What is Wintergrass?
Wintergrass is a family-friendly Bluegrass music festival, with concerts and dances at 4 different stages. There are also music education programs for kids and adults, workshops, impromptu jams, and a chance to see and hear some great music.
Where is Wintergrass being held?
Wintergrass takes place at Hyatt Regency Hotel located at 900 Bellevue Way NE in Bellevue, WA. The Hyatt has plenty of 24 hour jamming space and room for 4 stages all under one roof.
When do I get my ticket?
Wintergrass does not issue paper tickets. Rather your tickets are recorded into our magic database which is transformed into a festival check-in register.
How long is Wintergrass?
A Wintergrass weekend is 4 days long. People begin gathering for the weekend as early as Thursday for and stay through Monday. Shows begin on Friday around 5pm and on Saturday around noon. Workshops are offered all day Friday and Saturday. The festival concludes with all-day concerts on Sunday ending around 5pm.
What type of music is played at the Festival?
While Wintergrass is primarily a Bluegrass music festival, you’ll hear plenty of other styles of acoustic music including Gypsy jazz, Celtic music, Old-Timey, Swedish polskas and many more types of acoustic string music.
What are workshops (and do I have to pay extra for them)?
Workshops, which are included in the price of admission, cover a variety of topics and are designed for all levels of ability.
I’ve never been to Bellevue before. Where can I get information on the city?
When planning your trip to Wintergrass this year, the best place to find information about all things Bellevue is at www.bellevue.com.
