Festival FAQs

We strongly encourage, but do not require, clear bags. Something that is compact and easy to carry all day is recommended.

Yes! Compact, foldable chairs are allowed. Reclining chairs are prohibited!

Sorry, no coolers allowed, but we recommend bringing a portable water bottle to refill as needed.

The festival is not a safe space for your family pet. It’s loud and the weather is unpredictable, also there’s little green space. We understand that Downtown residents must take their pets outside for potty breaks, we just ask that you please pick up after your pet.

Service animals are welcome at the festival.

Friday, September 19 – 3-10 p.m.

Saturday, September 20 – 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sunday, September 21 – 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Shuttles stop at a number of area hotels and parking locations, and drop off at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum and at the Downtown Center right behind the Country Music Mural Stage all weekend long.

For the festival, shuttles will pick up and drop off individuals every 30 minutes at the following locations:

Children 12 and under are welcome at no cost.

Bring your receipt/confirmation email to a festival TICKET BOOTH. You cannot redeem wristbands at a reentry/exit point. You must visit a designated ticket booth.

You should have received an email from Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion to the email address used when purchasing your tickets.  If you did not receive the email, please check your spam folder.

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion does provide payment plans for tickets earlier in the year in order to spread out your payment over time.

Wristbands are generally delivered 30 days prior to the festival.

Heck NO!  Don’t get scammed. Only purchase passes from us or a trusted friend.

Tickets for Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2025 are now on sale at bristolrhythm.com.

Yes, but there are a limited number of VIP slots, so get them while they last!

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion no longer accepts unsolicited artist submissions. We appreciate your interest in wanting to participate in our festival, but due to the sheer volume of submissions we receive, we do not have the resources to give each submission its due diligence. We have an active Music Committee that is always exploring and researching.  If they are interested in discussing an offer with you or your band, they will reach out to you. Thank you for your understanding.

Please have your booking agent or band representative email Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion’s talent buyer, Savannah Beals savannahbeals@livenation.com.

If you were selected to be a vendor at Bristol Rhythm 2025, you will receive an email from vendor coordinator Tracey Childress with further information. If you have not received this email, check your spam filter or email Tracey at tchildress@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org with the subject line “2025 Confirmed Vendor Needs Assist.”

Will call is located at the festival ticket booth on Cumberland Street directly outside the Birthplace of Country Music Museum.

There are several ways you can continue to support Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion:

1. Donate your ticket back to BCM (read details above). It’s tax-deductible!
2. Visit SupportBCM.org to make a tax-deductible donation to BCM.
3. Shop Festival merch online at Shop.BirthplaceOfCountryMusic.org
4. Sponsor Bristol Rhythm and Roots by contacting us at info@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org.
5. Buy Raffle Tickets at BristolSessionsSuperRaffle.org.

There will be a 5% credit card service fee for purchases made at the festival beverage gardens and merchandise locations. (This does not include ticket booths and vendors)