WABASH, IN – Visit Wabash County officials announce the return of the Bluegrass at
Hopewell on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 6:30 PM. This beloved live-music event will
once again bring the community together for a night of great music, food, and fun in
the scenic countryside. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at
visitwabashcounty.com or in person at the Welcome Center in downtown Wabash.
Guests can choose from three ticket options:
● Lawn tickets are $20 each and include entry, a homemade tasting, and Trolley
No.85 rides to and from the Antique Boutique at Hopewell. Guests are required
to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. There is plenty of open seating under a
large tent. Lawn tickets are free for youth ages 12 and younger. Lawn seats at
the door are $25.
● High-top tables for 4 on the barn’s upper level are $130 and include all of the
above, plus a special gift basket with more homemade treats and bottled water.
● Upper-level tables for 8 are $280 and include all of the above, plus a bottle of
wine and drink vouchers to the cash bar.
● Children 12 and under attend for free but must have a ticket.
“Bluegrass at Hopewell captures everything people love about summer in Indiana, live
bluegrass music, delicious local food, and an unforgettable evening under the open
sky,” said Visit Wabash County Tourism Manager Jennifer Long-Dillon. “Whether you’re
making the trip from across the region or right here in Wabash County, it’s a wonderful
opportunity to gather with family, friends, and neighbors while celebrating great music
and our community.”
This year’s event will feature live music on both levels, including The Barrel Scrapers,
Dwayne “Hank” Conaway, Brad McCord, Lorynn Hunt, and Fourth Falling,
Local food vendors this year will be Tim’s Thai 2 Go, Downtown Nutrition, Sweet Shack,
Bailey’s Pizza Parlor, and Canal Creamery. Moon Dog will be on-site with a cash bar,
and will offer moonshine tasting at the Antique Boutique for an additional fee.
The event has always been family-friendly and along with the traditional yard games,
free pony rides will be offered this year, thanks to our generous sponsors.
This year’s event is sponsored by H&S Metals, H&S Towing, Haul ALL, Ford Meter Box
Foundation, and Norfolk Southern Railroad. Event partners include 950 Speakeasy,
Bailey’s Pizza Parlor, Rustic Barn at Hopewell, and Antique Boutique at Hopewell.
“Supporting Bluegrass at Hopewell is an easy yes for me. Events like this bring people
together, create energy in our community, and give small businesses like mine more
opportunities to connect with new customers. It’s the kind of local experience that
makes Wabash County special,” said Matt Mize, co-owner of H&S Metals, H&S Towing,
and Haul ALL, along with Steve Stamper and Doug Huston.
The event will take place starting at 6:30 PM at the Rustic Barn at Hopewell on August 29.
For more information about this event or any Visit Wabash County events, go to
www.visitwabashcounty.com or call 260-563-7171.
