Cousin Jake Tullock Memorial Bluegrass Festival

Join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Cousin Jake Tullock, a beloved East Tennessee bluegrass performer who made his mark as the bassist and comedian for Flatt & Scruggs. Known for his humor, storytelling, and down-home charm, Cousin Jake helped bring bluegrass music to national audiences and later earned well-deserved recognition as an inductee of the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame. His passion for Appalachian music and culture lives on through this annual festival.

Festival Lineup & Details:

Friday, March 6, 7 PM

John C. Studdard Memorial Concert

Featuring Just Us and Lakeside Bluegrass

FREE admission

Saturday, March 7, Starting at 1 PM

Live bluegrass all day with:

Just Us

Lakeside Bluegrass

Wilson & Cross

Valley Grass Express

Seth Mulder & Midnight Run (closing the night!)

Pickin’ at the Depot | Saturday 1–4 PM

Enjoy live, informal jams with local musicians in a relaxed setting just across the street.

Food trucks at the Depot

Concessions available inside the Gem Theater

Saturday Admission: $10; Kids 12 & under are FREE

Come experience the music, stories, and heritage that Cousin Jake loved so much—and bring the whole family for a weekend full of authentic Appalachian bluegrass in the heart of Etowah!