Podunk Bluegrass Festival
- Dates
- Aug 4 to 8, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Goshen Fairgrounds
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Nov 10, 2026
Podunk Bluegrass Festival returns to Goshen, CT, Aug 4 to 8, 2027. Froligo tracks ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Podunk Bluegrass Festival bills itself as Connecticut's only multi-day bluegrass festival, set in the hills of Litchfield County at the Goshen Fairgrounds, and its 30th annual edition runs August 4 to 8, 2027. It is run by a nonprofit and has won the International Bluegrass Music Association's Event of the Year in 2010 and Connecticut Magazine's Best Festival in Connecticut in 2025. Local, regional and national bluegrass acts play three stages, with a band competition on Thursday, workshops, a free Kids Academy and round-the-clock field picking among more than 600 camping sites.
How it works
Day tickets cover one day with access to all three stages, and an Any Day ticket suits undecided visitors. Camping tickets include early entry on Wednesday from 1 PM, with rough first-come sites and electric for an extra fee. Music runs Thursday to Saturday, with day gates opening at 11 AM Thursday and 9 AM Friday and Saturday. Parking passes bought online cost $5 per car. Children 15 and under were free with a paid adult in 2026, and pets are not allowed.
Who it suits
This suits bluegrass fans and families, from seasoned listeners to newcomers. The organizers aim for a family-friendly atmosphere, with children's activities and a free Kids Academy for ages 7 to 17 that plays on the main stage. Campers who play can bring instruments to the field jams, and veterans and active duty personnel are admitted free with a meal on Thursday's Veterans Appreciation Day.
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Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Podunk Bluegrass Festival on Spotify.
Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport BDL.
How do I get to Podunk Bluegrass Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Podunk Bluegrass Festival. The nearest major airport is BDL, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
Cost Bundled with camping ticket. Prepay via the festival's ticketing site. Festival-run shuttle carts operate before/after Main Stage performances to move attendees around the grounds, this is an on-site mobility aid, not an airport or hotel shuttle. Venue address is 116 Old Middle St, Goshen, CT 06756; the FAQ notes the entrance gate sits several hundred yards from the site's main entrance, so first-time visitors should watch for signage.
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Map shows the center of Goshen. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Is there camping at Podunk Bluegrass Festival?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Facilities
Camping site types 2
Drive-in tent/car camping is available first-come-first-served, included with a Festival + Camping ticket (must be a full Wed-Sun pass. 'no daily gate camping'). Tents are sited near the tree line; the camping area is described as flat and easy to access. Matches the live camping.types 'car' enum.
Optional electric hookups sold separately from the camping ticket, tiered by amperage: 20A ($100), 30A ($170), 50A ($185) for the 2025 pricing found, reserve early, limited and first-come-first-served, sell out most years per the festival's own guidance. Gray/black water dumping on the grounds is prohibited; a fee-based pump-out service runs Sunday morning instead. Matches the live camping.types 'rv-hookups' enum with specific current pricing the enum doesn't carry.
Where can I stay near Podunk Bluegrass Festival?
Airport hotels 2
225 Ella Grasso Turnpike, Windsor Locks, CT 06096
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates185 Ella Grasso Turnpike, Windsor Locks, CT 06096
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Podunk Bluegrass Festival 2027?
Aug 4 to 8, 2027
Where is Podunk Bluegrass Festival held?
Goshen Fairgrounds, Goshen, CT.