This festival is all the way across the state of Kentucky on the other side folks, and you know I mostly feature the little guys and the “do it yourself” ones. But THIS ONE is in it’s 25th year, as one of the finest family orientated festivals in our area, and It’s all because of so many sponsors.
This one is actually thrown primarily by the The The Don Franklin Family Of Dealerships, BUT has SO MANY sponsors that they can keep ticket prices incredibly reasonable because of that. You can buy tickets HERE
This massive event is relentlessly organized and ran by a twelve member volunteer Board Of Directors, and I have dealt with one of them via email on this project, I can tell you they are VERY dedicated to bringing YOU a special experience this year…just like the previous twenty four years.
Now folks, unlike many of the festivals I feature on here THIS ONE has NO CAMPING. I’m going to include some of the history of the MMF on here, and I’ll be updating this with interviews and MORE in the coming months! As most of you know I ONLY TRY to feature the “Do It Yourself” festivals over the more corporate events…you’ll NEVER SEE ME at Bonaroo folks! Keep it LOCAL!
25 Years of the Master Musicians Festival
Photograph by KSD
Past performers have included Mark O’Conner, “Pigmeat” Jarrett, Doc Watson, Nickel Creek, Richie Haven, JD Crowe, Punch Brothers, Robert Lockwood, Jean Ritchie, The Avett Brothers, Steve Earle, Old Crow Medicine Show and hundreds of other captivating acts.
The Master Musicians Festival was named the Southeast Tourism Society’s “Festival of the Year” for 2013 and has been featured in numerous publications and web reviews.
Photograph by John Fitzwater
John Prine
Amanda Shires
J D McPherson
The Felice Brothers
The Dead South
Arlo Mckinely And The Lonesome Sound
Dawg Yawp
Grayson Jenkins And The Resolutions
Joslyn And The Sweet Compression
Bendigo Fletcher
LaMay And Reese
John R Miller And The Engine Lights
Magnolia Boulevard
Nick Dittmeier And The Sawdusters
Coby Langham And The Citizen Band
Eric Bolander
Luna And The Mountain Jets
Bee Taylor
Dave Ernst And Early Favorites
Reverend John And The Backsliders
John Clay
Festival Location
Festival Field on the Campus of Somerset Community College
808 Monticello Street
Somerset, Kentucky 42501
Festival Information
KIDS 12 AND UNDER ADMITTED FREE.
Free parking.
Beer and wine will be available for purchase with a valid ID for those 21 and over.
No outside alcohol will be permitted. Coolers subject to inspection.
No pets, except service dogs.
All show times are approximate.
No shade tents or umbrellas permitted; on-site shade tents are provided.
A variety of concessions will be available or you can bring a picnic.
Arts & crafts for sale by The Sheltowee Artisans and other independent artists.
Persons with Disabilities Assistance is available. Contact us at least 24 hours prior to festival opening.
Best Western Somerset
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$99
2-star hotel
Basic hotel with a pool & free breakfast
Free Wi-Fi
Hampton Inn Somerset
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$108
3-star hotel
Relaxed hotel with pool & free breakfast
Free Wi-Fi
Americas Best Value Inn Somerset
$51
2-star hotel
Pool & free breakfast in basic hotel
Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Quality Inn & Suites
$79
2-star hotel
Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Somerset, KY
$72
2-star hotel
Unfussy hotel with an indoor pool
Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
DEAL 18% less than usual
Courtyard by Marriott Somerset
$103
Hotel
Modern hotel with a pool & a bistro
Motel 6
$56
Free Wi-Fi
Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Somerset Central
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$94
2-star hotel
Modern hotel with free breakfast & WiFi
Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
DEAL Get 6% off plus free Wi-Fi with loyalty sign-up
Comfort Inn
$80
2-star hotel
Relaxed hotel with an indoor pool
Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Best Western Somerset
$99
2-star hotel
Basic hotel with a pool & free breakfast
Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Red Roof Inn Somerset
$59
2-star hotel
Low-key lodging with an outdoor pool
Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Doolin House Bed & Breakfast
Hotel
7 Gables Motel
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Motel · 8064 US-27
MSI Lodging Systems
Hotel · 233 Parkers Mill Way
Villager Resort Cottages
Resort · 86 Villager Resort Dr
Woodson Bend Resort
Resort
Waterfront lodging with a golf course
Free Wi-Fi
Lee’s Ford Resort Marina
Resort
Free Wi-Fi
Economy Inn
Motel · 422 Monticello St
Hillcrest Motel
Motel · 1475 KY-80
Lake Cumberland Resort
Forest retreat with cabins & lake access
Lake Cumberland Resort
Resort · 314 Enchanted Forest Way
Red Roof Inn & Suites Corbin
4.7
$85
3-star hotel
Casual hotel with an outdoor pool
Free breakfast
