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Pickin' on the Creek Festival

A two-day creekside music, camping and floating festival.

AUGUST 20–21, 2027

“Come for the pickin'. Stay for the weekend.”

Scenic outdoor venue for Pickin' on the Creek Festival

EXPERIENCE PICKIN' ON THE CREEK

Pickin' on the Creek Festival is a two-day destination music festival set along Kinniconick Creek at Riffel's Camp & Float Adventures in Vanceburg, Kentucky. Guests gather for live roots music, creekside camping, and an unhurried weekend outdoors.

Spend your days listening to live music beside the creek, floating Kinniconick Creek, sharing food, and relaxing around camp with friends and family. Set up your campsite, kick back in a chair, and settle into a relaxed Kentucky weekend at Riffel's Camp & Float Adventures.

Live Music • Creek • Camping • Floating • Food • Friends & Family

2027 Artist Lineup

Live roots and Americana music by the creek in Vanceburg, Kentucky.

Friday, August 20

Dalton Poore

Performance time TBA

Louis D. Conn

Performance time TBA

Tracy Evans & Riverbend

Performance time TBA

Saturday, August 21

Nick Kiselak

Performance time TBA

Josh Rister

Performance time TBA

Tony Kronmueller

Performance time TBA

Jenny and the Streetwalkers

Performance time TBA

Tickets

Early Bird pricing for the 2027 Pickin' on the Creek Festival.

2-Day Early Bird Music Pass — $35

2-Day Early Bird Music + One-Day Float — $50

The Music + Float Bundle includes admission to both days of the festival plus one day of floating on Kinniconick Creek.

Children 12 & under FREE

Early Bird pricing ends May 20, 2027.

Camp for the Weekend

Camping is a major part of the Pickin' on the Creek Festival experience at Riffel's Camp & Float Adventures. We encourage guests to arrive early, set up their basecamp along the creek, and make a full weekend out of the festival festivities.

Full Hookup — $70/night

Primitive RV — $45/night

Primitive Tent — $20/night

Riffel's does not increase its normal camping rates for the festival.

Scenic campsite view at Pickin' on the Creek Festival

Float Kinniconick Creek

Floating Kinniconick Creek is an optional part of the Pickin' on the Creek Festival weekend. Guests can add a float to their trip if they want time on the water, providing a peaceful break between musical sets.

The Early Bird Music + Float Bundle includes one day of floating on Kinniconick Creek.

Individual floating is $20 per person for the day.

Same-day floating may also be purchased during the festival if float capacity remains available.

People tubing at Pickin' on the Creek Festival.
River tubes and life jackets at Pickin' on the Creek Festival.

Location & Directions

Riffel's Camp & Float Adventures

9525 KY-59, Vanceburg, KY 41179

The festival is held at our creekside destination in Vanceburg and Lewis County, Kentucky. Follow KY-59 directly to the camp entrance along the beautiful Kinniconick Creek.

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AUGUST 20–21, 2027

Come for the pickin'. Stay for the weekend.

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