29 August 2024
Get your tickets now for SIU’s Little Grassy Get Down Music Festival from October 11 to 13
CARBONDALE, Ill. – The Little Grassy Get Down, a premier music festival featuring mostly original acoustic Americana music and activities for all ages, will be held Oct. 11-13 at the Touch of Naure Outdoor Education Center at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Tickets are on sale now.
The third annual festival’s all-star lineup includes such popular artists as the Woodbox Gang, Chain Station, Chicago Farmer, Buffalo Wabs and the Price Hill Gang, Missy Jenny and the Howdy Boys, Carter and Connelley, Taylor Steele and the Love Preachers, The People vs. Hugh DeNeal, Giant City Slickers, Mark Stoffel and the Usual Suspects, Will Maring and Robert Bowlin, and many other notable artists.
Fun for everyone
The Little Grassy Get Down is held on the beautiful grounds of Touch of Nature in the Shawnee National Forest, about 8 miles south of Carbondale on Giant City Road. The festival offers amenities and activities for all ages.
“It’s been great to watch this festival evolve,” said Brian Croft, director of Touch of Nature. “Now in its third year, it’s officially a tradition for families from across the country to come back to SIU and Southern Illinois to experience great music and the beauty of our region. This year will be especially special because it coincides with homecoming. Especially for the alumni who are traveling here for homecoming, it will be a bonus to be able to hear the Woodbox Gang perform Little Grassy Get Down. Watch the parade, celebrate, go to the game and then come back and hear some amazing music. Plus, a lot of people stay with us and combine the homecoming festivities with the music festival.”
The Kids Zone features a variety of activities for children, including arts and crafts, story walks, the Mr. Bill Kids Show and more. Vendor Alley offers a variety of artwork, crafts, decorations and other merchandise. During set times, visitors can try out the giant swing and mobile climbing wall. The popular multi-use trails are also open for running, biking and walking.
Participants staying overnight on site can choose from a variety of accommodation options including lodges, cabins, tent sites or even car camping. In addition, various meal packages are available.
Buy tickets now and save
There are a variety of ticket options available, from a limited number of day passes to general admission tickets for the weekend. Buy your tickets early as prices are higher on the door. Children under 15 are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult.
A weekend general admission ticket, valid October 11-13, costs $110 in advance and $125 at the door. Early bird prices for day tickets, available until 11:59 p.m. October 10, are as follows:
- October 11 – $35
- October 12 – $65
- October 13 – $35
- Combo Offer October 12/13 – $90
Since this year’s fest is taking place on SIU Homecoming weekend, organizers are offering a Homecoming special. Anyone who attends the SIU Homecoming football game on October 12 can bring their ticket for Saturday night’s football game to the TON box office and get in for the discounted price of $35.
Additionally, Touch of Nature and the SIU Alumni Association have partnered to offer alumni discounted tickets to the festival.
Further details
For more information, visit the festival website. If you have any questions, call 618-453-1121 or email [email protected].
Volunteers from campus or the community are also needed for the event.
