Lineup Announced For 2021 Railbird Festival, Slated For August

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Photo: Courtesy Railbird Festival

Dave Matthews Band and Kentucky-based heroes My Morning Jacket have been announced as headliners for the second annual Railbird Festival, set for August 28-29 in Lexington, Kentucky.

Additional acts for the festival, produced by AC Entertainment and Lexington entrepreneur David Helmers, include Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, Leon Bridges, Billy Strings, Black Pumas, Khruangbin, Midland, The Revivalists, Band of Horses, Margo Price and more. Railbird will celebrate the culture and traditions of the Bluegrass State at the historic Keeneland Racecourse in an immersive weekend centered on music, bourbon, Kentucky cuisine, and equine culture.

In addition to musical acts across three stages, Railbird will offer bourbon experiences and hand-selected rare barrels from some of Kentucky’s finest distilleries in The Rickhouse, including single barrel picks from Four Roses, Bulleit, Castle & Key, Elijah Craig, New Riff, and more. Railbird will also offer a variety of premium experiences highlighting renowned chefs from the area through its Sip & Savor program led by Jeremy Ashby, Travis Milton, Cole Arimes, Ouita Michel, Samantha Fore and Kristin M. Smith.

Photo: Courtesy Railbird Festival

General Admission and VIP 2-Day passes are available to the public now with a limited quantity starting at $155. Affordable layaway plans are also available with payment options starting at only $25 down. A VIP 2-Day pass with enhanced amenities is also available with access to all GA amenities, as well as exclusive Limestone and Elkhorn Stage lounges with air-conditioning, a VIP Village with complimentary local hors d’oeuvres and spa services, private bars, luxury restrooms, fast-track entrances to the festival, free on-site parking for the weekend, commemorative Railbird merchandise and more.

A portion of proceeds from every ticket sold will benefit Railbird’s nonprofit community partners, Fayette Alliance, Central Kentucky Riding for Hope and Central Music Academy.

The Railbird Festival 2021 Full Artist Lineup:

Saturday, August 28
My Morning Jacket
Leon Bridges
Billy Strings
Black Pumas
Midland
Margo Price
Japanese Breakfast
Joy Oladokun
Sarah Jarosz
John Moreland
Briston Maroney
Sierra Ferrell
Bendigo Fletcher
The Brook & the Bluff
Magnolia Boulevard
Nicholas Jamerson

Sunday, August 29
Dave Matthews Band
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit
Khruangbin
The Revivalists
Band of Horses
Tanya Tucker
Colter Wall
The War and Treaty
Pinegrove
Zach Bryan
Liz Cooper & The Stampede
Cedric Burnside
Cha Wa
S.G. Goodman
Southern Avenue
Grayson Jenkins

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