WOODSTOCK, GA — The city of Woodstock is gearing up to host its first-ever Bacon & Banjos Festival. This inaugural event will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 19 at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater.

The city is touting the festival as one that blends bacon-flavored bites with the downhome sounds of bluegrass music into one family-friendly event. Focusing on the music of North Georgia, favorites such as Cedar Hill, Curtis Jones and Primal Roots, The Wiseman Brothers, Frances Mooney and Fontana Sunset, and Honeywood and Blue Roadwill take to the main stage throughout the day.

Festival-goers can browse food and restaurant vendors, who will be selling their best bacon creations. These creations will also be sampled by a panel of judges for Bacon & Banjos accolades. The festival will include a craftsman alley with rustic creations for sale.