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Henderson Bluegrass returns for a free day on Water Street

The third-year festival is scheduled for October 17, with music, food vendors and shopping.

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The southern arch of Henderson’s Water Street District in April 2024. Archival neighborhood context for the Bluegrass festival at Water Street Plaza; the performance is not pictured. Display crops may vary; open the full photo to see its original framing. Colinonomoore · CC0

What to expect

Henderson Bluegrass returns to Water Street Plaza on Saturday, October 17. The city lists the family-friendly event as free and describes 2026 as its third year.

The published city calendar gives an 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. window. Bluegrass performances are the focus, with food-and-beverage vendors and a vendor village adding places to eat and shop between sets.

Plan your visit

The city’s event page highlights artists’ bluegrass credentials, while touring musician Tray Wellington independently lists an October 17 Henderson Bluegrass appearance. Visitors should check the final running order when choosing an arrival time.

Admission is free, but food and merchandise are purchases from the participating vendors. The city points to public garages and lots in the Water Street district for parking. This event takes place one week after Aki Matsuri at the same plaza, so use the Bluegrass date when planning a visit.

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