With just weeks to go until the Fourth Annual Grassfire Festival roars to life at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, fans of acoustic music and outdoor adventure are gearing up for four days of top-flight bluegrass, family fun and cliff-side thrills. From July 3 through July 6, the rugged beauty of Ohio’s most iconic swimming quarry will host an all-star roster of jam-grass legends, rising talents, and hands-on workshops—plus the biggest fireworks finale this side of the Appalachian Trail.
Headlining two sets as the festival’s marquee act is Greensky Bluegrass, fresh off a string of sold-out shows and acclaimed new recordings. They’ll be joined by Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, whose lightning-fast fiddle and banjo interplay has redefined modern string music; the venerable Del McCoury Band, torchbearers of bluegrass for more than five decades; and The Infamous Stringdusters, renowned for their virtuosic improvisation. Railroad Earth will bring their signature blend of Americana, folk and rock, while Peter Rowan & Sam Grisman Project celebrates the genre’s roots alongside David Grisman’s protégé.
Each day offers something special: World-champion fiddler Michael Cleveland will dazzle with jaw-dropping bow work, The SteelDrivers will trade soulful grit for every note, and Yonder Mountain String Band will keep feet stomping well past dusk. Steep Canyon Rangers anchor the lineup with their Grammy-winning harmony craft, while the Kyle Tuttle Band and David Mayfield Parade showcase up-and-coming voices in the acoustic scene. Rumpke Mountain Boys round out the headliners with two high-energy sets, ensuring there’s never a dull moment on stage.
Beyond the main stage, Grassfire Festival invites attendees to dig deeper into their craft through bluegrass workshops, kids’ music activities and an exclusive performance by EN Fuego fire dancers. Families can browse artisan vendors among the towering pines, cool off at the quarry beach, or test their nerve at the cliff-dive platform and snorkeling zones. Each evening culminates in a dramatic fireworks and fire-show spectacular by Phoenix Pyrotechnics—an electrifying salute to Independence Day.
Camping is included in every four-day pass: three nights under the stars, trailside tentsites and communal campfires for just $189, with children under 12 admitted free. Advance tickets and VIP upgrades are available now at www.nlqp.com. Nelson Ledges Quarry Park is located at 12001 Nelson Ledges Road in Garrettsville, OH 44231.
