Ola Belle Reed  (1916-2002) was an acclaimed songwriter and musician, recognized by the Smithsonian, the National Endowment of the Arts and many additional organizations.   Such celebrated artists as Marty Stuart, Del McCoury and the incomparable Tim O’Brien have recorded her signature song, High on A Mountain.

Featuring top-notch award winning visiting and local musicians from Old-Time Mountain, Bluegrass, and folk traditions, the Ola Belle Reed Festival is a community-based event and fundraiser for the Greater Lansing Area Development Committee (GLAD), a 501(c) 3 organization committed to the revitalization of Lansing, the birthplace of Ola Belle Reed. The group consists of community volunteers, dedicated to this annual event in the spirit of Appalachian tradition. 

The Festival site is located in the American Legion Field, in the town of Lansing, near the banks of Big Horse Creek and in the shadow of Phoenix Mountain. Over 12 musical acts will provide continuous day and evening concerts in addition to instrumental, songwriting, and voice workshops inside the historic Lansing School, connected to the field by an underground tunnel.  An outdoor jam tent on the school grounds provides a place for amateurs and professionals to come together and exchange techniques.   In addition to the artistic programming, we provide a Craft Market, Food Court and much more.

Advanced, discount on-line tickets are now available.  

The Greater Lansing Area Development Committee (GLAD) is an initiative committed to the revitalization and economic development of the town and townships of Lansing while honoring the local history and maintaining the culture.