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Are you hungry for some great North Carolina barbecue? And what goes better with barbecue than bluegrass music?
And that leads one to the 2nd Annual Smokin’ Grass Bluegrass & BBQ Festival. This barbecue extravaganza will be happening at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo, North Carolina, on July 6, 2024, from 2 pm to 11 pm.
Enjoy mouthwatering delights and smoky sensations. And while you’re enjoying the barbecue, you can tap your toes to some great bluegrass music.
Festival Music Lineup
Songs From The Road Band
Songs From The Road Band is an award winning North Carolina based bluegrass band featuring Mark Schimick. Other members include Charles Humphrey, Ryan Cavanagh, Sam Wharton and James Schneider.
Experience the energy of Asheville with this bluegrass supergroup. They’ve received top accolades in the bluegrass, Americana and jazz genres. The band soars with virtuoso picking, singing and Grammy winning songwriting.
3 pm
Fireside Collective
Fireside Collective is a progressive bluegrass group. They won the 2016 Band Contest at MerleFest. They play strong original material with exuberant energy. Their music draws on folk, blues, funk and a wide variety of bluegrass sounds. Joe Cicero (guitar), Carson White (upright bass), Jesse Iaquinto (mandolin) and Tommy Maher (resonator guitar) make up the quartet.
5 pm
Della Mae
Della Mawe is a Grammy nominated, all women string band composed of founder and fiddle player, Kimber Lydiker, lead vocalist/guitarist Cella Woodsmith, guitarist Avril Smith and bassist Vickie Vaughn. They are one of the most charismatic roots band and have toured in over 30 countries.
7 pm
The Lil Smokies
The Lil Smokies are from Missoula, Montana, and got their start in 2009. They are one of the most electrifying acts in modern American roots music. They’ve performed all over America and have wowed audiences at some of the largest music festivals.
9 pm
So bring a chair and get comfortable and settle in for a day full of fantastic music and delicious barbecue. Life doesn’t get too much better than this!
Coupon
Book your ticket here and you can save
- $28 (44% discount) for a General Admission Ticket for 1 person
- $58 (46% discount) for a General Admission Ticket for 2 people
- $94 (50% discount) for a General Admission Ticket for 3 people
Visiting Manteo
If you’re visiting Manteo for the festival, here are homes, condos, apartments, houseboats and other rental units that might be perfect for your trip. Take a look at these rentals options.