Bluegrass, Brew and BBQ
Bluegrass, Brew and BBQ at Furnace Town!
On Saturday, August 17, 2019 music will fill the Pocomoke Forest, as Furnace Town Historic Site hosts a performance of the Blue Crab Crossing Bluegrass Band. This annual homespun music event will take place at the site of the Nassawango Iron Furnace, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with music beginning at 5:00. Food and beverages, including a variety of craft beers, will be available for purchase. The family friendly afternoon will offer entertainment and games for children and adults, amidst the Furnace’s 19thcentury Village backdrop.
Tickets are available pre-sale online, via Facebook and EventBrite, and will be on sale at the Furnace Town Visitor Center the day of the event.
Adult Admission - $15.00
Child Admission - $5.00
Furnace Town and Nature Conservancy Members must purchase their tickets at the Furnace Town Visitor Center to receive the membership rate.
More information available at info@furnacetown.org
Nassawango Bluegrass Festival
The Nassawango Bluegrass Festival is a place for pickers to come together and celebrate the music that we hold dear.
We hope you come and pick with us September 7-8, 2018. Enjoy live music, camping with friends, all day & all night jam sessions, delicious local craft beer, local artisans, and amazing BBQ! Overnight camping available Friday, September 7 or Saturday, September 8.
The Nassawango Bluegrass Festival is located at Furnace Town Living History Village. Furnace Town is located in the Pocomoke Forest on over ten acres brimming with history.
Rough tent camping will be permitted within Furnace Town in the designated camping area. This will be on a first come first serve basis. We will also offer a select few RV spots. We are a historic site; no open fires are permitted inside Furnace Town’s gates. We will have plenty of lighting for all-night jams.
Live Music
Friday Evening: Sarah Beth Meadows & Kellen Burger Road
Saturday: Glenville State College Bluegrass Band
Saturday Night: Nashville’s Own Johnny Campbell & The Bluegrass Drifters
Bluegrass Boot Camp
Bluegrass Boot camp will be held all day Saturday. This one day camp will give young pickers a chance to hone in on their skills. As well as give them a bluegrass mentor for the day. Hosted by Glenville State College.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL
The Nassawango is an outdoor event and is RAIN or SHINE!
GATE TIMES
Friday: Grounds Open at 10am. 24 Hour Reentry.
Saturday: Gate opens at 10am for non-campers. 24 Hour Reentry.
Daily Admission
Adult: $15.00
Child: $10.00
Senior: $12.00
Military: $12.00
Members: $7.50
Bluegrass Boot Camp - $30.00 with an adult entry
Two-Day Pass (includes Camping)
Adult: $30.00
Child: $22.00
Senior: $25.00
Military: $25.00