The Dorrigo Folk and Bluegrass Festival is a three-day celebration of local, national and international acoustic folk, bluegrass and old-time music. The festival is a boutique, family-friendly event with concerts, workshops, dance and jam sessions. Patrons have opportunities to perform and learn from the best traditional, contemporary, and exploratory acoustic music exponents of these genres. With the festival now recognised across the globe, it attracts artists from the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Australia, presenting a full program from Friday evening through to late Sunday afternoon. All venues are alcohol, substance and smoke-free zones. Environmental sustainability is actively promoted.