About the Festival

The Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival was established in 1979 by Pati Crooker, of Brunswick, Maine, with the goal of bringing traditional Bluegrass Music to coastal Maine. Since its inception, the Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival has hosted nearly 300 of the best in Bluegrass Music on its historic stage, from old favorites to internationally renowned acts to up-and coming new talent.  2019 marked 40 years of Bluegrass music on the beautiful coast of Maine.

The Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival ran for 30 successful years, earning a reputation for being one of the nation’s best managed and family-friendly festivals, and was highly acclaimed for its attention to detail and consistent show quality. The festival went on indefinite hiatus in 2008, as Pati took time off to focus on her family, but returned in 2011 for 5 years as the “Bluegrass Special.” In 2016, A “Celebration of Life” was held in lieu of the festival to honor the life and legacy of Pati, and in 2017 her son and his wife, Michael and Jennifer Mulligan, took the reigns, and continued the legacy.

Thomas Point Bluegrass Festival has become a Labor Day tradition for many attendees, and solidified its reputation as a  premier event for Bluegrass aficionados worldwide, something we hope to continue for years to come.