The Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival is celebrating its 54th event Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 26-29, at the Litchfield Fairgrounds, at 30 Plains Road, in Litchfield.

The festival grounds have a big stage that was built in 2010, indoor bathroom facilities, and amenities for camping are available.

The Blistered Fingers Kids Academy, a free, relaxed, informative three-day music program for children for ages 6-18, will be open. The focus is how to play, sing and perform bluegrass music. Students can bring their own instruments and must commit to the three days. The children will receive a free T-shirt and perform a couple of songs as a group on the Main stage.

Weekend tickets for the festival will cover four days of music and camping from Thursday to Saturday and Sunday Morning Gospel Sing Along and Jam. Day tickets are also available at the gate.

There will be several types of vendors located on the grounds and an large tent for coverage; bring lawn chairs.

Performers will include: Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, The Gibson Brothers, Nothin Fancy, Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass, The Kevin Prater Band, Zink & Company, The Atkinsons, Back Woods Road, Robinson’s Bluegrass Gospel, and Blistered Fingers.

Tickets cost $20 for Thursday, $35 for Friday ($25 after 5 p.m.), $35 for Saturday ($25 after 5 p.m.), $90 for the weekend (camping included, $35 for power), $10 dogs, free for children 16 and younger with a paying adult.

Tickets available at gate. For more information, visit blisteredfingers.com or contact Sandy Cormier at [email protected], or 207-873-6539.