at the IRWP Sanctuary in Cave Springs
Saturday, June 20th, 2026
From 5 PM until 9 PM, or when the music stops!
Sons of Otis Malone performing at the 2025 Bats and Bluegrass Festival.
Headliner 2026 ♫ SONS of OTIS MALONE
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Headliner 2026 ♫ SONS of OTIS MALONE ♫
Purchase Your Bats and Bluegrass Festival Ticket!
This event has SOLD OUT the past two years - secure your spot at this annual highlight!
Click Here to Purchase Tickets (external link to Square)
What to Expect:
Conservation partners sharing their work
Nature hikes around the Sanctuary
Family-friendly activities
Live bluegrass music
Local food trucks (BBQ and Italian options)
Bats emerging at dusk!
Food Trucks attending the Bats and Bluegrass Festival!
Bartholomew's Brisket N Burgers - BBQ
K’zolis - pizza and pasta options!
Want to help us make this the best Bats and Bluegrass Festival yet?
Register to Volunteer! Whether you are an individual or team, we want you with us!
Perks of Volunteering
Free admission – Enjoy the festival on us!
Photos of your experience – We’ll capture and share moments of you and your team in action.
Volunteer credit – Perfect for high school students needing service hours—we’re happy to verify your time!
Short shifts – Just a 2-hour rotation, leaving the rest of the evening free to explore and have fun.
Have questions on how to get your team involved?
Reach out to sarah@irwp.org
Thank you Freese and Nichols for supporting in 2025, and continuing to support in 2026!