Thank You to Our Incredible Sponsors: How You Can Support Them
- May 9
- 5 min read
Updated: May 15
Celebrating the Sponsors Who Make It Happen
The 2025 Gospel Bluegrass Festival wouldn’t be possible without the amazing support of our sponsors. These businesses and individuals not only help fund and fuel the festival—they’re part of the heart of our bluegrass family. We are so grateful for their generosity and commitment to keeping the music alive in our community.
We encourage everyone attending (and following along from afar) to take a moment to get to know our sponsors and show them some love. Whether it's buying from them, sharing their business with friends, or simply saying thank you, every bit of support helps!
Support Them: Thank them at the festival and follow on social media.
How YOU Can Help Support Our Sponsors:
✅ Like & Follow them on social media
✅ Leave a kind review if you’ve used their services
✅ Buy from them when you need the service they offer
✅ Refer them to friends, family, or colleagues
✅ Visit their business when you need what they offer
✅ Tag them in photos & stories from the festival
✅ Say thank you in person or online
💙 Every bit of support helps our sponsors feel appreciated—and it keeps the bluegrass tradition going strong!
Your trusted hometown dealership serving East Texas with top-notch sales and service. If you're in the market for a vehicle, stop by Cutshaw in Grapeland! Like & follow on social media, leave a review, or visit in person for a test drive.
Palestine Transmission
Family-owned and operated, by David and Angelia Parker, right here in East Texas. Specializing in transmission services and repair. Located at 601 N Church St, Palestine, TX. This trusted local shop specializes in expert transmission services, including rebuilding and repairs. With decades of experience and a reputation for honest work, Palestine Transmission Services is a name folks rely on to keep things running smooth. In addition to their generous sponsorship, they are also providing catering, snacks, and beverages for the bands throughout the festival—helping keep our performers fueled and ready to play! Call for service needs or leave a positive review.
American Elevator Technologies
Specialists in elevator installation and maintenance, serving businesses across the region with professionalism and care. Recommend them to businesses in need of elevator services.
Dean Piano Service
Providing expert piano tuning and repair for over 45 years. Trusted by homes, churches, and schools across East Texas. Book a service or recommend to anyone needing piano care.
Curtis Adkison and Fret Not Music Shop are longtime supporters of SLP Bluegrass, offering instrument sales, gear, and repairs. Curtis also leads the festival’s workshops, covering guitar, fiddle, mandolin, bass, and banjo. This year, they’re on-site as a vendor and have generously donated a fiddle to be featured during the festival as part of our festivities. Stop by their booth, attend a workshop, and follow them online to show your support!
Kilgore Mercantile & Music, owned by the kind-hearted and generous Fred and Vivian Gebhardt.
This East Texas gem is more than just a store—it’s a local hangout, ice cream shop, music school, instrument store, and gift shop all rolled into one. Whether you’re picking up your first instrument or grabbing ice cream with friends, you won’t meet a nicer couple or a more welcoming spot than Kilgore Mercantile. Fred and Vivian have generously donated a beautiful guitar, which will be featured during the festival as part of our festivities.
Their dedication to quality meat processing and customer service makes them a trusted name in East Texas. Morris Processing is keeping our festival’s Kids Zone full of fun—like face painting! Share their services with your network and say thanks at the festival.
A pillar of the community, supporting Grapeland’s businesses and events—plus, the Chamber provides Coffee & Donuts on Friday morning at the festival!
GTR Custom Fabrications
Serving the East Texas community with expert craftsmanship. GTR is sponsoring Coffee and Donuts on Saturday morning at the festival!
Experts in tree trimming, removal, and maintenance. Family-run and fully insured, they specialize in challenging takedowns. Call for tree services or recommend to friends and neighbors.
Your go-to for RV rentals with full delivery and setup service—making camping easy! Rent from them for your next trip or recommend to fellow campers.
A huge thanks to Norman’s RV Rentals for making festival camping easy and affordable! They provided discounted RV rentals for festival-goers this year—just use code BLUEGRASS10 when booking to save 10%. Norman’s RV Rentals delivers, sets up, and picks up your RV so you can focus on enjoying the music and fun. Be sure to give them a follow and think of Norman’s for your next getaway!
We’re excited to welcome Angela Peery Photography as the official photographer for this year’s Gospel Bluegrass Festival !
Angela has a gift for capturing the joy, energy, and spirit of special moments—and she’ll be behind the lens all weekend, preserving every powerful moment of the Memorial Day Weekend Gospel Bluegrass Festival.
So bring your biggest smiles—because you just might spot yourself in one of our event photos!
This family-run business brings joy to kids and families with pony rides that create lasting memories. Primrose Ranch will be set up in the Kids Zone on Saturday (5/24) from 10 AM to 2 PM, offering a safe and fun way for little cowboys and cowgirls to experience the thrill of riding a pony. Primrose Ranch is passionate about working with kids and sharing the love of animals, and we’re grateful they’re bringing their sweet ponies to the festival to make the day extra special.
We're thrilled to shine a light on one of our fabulous local sponsors — The Pink Dot Boutique in Grapeland, TX!
Offering fashion with flare and comfort, The Pink Dot brings together trendy styles and that signature Grapeland hospitality we all love. Whether you're looking for the perfect festival outfit or just want to treat yourself to something cute and comfy, they've got you covered!
Stop by during festival week—or anytime you’re in town—and show some love to this amazing local business that helps make the Gospel Bluegrass Festival possible.
A huge thank you to Grapeland Farm Supply for their support of this year’s Gospel Bluegrass Festival! Located right here in Grapeland, TX, they’ve generously donated door prizes for our festival guests in a fun and meaningful way!
Serving Houston, Anderson, Leon, and Trinity counties, Grapeland Farm Supply is your trusted local source for quality feed, farm and ranch supplies, and good old-fashioned customer service with heart.
We’re proud to partner with a business that not only supports our local community every day—but also goes the extra mile to support events like ours.
Be sure to stop in and say hello next time you’re in town—and thank them for being part of this celebration!
A full-service bank offering personal and business financial solutions with a community-focused approach. Open an account, follow online, or leave a kind review.
Owned by Jim and Donna Woodruff! They help welcome Bluegrassers with custom signage that promotes our awesome bluegrass festivals.
We're grateful for their support of the Gospel Bluegrass Festival and their commitment to the community. Be sure to tell them thank you when you see them!
Bringing live country and bluegrass music to Enloe, TX. Owned by military veteran Dan Roffee, who also provided video promotion for our festival. Follow their page and attend shows when you can.
Our festival production team, delivering expert live sound for all performances. Hire for your next event or recording, and follow them online.
Huff Welding
Providing quality welding and fabrication services right here in East Texas. Hire for welding projects and spread the word.
THANK YOU again to all of our incredible sponsors. We couldn’t do this without you!