Location
The Barnes Family Bluegrass Festival is held at the Mercer County Fairgrounds. The Fairgrounds are located on Aledo's southwest corner, on Southwest 12th Avenue.
Illinois Routes 17 and 94 pass through the center of Aledo. At the stoplight in the center of town, in front of the courthouse, continue west on Route 17 for twelve blocks.
Turn south on Southwest 12th Avenue for half of a mile. The Fairgrounds will be on your right. You can't miss it.