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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Those who are planning to attend the sold out Railbird Festival in Lexington later this month will be required to either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a negative COVID-19 test. 

Organizers say to get into the music festival at Keeneland, attendees are required to bring either a proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result that was taken within 72 hours of the festival. 

Those who are unvaccinated are also being asked to wear a mask throughout the two-day festival on Aug. 28 and Aug. 29.

My Morning Jacket, Dave Matthews Band, Leon Bridges and other bands are performing at the event. 

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