After it became clear that hosting Bluegrass, Bourbon & Brews at indoor venues did not meet local COVID -19 safety protocols, we focused our efforts on an outdoor event over Memorial Day weekend. We proceeded with initial planning as we waited for more clarity from public health officials on our ability to hold an outdoor version of the event. While we found a logistical pathway to safely host the event outdoors, we decided after careful analysis to make the difficult decision to cancel Bluegrass, Bourbon & Brews for 2021. We simply ran out of time to produce the event with the quality standards we know go into a well-run festival. In the end, we do not want to damage the long-term reputation of the event by hosting a poorly run festival. In addition, we are also guided by the safety of our staff, volunteers, and guests. We are so excited about the future of this event and can now focus our energies on re-building an event that we can all be proud of. We look forward to seeing you April 22-24, 2022 to enjoy new venues, great craft beverages, and the very best in live music.