2012 is our 16th Year !
The Dillard Barbecue and Bluegrass Festival started in 1997 and has grown to what it is today through the hard work, dedication, and efforts of many volunteers and BBQ enthusiasts from around the country.
Each year people come from across the nation to compete in this once a year event, and to listen to real Bluegrass music played by numerous bands from all over, and to savor the mouth watering smells and sights of smoking meats of all kinds. There are always lots to do and things to see for the whole family at this wonderful event. The cooking rigs are a sight to behold, and the vendors serving the many foods and delicasies are some of the best in the world.
Make plans to take your vacation in August next year and spend a few days in the north Georgia mountains. There is nothing like it anywhere in the USA. Your kids will love it and once you have been here you will make it a yearly tradition to come back like so many other people do.
Now, please take the time to go through this website and listen to the bluegrass music while reading all about our festivals. There is a different bluegrass selection on each page.
2012 Music Lineup
Featuring "Lizzy Long and Little Roy Lewis"
Performing two shows Saturday
FRIDAY, August 3rd
OPEN STAGE - 1 PM - 2 PM
3 PM - Opening Ceremony
MUSIC STARTS AT 3 PM
Oliver Rice and the Blue Ridge Mountain Band
Mississippi Sawyers
The Foxfire Boys
Last Road
Each band will perform twice during the day
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 4th
OPEN STAGE - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
MUSIC STARTS AT 11 AM
Lizzy Long & Little Roy Lewis
Mississippi Sawyers
Curtis Blackwell and the Dixie Bluegrass Boys
Shadow Ridge
Suggins Brothers
Close for the evening 8:00 PM
Many more to come!!!!
*Times and bands subject to change without notice
BBQ Awards will be awarded at 5:00 PM
at the North Stage in the Cooks Area