Widely known for their regional fame coming out of Bowling Green and originating in the 80’s Government Cheese
Hailing from Booneville, Mississippi, Breaking Grass is a bluegrass/country music group. Formed in 2010, they longed to create music that incorporates traditional country, bluegrass, and blues.
After cultivating her dynamic voice and performance skills in backup roles and stage plays, Joslyn Hampton teamed with her stepfather to compose a captivating set of tunes.
Front porch melodies and lyrics grown out of the rocky topsoil of Eastern Kentucky’s Appalachian Mountains intertwine Sundy Best’s roots into the songs they sing.
"Norro Wilson was one of the great music men, not just of our time, but all time. He taught me so much about soul, and songs, and what it means to touch someone's life with music."
NorroFest 2022 will take place at the amphitheater within Dugas Community Park which holds up to 2,000 spectators and boasts a 1,200 sq ft stage. For more information about the park, visit https://www.dugaspark.org/.
We recommend online ticket purchases before the event at https://www.norrofest.com/. On the day of the event there will be tickets for purchase at the box office upon entering NorroFest. Tickets purchased before October 1, 2022 are $20, tickets purchased after this date will be $25.
NorroFest is proud to present our guests a smoke-free, vape-free concert experience. There will be smoking & vaping areas, clearly marked, on the venue grounds. These are outside of the performance and seating areas. Smoking & vaping are allowed ONLY in these areas. This policy is strictly enforced.
Coolers are allowed and encouraged at NorroFest. We are proud to offer a selection of concessions for sale during the event however, there will be no sale of alcohol at NorroFest.
There is no sale of alcohol in Allen County. Coolers are welcome as stated above. There will be other non-alcoholic beverages on sale with our vendors on the day of the event.
A ticket is required for all guests, except for kids 6 and under.
Dugas Park amphitheater has limited bench seating, therefore, it is encouraged that attendees bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets or other portable seating for their enjoyment. Seating is first-come, first-served. Please do not bring tents or any large items that may obstruct the view of other attendees at NorroFest 2022. (Please see the list of prohibited items for more information)
There is no ATM on site, but credit and debit cards are accepted at the venue.
NorroFest 2022 offers a variety of food trucks and concessions on the day of the event. Our concessions are reasonably priced and delicious! You are sure to find something you love.
NorroFest 2022 will take place rain or shine! Rain ponchos are welcomed for this reason, umbrellas are prohibited for the safety of guests. Cancellations will only occur in the event of severe weather, artist cancellation, or an act of God. In the event of a show cancellation, an announcement will be made and ticket holders will be notified and informed. Refunds will be offered in the event of cancellation. There may be a reschedule date offered.
Doors open at 3pm on October 22, 2022.
Yes and so are the restrooms located in the pavilion.
There will be a continuous golf cart shuttle service throughout the parking areas that will carry guests to and from their cars at Dugas Park.
There is a large selection of lodgings in Bowling Green, KY which is just a short 20 min ride from the event.
The festival’s moniker honors hometown celebrity Norro Wilson, influential singer, songwriter, producer, “song-plugger,” and record executive. Wilson was instrumental in the careers of Reba McEntire, Kenny Chesney, and Shania Twain, while heavy-hitters like George Jones, Tammy Wynette, and Charlie Rich recorded songs penned by Norro. A member of the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Allen County native was included in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “Poets and Prophets” series in 2011.
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