The renowned Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance is a four-day event that attracts nearly 20,000 people yearly. Throughout the extended weekend, more than 70 musicians, bands, and dance troupes spread across different stages to entertain guests with a diverse range of music genres such as bluegrass, Cajun, and zydeco to African Americana and reggae. Rockabilly lovers will also find something for themselves at this spectacular festival!
Attracting nearly 20,000 people for four days, GrassRoots Festival - more popularly known as simply GrassRoots for short - is home to an eclectic lineup of up-and-coming musicians and established performers. From bluegrass to Cajun; from zydeco to African music; from reggae and country through Americana and Native American music; old-time, Irish jam band rock & roll, hip hop, Conjunto, and even Rockabilly are but some of the genres represented at this incredible celebration!
USA Today named the festival one of its top 10 outdoor music festivals, which inspired the launching of the Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival in 2003. This new event took after the Finger Lakes festival with a similar vibe.
In 2023, the festival will hold its 31st Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival. Get ready to experience an unforgettable four days of music and dance at this fun festival! From July 20-23, join the fun in Trumansburg, NY, for a weekend filled with live performances that will have you singing along and dancing all night long. Take your chance to attend this incredible opportunity and let the festivities begin!
For the past 31 years, the Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance has been an esteemed non-profit organization devoted to promoting cross-cultural music education with some of the finest local, regional, national, and international acts. This four-day extravaganza features over 100 bands spanning five stages - in a family-friendly environment!
