banjoist Barry Abernathy and Grammy-winning fiddler Jim VanCleve
- Full Cord, from Grand Haven, Michigan, the IBMA's 2022 Momentum Band of the Year
- Remedy Tree, a Florida-based Americana and modern bluegrass band
- Ian Lane & Southern Flavor, a five-piece bluegrass band formed in May 2025
2027 Ticket Prices
- $30 presale (limited quantity available)
- $50 general admission
- $15 veterans
- Free for kids 8 and under
Prices do not include applicable taxes and fees. Ticket holders get a hand stamp for re-entry. The city says that if it rains it will try to reschedule, but no refunds will be given.
Past Festival: 2026 Recap
3rd Annual Brick City Bluegrass Festival
Saturday, February 7, 2026 • 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The third annual festival, held Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, featured five acts on the Citizens' Circle stage, according to the City of Ocala's festival page as it appeared in January 2026 (archived copy). The lineup below is the past 2026 lineup, not the 2027 bands.
2026 Lineup
Bronwyn Keith-Hynes feat. Jason CarterHeadliner
Two-time IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year and Grammy winner, closing the 2026 festival
Lonesome River Band
More than 40 years of "bluegrass with a rock 'n' roll attitude"
Authentic Unlimited
Bluegrass and gospel group, 2023 IBMA Vocal Group of the Year
Becky Buller with Ned Luberecki
10-time IBMA award winner Becky Buller with 2024 Banjo Hall of Fame inductee Ned Luberecki
The Flattlanders
North Florida bluegrass and gospel band formed in 2020
What to Expect
Live Bluegrass Music
Five bands perform from 1 to 7 p.m., with Yonder Mountain String Band first on the city's 2027 band list, with the banjos, fiddles and harmonies the festival is built around.
Tickets
The 2027 festival is ticketed: $30 presale (limited), $50 general admission, $15 for veterans, and free for kids 8 and under, plus taxes and fees. The single entrance at Osceola and Fort King Street has separate lines for ticket holders and walk-up buyers.
Downtown Setting
Citizens' Circle sits in the heart of historic downtown Ocala, a short walk from the restaurants, shops and bars around the downtown square.
Family Friendly
The city says all ages are welcome and leashed dogs are allowed. Food trucks sell food and soft drinks, beer and wine are sold on site, and restrooms at Citizens' Circle are ADA accessible.
Getting There & Tips
Citizens' Circle
151 SE Osceola Ave., Ocala, FL 34471
Downtown Ocala Square
Parking: The city says the nearest parking is Parking Garage One, across the street from Citizens' Circle, with more street and lot parking around downtown. The free O-Line downtown trolley runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m., stopping at downtown garages, lots and Citizens' Circle. The one entrance to the event zone is at the corner of Osceola and Fort King Street.
Timing: Gates open at noon on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2027, and the festival runs from 1 to 7 p.m.
What to bring: Chairs are not provided, so bring a low-profile lawn chair, bag chair or blanket, plus sunscreen, a hat and an empty reusable water bottle. Coolers, glass, outside alcohol, tents, umbrellas and shade structures are not allowed.
Downtown Ocala
The festival's downtown location makes it easy to turn the day into a full Ocala experience. Before or after the music, explore the shops, galleries, and restaurants surrounding the Ocala Downtown Square, a short walk from Citizens' Circle. Grab dinner at one of Ocala's top restaurants, or enjoy a drink at a nearby bar while the bluegrass tunes are still in your head.
Explore Downtown OcalaFestival History
The Brick City Bluegrass Festival is a City of Ocala Recreation and Parks event at Citizens' Circle. The city's festival page (January 2024 archived copy) billed the Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024 festival, headlined by Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, as the inaugural Brick City Bluegrass Festival, and the 2027 edition is billed as the fourth annual.
The third annual festival, on Feb. 7, 2026, was headlined by Bronwyn Keith-Hynes featuring Jason Carter. The city's band list for the fourth, on Feb. 6, 2027, starts with Yonder Mountain String Band.
The festival joins a growing roster of city-sponsored cultural events downtown, alongside the Brick City Beer and Wine Festival and other community celebrations that have helped revitalize the downtown square.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2027 Brick City Bluegrass Festival?
The fourth annual Brick City Bluegrass Festival is Saturday, Feb. 6, 2027, from 1 to 7 p.m. at Citizens' Circle, 151 SE Osceola Ave. in downtown Ocala. Gates open at noon, according to the City of Ocala.
How much are tickets to the Brick City Bluegrass Festival?
The City of Ocala lists 2027 tickets at $30 for presale (limited quantity), $50 for general admission and $15 for veterans. Kids 8 and under are free. Prices do not include applicable taxes and fees.
Who is playing the 2027 Brick City Bluegrass Festival?
The city's 2027 band list is Yonder Mountain String Band, Appalachian Road Show, Full Cord, Remedy Tree, and Ian Lane & Southern Flavor. The city says the schedule is coming soon.
Where is the Brick City Bluegrass Festival held?
The festival takes place at Citizens' Circle, 151 SE Osceola Ave., in downtown Ocala, Florida. The city says there is one entrance to the event zone, at the corner of Osceola and Fort King Street, with separate lines for people who already have tickets and those who still need to buy them.
What time do gates open?
Gates open at noon on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2027, and the festival runs from 1 to 7 p.m. Ticket holders receive a hand stamp for re-entry.
Can I bring chairs, coolers or food?
Chairs are not provided, so the city asks guests to bring their own lawn chair or blanket (low-profile beach chairs, bag chairs or inflatable couches). Coolers, glass, outside alcohol, tents, umbrellas and shade structures are not allowed. Outside food is allowed, and food trucks, beer, wine and soft drinks are sold on site.
Are dogs allowed at the Brick City Bluegrass Festival?
Yes. The City of Ocala says dogs are allowed but must be leashed and picked up after.
Where do I park for the Brick City Bluegrass Festival?
The city says the nearest parking is Parking Garage One, across the street from Citizens' Circle, with more street and lot parking downtown. The free O-Line downtown trolley runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. and stops at downtown garages, lots and Citizens' Circle.
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