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Festival Map & Stages

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2023 Grey Fox Map

Grey Fox Stages & Venues

del mccourty, high meadow stage

High Meadow Stage

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

The High Meadow Stage presents a “Who’s Who of Bluegrass” from Thursday through Sunday. A gently sloping outdoor amphitheater, the High Meadow Stage runs Thursday from noon to midnight; Friday and Saturday from 11am to after midnight; and Sunday from 10am to 2pm. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Two large shade tents await to keep you cool and dry. Food vendors, beverages, artist merchandise and festival wear are available for sale.  

del mccourty, high meadow stage
mandolin orange, catskill stage

Catskill Stage

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Possibly our most varied stage, begin your day with healthful yoga and meditation sessions, then be expertly led through invigorating square and contra dances by internationally acclaimed dance instructors, John Kirk and Trish Miller. Later the Catskill Stage presents some of your favorite main stage bands in concert, and finishes late each night with the best dance bands in the business. Bring your dancin’ shoes. You won’t want to sit still. And, oh! We kick off the festival here with an Open Mic Night for early campers! Much fun!

mountainride, creekside stage

Creekside Stage

Thursday, Friday, Saturday

The Creekside Stage is an intimate tented concert venue that begins each day with our popular Grey Fox Emerging Artist Showcase, followed by unique combinations of award-winning artists, and informative workshops. You’ll want to check the schedule for everything that’s happening here. Folding chairs are provided under this 300+ person tent. We guarantee you’ll find some new favorites at the Creekside Tent. Emerging Showcase Bands this year are: Barbaro (MN), Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band (CA), Serene Green (PA), Darlingtyn (PA) (winners of the Charm City Battle of the Bands) and student bands from Berklee College of Music (MA).

mountainride, creekside stage
trischka, grass roots stage

Grass Roots Stage

Thursday, Friday, Saturday

This venue offers a mix of hands-on workshops, mini-concerts, and Q&A sessions with bluegrass music’s top instructors and performers. Bring your instrument (and seating) and expect to learn a thing or two that just might take your playing and singing to the next level. Everyone at every level is welcome (or just come listen to some great stuff)!

slow jam tent

Slow Jam Tent

Thursday, Friday, Saturday

If you’re a beginning player, this is the place for you. You’ll find beginning instrumental classes, vocal workshops, and slow jams which will definitely get you started! It’s all taught by patient, knowledgable mentors who’ll lead you through the basics. The Slow Jams are sessions with bluegrass favorites slowed down so that everyone can keep up. Jump in. This is the way to learn! 

slow jam tent
family stage

Family Stage

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Grey Fox “kits” of all ages — from toddlers to teens — find a home away from home here at the Family Stage. Activities include tie dying, instrument making, nature crafts, yoga for kids, and more. Family concerts, dances, sing-alongs, storytelling, puppetry, ventriloquism, movies and more pack this venue all weekend long for young and young at heart. And it’s here that Gary the Silent Clown (formerly with Ringling Brothers Circus) heads up the Grey Fox Clown College for 6th graders and up. You’ll be grinning ear to ear! All really kid friendly.

bluegrass academy for kids

Bluegrass Academy for Kids

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Since 1999, Grey Fox has been teaching kids to play, sing and perform traditional bluegrass music for four days during the festival. Our program, which has served as a model for academies by other festivals, serves about 100 kids aged 8 to 17 each summer.

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bluegrass academy for kids