Annual Cousin Jake Tullock Memorial Bluegrass Festival returns March 4-5

Alan Bibey and Grasstowne

ETOWAH, TN - The annual Cousin Jake Tullock Memorial Bluegrass Festival returns for its 27th year to the Gem Theater, 700 Tennessee Ave., Etowah, Tennessee 37331.

Doors open at 7pm on Friday, March 4th for the John Studdard Memorial Gospel Concert. This concert includes performances by bands Just Us and Alan Bibey & Grasstowne. On Saturday, March 5th the doors will open at noon for the Cousin Jake Tullock Bluegrass Festival. Saturday’s bands include Just Us, Clearview, Valley Grass Express, Blue Ridge Grass, and The Monroe Troubadours. And don’t forget to check out the bluegrass jammers across the street at the historic L&N Depot from noon until 4pm. Bring your instrument and join them, or just pull up a chair and enjoy.

The Cousin Jake Memorial Bluegrass Festival, established in 1994, is an annual event that celebrates bluegrass music and honors the late Jake Tullock, a native of Etowah, Tennessee. Tullock began his professional music career on the old Cas Walker and Mid-day Merry Go Round radio shows in Knoxville, Tennessee. He eventually joined Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs as a bass player and comic, performing with them for 20 years as “Cousin” Jake. After his retirement from Flatt & Scruggs, Tullock returned home to Etowah where he continued to perform until his death.

Just Us

Ticket info: Tickets available for purchase at the EAC office, or at the venue door. Both days/combo ticket $25.00; Friday $12.00; Saturday $18.00 Children 12 and under ticket prices: Friday $5.00; Saturday $10.00 Concessions available. Door prizes and raffles happening both days.

Venue Address: Gem Theater, 700 Tennessee Ave., Etowah, Tennessee 37331.