Farmers Market to host bluegrass festival

The South Carolina State Farmers Market and the legendary Bill’s Music Shop & Pickin’ Parlor have teamed up to create a family-friendly bluegrass festival at the market. 

The inaugural festival will be held this Saturday, October 30, from noon to 5 pm. Featured performers are Willie Wells & The Blue Ridge Mountain Grass; Savannah River Bluegrass; Pinehill Ramblers; and Blue Faith.

A bounce house will be on site for kids, as well as food trucks. Guests should bring chairs. No coolers are allowed. Admission is $10 for those 12 and older, and $5 for those under 12.

The South Carolina State Farmers Market is located at 3483 Charleston Highway in West Columbia.

For more information, contact Market Manager Brad Boozer at [email protected] or 803-737-4664, or Sonia Brazell at [email protected] or 803-737-4614. Reach Bill’s Music Shop and Pickin’ Parlor at 803-796-6477 or billsmusicshop.com.

Photo of BLue Faith courtesy of Bill’s Music Shop and Pickin’ Parlor Facebook