FreshGrass | Bentonville
An all-ages bluegrass and progressive roots music festival
Great music, uprooted.
Set amongst the beauty of the Ozarks, FreshGrass | Bentonville is a two-day, all-ages festival with the best of today’s bluegrass and progressive roots music filling multiple outdoor stages, courtyards, and galleries at the Momentary (exhibitions are always free to view!).
Knockout performances and world premieres will be accompanied by fun, family-friendly activities, great local food and drink, homegrown retail vendors, artist merchandise, and more.
Festival programming also includes FreshScores, a silent film with original live music, and all-new FreshGrass musical commissions and world premieres.
2024 TICKETS
Two-Day General Admission Tickets
$160 Adult General Admission
($128/Momentary member)¹
$45 Children 7—16²
($36/Momentary member)¹
FREE Children 0—6³
Friday General Admission Tickets
$85 Adult General Admission
($68/Momentary member)¹
$28 Children 7—16²
($22/Momentary member)¹
FREE Children 0—6³
Saturday General Admission Tickets
$110 Adult General Admission
($88/Momentary member)¹
$28 Children 7—16²
($22/Momentary member)¹
FREE Children 0—6³
FreshGrass | Bentonville is held rain or shine.
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Quantities are limited – reserve your spot online or by calling the Box Office at (479) 657-2335 today! Not a member yet? Join today to enjoy priority access to concerts and member-only events all year long.
Please allow 24 hours for new memberships purchased online to process before purchasing your member-priced ticket. To purchase your membership and tickets together today, call our member priority line at (479) 418-5728 or email Memberships@CrystalBridges-theMomentary.org.
¹ Member pricing is for members of the Momentary. Discount will be applied at check out to youth tickets and up to two (2) adult tickets. Each order is limited to six (6) adult tickets regardless of member status.
² Children with a general admission ticket are welcome in the FreshPass VIP Lounge with an accompanying adult with a VIP FreshPass ticket.
³ Children must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder.
The VIP FreshPass includes:
- Expedited entry at check-in
- Two-day access to the festival
- Freshpass VIP Lounge access (inclusive of complimentary food and non-alcoholic beverages)
- Dedicated Main Stage viewing area
- Freshgrass swag bag
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Performances will be presented rain or shine. In the case of severe storms, delays or postponements are possible. Follow our Instagram for the latest updates.
Friday, May 17
4 PM: Gates Open
4:30-5:10 PM: JD CLAYTON
No Depression Stage
5:15-6:15 PM: AOIFE O’DONOVAN & HAWKTAIL FEATURING THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S CHOIR
Mainstage
6-7 PM: MR. SUN PLAYS DUKE ELLINGTON’S NUTCRACKER SUITE
RØDE House
6:20-7:05 PM: RUTHIE FOSTER
No Depression Stage
7:10-8:10 PM: MOLLY TUTTLE & GOLDEN HIGHWAY
Momentary Green
8-10 PM: SQUARE DANCING
Tulip Barn
8:15-9 PM: AURELIO MARTINEZ
No Depression Stage
9:05-10:35 PM: TRAMPLED BY TURTLES
Momentary Green
10:40-11:55 PM: ARKANSAUCE
No Depression Stage
12 AM: Gates Close
No entry/re-entry allowed after this time.
*All times are subject to change.
Saturday, May 18
12 PM: Gates Open
12:30-1:15 PM: HOUSE OF SONGS PRESENTS: SONGRIDER
No Depression Stage
1-2 PM: ERIC MINGUS & THE SACRED ROUTES VOCAL ENSEMBLE
RØDE House
1:30-2:15 PM: PETER ONE
No Depression Stage
2:15-3 PM: JAM SESSION
Tulip Barn
2:20-3:20 PM: S.G. GOODMAN
Momentary Green
3:24-4:25 PM: THE HARLEM GOSPEL TRAVELERS
No Depression Stage
4:30-5:30 PM: ALISON BROWN
Momentary Green
5:35-6:35 PM: MERIDIAN BROTHERS
No Depression Stage
5:45-6:45 PM: JAM SESSION
Tulip Barn
6:40-7:40 PM: VALERIE JUNE
Momentary Green
7:30-9:30 PM: SQUARE DANCING
Tulip Barn
7:45-8:45 PM: THE PO’ RAMBLIN’ BOYS
No Depression Stage
8:50-10:50 PM: JASON ISBELL AND THE 400 UNIT
Momentary Green
12 AM: Gates Close
No entry/re-entry allowed after this time.
*All times are subject to change.
EXTRA PROGRAMMING
WORKSHOPS
Fine-tune your skills with hands-on workshops and jam sessions IN THE TULIP BARN!
You are encouraged to bring your instrument and participate in jam sessions on Friday and Saturday. Saturday will also feature three artist-led workshops featuring banjo, fiddle, and mandolin. These free workshops focus on instruments and bluegrass techniques. Space is limited, so register upon arrival–first come, first served. Instrument check available in the Boiler Room.
12:30-1:15 PM: BANJO WORKSHOP WITH ALISON BROWN
1:15-2 PM: FIDDLE WORKSHOP WITH DAROL ANGER
3:30-4:15 PM: MANDOLIN WORKSHOP WITH SHARON GILCHREST
COMMISSIONS
Eric Mingus and the Sacred Roots Vocal Ensemble
1-2 PM ON SATURDAY, MAY 18 | RØDE HOUSE
Eric Mingus and vocalists use words and melody to trace the roots of our human connection, with emphasis on human migration; paying tribute to the fact that so often in forced migration, the only thing a person can carry with them is a song.
“Sacred Routes” honors the song as a means of universal communication; where language can fail, the song may still be understood. It features the human voice, along with percussive sounds made using the body (hand claps, foot stomps, etc) and handmade acoustic instruments crafted by Eric.
Mr Sun Plays Ellington’s Nutcracker
Mr Sun records and performs a new interpretation of Ellington’s legendary Nutcracker Suite. Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite contains some of the most beloved and familiar melodies in the Western world. Mr Sun has seized upon the inspiration of Duke Ellington’s brilliant, sly, & urbane re-interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s Suite as an opportunity to salute and re-invent this wildly multi-faceted work anew through the lens of the American String Band, a musical form which contains myriad styles and is presently engaged in a marathon upheaval of innovation and expansion.
On Mr Sun’s new recording, the pieces of the Suite range from close interpretations of Billy Strayhorn’s original charts to intense extrapolations based on the spirit of the material. On the recording, Mr Sun generally played original improvised solos, though some crucial musical statements by giants such as Johnny Hodges and Paul Gonsalves were transcribed directly and played in their spirit. Most of Strayhorn’s startling original horn voicings have been preserved in bowed strings, with multi-mandolin parts adding a punchy edge.
AOIFE O’DONOVAN & HAWKTAIL FEATURING THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S CHOIR performs America, Come
Inspired by the lives, letters and speeches of the president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association Carrie Chapman Catt and United States President Woodrow Wilson during the summer of 1920, GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter Aoife O’Donovan joins the Pops for her musical exploration of voting rights for women.
House of Songs
House of Songs Presents: SongRider
Brought to you by the House of Songs, SongRider harmonizes Northwest Arkansas musicians and outdoor culture leaders in a unique collaboration. Witness the magic as original songs, crafted during mountain and gravel biking excursions, culminate in a vibrant performance at FreshGrass. Each adventure, starting March 2024, is documented in Instagram films, capturing the fusion of nature and melody. Join us for an exhilarating journey, proudly presented by the House of Songs, where outdoor culture and music ride side by side creating experiences of creativity that transcend boundaries.
FOOD + DRINKS
- MarShae’s Sweet Escape
- BeaverTails
- Poppin’ Up at the Momentary by Chef Timothy Ordway
- Wright’s BBQ
- Free Wheelin’ Pizzeria
- Stuffed
- ShoBo’s Kitchen
- Southern Sippin’
- Benton’s Roasted Nuts
- Taqueria Lucha
Am I limited in the number of tickets I can order?
Orders are limited to six (6) adult tickets, with Momentary members able to order up to two (2) adult tickets at the member price. If your party size is larger than six, we recommend having another member of your group purchase the additional tickets needed.
Can I share my festival pass with my friends?
No, a festival pass is for you and you only. It is not transferable between different people attending different days. The single day ticket is meant for a single-day guest. You will receive a two-day wristband upon entry which should be left on throughout the festival weekend and not removed at any point.
Are ticket sales final?
Ticket sales, including ticketing and handling fees, are final and non-refundable. (Full ticket policy available online here. If FreshGrass is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, ticket buyers will have the option to receive a full refund.
Can I bring my kids and do they have to pay?
FreshGrass | Bentonville is a family-friendly event—children are welcome, and admission is free for those six and under with an accompanying adult. There is a reduced price for kids aged 7-16.
I’ve purchased a FreshPass and will have my child with me. Can they come into the FreshPass Lounge with me?
Yes! Children are welcome in the FreshPass Lounge with an accompanying adult with a FreshPass VIP Pass.
Can I volunteer at FreshGrass?
Yes! Learn more about volunteering at the Momentary at theMomentary.org/volunteer or email Volunteer@CrystalBridges-theMomentary.org. Advance training is required.
I’m a vendor and want to participate. What should I do?
Tell us who you are, what you do, and why we’ll love it. Email your request to Shop@theMomentary.org.
I’m a journalist. Who should I contact about a media pass?
Reach out to us in advance of the festival at PR_US@4media-group.com.
Additional questions?
Contact the Momentary’s Box Office at (479) 657-2335, or by emailing BoxOffice@theMomentary.org.
Sponsors
FreshGrass | Bentonville is presented by the Momentary in collaboration with the FreshGrass Foundation and No Depression.