Are you ready to tap your toes and sway to the rhythm of the Bluegrass? Get ready to immerse yourself in the soulful melodies of the inaugural Bluegrass Concert, set to grace Bicentennial Park with Grammy-winning talent and a day filled with family-friendly fun.

Hosted by the Baldwin County Commission, Department of Archives and History, with support from the Chestangs of McIntosh, this bluegrass concert will feature five artists, including Grammy-winning Queen of Bluegrass and Grand Ole Opry Member Rhonda Vincent and the Rage.

“It is always exciting to have a new festival,” Vincent said. “We love bluegrass music and that is what we do. I grew up in a musical family and it is something that is very dear to my heart and I am really thrilled that we get to be there for it.”

Vincent added that she hopes the community will come out and attend to enjoy a day of music and fun.

“I hope that others are just as excited about it as we are,” she said. “We are bringing some of our older songs and just bringing a variety of music to everybody. I want them to come out and have a great time. Bluegrass is a family event and is just a wonderful atmosphere that you can bring everyone from grandma to the baby.”

Speacial Historic Projects Coordinator Felisha Anderson said this  festival was created to not only share the bluegrass sound, but also bring awareness and educate others about Bicentennial Park.

"The fact is, we have found that people love having events at historic sites and in historic buildings," said Anderson. "There is something special about an event taking place where other significant events have happened in the past."

Anderson noted that festivals such as this play a role in preserving cultural heritage and traditons.

"These types of festivals provide a platform for passing down traditions, a way to transmit cultural values, rituals, and traditions from one generation to the next," she said. 

Scheduled for March 16 at Bicentennial Park in Stockton, this family-friendly concert promises a day filled with tunes and fun.

Admission is free, with gates opening at 12 p.m.

To ensure a comfortable experience for all attendees, this event prohibits alcohol, tents, and coolers. Guests are encouraged to bring along a lawn chair, and food trucks will be available on-site.