Event Details
ROMPtober Weekend
October 11, 2024 - 3:00 pm - October 12, 2024 - 8:30 pm
Ticket Prices: $20.00 – $39.00Celebrate bluegrass and craft beer with us at ROMPtober Weekend on October 11th & 12th!
Think of it as a bluegrass-themed October Fest. Live music, craft beers, workshops, food trucks, arts & craft vendors, and more will be onhand for a jamming fall celebration! Friday events take place in the museum and Woodward Theatre. Saturday's events take place in the outdoor stage area overlooking the riverfront. Kids 12 & Under are free for Saturday only. *(If purchasing a weekend pass, kids will need a Friday ticket for a seat in the theatre.)
Friday:
- 3 pm - Check-in
- 4 pm - Craft beer tasting in the Hall of Fame lobby (2 tasters included with Friday and Weekend ticket)
- 5 pm - Craft beer documentary (Woodward Theatre)
- 7 pm - Cutter & Cash and The Kentucky Grass (Woodward Theatre)
- 8 pm - Full Cord (Woodward Theatre)
Saturday:
- 1 pm - Gates open (outdoor stage area)
- 1:15 pm - Jamming workshop with Randy Lanham
- 1:30 pm - The Sullivan Sisters
- 3:00 pm - Craft beer workshop
- 3:30 pm - Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle
- 5:30 pm - Infused bourbon workshop
- 5:45 pm - Damn Tall Buildings
Tickets are $20 for Friday, $29 for Saturday, or get the weekend pass for only $39. Plan your weekend getaway with us and neighboring hotels on the riverfront in downtown Owensboro!
The Lineup:
Cutter & Cash and The Kentucky Grass - Friday, October 11th at 7 pm
When it comes to movers and shakers in the bluegrass world, Full Cord is a super- group on the rise. After winning the prestigious 2022 Telluride Bluegrass Band Competition in Colorado, the Michigan-based group followed that with another much-coveted honor when the International Bluegrass Music Association named Full Cord its “Momentum Award Band of the Year.” While mandolinist Brian Oberlin notes the band’s music “is new and fresh to the ears of seasoned bluegrass fans,” the bluegrass traditions in Full Cord have deep roots.
Full Cord - Friday, October 11th at 8 pm
When it comes to movers and shakers in the bluegrass world, Full Cord is a super- group on the rise. After winning the prestigious 2022 Telluride Bluegrass Band Competition in Colorado, the Michigan-based group followed that with another much-coveted honor when the International Bluegrass Music Association named Full Cord its “Momentum Award Band of the Year.” While mandolinist Brian Oberlin notes the band’s music “is new and fresh to the ears of seasoned bluegrass fans,” the bluegrass traditions in Full Cord have deep roots.
The Sullivan Sisters - Saturday, October 12th at 1:30 pm
The Sullivan Sisters have dazzled audiences since childhood with their unique blend of sister harmonies and fast bluegrass picking. Born and raised in North Carolina, Soraya and Luciya Sullivan developed their love for American Folk and Bluegrass music at a young age, when they began guitar and banjo lessons at ages eight and six.They have been awarded contest prizes at Rockygrass 2023 (First prize, banjo; Third prize, flatpicking guitar), and in the youth contests at the Galax Old Fiddlers Convention and the Mount Airy Bluegrass and Old-Time Fiddlers Convention.
Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle - Saturday, October 12th at 3:30 pm
Buffalo Wabs and the Price Hill Hustle hail from Cincinnati where they have been crafting a sound that is both rooted in tradition and refreshed by modern sensibilities. This four-piece ensemble confronts the raw expanse of American music, and their upcoming self-titled album merges the timeless echoes of traditional Americana with the turbulent force of modern rock and folk.
The band is known for their diverse range, moving seamlessly from high-energy, foot-stomping numbers to rich, harmony-laden ballads. Their odyssey through the Mid-Atlantic and beyond—spanning the harsh winters of Colorado and Minnesota to the verdant hills of Asheville and upstate New York—has been a journey through both grand stages and humble taverns. The group’s performances focus on delivering a moment that feels as genuine as a home-cooked meal shared with friends.
Damn Tall Buildings - Saturday, October 12th at 5:45 pm
“If you like your bluegrass served with a little punch, attitude, grit and gravy, with that busking spirit that was so present and palpable in the early incarnations of Old Crow Medicine Show and made your realize that string band music could be so much more than fuddy-duddy reenactments by crusty ol’ relics, then the Damn Tall Buildings will slide in nice as a welcome edition to your listening rotation. Bluegrass at heart, but pulling from a wide range of influences including swing, ragtime, jazz, and even a hint of contemporary perspective in the songwriting, they offer virtually unmatched energy and enthusiasm, underpinned by intelligent songs that don’t skimp on the infectiousness...”
— Savingcountrymusic.com
Bundle Tickets with Discounted Hotel Stay
Located next door to the Hall of Fame, The Hampton Inn & Suites Waterfront is the perfect option for accommodations when joining us for a concert! Enjoy sweeping riverfront views while staying with our hotel partner. When you bundle your tickets, the Hampton Inn offers discounted rates for your stay. The price includes two tickets to the concert, and the tickets are located in row H. You will receive your tickets at check-in with the hotel. Call the Hampton Inn directly at: 270-685-2005
