19th annual George Bluegrass Festival returns Sept. 14-20

The briefing

The 19th annual George Washington Bluegrass Festival is set to return to George, Washington, from Sept. 14 to 20. The weeklong, free festival kicks off with early-bird camping and daily jamming sessions, leading into weekend performances by regional bluegrass bands, workshops, and a gospel pancake breakfast. Featured acts include Farmstrong, The Campground Boys, McKean Family Fiddlers, and Jacie Sites & the Nitpickers.