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Uncle Dave Macon Days: A Roots Rendezvous
About This Event
Uncle Dave Macon Days: A Roots Rendezvous is a bluegrass and roots music festival held annually at Hop Springs in Murfreesboro. The 2026 festival runs Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 13. Doors open at 4:30 PM Friday for the opening ceremony, followed by the MTSU String Band with the Cripple Creek Cloggers, the Howlin’ Brothers, and the Joey Fletcher Band. Saturday doors open at 9:00 AM for the National Old Time Banjo Competition and other old time contests, with performances by Leroy Troy, the Noelle Goodin Band, Jackson Harris, the Jake Leg Stompers, and the Monroeville Band. Sunday begins at 1:00 PM with Lisa Law’s Gospel Showcase, Delyn Christian and the John Prine Tribute Band, and the Hop Springs De Jam Band. The festival is family friendly and features bluegrass, Americana, and roots performers alongside food and craft beer. Parking is $10 per car, payable by cash or Venmo.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Uncle Dave Macon Days 2026?
The 2026 festival runs Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 13. Doors open at 4:30 PM on Friday, 9:00 AM on Saturday, and the Sunday programme starts at 1:00 PM.
Where is Uncle Dave Macon Days held?
The festival is held at Hop Springs, 6790 John Bragg Hwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37127.
How much does parking cost?
Parking is $10 per car, payable by cash or Venmo, according to the festival organisers.
Is the festival family friendly?
Yes. Organisers describe Uncle Dave Macon Days: A Roots Rendezvous as a family-friendly festival welcoming music lovers of all ages.
What happens at the banjo competition?
The National Old Time Banjo Competition and other old time contests take place on Saturday, September 12, after doors open at 9:00 AM.
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