Bluegrass in the Park Festival is a cornerstone of cultural tradition in East Orange County in the Christmas FL Community. Our festival takes place in the picturesque Fort Christmas Historical Park, beneath the canopy of ancient trees. This historic setting, proudly stands out for its large oaks and Pioneer Village from the late 1800’s.
Bluegrass in the Park Festival isn’t just any festival, it’s possibly the oldest ongoing free bluegrass festival in Florida. What began as a pure music get-together celebration has blossomed into a premier spring event, drawing attendees not just from across the county, but with all fifty states represented over the years, sometimes from around the globe.
Bluegrass music from the origins of Kentucky has now found a home worldwide. Our festival serves as a vibrant reminder of its roots settled in Central FL. It’s a place of discovery, where the uninitiated become aficionados and the already enchanted deepen their appreciation. We’re honored to be recognized as possibly the largest, ongoing, free bluegrass festival in the country. With your support, we’re dedicated to maintaining this legacy, celebrating the rich tapestry of bluegrass music, and sharing it with the world, right from the heart of Christmas FL.
The FREE Bluegrass in the Park Festival returns on Saturday, April 11, 2026 9:45 a.m. – 4 p.m., at Fort Christmas Historical Park, 1300 Fort Christmas Road, Christmas, presented by the Fort Christmas Historical Society and Orange County Parks. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic or purchase from local food vendors.
Here’s the show schedule and line up of talented performers:
9:45 a.m. Welcome, National Anthem and Boy Scouts present Flags
10 a.m. Sandy Back Porch
11 a.m. Crimson Creek & Canada Bros
12 p.m. Penny Creek Bluegrass Band
1 p.m. Sandy Back Porch
2 p.m. Crimson Creek & Canada Bros
2:50 p.m. BBQ and Bake Awards
3:10 p.m. Penny Creek Bluegrass Band
3:50 p.m. Closing remarks by emcee Steve Kane
