Events

Guitar workshop and concert featuring Armin Hadamer & Tom McLaughlin

A Tribute to the Guitar and Music of Norman Blake
Workshop: 1 – 2:15 PM (workshop participants only • tickets on Eventbrite)

Concert: 2:30 – 4 PM (open for general audience • No cover)

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-tribute-to-the-guitar-and-music-of-norman-blake-tickets-1992530268671?aff=oddtdtcreator

A rare performance of hard‑driving bluegrass and old‑time with legend Alice Gerrard and rising star Reed Stutz—don’t miss it.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alice-gerrard-reed-stutz-tickets-1991292536581?aff=oddtdtcreator

Open Bluegrass jam. All levels (multiple circles). The Farm Brewery at Broad Run is on a spacious, well laid out, farm with food and beverages available. The jam is held on the SECOND and FOURTH Thursdays. There is ample parking and a friendly staff. The Farm Brewery closes at 9:00 PM, hence, jam hours are 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

SMT holds a beginner friendly bluegrass jam every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. The jams are lead by SMT teachers and members of the band Cherry Blossom Special Nick Cameron, Mari Carlson, and Justin Heath. Bring your instrument and a song and don’t be afraid to take a solo. This is a free event but donations are welcome!

Led by : Steve Dannenfelser

“Bluegrass has brought more people together and made more friends than any music in the world”…Bill Monroe

Bring your instrument, or just your voice, and join us at the Harwood Nature Center on the first and third Saturday afternoon from 1-3:30 for a bluegrass jam. All ability levels are welcome!

All enthusiastic music lovers are welcome to come and listen, maybe you too will catch the bluegrass bug and pick up an instrument!

Register: https://sultanaeducation.org/event/1st-and-3rd-saturday-afternoon-bluegrass-jam/

Old-time fiddle, Early country, and Traditional bluegrass music. Acoustic string instruments only, no electric. Two covered jam areas plus open space. Rain or shine. On-site parking and good facilities. Bring your jam chair! No fee. Wine available for purchase. Bring your own food. Go to Facebook @HowardCountyFolkSociety for updates.

Exciting News!! – Staunton, Virginia now has a new bluegrass jam!!! Starting June 14, 2026, Hosted by Me & Martha on the 2nd Sunday afternoons 2-5pm. The first hour devoted to a slower jam with a “so you want to play bluegrass” approach. The 3-5 jam is open to acoustic instruments only and those typically found in bluegrass music. Pickers and Listeners welcome. See you there!

Open Bluegrass jam. All levels (multiple circles). The Farm Brewery at Broad Run is on a spacious, well laid out, farm with food and beverages available. The jam is held on the SECOND and FOURTH Thursdays. There is ample parking and a friendly staff. The Farm Brewery closes at 9:00 PM, hence, jam hours are 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

SMT holds a beginner friendly bluegrass jam every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. The jams are lead by SMT teachers and members of the band Cherry Blossom Special Nick Cameron, Mari Carlson, and Justin Heath. Bring your instrument and a song and don’t be afraid to take a solo. This is a free event but donations are welcome!

The Washington Folk Festival returns to Glen Echo Park, August 23, 12noon to 7:00pm. Now a one-day event, expect a jam-packed roster full of dancing, storytelling, and music ranging from American to International styles. Bluegrass, Celtic, Americana, blues, and Zydeco, as well as folk music from around the world including a special Middle Eastern track this year. Six stages, including a revival of the family-focused kid-friendly dedicated area, hundreds of performers, food trucks, picnic tables, and it’s all FREE! Donations gratefully accepted. Please note that parking is on-site this and limited so car-pooling is highly recommended.

Open Bluegrass jam. All levels (multiple circles). The Farm Brewery at Broad Run is on a spacious, well laid out, farm with food and beverages available. The jam is held on the SECOND and FOURTH Thursdays. There is ample parking and a friendly staff. The Farm Brewery closes at 9:00 PM, hence, jam hours are 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

SMT holds a beginner friendly bluegrass jam every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. The jams are lead by SMT teachers and members of the band Cherry Blossom Special Nick Cameron, Mari Carlson, and Justin Heath. Bring your instrument and a song and don’t be afraid to take a solo. This is a free event but donations are welcome!