Providing Americana & Bluegrass Experiences

Contact us to apply for scholorships to study bluegrass and Americana music at the collegiate and graduate levels

About the Bluegrass Island Charitable Foundation, Inc.

Founded in 2022 to support and create educational experiences for students studying bluegrass, old time and Americana music and the advancement of these musical traditions through events and growth opportunities. We are a recognized 501(c)(3) organization and donations to our public charity are deductible under IRC Section 170. The Bluegrass Island Charitable Foundation is also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under Section 2055, 2106, or 2522.

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Visit Us At The Below Events

Join us October 14-17, 2026 in Manteo, NC at the Roanoke Island Festival Park for the 15th annual event for our drawing.

Join us September 22-25, 2027 in Manteo, NC at the Roanoke Island Festival Park for the 16th annual event for our drawing.

Join us on select dates in 2027 for the third annual Bluegrass Island Nights Concert Series and enjoy dinner and evening shows in the Outer Banks.

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Your donations are tax deductible and will greatly increase our ability to make a difference in the advancement of our mission.

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Bollie Lee Jarratt, Jr., CPA

252-310-4861