Rock the Rocks at the Falls of the Ohio
Rock The Rocks is a one-of-a-kind concert experience featuring live music on our 390-million year old fossil beds and supporting the work of the Falls of the Ohio Foundation.
Mama Said String Band is an instant classic, since 2016 they’ve been bringing their own brand of the grassroots music you’re so used to hearing to stages everywhere. Based out of Louisville, KY, Mama Said String Band brings a refreshing reinvention to Bluegrass, Folk and Americana while focusing on vocal harmonies and contemporary instrumentation. Having won several notable regional awards including album of the year in the Lexington Music Awards for “Carry The Water”, Best Bluegrass Band in the Appalachian Arts and Entertainment Awards, Bluegrass Artist of the Year in the Lexington Music Awards and with three nominations under their belt, they have made a notable imprint in the Kentucky Music Scene. They bring big, relatable emotions and honest songwriting to every show, leaving fans always wanting more.
In addition to the annual ticketed concert event, this year we are hosting a free Family-friendly festival from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on the 26th. We'll have free admissions and docent led tours of the exhibits as well as fun learning stations throughout the front circle and Interpretive Center. You can learn about clean water, birding, fossils, the wildlife that call this area home! The event will include art activities and a special installation by found materials artist, Albertus Gorman, games, giveaways, and learning stations provided by community partners, reptile encounters, outer fossil bed hike at 10 a.m. or noon and much more.
The daytime family festival is free of charge but tickets are required to attend the evening concert. The proceeds from the event help support the amazing work we do here at the Falls.