The first Chet Kingery Memorial Bluegrass Festival was held on May 18, 2013 at Rockome Gardens. Its name was deemed and honored in memory of a great local bluegrass musician, Chet Kingery, who passed away in 1998. Chet Kingery played guitar with his band, Chet Kingery and the Knights of Bluegrass.

Mackville is the host band for this festival. We are excited and proud to bring you this fantastic lineup of talent to this year’s festival. Come and enjoy great music! We will be performing as well as the other bands listed below.

2025 Lineup
The Grascals
Special Consensus
The Little Roy & Lizzie Show
The Price Sisters
KINGS HIGHWAY