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Fly Away Home Festival is a three-day event celebrating the life of Hazel Dickens. Hazel was one of the pioneering women in bluegrass music and a powerful voice for the struggles of working people, especially coal miners in Appalachia. Launched on her 100th birthday in 2025, the annual Fly Away Home festival honors her legacy through three days of music and community. Join us in 2026 to uplift Mercer County's strongest voice for working people!
As a benefit concert, all proceeds will be split evenly between the Mercer and McDowell county chapters of the National Black Lung Association.
May 30, 11:30 am to 8:45pm ♦ Music from many amazing bluegrass performers ♦ Glenwood Park Amphitheatre in Princeton WV
Our performers will include
Annie Neeley
Heather Hannah
Emma Ruth Shirey
Dale Ann Bradley
Milk Creek Cronies
Woodbine
The Local Honeys
and Hazel's nephew, Arnold "Buddy" Dickens and Company
A donation of $35 is recommended for the event.
Spread the word, and you can find more information on our website: flyawayhomefest.com
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Event Venue
4435 New Hope Road, Princeton, WV, United States, West Virginia 24739
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