Music Festivals 2018: Dr. Ralph Stanley Hills Of Home Festival.

Dr. Ralph Stanely’s Hill Of Home happens in Virginia on Memorial Day Weekend, and is one of the nation’s oldest Bluegrass festivals in the United States. In fact it’s one of the TOP 3 oldest festivals and next month it’s in it’s 48th annual festival.

There isn’t ever much advertising or sponsors that make a large hoo-ha about this festival, nor is there much social media about it. But it has withstood the test of time, and even now is still well sought after from folks in Tennessee and Kentucky. It’s only about a five hour ride from my area so you might possibly see me there one of these years!

Here is a map of the are and some local area hotels for your use, as I do this for every festival I cover. As most of you know I cover 175 festivals yearly, and I am always out researching and finding new hotel options for every festival I know about. I do a LOT of research for this portion of my website.

We have food and merchandise vendors, shower facilities, water and dump stations on the grounds. There is a free shuttle to the stage from the parking and camping areas.Please do not bring alcohol or coolers in to the main concert area. Pets are allowed in the campground but must stay on a leash. Pets are not allowed in the concert area.

1. The festival is honored to have received a Music Festival Grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) this year and looks forward to having VTC as a part of the festival. Look for the LOVEwork sign near the stage! Be sure to visit the Virginia Tourism Corporations’s website (www.Virginia.org) to see all the great events going on throughout the state!
2. Wednesday Night – Open Mic night from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. If you’re interested, we will have a sign up sheet at the stage area Wednesday afternoon. There will be 30-minute slots available, first come first serve.
3. Friday Night – Golf Cart Parade. For all you folks with golf carts get your decorations ready! We’re having a Golf Cart Parade through the campground Friday night after the show. There will be a Grand Prize (and of course bragging rights) for the best decorated cart! Additional details will be announced at the festival – just be sure to bring those decorations! (If you want to sign up in advance just shoot us an email and we’ll get you signed up!)

FESTIVAL INFORMATION
Plans are already under way for the 2018 festival and we look forward to seeing you there!

We have food and merchandise vendors, shower facilities, water and dump stations on the grounds. There is a free shuttle to the stage from the parking and camping areas.

Please do not bring alcohol or coolers in to the main concert area. Pets are allowed in the campground but must stay on a leash. PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE GATED CONCERT AREA.
Festival Information

Ticket Information
Tickets are sold at gate only; no advance ticket sales. 2018 ticket prices are $100 for all three days or $35 per day. Kids 12 and under get in free

Camping Information
We offer electrical hook-ups for campers as well as camping in the rough. Camping is included with paid admission. Campsites and electrical hook-ups are on a first come basis. Electric is $45 for the weekend. (If you arrive for camping prior to Wednesday the charge for electric will be $50 for the week / weekend.) Golf carts are welcome; no four wheelers.