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Bluegrass, classics roll into downtown Wylie

by | May 21, 2026 | Area news, Latest

The Grascals, a Nashville-based bluegrass band, will headline Bluegrass on Ballard this year. Courtesy photo

Downtown Wylie will once again fill with music, chrome and festival activity when Bluegrass on Ballard returns Saturday, May 30, for a full day of free entertainment in the city’s historic downtown district.

The annual event, presented by the Wylie Downtown Merchants Association, City of Wylie and Bluegrass Heritage Foundation, combines nationally recognized bluegrass performers with arts and crafts vendors, food, shopping opportunities and instrument-jamming sessions throughout the day. Organizers encourage musicians to bring their instruments and join impromptu jam sessions happening around downtown.

Adding to the festivities is the Bluegrass on Ballard Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show, hosted by East Fork Masonic Lodge No. 650. Running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the show invites classic and custom vehicles to line downtown streets while spectators browse an array of cars, trucks and motorcycles at no cost. Organizers describe it as a chance to enjoy “sweet rides, bluegrass tunes and good vibes” all in one location.

Music begins at 11 a.m. and continues into the evening with a lineup featuring Bobby Giles & Texas Gales, Randy Collier & Grassland, Riley Gilbreath & Lone Star Blue, Kristy Cox, Dave Adkins & Mountain Soul and headliner The Grascals.

The Grascals, who take the stage at 5 p.m., are among bluegrass music’s most decorated acts. Formed in Nashville in 2004, the group earned early acclaim after being selected by Dolly Parton as an opening act and backing band. Since then, the group has collected multiple International Bluegrass Music Association awards, Grammy nominations and performances around the world.

Also drawing attention is Dave Adkins & Mountain Soul. Adkins, a Grammy-nominated vocalist known for his hard-driving style and powerful delivery, has built a reputation as one of bluegrass music’s most dynamic performers.

Australian bluegrass artist Kristy Cox will also take the stage. Cox recently released the Billboard-topping album “Let It Burn” and has earned multiple honors, including six Bluegrass Recording of the Year awards through Australia’s CMA Awards.

The free festival runs throughout the day with no admission required.

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