What is the Red Brick Bluegrass Festival?
It's a 1-day free indoor bluegrass music festival featuring a concert Saturday afternoon and evening.
What happened to the Blueberry Bluegrass Concert in the Park?
The Red Brick Bluegrass Festival is organized by the same people that brought you the Blueberry Bluegrass Concert in the Park. Organizers moved the date of the event from the 2nd weekend in June (the evening prior to the Texas Blueberry Festival) to the 1st weekend in May and re-branded the event as the Red Brick Bluegrass Festival to avoid confusion with the Texas Blueberry Festival.
How much are the tickets, and where can I get them?
The event is free and open to the public. You don't need any tickets.
Where and when is the festival?
The event will be at the Nacogdoches County Exposition & Civic Center, 3805 NW Stallings Drive in Nacogdoches, TX. The Festival Concert is Saturday, May 3 from Noon to 9:00 PM.
Will I need to bring my own chairs?
Yes.
Will there be chairs to rent on site?
A limited number of chairs will be available to rent.
Is there reserved seating?
No, the event is open seating.
Can we set up our chairs early?
Yes, any time after 9:00am on Saturday.
Can I bring pets?
No.
Will there be food?
Yes, there will be concessions on site.
Where can we get festival T-shirts?
T-shirts may be purchased at the Nacogdoches Visitor Center with cash or checks prior to the concert. T-shirts may be purchased at the venue Saturday, May 3rd with cash or credit cards.
Will alcohol be sold? Can we bring coolers?
This is an alcohol-free, family-friendly event. Alcohol will not be allowed at the venue. Leave coolers at home.
Where can I get more information?
Go to the Facebook page @RedBrickBluegrass
Where can I park?
Parking is available at the Nacogdoches County Exposition & Civic Center.
Is there overnight RV parking near the concert venue?
A list of RV parks can be found at www.visitnacogdoches.org/businesses/hotels/rv-parks--campgrounds
Where can I get information about hotels nearby?
Visit www.visitnacogdoches.org/businesses/hotels/hotelsmotels
Are there any bed and breakfast inns nearby?
Visit www.visitnacogdoches.org/businesses/hotels/bed--breakfastunique-lodging
Are there restaurants near the concert venue? www.visitnacogdoches.org/businesses/restaurants
What shopping is available nearby?
Saturday, May 3, downtown merchants will be observing “Sale on the Trail”, a special shopping event in cities located on TX Highway 21 and LA Highway 6 between Nacogdoches, TX and Natchitoches, LA.
Is there anything else going on in town that weekend?
Yes! Here are just a few events:
• Red Dirt Mud Run sponsored by the Nacogdoches Jaycees www.reddirtmudrun.com
• Sale on the Trail with participating downtown merchants
• For more information www.visitnacogdoches.org/events
Who can I contact about performing in next year's concert?
Contact Scott Waller: scott@xetx.com
How can I become a sponsor for next year's event?
Contact Scott Waller: scott@xetx.com or Angela Wiederhold: angela@pointamedia.com
