# Event Details - **Event Name**: Mama Said String Band, Dope Soul & Kirk Wessler @ BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY FARM 2026 🌱✨ - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: FREE TO ATTEND 🌱✨ FAMILY-FRIENDLY 🌱✨ SENSORY-SENSITIVE 🌱✨ SUGGESTED SUPPLIES FOR CONCERT-GOERS: beverages and snacks of choice chairs and blankets for hillside seating sunscreen, bug spray, hand sanitizer shoes that make sense for a farm umbrellas, hats, sunglasses (no tents, please!) fidget toys and other comfort items SERVICE ANIMALS ONLY cash for ability makers and vendors cash for concert merch and farm donations Vendors include Blue Ridge Community Farm, Picket Fence Foundation, Picket Fence Foundation Weavers, Two Sisters & A Scrunchie, Jackie Yo Yo's Candles and Pretendly!🌱✨ . . . . . MAMA SAID STRING BAND // Delivering a refreshing reinvention of sounds once forgotten through their own brand of grassroots, Mama Said String Band has been making an impact on the Bluegrass Scene & beyond since their debut in 2016. Based out of Louisville Kentucky, Mama Said String Band is a four-piece collection of songwriters & players, David O’Neal, Katie “Didit” Caudill, Kaitlen Farmer, and Kris Potts. Each member brings a unique perspective with backgrounds spanning multiple cultures, genres, and styles. Together they draw influences from Bluegrass, Folk and Americana while focusing on vocal harmonies and contemporary instrumentation to build an eclectic, eurythmic melody and tactfully delivered message. During their time together, Mama Said has become an instant classic, made a notable impact on the Bluegrass State, grown a large fan base & received numerous awards and nominations such as “Bluegrass artist of the Year”. They have made & continue to make their imprint nationwide as they tour and take part in prominent music festivals. “Album of the Year” — Lexington Music Awards “Best Bluegrass Band” — Appalachian Arts and Entertainment Awards “Bluegrass Artist of the Year” — Lexington Music Awards FOLLOW: https://www.facebook.com/MamaSaidStringBand EXPLORE: https://www.mamasaidstringband.com/ DOPE SOUL // Dope Soul is the on-stage persona of 26-year-old Peoria-based singer/songwriter Reagan Pace. Reagan's songwriting embodies the voice of a weathered soul speaking well beyond its years. You may enjoy Dope Soul as a soloist, an acoustic ensemble or full band depending on the needs of his audience. Start tracking his journey now so you can say you "knew him when!" FOLLOW: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584581022413 EXPLORE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cQ4_rIjCyM HOMESTYLE ACOUSTIC BY KIRK WESSLER // Homestyle Acoustic Music by Kirk Wessler features well-known favorites from classic American singer-songewriters, as well as thoughtful, original compositions. He stays wonderfully true to the stylistic legacy of the greats while maintaining every ounce of his originality. The stories he shares through his original songs are personal and relatable, and you will find yourself searching your heart as he sings about what is on his own. Kirk’s debut album, “Homestyle Acoustic by Kirk Wessler,” was released in 2024 and can be downloaded on all streaming platforms. FOLLOW: https://www.facebook.com/share/1MBnpQVjBa/?mibextid=wwXIfr EXPLORE: https://www.kirkwesslermusic.com . . . . . OUR MISSION // Blue Ridge Community Farm is a 245 acre working farm for adults and children with special needs located approximately 4 miles northwest of Chillicothe, Illinois. Currently, we offer educational field trips for special education and life skills classes. There is no charge for a school to come and visit the farm. Our field trips typically include interacting with our farm animals, music, crafts, hay rack rides (dependent upon the size of the group) and learning opportunities revolving around crops grown on the farm, animal care and general farm knowledge. We are home to ten alpacas, four donkeys, chickens, a horse and two golden retrievers. We also offer social events for adults with special needs all at no charge to those that attend. Some of our events include an annual square dance, cookouts and campfire sing-a-longs. We do not take any government funding and intend to always be a completely self sustaining working farm. Our future programs and current events rely on private donations and fundraising efforts. Blue Ridge Community Farm is a registered 501 (c)(3) non profit organization and donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. We also always need and welcome volunteers and very much appreciate the support of our community! 🌱✨ FOLLOW: https://www.facebook.com/blueridgecommunityfarm EXPLORE: https://www.blueridgecommunityfarm.org 21529 N Blue Ridge Rd Chillicothe, IL 61523 Office: 309-249-2499 Email: blueridgecommunityfarm@gmail.com . . . . . RAIN LOCATION // Welcome to Westminster Community Center where our mission is to serve our community with open mind, hands and heart. From the First Friday Art Crawl to Graceland senior programming, to The Listening Room Mobile Open Mic Community and seasonal cabaret experiences, we invite you to build community with us on Peoria's historic Moss Avenue. Blue Ridge Community Farm is proud to partner with Westminster Community Center for the first time as our official rain/snow location for 2026! We are so grateful to the team at Westminster for this meaningful, in-kind donation. ADDRESS: 1504 W. Moss Avenue, Peoria, IL, United States, 61606 FOLLOW & EXPLORE: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585992842863# . . . . . MEET YOUR HOST // Sarah Marie Dillard is a singer/songwriter, educator and entrepreneur rooted in the Greater Peoria Area music industry. Once dubbed “The Songbird of Central Illinois,” Sarah enjoys working as band leader for her SoulFolk trio Sarah & The Underground and as a private music educator for her teaching collective The Underground School of Sound. Sarah is the founder of the Peoria Music Community Womens Cooperative, the Peoria Music Community Pickin’ Circle and “The Listening Room,” Peoria’s first and only mobile open mic community. You can catch Sarah in the corner of a crowded dive, on stage in a theater of thousands, at home on your television screen or favorite radio station, or on any music or podcast streaming platform. Sarah has been featured alongside such talents as Beth Nielsen Chapman, Kim Richey, Linda Taylor (“Whose Line Is It Anyway?”), Maia Sharp, David Hoffman (Ray Charles Orchestra), The Accidentals, 2021 American Idol contestant Althea Grace, WWE on-screen personality Josiah Williams, two-time American flat-picking champion Andy Hatfield, Madisen Ward & The Mama Bear, Good Morning Bedlam, Lissie, Chicago Farmer, The Way Down Wanderers, Brainchild, Steady Flow, Still Shine and Judy Page as well as international streaming sensation Paul Adams. FOLLOW & EXPLORE: https://linktr.ee/sarahandtheunderground - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chillicothe/mama-said-string-band-dope-soul-and-kirk-wessler-blue-ridge-community-farm-2026/200030598581357 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, nonprofit, open-mic, art, concerts, festivals, first-friday, business, workshops, it, charities, music-festivals, kentucky-derby - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 153 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Chillicothe - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: 21529 N Blue Ridge Rd, Chillicothe, IL - **lat**: 40.95029 - **long**: -89.56393 - **full address**: 21529 N Blue Ridge Rd, Chillicothe, IL, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Mama Said String Band, Dope Soul & Kirk Wessler @ BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY FARM 2026 🌱✨ - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/0417bda08bed474296bca9d20b99f73eb0d45ac91ebd2c5bf603d9839d26a825-rimg-w719-h1036-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1788629145 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Mama Said String Band, Dope Soul & Kirk Wessler @ BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY FARM 2026 🌱✨ being held? - **A:** Mama Said String Band, Dope Soul & Kirk Wessler @ BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY FARM 2026 🌱✨ takes place on Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 21529 N Blue Ridge Rd, Chillicothe, IL, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Mama Said String Band, Dope Soul & Kirk Wessler @ BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY FARM 2026 🌱✨? - **A:** Mama Said String Band, Dope Soul & Kirk Wessler @ BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY FARM 2026 🌱✨ is organized by Blue Ridge Community Farm. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Mama Said String Band, Dope Soul & Kirk Wessler @ BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY FARM 2026 🌱✨ is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chillicothe, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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