Overview
GrassRoots began in 1991 around the Donna the Buffalo / Puryear community and emphasizes participatory roots music—bluegrass, Cajun, zydeco, old-time, reggae, world, Americana, and related dance traditions—on the Trumansburg Fairgrounds.
Current dates status
Official and regional coverage document the 34th annual festival as July 16–19, 2026. As of July 22, 2026 (days after close), 2027 dates were not yet published on grassrootsfest.org, so this entity records the completed 2026 edition.
Venue
Trumansburg Fairgrounds, 2150 Trumansburg Rd (NY-96), Trumansburg, NY 14886, per official directions. Map coordinates near the fairgrounds road frontage: approximately 42.5462°N, 76.6720°W (OpenStreetMap Nominatim for 2150 NY-96 / Trumansburg Road).
Tickets & age
Official tickets page for 2026 listed adult 4-day all-in pricing from a Fall Special near $157.95 up through gate pricing near $228.15. Ages 12 and under free with parent/guardian; youth 13–15 ticketed; under 16 with parent/guardian per health/safety and tickets pages.
Related festivals
For another New York multi-day outdoor festival, see governors ball music festival.
Metrics
| Founded Year | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 days |
| Weekend Pass From | 158 USD |
Descriptors
| Genre Focus | Bluegrass · roots · Cajun/zydeco · world · Americana |
|---|---|
| Format | In-person · outdoor fairgrounds |
| Season | Summer (July) |
| Organizer | GrassRoots Festival organization |
| Start Date | 2026-07-16 |
| End Date | 2026-07-19 |
| Venue | Trumansburg Fairgrounds |
| Edition Year | 2026 |
| Age Policy | Family-friendly; ages 12 & under free with parent/guardian; youth 13–15 ticketed; under 16 with parent/guardian |
| Typical Attendance | Wikipedia cites roughly 15,000–20,000 over four days; figures are secondary estimates. |
Frequently asked questions
When was Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival 2026?
The 34th annual Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival ran July 16–19, 2026 at the Trumansburg Fairgrounds. 2027 dates were not yet posted at verification.
Where is GrassRoots held?
At the Trumansburg Fairgrounds, 2150 Trumansburg Rd (NY Route 96), Trumansburg, NY 14886.
What music does GrassRoots feature?
GrassRoots focuses on roots and dance traditions—bluegrass, Cajun, zydeco, old-time, reggae, world, Americana, and related styles—rather than a single commercial pop format.
Is GrassRoots family-friendly?
Yes. Official tickets and health/safety pages describe a family-friendly event: ages 12 and under free with parent/guardian; youth 13–15 ticketed; under 16 with parent/guardian.
When was GrassRoots founded?
The Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance was founded in 1991.
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