The Backwoods Fest
September 17–18-19, 2027
2026 Musicians Schedule
Friday 9-18 Musician Name Stage/Site
7:00 – 8:00 Barefoot & Foster Gate
8:00 – 1:00 Sodbusters Main Stage
9:00 – 1:00 Barefoot & Foster Stage 2
9:00 – 1:00 Cedar Hill Bluegrass Boys Dittoe Stage
1:00 – 5:00 The LeftOver Fox Stage
1:30 – 5:30 House String Band Main Stage
1:00 – 5:00 WonPeace Bluegress Stage 2
1:00 – 5:00 Lukas Harlan East Stage
Saturday 9-19 Musician Name Stage/Site
7:00 – 8:00 Lukas Harlan Gate
9:00 – 1:00 Cedar Hill Bluegrass Boys Main Stage
9:00 – 1:00 Open Highway Stage 2
9:00 – 1:00 WonPeace Bluegrass Fox Stage
9:00 – 1:00 Barefoot & Foster Stage
1:00 – Auction Main Stage – Habitat for Humanity
4:00 – 6:00 Lukas Harlan Main Stage
1:00 – 5:00 House String Band Stage 2
1:00 – 5:00 The LeftOver East Stage
1:30 – 5:30 Sodbusters Fox Stage
Sunday 9-20 Musician Name Stage/Site
8:00 – 1:00 Sod Busters Main Stage
9:00 – 1:00 Barefoot & Foster Stage 2
9:00 – 1:00 Lewis Pride Band East Stage
9:00 – 1:00 Cedar Hill Bluegrass Boys Fox Stage
1:00 – 5:00 The LeftOver Main Stage
1:00 – 5:00 WonPeace Bluegress Stage 2
1:00 – 5:00 House String Band East Stage
1:00 – 5:00 Lukas Harlan Fox Stage
Become a Vendor
Are you an arts and crafts vendor? Do you make hand crafted items? Join us for the 2027 Backwoods Fest! We host over 300 vendors in a beautiful wooded setting.
Important Dates:
The 2026 Vendor Application will be posted here on January 15th, 2027.
Getting Married?
Barn At The Backwoods is a fully licensed food and alcohol facility for your wedding or event. Seating for 500 inside and beautiful settings for your ceremony. We also host company and corporate events. Contact us today www.barnatthebackwoods.com
Barn At The Backwoods
Looking for a wedding or corporate event venue? Barn At The Backwoods is a fully licensed food and alcohol facility with seating for 500 inside and beautiful outdoor ceremony settings.
Contact Us
THE BACKWOODS FEST
8572 High Point Rd.
Thornville, OH 43076
Phone: (740) 246-4709
Email: info@thebackwoodsfest.com
Our Location
We are located 40 minutes East of Columbus, 25 miles South of Newark, and 25 minutes from Lancaster.
7 Miles South of Interstate 70, Exit 132 on State Route 13.
2027 Will Be The 32nd Year For THE BACKWOODS FEST
September 17th, 18th & 19th
Friday 8-6, Saturday 8-6 and Sunday 8-5.
© Copyright 2026 The Backwoods Fest. Phone: 740-246-4709 Address: 8572 High Point Rd. Thornville, OH 43076